Name: Poppys on the Lagoon
Address: Captain Cook Avenue, Seaside, Port Vila, VU

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Dominic

Loved poppys.
Loved the staff and the relaxed family atmosphere. Its not too big but has everything you need at a great price.
Loved the tree house.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Naomi

Friendly staff. Nice food in the restaurant. Can walk to local supermarket & bakery. B buses to main centre easy from the main road. Steep driveway into Poppy's.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Travis

The property appeared nice enough, and the staff were pleasant, like all in Vanuatu. And location to town was handy.
The water in lagoon is unable to be used(pollution we believe), hot water systems were hit and miss, and toilets were difficult to flush.
Resort was basically located in amongst housing, which led to being woken early every day.
Roosters crowing from 1 30am, cars with loud music entering and tooting horn when leaving, large number of dogs barking and fighting, and people basically having no sense of the noise they were making from around 4 30am every morning. And setout of apartments worked like an amphitheatre, so when 1 guest decided to party until midnight, it lead to no sleep due to being woken early also.
And the resort wifi was nearly useless.
I would not stay there again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Robyn Barbara

My stay at Poppy’s was great. The staff were so friendly and just lovely. Breakfast was bought to my room each morning with fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal, bread and the accompanying condiments.

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Gavin

Staff were wonderful. Friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, we were unable to swim in the lagoon due to pollution. The 3 swimming pools were great and very clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Teresa

Clean room lovely stay. Best thing about this place is the location.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Nikita Lee

Pool was dirty with us pulling out dead crabs and lizards. There was no shade around the family pool.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Peter

Comfortable bed and clean

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

David

Great staff

2/10

Poor

07 Nov 2025

Godvin Abi

If breakfast would be buffet, it will be better, so that we can take what is required and avoid wastage.
Almost all staff were amazing except one or two. Property was advertised with lots of activities in Lagoon but nothing was available. I believe there will be better options with similar price. Some of tours offer via front office where 20 to 40 percent cheaper when we enquired from outside.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Misbah

It was a good experience, staff was friendly, however sometimes bit too relax. They have their own kayak which guests can use, a nice touch. Peaceful overall

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Rebecca

The location of our beachfront villa was amazing. Staff were super helpful & polite at all times. Accommodation is little dated but had everything we needed, spacious & clean. Grounds are stunning & well maintained, as were common areas.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Michael

A lovely warm wind blowing off the lagoon. The air full of bird song and peacefulness

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Sandra Andrew

The property had really nice places to sit and relax. Amazing views. We werent allowed to swim at the lagoon, it would have been a better experience. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Great food quality at their restaurant. We had a continental breakfast not bad to get you through the morning. They had 3 pools, a family one, an adults only and infinity pool. The property was very clean and rooms were cleaned every day. A special thank you to the staff that decorated a special area for our 1 year anniversary, they went above and beyond. We both had a memorable time. We would go back for sure. We enjoyed it thoroughly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Marlene

A beautiful place to stay and relax. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Shane Richard

We loved our room that had an excellent view from the balcony overlooking the Lagoon. The bed was comfy, the A/C was clean and quite, the shower was good, and we loved having a fully kitted kitchen in the room with, fridge, gas hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, pots, pans, cutlery, cups & plates. The breakfast was very good too, which included toast, croissants, yoghurts, fruit, cereals, tea, coffee, juice, milk, jam, butter & marmalade, and was brought to the room by the lovely staff at about 8am every morning. The cleaning staff, especially Rachel, were an absolute delight, and kept the room nice, clean and tidy every day.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Kirsty

The lagoon isn’t great for swimming and its a but tired but it’s what you pay for. You will need to travel out a bit to go snorkeling and have a nice meal but the staff are lovely and the breakfast is ample and the rooms are comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Anton

Quiet, peaceful, but exceptionally good value. Continental breakfast provided was not great, but we had cooking facilities and it was easy to buy some eggs and bacon. And we brought our own coffee. So all good. Restaurant not fast but food was always very good. And staff always very friendly and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2025

Jocelyn

Great for kayaking and easy walk to shops. Staff friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

NAVINBHAI RAVJIBHAI

Photos and actual has very wide difference

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Malgorzata

Świetna organizacja lotów i hotelu. Dziękuję bardzo udane wakacje 😊

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Dallen J.

