Port Vila Resort, Vila Chaumieres, Vanuatu: Customer Reviews

AandGfromAdelaide

Adelaide, Australia

1 review

 1 helpful vote

“Couldn't have been more helpful”

Reviewed July 25, 2013

We were enjoying our stay in Pt Vila and in the lovely garden room at Vila Chaumieres when my wife had the misfortune to slip while walking in town and to break her arm. Medical advice was to get back to Oz asap as the arm needed to be pinned. Richard and Ursula could not have been more helpful in...More 

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Toone463

Sydney, Australia

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 17 reviews

 9 hotel reviews

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“Lovely location”

Reviewed July 23, 2013

Stayed in a room with a delightful balcony overlooking the lagoon. We went for complete rest and relaxation so armed with a few books we were more than happy to sit and look out at the water. Threre was always something to watch - either the small children over the other side, canoes and kayaks travelling up and down. The...More 

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locomota

UK

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 53 reviews

 41 hotel reviews

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“Really excellent intimate hotel”

Reviewed July 7, 2013

We spent three nights at Vila Chaumieres and loved it. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a great view from the enormous balcony over the water. The owners and staff were charming and warm yet highly professional. The restaurant is very good with a varied menu, good wine list and great service. The seafood platter is particularly good and,...More 

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“Peace and Tranquility”
Reviewed December 14, 2012
We have just spend a wonderful week there, Richard & Ursula are superb hosts so welcoming & helpful, the staff are just delightful quiet & unobtrusive but always there when needed. The beauty of this boutique hotel is that it caters for Adults so no children and that they only have 3 bungalows & 2 apartments.The complex is set in a lush tropical garden and has a small swimming pool as well. Breakfast is quite refreshing with fruit platter, hot sweet roll, toast & coffee, it is great to sit & feed the fish brekkie crumbs. The meals are very well presented and delicious, (you must try the Coconut Crab, took my husband 40mins to eat) though the meals were a little pricey. We highly recommend staying here as it is close to Port Vila, just flag a bus at the gate to wherever you want to go..

Room Tip: Bungalow 4 is right next to the pool very handy for a morning dip.
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“Quiet peaceful getaway”

Reviewed November 11, 2012 NEW

The best room is number 5 which is the lagoon view room on top of reception. We stayed in number 6 which is the room next door with view of lagoon but not as panoramic as room 5 but still a good view. The owners were away and unfortunately the wifi played up during our stay despite the site manager doing her best to fix it. Made it a bit inconvenient as we were relying on trip advisor to plan our days. The breakfast was great and the fruit varied everyday. The hot breakfasts were great especially the omelette. The pool was a great refresher after being out for the day. The restaurant is picturesque and we enjoyed one meal there. We like to try somewhere different every night. The only problem I had with the room was the pillow, it was hard and flat. I missed my soft latex pillow. Could probably write more but have to go. If something else comes to mind will write another review. - Lake Macquarie, NSW

“Very nice stay”

Reviewed November 6, 2012 NEW

Lovely property outside Port Vila with just a few bungalows and an excellent restaurant. The hosts Richard and Ursula are really helpful and will give you all kinds of suggestions to get the most from your stay in the island. The bungalows are located amid a lush tropical garden and are quiet and private. Do not expect luxury here, there is no tv or phone but the room is comfortable, clean and peaceful. We took the garden bungalow because we liked the privacy that they offer. The food at the restaurant was delicious so do not leave without having a romantic dinner by the lagoon, reservations may be required depending on the night.
The hotel is located a few kilometers away from town but within a short ride with one of the frequent minibuses that you will see in all the roads of the island. Just stop one of them anywhere you want and let the driver know where you are going, that´s all you need. Taxis are expensive and not worthy.

• Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple - Madrid Spain
  
  
  
  Reviewed October 31, 2012 via mobile
  Just spent 3 nights in a garden bungalow. This is a small place with only 4 of these bungalows and a couple over looking the lagoon. The bungalows are set in a lovely floral and tropical garden, and the fabulous restaurant (will write a separate review on that) sits out overlooking the lagoon. The rooms are very clean, tidy, and adequate. Comfortable bed and a very quiet location make for great sleeping. No mod cons such as TV or any Internet in your room (a very slow one in reception only). So if you are looking for a modern hotel room, this is NOT it.
  
  It's is a quiet peaceful location away for it all, with helpful friendly hosts who will look after you. Would suit a couple who want a quiet get away. Be aware though it is ~5kmts from town, so if you don't have a vehicle you are relying on the frequent and inexpensive public mini-buses.
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  Stayed October 2012, traveled solo, D

“Lovely Peaceful Spot”

Reviewed October 31, 2012 via mobile

Just spent 3 nights in a garden bungalow. This is a small place with only 4 of these bungalows and a couple over looking the lagoon. The bungalows are set in a lovely floral and tropical garden, and the fabulous restaurant (will write a separate review on that) sits out overlooking the lagoon. The rooms are very clean, tidy, and adequate. Comfortable bed and a very quiet location make for great sleeping. No mod cons such as TV or any Internet in your room (a very slow one in reception only). So if you are looking for a modern hotel room, this is NOT it.

