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7.4

474 reviews

The Melanesian Port Vila

The Melanesian Port Vila

Corner Of Rue Picarde, Port Vila, 810, Vanuatu

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Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tennis court

The Melanesian Port Vila

Welcome to The Melanesian Port Vila, where your tropical getaway awaits! Nestled just 0.8mi from the vibrant heart of Port-Vila, this delightful 3-star hotel offers a fantastic starting point to explore the sparkling wonders of Vanuatu. With prices starting from just $103, it's the perfect blend of budget-friendly comfort and fun-filled adventures. Whether you're lounging by the outdoor swimming pool, savoring delightful meals at the on-site restaurant, or trying your luck at the casino, there's always something to keep your spirits high.

At The Melanesian, the fun continues with free live music performances and a sun deck that’s perfect for soaking up the sun. Want to stay connected while you snack by the pool? Free Wi-Fi is at your fingertips! And when the sun sets, why not let your inner sports champion shine with a friendly match on the free tennis court? Plus, enjoy the convenience of private parking, 24-hour front desk service, and the option for an airport shuttle—all designed to make your stay as smooth as possible.

With over 280 glowing reviews, guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere and stunning amenities that make every moment a delight. Relax in well-appointed non-smoking rooms that offer air conditioning and private balconies, or indulge in spa treatments for the ultimate relaxation. With options for family-friendly dining, babysitting services, and a tour desk to help plan your next adventure, The Melanesian Port Vila is your ticket to a memorable escape in paradise!

At The Melanesian Port Vila, culinary delights await you! Treat your taste buds at the Oasis Poolside Restaurant, where you can indulge in both romantic dinners and family-friendly meals while basking in the island breeze. Whether you’re enjoying a delightful pasta dish or savoring a refreshing cocktail by the pool, the combination of delicious food and tropical ambiance creates the perfect dining experience. And if you’re looking for a taste of Italy to spice up your stay, Casa Mia welcomes you to enjoy authentically prepared Italian cuisine that will transport you to the Mediterranean, all without leaving this island paradise.

As you bask in the beautiful surroundings, the outdoor swimming pool beckons for a refreshing dip. With a shallow end for easy enjoyment, this pool is designed to cater to your relaxation needs. Just imagine yourself lounging under the sun with a cool drink in hand, and live music serenading you as you unwind. There's no better way to recharge than at this inviting poolside spot, where laughter and joy echo around you, making every day feel like a sunny holiday!

Adventure awaits right outside your doorstep! With easy access to the breathtaking landscapes and tropical delights of Vanuatu, your perfect getaway is just beginning. The friendly staff is ready to help you plan exhilarating excursions, whether that means heading out to discover the local markets, diving into the turquoise waters for an underwater adventure, or hiking through lush rainforests. No matter what your heart desires, The Melanesian Port Vila is your ultimate launchpad for unforgettable island adventures, making every moment of your stay a cherished memory!

Closest airports

Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport

3.3mi

Tongoa Airport

61.2mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment  in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Hibiscus Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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The air conditioned apartment features free wifi, private bathroom with toiletries, shower & tub combination, desk, and balcony. The unit has hair dryer, coffee & tea maker, cable tv, safe box, phone, iron with ironing board, mini fridge. Extra blankets and housekeeping services are provided.

Superior Orchid Queen Room in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Superior Orchid

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

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Fully air-conditioned room with balcony boasting views of the pool and bar area. It has a refrigerator, mini-bar and in-room safe. There is also a TV with in-house movies and cable channels. Please note that children under 12 years of age cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Orchid Queen or Twin Room in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Orchid, Queen/Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

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Fully air-conditioned room with refrigerator, mini-bar, in-room safe, and TV with in-house movies and satellite TV.

1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment  in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Bougainvillea Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

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The unit has 2 beds.

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Hibiscus Studio

270 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

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Spacious open-plan room studio featuring a kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, kitchen sink, toaster and kitchenware. Includes cable TV, a ceiling fan and a furnished balcony. Please note this room has no capacity for additional guests.

Hibiscus Studio in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Hibiscus Studio, King/Twin

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchen

Balcony

Microwave

Minibar

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1 Bedroom Apartment in The Melanesian Port Vila

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Apartment

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

x10

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x6

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Apartment Standard

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Bougainvillea

560 sqft

Free wifi

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Hibiscus Studio, Queen/2 Single

1 Queen Size Bed

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Hibiscus

290 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Superior

Guest reviews

7.4

474 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kristy

8.2

July 2025

It’s a very relaxed place. It is clean and has everything you need. Staff are friendly. Kids loved the pool and the bar is really convenient for drinks and food. Breakfast was decent too with lots of fresh fruit, bread, cereals and a small amount of hot food. Really enjoyed the Sunday night cultural show and buffet – would definitely recommend booking in for this. The location is excellent. Walkable to markets,  local restaurants, supermarket and Iririki Island jetty (if you’d like to spend a day there for beach and snorkelling). Also, a short bus ride to restaurants, markets and tourist attractions further afield. Hotel is on a main road (but not noisy at all), so hailing the local buses was super easy (the ‘buses’ are ridden with other passengers but are essentially private vans where you offer around 100-150 vatu per person - more for longer trips). A quick recommendation for the family fire show at Banyan Bar (about 2kms away) on Saturday nights from 7pm – great atmosphere, food and drinks.