Port Vila after the earthquake

Nice resort with a nice restaurant and helpful staff. The downtown was closed because of the December 2024 earthquake. This wasn't the resort's fault, but it meant we weren't able to see much in the capital city.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Andrew

This was the perfect place for us! They took great care of us, always made arrangements as we needed, the room was clean and we were grateful to have air conditioning coming from cold Chicago. We would definitely choose Poppys for any stay in Port Vila.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Damian

Whilst showing some age, Poppy's provides everything you would want from a Vanuatu holiday spot

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

AMIT

Quiet and convenient

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

philip

Showing its age but is clean and reasonable price staff are all great and friendly. Can kayak on lagoon which is free, but snorkeling andswimming not advised apparently due to pollution in lagoon good pools for the kids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Luke Michael

The property far exceeded our expectations. Everything is in perfect condition, comfortable, private, quiet and beautifully landscaped. 3 great pools- one is adults only!! Good location. Quite central despite town being closed from the quake. The internet wasn’t overly reliable so I’d recommend a local sim or roaming data. I think the wifi issues were also quake related. An unusual time to be in Vanuatu however Poppy’s provided a great accommodation and you wouldn’t even know there was a 7.3 just 2 weeks prior.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Henry

Great stay. Wonderful staff and facilities

Great stay. Wonderful staff and facilities. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Ross

seriously good place ! caring staff, nice facilities

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2024

Blair

We had a two bedroom apartment. It was very clean but everything is getting old.
The staff were amazing!
We went to the restaurant once and the food was good but we were the only people in the restaurant so we decided to venture out every day to eat.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2024

Poojaa

Apart from 1 staff member, the rest were really rude and dismissive. Shower was mouldy, breakfast was usually a little stale, sheets did not feel clean/my skin itched like crazy everytime I was in bed. Restaurant food tasted good but staff were inconsistent in providing table service. Wifi was absolutely shocking, I barely even had service in my room so I couldn't even use mobile data. I was advised the lagoon was contaminated when I arrived so no swimming or any water sports apart from kayaking. The resort itself is beautiful but overall was quite expensive for the poor experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Graham

Poppys is in a quiet part of town on the Lagoon. Well appointed rooms, nice gardens and view across the lagoon. Staff are friendly and helpful. A very relaxing stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2023

Kristen Louise

Loved the bungalows on the beach and kitchen and spa. Wifi was a bit patchy but suffice. Easy walk to town. Sports bar next door was good to watch the football. Wish there was a bit more atmosphere say happy hour etc to meet other guests.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Gayle

Loved staying at Poppy’s. The garden bungalows are perfect and have everything you need. All of the staff are welcoming and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. You can walk to town in about 15 minutes but be aware there’s a very long steep driveway to get to the road. We’d definitely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2023

Belinda

Lovely rooms. Clean and functional despite the need for a little maintenance around the place. Beautiful surroundings. Helpful staff and delicious cocktails. Very relaxing.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2023

Brett Anthony

Is a beautiful place to stay. Rained a lot during stay which played havoc with the pools. Staff are lovely. Rooms are spacious. The place as a whole is probably in need of some TLC and more information available on things to do would be handy. But I would return

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2023

Chuda

Value for money. I appreciate that they accommodated our request for a different studio when the allotted studio did not suit my wife. Thank you.

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2022

Fotini

Overall we had a very comfortable stay. The rooms have everything you need and are well equipped. There are two air conditions in the 2 bedroom apartments which helped to cool down the entire apartment.
Rooms were cleaned everyday which was nice. Pillows and bedding were very comfortable.

Some issues were the apartments did not have blockout blinds although we were told nobody could see in at night you could see through the window and also it was very bright.
There was only one area to put your clothes in one of the rooms.
Only two locks on two of the doors.
The power cut out a few times when we would start appliances and one of the power points were burnt.

