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Tropicana Lagoon Resort

Efate · Vanuatu

PO Box 7021View location

8.0/10Excellent141 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About Tropicana Lagoon Resort

Tropicana Resort offers luxurious boutique apartments in a romantic setting on a private white sand beach, just minutes from Port Vila and nearby attractions. Choose from 12 studio apartments, six two-bedroom apartments, and four villas, each with a private plunge pool. These stylish accommodations showcase Vanuatu's unique flair.

Situated on Second Lagoon, the resort overlooks emerald waters and lush tropical vegetation. Enjoy a peaceful escape at Tropicana, with its landscaped grounds filled with palms, plants, and flowers. A private beach, swimming pool, over-water restaurant, and complimentary water sports equipment create a wonderful holiday ambiance.

Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk and security services, room service, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and on-site parking are also available.

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Located in Port Vila, Tropicana Lagoon Apartments is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Au Bon Marché Korman and Erakor Lagoon. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from University of the South Pacific and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Georges Pompidou Building.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special 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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately VUV 2000 to 5000 for adults, and VUV 1000 to 2500 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 1600 per person (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1000.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 10 years old)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: VUV 1000.0 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 3351.8 per night
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Au Bon Marché Korman 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Erakor Lagoon 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of the South Pacific 1.6 km / 1 mi
Independence Park 3 km / 1.9 mi
Georges Pompidou Building 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
83 Islands Distillery 3.3 km / 2 mi
Parliament House 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
National Museum 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Sacré Coeur Cathedral 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Feiawa Park 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Chinatown 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Port Vila Market 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Tana Russet Plaza 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Evergreen Vanuatu Zipline 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Iririki Island 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 23
  • hotel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Hotel safe
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Continental Breakfast

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Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • STUDIO DELUXE BEACH FRONTSTUDIO • DELUXE BEACH FRONT • 1 Bedroom • 40 m²STU.BF-DX
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    Tropicana Lagoon Resort

    STUDIO DELUXE BEACH FRONT

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Rollaways on demand
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE BEACH FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.BF-DX

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Kitchen utensils, plates & cups
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Housekeeping
    • Terrace
    • Kitchenette
    • Internet access

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    Tropicana Lagoon Resort

    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Tropicana Lagoon Resort

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMS • 2 Bedrooms • 80 m²APT.B2-1
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    Tropicana Lagoon Resort

    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    80 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 4
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2-1

    Room amenities

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi
    • Living room: 1

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tropicana Lagoon Resort

8.0
Excellent
141 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
75 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
13 Jan 2026
Krystie Shayne
Overall is very run down compared to photos. Sheets were dirty for the first 2 days on arrival. Floors were dirty. No working shower, no hot water. Kitchen barely has any food on menu never in stock or limited choices. Bed was extremely noisy. Pillows were awful we got very sore necks and back and we aren’t old. Rust present in bathroom. Mould in bathroom. Room smells musky like mould. Village across is very noisy. They leave big outdoor lights on that shine right through the windows while trying to sleep at night. All mesh on windows had holes so got bitten by a lot of mosquitoes. Place is not as advertised at all. Pool is a lot smaller than pictured. Owner walks around the place and should be ashamed of himself! Taking people’s money when place is nothing like photos. This place is disgusting and not want you want on a holiday! Would never recommend this place to anyone! We walked out and went to stay at another place plus they refuse a refund of course.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Nicholas
Great staff and location. I would be very happy to stay there again in the future!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Te Hiwi

Great stay in Port Villa

Fantastic outdoor facilities, beautiful spot to enjoy the sunset by the water. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Partner
4/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Wade
Noisy the room next to me sounded like they were in my room. Shower dribbled out with no hot water most days.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2025
Jessica
We stayed at Tropicana for a week in August. We chose this hotel as we needed a kitchen and a separate bedroom, both of which it had. The size of our two bedroom apartment was fantastic and the crockery and saucepans seemed to be brand new.

Unfortunately, this is where the positives ended for us. Everything seemed too hard for the staff at Tropicana. Our package included plunger coffee and a continental breakfast of fruit. 3 out of 7 mornings we were told the plunger was “broken.” Unless a plunger is smashed on the floor, how does it break? It was pure laziness and the staff did not want to make coffee. 2 of our mornings we were told there was no fruit.

We requested extra washing up detergent, milk, oat milk (which had been served on previous days) and a few breakfast items such as bacon, to which we were told on every occasion, they had none.

The shower was not nice. We came out of the shower feeling more dirty than when we went in. The bathroom towels were revolting.

