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The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

3.0 star property

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A swimming pool with a tropical setting, including palm trees and a covered area with seating.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden sculpture.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a building with balconies in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A tropical garden with palm trees, a swimming pool, and a thatched-roof structure.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $155
$135 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Explore the area

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Rue Picarde, Lini Highway, Port Vila, Efate
  • Place, National Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Vila Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Vila Airport (VLI)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Orchid Room

A room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

Superior Orchid Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 266 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment

A compact living space with a sofa, coffee table, dining table, and kitchen area.

1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A living room with a sofa, wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Orchid Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a small table with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Orchid Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hibiscus Studio Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a notepad on the nightstand.

Hibiscus Studio Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Parking included
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The price is $72
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Port Vila

With a stay at The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Port Vila, steps from Parliament House and within a 5-minute walk of Iririki Island. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from National Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Port Vila Market.

What's nearby

  • National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parliament House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Erakor Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Independence Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port Vila Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Port Vila Airport (VLI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nambawan Café & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brewery Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Vila hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Eden Hair & Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Ristorante Casa Mia, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Port Vila? This hotel has 2691 square feet (250 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ristorante Casa Mia - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Oasis Bar and Grill - This poolside diner serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Bar and Grill
  • Ristorante Casa Mia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,691 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 2000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1000 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 498 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfaaz

central location and good for business travel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Staff is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shrinithi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Good food at Casa Mia restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Thoughtful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable good food great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

LEESA

The resort is in a great location. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and friendly place

Really comfortable and friendly hotel. Great service, nice breakfast and comfortable good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service at the 24 hour front desk. Pool and bar are good. Rooms are dated but kept very well, AC works great. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good central location, friendly staff and reasonably priced. While it may not have the views of the water it is comfortable and accessible recommend for those who intend on undertaking activities during the day and need a comfortable and quiet place to sleep.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are excellent. The breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a very pleasant relaxing stay 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Air conditioner worked great. Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast had good variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keah Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and most staff were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was very basic
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for money

Basic accommodation but value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very conveniently located and nice staff. Rooms always nicely presented but the hotel is in need of a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The front desk was very helpful and nice. Overall the check-in/out was smooth and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Had a 4 night stay, and found it a good place to stay if you avoid the casino at the front. Walkable into town, helpful staff, decent rooms, nice pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the comfortable bed, blackout curtains and great friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Very clean and well staffed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Navin

Location was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Restaurant was excellent. Especially the evening meal. The room wifi is only average.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot conveniently located close to everything. The rooms are basic and nice, the staff is very sweet.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Melanesian is a long-standing feature of the Port Vila accommodation scene and it's very well-priced. The Orchid Rooms are very pleasant but they all face onto the pool area. So you will want to have the windows shut if the music played at the bar and people's conversations bother you. The AC unit in my room did an OK job with keeping the room comfortable even with windows shut. The rooms have a good desk and small table for people needing to do work while there. The included breakfast covers all the expected bases – a small range of fresh fruit, toast, fresh breads, cereals and cooked breakfast options for extra charge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and have all of the essentials.The staff are very friendly and always ready to help their customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025