But overall I would stay at Poppy’s again. My family really enjoyed their time.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2022

Tracey Vera

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely surroundings. Close to the main town area. Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2022

Marty

Poppies accommodation

Poppies is a nice relaxing bush setting.
The lagoon is not blue and clean. We were advised the lagoon is not safe to swim in, the water is murky light brown.
The staff are friendly, like all people from Vanuatu we met.
We had no shampoo/conditioner in our room until the 3rd day of our stay after asking for 3 days.
The free continental breakfasts are generous and good variety of food delivered to your room with instant coffee.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was great! Some staff were a little pushy, but the majority were absolutely brilliant! Would stay again in a heartbeat! Facilities were great and the access to free kayaks and paddle boards was awesome.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2019

Carly

Poppy's is paradise

Out of the 3 places we stayed we liked this place the best. We were in a studio apartment towards the top. The rooms are a bit old but clean and presentable. Beds and pillows are comfortable. Staff serviced our room daily. Nice bathroom products and amenities available. Air con worked great. Breakfast is decent; fruit, pastries and cereal available. We had dinner here twice. One was the traditional night with a feast which was fun, it included kava tasting, dinner and dessert, traditional band and dancing. The other night we ordered off the menu and our food was nice. Make sure you give some tidbits to the little cats that reside in the garden. The staff at Poppy's are very helpful and friendly. They helped us book tours and called buses for us etc. Someone even came to our room when it was raining to give us an umbrella! We made use of the kayaks and used the pool too; great to have these facilities. The location of Poppy's is good, there are quite a few places to see and eat at within walking distance. Spice restaurant is close by. It is quiet on the lagoon and has a lovely view. Catching buses from here is easy. If you are elderly or not able to walk a lot be warned the driveway in and out of the resort is very steep (as well as to some of the rooms), for those that are able though it is a great workout for the bum. No complaints really. Only annoying thing is wifi is only available at reception but it's not that big of a deal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

being able to walk outside our door onto a small grass area and then lovely sandy beach. Breathtaking view every morning:)

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were excellent, especially Betty, on reception, who was very helpful. Michel, the bus driver, was very good and easy to get on with.
Breakfast was hit and miss and depending on what time you arrived, whether there was sufficient food or crockery!
Rooms - we had a studio room upstairs. The shower leaked water and the seal on the fridge was broken. The bed was comfortable. Electricity was a problem and only one appliance could be used at a time. The kettle was useless as it only “boiled” water to lukewarm. Had to use the microwave to make a cuppa.
Tv - once again this was also hit and miss as to whether you got any volume on the channels! The fox movies channel lost sound after a couple of days then froze completely.
Wifi was available at reception and was slow.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Setting was beautiful and staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Getting to and from the center of Port Vila was cheap and easy, with local minibuses everywhere. Room was very good with magical views, but in the bathroom, there was some mould around the shower cabinet. Resort organised on-ground transfers to airport but charged several times more more than local taxi or bus services.

Wifi was unreliable and most advertised TV channels did not work. Guests need to be aware also that there is 15% tax on room rates, making it more expensive than the advertised prices.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely clean rooms. Great staff and good vibe. Awesome breakfast. Man made beach excellent for hanging out. Kayak for free on lagoon.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2019

Verified traveler

Everyone was very helpful and kind especially with the children.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2019

AARON

Massively overpriced for such a poor experience

Poppy's was a disappointment from the start. This place is so overpriced it is unreal. For the sake of brevity I'll list the issues:
(1) The breakfast offering was very limited - for the price we paid to stay here it was frankly offensive. The muesli ran out on the first morning and wasn't replaced for three days. I bought my own from the local shop; I want something better than cocopops/cornflake. The breakfast set-up is inefficient with items constantly needing replenishing - but not until you go to use it to find the milk/coffee/dry pancakes are empty. I also do not appreciate staff at breakfast interrupting my eating (of what little there was available) to encourage me to buy artwork from the woman's stall opposite. No matter how politely put, this was completely inappropriate.
(2) The wifi offering was abysmal - exceptionally slow yet cafes in town managed to offer much better internet for the cost of a coffee.
(3) Contacting the hotel prior to arrival was an utter farce. Hotel non-responsive for weeks on email. They do not use the hotels.com portal and phoning is very expensive. Even after all this hassle the transfer was arranged wrongly and I spotted a massive overcharge on checkout. Really not good enough.
(4) A member of staff offered to arrange us a taxi to Mele yet failed to tell us this was five times more expensive than us getting a taxi from the top of the street. Felt ripped-off.
I would not stay here again and would encourage others to avoid too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2019

