Apartments in Shefa, Vanuatu

Overall it feels good. The hotel is on the edge of the lagoon and the view is very good. The service staff is very friendly. The room is relatively large, but ants have been seen by the door on the wall. It takes about 10 minutes by car to reach the city center from the hotel.

Being seasoned travellers we were surprised and delighted with the warm welcome we received at the Mariners apartments. We arrived in the middle of the night but were warmly greeted and assisted to move in, the staff even sourcing an extra bed at 4-30am in the morning. Great location for a week's stay, being able to walk to all of the shops and a beautiful view of the harbour. While the island has so much to offer the highlight for us was the way the staff and owner looked after us. Felt like family by the end of the week.

We stayed here our first three nights after arriving in Port Vila and LOVED it. Highly recommend paying the bit extra to have a waterfront bungalow - we had #6 (two bedrooms) I think and it was just heaven having the water lapping just 15 steps out from the back sliding door. Location was so peaceful and about 5 drive into the centre of Port Vila. The bungalow itself is quite basic but very clean and a great hot shower, tv, lovely table and chairs at the back overlooking the lagoon, and temperamental wi-fi which worked better by the pool area. There was everything we needed in the kitchen (including microwave and coffee mocha!) to be able to self-cater which is handy where food and eating out in Vanuatu is pricey. You are a mini-bus taxi ride away from supermarket/Port Vila town centre so worthwhile picking up essentials such as drinks, beer, milk on way there if possible, to tide you over until you can do a bigger supermarket trip. (Note that supermarkets stop selling alcohol in Vanuatu from 11am Saturday through to Monday morning.) Manager, Chris, was incredibly helpful to us and helped make our stay very enjoyable. We went to Three Pigs restaurant (1km) our first night and second night when we had a car we drove to a Thai restaurant Chris had recommended. The pool is inviting but quite small and was cold whilst we were there, but there are kayaks to borrow and all sorts of snorkelling gear, reef shoes etc that we didn't need but could be handy. This really was a lovely place to begin our hols, enjoy the lagoon views and slide into the island vibe.

We loved every minute of our five nights at Nasama. The suites are spacious, well equipped, and comfortable with large balconies. We overlooked a lovely infinity pool and a small beach with an ocean breeze and view. To sit back at night and look at the stars was magical. The staff, Sharlyn, Ashley, Mona, and the others whose names I did not get unfortunately, were so helpful and friendly. We always felt well cared for. What we also really appreciated were the two excellent restaurants right on the property. Three Pigs was good for pizza and a beer, but Cafe Vila was one of the best places we have eaten on our three month trip. The menu is creative, healthy, and so delicious. The real bonus in staying at Nasama is the gourmet full breakfast with lots of choices, is included in the price of the room. It was something we really looked forward to each day and it added real value. Nasama is highly recommended from someone not easily pleased.

Overall it feels good. The hotel is on the edge of the lagoon and the view is very good. The service staff is very friendly. The room is relatively large, but ants have been seen by the door on the wall. It takes about 10 minutes by car to reach the city center from the hotel.

Being seasoned travellers we were surprised and delighted with the warm welcome we received at the Mariners apartments. We arrived in the middle of the night but were warmly greeted and assisted to move in, the staff even sourcing an extra bed at 4-30am in the morning. Great location for a week's stay, being able to walk to all of the shops and a beautiful view of the harbour. While the island has so much to offer the highlight for us was the way the staff and owner looked after us. Felt like family by the end of the week.

We stayed here our first three nights after arriving in Port Vila and LOVED it. Highly recommend paying the bit extra to have a waterfront bungalow - we had #6 (two bedrooms) I think and it was just heaven having the water lapping just 15 steps out from the back sliding door. Location was so peaceful and about 5 drive into the centre of Port Vila. The bungalow itself is quite basic but very clean and a great hot shower, tv, lovely table and chairs at the back overlooking the lagoon, and temperamental wi-fi which worked better by the pool area. There was everything we needed in the kitchen (including microwave and coffee mocha!) to be able to self-cater which is handy where food and eating out in Vanuatu is pricey. You are a mini-bus taxi ride away from supermarket/Port Vila town centre so worthwhile picking up essentials such as drinks, beer, milk on way there if possible, to tide you over until you can do a bigger supermarket trip. (Note that supermarkets stop selling alcohol in Vanuatu from 11am Saturday through to Monday morning.) Manager, Chris, was incredibly helpful to us and helped make our stay very enjoyable. We went to Three Pigs restaurant (1km) our first night and second night when we had a car we drove to a Thai restaurant Chris had recommended. The pool is inviting but quite small and was cold whilst we were there, but there are kayaks to borrow and all sorts of snorkelling gear, reef shoes etc that we didn't need but could be handy. This really was a lovely place to begin our hols, enjoy the lagoon views and slide into the island vibe.