Some parts of the hotel are pretty tired but they were doing some improvement works while we were there, so I’m sure that will help.

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Barbara

9.1

March 2025

The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Port Vila, museum, market and coffee stall close by. Also convenient to minibuses and helpful in-house tour desk for organising trips further afield. I liked the inclusion of breakfast with a variety of items to choose from, just right, not too much. Our room was well maintained and the daily housekeeping exemplary. All staff were welcoming.

I would prefer an earlier check in time eg 2pm rather 3pm, we arrived around 1.30pm after an international flight so would have been great to access our room before 3pm.

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Chilenye

8.2

July 2025

Hotel was very family friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant during breakfast was superb. The room was very spacious. The Sunday evening buffet with the cultural music performance lit up the atmosphere. The buffet food was delicious. Vanuatu beef is the best.

The room was not adequately lit. I wish also that the internet codes didn't have to expire after every 24 hours. The room needed to be cleaned by default daily and not only at the request of the guest - that is standard practice in hotels.

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Malcolm

8.2

July 2024

Rooms were 3-4star quality in a Western Setting. Clean and comfortable... pool was very nice. The complimentary breakfast is pastries, toast and spreads, cereals, some fruit, tea & coffee... if you want eggs or hot breakfast that is extra at a reasonable price.

Very spread out property, lots of stairs and not help getting our bags to and from the room. So, older patrons may find this difficult. Numbers of exterior lights are not working around the pathways, so it is quite dark to traverse the property. AND, THEY DO NOT TURN THE A/C UNIT ON IN THE RECEPTION AREA!!!

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Glynis

8.2

June 2024

The room was comfortable, the staff members welcoming and very accommodating. The Melanesian Cultural show was great value and a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Air Vanuatu's demise has a profound affect on occupancy rates throughout Vanuatu. As a result businesses reduced options to minimise their cost, which slightly reduced availability of choice say at buffet Continental Breakfasts.

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Alexandra

9.1

July 2025

Central but unfortunately not much happening in the centre since the earthquake. Easy to catch the local bus.

Staff needed a lot of prompting to give information about transport /trips etc. Being charged 5 nights instead of just 4(plane got canceled)-could have been a bit more customer friendly.

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Luisa

8.2

April 2023

spacious clean room, good firm mattress, we slept well. Good to have air conditioning.

wifi not working at times, this may have been the provider not the hotel though.

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Stephanie

10

April 2025

the staff were so nice and helpful. The bar manager at the oasis was wonderful and also Eric at the door was friendly, helpful, and cheerful. the hotel is comfortable and clean. it was a lovely stay.

the wifi was horrible. it wasnt working properly when i was there and made it very diffcult for emails and the work i needed to do.

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Jennifer

8.2

July 2025

Our room was spacious and very clean, and the staff are warm and very friendly. Pool area is lovely. The restaurant Casa Mia very good for breakfast and dinner. Great location within walking distance to town.

Bit more variety for breakfast would be great especially fruit.

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Janine

8.2

January 2025

Pool. Room. Breakfast included. Friendly staff. Housekeeping. Management were friendly. Got water and power running as soon as possible after the quake. Continued to provide food. Strived to provide in challenging circumstances.

No information about the earthquake and help with flights. No communications.

Points of Interest Around The Melanesian Port Vila

Airports

Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport

3.3mi

Tongoa Airport

61.2mi

Restaurants

Casa Mia

Cuisines

  • Italian

Oasis Poolside Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Melanesian Port Vila

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Melanesian Port Vila

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Melanesian Port Vila

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Melanesian Port Vila?

The check-in time at The Melanesian Port Vila is 03:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Melanesian Port Vila offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is complimentary private on-site parking available at the hotel, and parking reservation is not required.

What are the rates at The Melanesian Port Vila?

The Melanesian Port Vila's room rates start around $103. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What are the room types available at The Melanesian Port Vila?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including apartments, studios, and double rooms. Most rooms do not allow smoking. Accommodations range from 2 to 3 adults, and some can accommodate children. Bed sizes vary from twin to queen, and room sizes range from 269 to 538 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Melanesian Port Vila?

Guests at The Melanesian Port Vila can indulge in various leisure activities during their stay. They can enjoy delightful Italian cuisine at Casa Mia restaurant, or soak in the pleasant ambience of Oasis Poolside Restaurant. Moreover, they can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, designed with a shallow end and open for adults throughout the year. For those who love tennis, there is a tennis court available.

Additionally, they can unwind at the spa, or make use of the private parking and airport shuttle services. Families can also benefit from the kids' meals and babysitting/child services. To top it off, there's 24-hour room service. Whether it's spending serene moments in the sun deck, relaxing in the garden or enjoying live music, guests are assured to have a delightful experience at the hotel.

Can guests use a pool at The Melanesian Port Vila?

Yes, the hotel does have a pool. It is an outdoor pool that is available all year round. However, there is an age restriction, as it is for adults only.

Does The Melanesian Port Vila have on-site restaurants?

The hotel offers two on-site restaurants. Casa Mia serves Italian cuisine, while Oasis Poolside Restaurant offers a family-friendly and romantic atmosphere.

Does The Melanesian Port Vila accept credit cards?

Yes, The Melanesian Port Vila accepts credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Eftpos. Additionally, you can pay with cash.