Eve

Staff were lovely, welcoming and helpful! however the food was a overpriced for what it was and our room fan didnt work. But there was air conditioning.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

good location reasonably close to the town but quiet.aircon and fridge both worked well and quietly. the bed was comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

Sheri

The Poppy gardens are gorgeous and the staff are extraordinary...friendly, helpful and dedicated to helping guests make the most of their stay. We greatly enjoyed our time there. Breakfasts were ample, especially the fresh fruit selection which is much more extensive than the fruits offered at the more upscale Ramada further down the lagoon.
After nine days of exploring Port Vila and other sights on Efate, we left with calves of steel from all the stairs and hills around. It’s a good walk into town...worthwhile to get a perspective on how the residents of Seaside live. Sights not to miss in Vila: the national museum and the mind boggling collection of artifacts at Utlalo.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful staff great facilities . Melanesian night was a great introduction to Vanuatu

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel construction being done so a little loud at time but thats to be expected we had a lagoon view room which was nice but neighbours loud at night so we got moved to a lagoon spa room which was lovely but the spa only fills up about 10 inches befor you run out of hot water but that didnt really bother up its down on the lagoon side so a lot of up hill walking to get to the top to catch a local bus

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay

We had a great couple of days here.
The staff were always very helpful and welcoming. Our room was great and we enjoyed our meals too. Easy walk to Port Villa.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Alicia

Great location, beautiful view and friendly staff

We had the 3 bedroom waterfront bungalow which was right on the lagoon. So beautiful

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2018

Sue

Pleasant surrounds

Good breeze on a hot day, great staff able to solve any problems. Good self catering facilities but hard beds.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2018

Sue

Great staff. Nice afternoon breeze and convenient.

Love Vanuatu. Had some unexpected flight changes due to airline problems.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

Nancy

Port Vila, Vanuatu

We had a great 5 night stay. Beautiful facilities and friendly staff. All of the staff spoke enough English to help us and were always smiling and speaking to us.Their were 6 of us and the 3 bedroom apartment surprised us with an upstairs loft with twin beds that could have accommodated 8 people.Wonderful location of the lagoon with water facilities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Joanne

Lovely relaxed atmosphere

Staff were extremely helpful, friendly, organising tours and buses to shuttle us to were we wanted to go. A very enjoyable, hassle free holiday. We will definitely return.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2018

Gail

Poppy's

A good central location in Vila. Rooms had cooking facilities so would especially suit those wishing to save on buying meals.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2018

Cameron

Great hotel with all you need

Brilliant hotel, lovely open rooms and the resort had great facilities. The staff were amazing and would do anything they could to make your stay more enjoyable. Highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Tropical oasis

Great staff. Lovely tropical feel with pretty views over the lagoon. Breakfast and restaurant food generally OK but quite expensive and could be better and more varied. A resort with character but lacking some of the systems and smartness of the bigger and newer resorts. We enjoyed it but it would not suit people who value smart rooms and facilities over local style.

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2018

Greg

.Most of the staff were great,howeverit left a lot to be desired with food selection in particular breakfast was very poor and service was slow.The staff were outstanding pity same cant be said for the management.Would not return to Poppys again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

Jack

Pleasant and comfortable stay.

Very welcoming staff - pleasant hotel. Comfortable with all the amenities and only a short walk from town. Decent restaurant.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2018

Mick

Stayed for a week

Good location. Rooms comfortable, but could do with air-conditioning. Stayed in 3 bed villa. Very good for three teenagers and ourselves.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2018

Michelle

Great place to stay

Loved our stay at Poppy's - great staff and especially excellent chef. The dinners we had here were top notch - local fish is a must! The room was great, comfy bed. It was quite hot while we were there and while the room did have air conditioning, you had to ask for the remote from reception.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

lagoon pretty but no tourists swim there

staff helpful but internet unreliable,undergoing maintainence so generally not very quiet,lovely gardens ,very small pools,overall a bit tired and away from buzz of city center ,ok if you like that

