Retreat Seaside

Vanuatu , Port Vila
Port Vila, Captain Cook Avenue
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6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Anna

The staff, except one cleaning lady, were not very friendly. They couldnt even say good morning, hello. Anything.
We ordered 3 times food. The first time, we were the only people who ordered, they needed 40 mins for a wrap add Chips. The 2nd time they forgot us (again, no one else was there) after 45 min i had to ask for the food then they remembered) 3rd time, only Chips.. they needed 25 min. Again only ones who were ordering food.
The bar area is good, If you want to hang out there.

The pool is a nice place for chillout. Only minus Point, that the staff is using Sometimes the good shady places next to pool.

Without an additional fan in the room, it would be too hot, but they gave it to us very fast. That was great! The bathroom is very OK to share, If you book one of the rooms, with shared bathroom.

Its OK for the price, but everything is a bit far away. No beach you can walk to (maybe only Iririki-Island, If you want to pay 25$ daypass). Otherwise not much nature around, or the 'typical island life'
For this you have to book somewhere else, but not Port Vila.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Jeff

Great staff, clean room and nice sports bar/restaurant on the property.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Ibrahim

Great location although there is no transport to the city. Had to walk to the city.
Staff were very kind and helpful. Enjoyed the meals.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

jjjimmijjj

Room was clean friendly helpfulstaff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Yan Keung

Great view, location and staff. Can walk to city centre in 20 minutes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Judy

I enjoyed staying at Retreat Resort - it was quiet, walking distance to a local fruit stalls, supermarket, and some of the tourist attractions.
The staff were helpful as well as the owner who was available if needed. The facility had a bar with meals and that was a benefit too.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Nivetha

In an area full of locals and super close to the market and the shops and the beautiful water as well so couldn't be a more convenient spot to stay in Port Vila :)

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

Dagmar

👍

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

Alfred

Was good nice view 👌

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2023

Samuel

Staff were very efficient and polite, very convenient that a bar and diner were all within 10 steps of our room

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2023

Brendon

Great option to stay at good rates. Quiet when no major sport events are on, and pleasant owners and staff.
No complaints.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Robert

My 3rd stay at Retreat Seaside and staff,food and atmosphere continue to make you come back Overlooking the lagoon with a lovely pool the aussie owners Andrew and Dan with their staff are always friendly and onsite to make sure you enjoy your stay They have a number of room options depending on your budget and in my opinion the best pizza’s in Vila The hamburgers and chicken schnitzel are also fresh and mouth watering Happy hour from Tuesday to Sunday 3-6 and it is a sports bar with all the latest sport on 3 screens , darts and axe throwing competitions and a lively fun mixed crowd in most nights Highly recommended

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2023

Brendon

Good clean property and comfortable pleasant place to stay. Recommend.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2023

Obaid

Retreat seaside is a cute place to stay. I stayed for few days. It was awesome. The guy who runs this place his name is Dan, very friendly guy. And the rest of the staff are kind and nice as well.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2018

Unicorn

The breakfast is not well prepared, those bread are wet. Those facilities are broken. Kettle can not be opened. The toaster doesn’t work. The fan in some of the rooms don’t work, etc. The twin room is without window.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Kristin

Friendly place for solo travellers

The family who own it and the staff are really friendly and welcoming. The bar and dining area is really nice and it was really easy to get chatting to people (there seemed to be mostly solo travellers when I was there). There is a pool with sun beds and a great view over the lagoon. The food is good and the WiFi works!

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nice place. Not fancy but comfy.

The owners are very hospital and nice. The place has everything you need and the location is fairly conveniently. I’d stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2017

Yoshi

Good Hotel

I have been to Vanuatu for the first time.　This hotel is so good view . I don't say tｈｉｓ　hotel is comfortable.(Sorry) But the staff were so kindness! They helped me many times! I recommend here to all friend. I had a very good time here ! Thank you!!

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Not the best experience

Seaside resort

Unfortunately not the best experience.
Place was quite over priced for what it is.
Upon booking it is said a continental breakfast is included however please note this is cornflakes and milk and bread. (A toaster is provided to toast your bread if you prefer)

I would suggest if you decided to stay here to ensure all valuables and money is locked away or with you when you are out of your room.

On a good note the owners are extremely friendly and accomodating. Food is same priced as all other resorts and restaurants. Food is very nice

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2017

Celine-Marie

Interesting propriety on lagoon side.

Interesting propriety on the lagoon side of Port Vila. Still under construction, although no work (= no noise) while I was staying there. Very clean except maybe the swimming pool (I don't swim in pools if water's so cloudy I don't see walls or bottom). Good food. Nice friendly family-owned place. 15 minutes walk over the hill to get to downtown Port Vila or minibus. I liked the fact that the walk allowed me to see how and where people live.