We loved every minute of our five nights at Nasama. The suites are spacious, well equipped, and comfortable with large balconies. We overlooked a lovely infinity pool and a small beach with an ocean breeze and view. To sit back at night and look at the stars was magical. The staff, Sharlyn, Ashley, Mona, and the others whose names I did not get unfortunately, were so helpful and friendly. We always felt well cared for. What we also really appreciated were the two excellent restaurants right on the property. Three Pigs was good for pizza and a beer, but Cafe Vila was one of the best places we have eaten on our three month trip. The menu is creative, healthy, and so delicious. The real bonus in staying at Nasama is the gourmet full breakfast with lots of choices, is included in the price of the room. It was something we really looked forward to each day and it added real value. Nasama is highly recommended from someone not easily pleased.

Overall it feels good. The hotel is on the edge of the lagoon and the view is very good. The service staff is very friendly. The room is relatively large, but ants have been seen by the door on the wall. It takes about 10 minutes by car to reach the city center from the hotel.

Being seasoned travellers we were surprised and delighted with the warm welcome we received at the Mariners apartments. We arrived in the middle of the night but were warmly greeted and assisted to move in, the staff even sourcing an extra bed at 4-30am in the morning. Great location for a week's stay, being able to walk to all of the shops and a beautiful view of the harbour. While the island has so much to offer the highlight for us was the way the staff and owner looked after us. Felt like family by the end of the week.

We stayed here our first three nights after arriving in Port Vila and LOVED it. Highly recommend paying the bit extra to have a waterfront bungalow - we had #6 (two bedrooms) I think and it was just heaven having the water lapping just 15 steps out from the back sliding door. Location was so peaceful and about 5 drive into the centre of Port Vila. The bungalow itself is quite basic but very clean and a great hot shower, tv, lovely table and chairs at the back overlooking the lagoon, and temperamental wi-fi which worked better by the pool area. There was everything we needed in the kitchen (including microwave and coffee mocha!) to be able to self-cater which is handy where food and eating out in Vanuatu is pricey. You are a mini-bus taxi ride away from supermarket/Port Vila town centre so worthwhile picking up essentials such as drinks, beer, milk on way there if possible, to tide you over until you can do a bigger supermarket trip. (Note that supermarkets stop selling alcohol in Vanuatu from 11am Saturday through to Monday morning.) Manager, Chris, was incredibly helpful to us and helped make our stay very enjoyable. We went to Three Pigs restaurant (1km) our first night and second night when we had a car we drove to a Thai restaurant Chris had recommended. The pool is inviting but quite small and was cold whilst we were there, but there are kayaks to borrow and all sorts of snorkelling gear, reef shoes etc that we didn't need but could be handy. This really was a lovely place to begin our hols, enjoy the lagoon views and slide into the island vibe.

We loved every minute of our five nights at Nasama. The suites are spacious, well equipped, and comfortable with large balconies. We overlooked a lovely infinity pool and a small beach with an ocean breeze and view. To sit back at night and look at the stars was magical. The staff, Sharlyn, Ashley, Mona, and the others whose names I did not get unfortunately, were so helpful and friendly. We always felt well cared for. What we also really appreciated were the two excellent restaurants right on the property. Three Pigs was good for pizza and a beer, but Cafe Vila was one of the best places we have eaten on our three month trip. The menu is creative, healthy, and so delicious. The real bonus in staying at Nasama is the gourmet full breakfast with lots of choices, is included in the price of the room. It was something we really looked forward to each day and it added real value. Nasama is highly recommended from someone not easily pleased.