It's is a quiet peaceful location away for it all, with helpful friendly hosts who will look after you. Would suit a couple who want a quiet get away. Be aware though it is ~5kmts from town, so if you don't have a vehicle you are relying on the frequent and inexpensive public mini-buses.

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Stayed October 2012, traveled solo, Darwin Australia

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traveler294265
Melbourne, Australia
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 12 reviews
 Reviews in 5 cities
 12 helpful votes
“Great value”
Reviewed 30 September 2012
We were very happy with our stay at Vila Chaumieres. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Ursula and Richard are lovely and happy to have a chat and make suggestions about what to do.

We had a welcome drink and a fruit platter greeting us upon arrival (the lime juice welcome drink is delicious!). They also arranged a breakfast in our room for our early morning flight.

There are only 5 rooms, so it is a nice size (although the restaurant is open to the public).
It is a little out of town but for 150Vatu (about $1.60AUD) you can catch a bus into town. Which we found really convenient. They are local buses (sort of a cross between a taxi and a bus) and their route is based on where customers want to go. They go past about every 2min.

Also the restaurant is great. Definitely recommend eating there.

Overall, Vila Chaumieres is great value and makes a great base to explore Port Vila.



Doug012
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Senior Reviewer
 6 reviews
 Reviews in 2 cities
“Nice stay”
Reviewed 24 September 2012
This property is very small, quiet, well maintained and established in a delightful garden setting with an excellent restaurant overlooking a tidal lagoon. The owners, Ursula and Richard, are helpful and obliging. WiFi is available free but does not reach all garden rooms. We enjoyed our six-night stay. Would recommend the cooked breakfast rather than the continental breakfast that is included in the tariff. Staff were friendly and helpful. The dinner menu does not change.

Room Tip: Garden bungalows 2 and 3 receive WiFi as do the two Lagoon View rooms. The lagoon view rooms are ups...




gemBozeman_MT
Bozeman, MT
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 17 reviews
 Reviews in 10 cities
 6 helpful votes
“Exquisite small hotel was an oasis in Port Vila”
Reviewed 22 June 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Vila Chaumieres where our lovely hosts, Richard and Ursula, took care of our every need. We stayed for about a week at the beginning of our Vanuatu adventure of diving and exploring the islands. Vila Chaumieres was always a great place to return to at the end of the day to unwind and relax. The rooms were spotless, light and airy; we especially liked the Garden room. The restaurant was fabulous, in the location over the sublime lagoon, and for food quality/variety and service. We loved the landscaping and the garden art and then there is the new pool!

Room Tip: Ask for a Garden room (really a cottage)!


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Port Vila, Vila Chaumieres, Customer Reviews

“Secluded charmer”

Reviewed March 13, 2012

If you want a stress free environment, faultless service given with the broadest smiles, and two hosts who only want to help you in any way they can, then Vila Chaumieres is for you.
It is famed for its restaurant sitting on the lagoon and rightly so. The food and service are to die for and the atmosphere of the open sided thatched roofed area is absolutely enchanting. This is where breakfast is served, too, so it's a great way to start the day. As others have remarked, there's no tv, but the wi-fi internet is very reliable and books and board games can be borrowed.The swimming pool is new and is surprisingly cool, while the lagoon is inviting and refreshing (buy a pair of cheap, $15 reef shoes to protect your feet and mind the star fish!).We stayed in a lagoon room, large, comfortable and with a huge balcony complete with table, chairs and two cane lounge chairs.
Although about 4 miles out of Port Vila this really is no handicap because of the quite amazing “bus” services. Any people carrier with a number plate that starts with “B” is a bus, and there are seemingly hundreds of them. The fare is 150VT (about A$1.65) and that is for anywhere in the area of Port Vila. Stand on the side of the road and hold out an arm, and a “Bus” soon appears with or without other passengers – tell the driver where you want to go and hop in!
The travel help started even before we arrived, as our hosts organised efficient airport tranfers for us; their advice on other places to visit was spot-on, too, and not always the usual stuff of travel sites - so after a week there we came away considerably more relaxed and with a much better idea of life on Vanuatu. 

“Great place to unwind”

Reviewed March 3, 2012

We stayed a couple of nights in a bungalow. Great sized room, beautifully presented, very quiet and comfortable. No TV but we didn't miss one either!
The hosts here are wonderful, they are incredibly friendly without being intrusive and provided us with great information.
The restaurant is perfectly positioned on the lagoon and ranks up with the better places we found to eat in and around Port Vila.
Overall a great relaxing stay, the pool is now very usable while the landscaping continues, I would not be surprised if it is completed already to the same immaculate standard as the gardens were.

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