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2017

Lindsay

A Great Getaway from the hustle and bustle of Vila

Fifteen years ago we stayed at Poppy's for several days and nights and we enjoyed it then and again this time although only two nights we could not have asked for a better place to stay.
There have been many changes and theses have added to ensuring that one could really relax, switch off and also enjoy the facilities and the environment.
The buffet breakfasts were excellent with choices tropical fruits, bread, cakes, croissants and cereals as well as jams and fresh fruit juices. Our evening meal was just as good. The dining area is also great for working and accessing the internet if one nhas to keep in touch with the office etc.. The views from the bungalows particularly those on the water's edge were superb, especially in the early morning with the ni Vanutuan fishermen out in their dugout canoes on the lagoon and the early morning rowers and swimmers. It was very peaceful and whilst we were there the early mornings were clear skies and the sun glistening in the coconut palms and the lagoon being like a mill pond made it very memorable. the service was excellent and the bungalow was just what we needed. Particularly with the couches and umbrellas at the waters edge only metres from one's front door. It close to the town and within walking distance for some and only vatu 300 for a cab drive into Vila and a bus, (hire mini bus), was only vatu 2,000 to or from the airport. We will certainly be going back again next year.

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2017

Anna

Great resort on the lagoon

Friendly helpful knowledgeable local staff. The resort is within easy walking distance of Port Villa, markets, shops, restaurants, casino and the port. Its relatively simple to hire a car and drive around the Efate. We were there in September and the weather averaged a comfortable 26 degrees.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Nice views, breezy elevated location, convenient and staffed with helpful and friendly people. Lovely gardens and outdoor dining. Delicious home made bread for breakfast as well as local tropical fruit.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2017

jen

Perfect place !

We had a wonderful time in Vanuatu , and were made warmly welcome by all. Poppys made it all so much easier for us . Thank you .

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2017

H

Terrific, except for.....

This resort exceeded our expectations in every way except for the bath in the spa bungalow suite. We booked this hotel over all the others especially for the spa bath. Unfortunately it just didn't live up to the hype. It is hooked up to a water tank that isn't actually able to fill it with hot water any more than about 3 inches from the bottom. So you sort of sit in a puddle for a bit and then go and have a shower! It's all good, we coped, had a laugh about it, and kept boiling the jug and adding more hot water, but after all that effort we didn't use it again. Massive shame because we paid extra for the spa suite and then couldn't use the spa!!
Otherwise, the room was great - spacious, awesomely comfy bed, clean facilities and a great gas cooker in the kitchen meant that we didn't need to eat out every night and could cook for ourselves. Very thrilled with that. The resort is in an excellent location 10 min walk from town. The staff are friendly and helpful. Free wifi in public places worked ok and breakfast was fine.
We are pleased we stayed here, we would recommend it to others, we would return here ourselves. Just probably wouldn't bother paying extra for the spa bath that's all.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2017

Lee & Leo

Quiet location a good base to explore from

We stayed 6 nights from the 12th of June , if you are seeking a quiet location away from the bigger resorts this place may suit you, our first night we stayed in the cheaper lagoon view studio high up in the resort and we hated it , just too far away from the main part lower level and the rooms were so small I felt like I was suffering from claustrophobia , we were seriously considering finding alternative accommodation until my partner spoke to reception and worked out a $300 upgrade to a larger room right on the lagoon, once we moved down there we were reasonably happy , it's a good 10 minute walk into town but we enjoyed doing it or you can get into a bus for $1.50 , Don't expect much for breakfast except for some cold pancakes and bread to toast and a bit of jam and coffee but it's ok enough to get you started I suppose, The staff were all pleasant enough and helpful if you asked for advice, the hotel manager is a carbon copy of a Basil Fawlty running around annoying the staff but tended to shy away from making any contact with guests...

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2017

Wayne

Pretty Resort close to everything

Great staff, Nice facilities, Accommodation well priced. Package Breakfast of low quality, Other food very average for price, low water pressure (like showering in a mist)..

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2017

Lucy

Comfortable, quiet resort with beautiful gardens.

Very happy with our clean beach house, feet in the lagoon.
Friendly staff (not quite so impressed by the management, not so friendly).
Crystal-clear pools set in lush, tropical and well kept gardens.
More than reasonable food, appreciated that most of it was local food and flavour.