Do not get me started on the beds… all you had to do was blink and it sounded like an earthquake. The bed was rock hard and the sound resembled sleeping on plastic bottles.

We ended up going to other resorts and using their facilities for the day (restaurants and pools) and the staff seemed surprised we were doing this and not using the facilities at Tropicana.

Getting a bus to and from Tropicana was very easy.

We had the best family holiday in Vanuatu, just not at Tropicana.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Jimson
I don’t get to eat or dining there much But I love staying there for holidays and I recommend this for any one who need to have a quiet and peaceful mine of rest, please choose Tropicana..
Thank you for having me as a guest. It my pleasure to share your experience with others..
I love it ♥️♥️
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2025
Andrew O
Bed terrible dogs bark all night room dirty smells like a swamp in that area
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2025
Aaron
The staff was very kind and helpful, but there were several problems. 1) They did not have our correct booking so one of our rooms wasn't ready. 2) The hot water heaters didn't have batteries. 3) One room only had one towel for three people. More towels were requested but never came. 4) The fridge didn't work. 5) It advertised a/c but the bedrooms didn't have a/c. Only the main living area. 6) The shower leaked severely all over the bathroom floor. The view was lovely, but the efficiency of the apartments were severely lacking, making it a somewhat frustrating stay. :(
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Frank Murray
A smaller quiet resort that suits me.
The meals were homely and delicious.
Staff very friendly and obliging.
It is probably older since the webpage photos but I found my stay pleasant and comfortable.
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2025
Sonia
The staff was lovely, the grounds was well kept, the rooms need work, all the guests I met complained about their rooms, all of us had to have our rooms changed. Ants crawling in lines on the walls, one room has glass shutters falling off, the lagoons isn’t as nice looking as in the pictures. The restaurant food is over priced for what your get, the food wasn’t good but without other choices near by they purposely overcharge. I would never recommend to anyone.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2025
Loren
I was extremely disappointed with Tropicana Lagoon Apartments. There's two things you ask for when you travel a good bed and a decent shower, both were below par at this property. Mould in the showers, dirty dirty bathroom. Bed was hard as a rock, no additional bedding or pillows. Apartments serviced every other day, no fresh towels, milk, coffee or basic needs. I would not recommend this property to anyone. If we could have changed to another property we would have in a heartbeat. It's not as advertised!!!!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2024
Jeniffer
It had good location and nice views
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2024
Annette
This property is on a Lagoon and to go to a beach with the ocean is a little bid difficult. You should consider to rent a car. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They showed me how to stop the little buses , where you can reach the city and also one nice beach. They have a wonderful garden and a small pool is also there. It was a pleasant stay.
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2024
Evelyn
On going maintenance is constantly needed due to climate and age of buildings. We had a comfortable stay though. Staff were helpful and provided the few items missing from our room. Only a short walk from a big supermarket and a local produce market.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2023
Vesna
The staff was very friendly and helpful but the property not as described. Run down especially the bathroom. Towels looked dirty and kitchen very limited. There was no shuttle to town, had to get transport ourselves, TV only had 2 channels and internet hardly working. No access in the rooms and password constantly changed
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2023
Andrew
Nice place great location but is in need of some maintenance work Wi-Fi and hot water were very intermittent
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2023
Sonia
Property has a nice pool and restaurant on site. Need to take a bus or hire a car to get anywhere else (other than to the little supermarket about a 5 minute walk away).
Rooms are in dire need of an upgrade, beds are super squeaky, mattresses are not very comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom especially needs to be fixed as even though they're cleaned daily look dirty. Bathroom floods with every shower as the water leaks from the shower.
Staff are lovely, Kim the manager is more than happy to help with what's around or organise transport, always a smile on her face. The ladies who clean the rooms are super friendly and do the best they can.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2023
Alban Ah Chay Khinchow
This review is made in the following context:
1.Our to stay at Tropicana Lagoon Apartment was about 5 weeks after Vanuatu was hit by 2 devastating cyclones;
2.Vanuatu is a poor and an undeveloped country and therefore ease of access to modern comfort is limited.
We stayed 7 days and was allocated a family room opposite the pool. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by Kim the site manager. She was the perfect hostess for the whole duration of our stay.
With respect to the room facilities, the air conditioning units are old and not of acceptable working standard if was in Australia. However, this is Vanuatu. We set the temperature to 16 C and with the assistance of the ceiling fan, they provided sufficient comfort. Like the a/c the refrigerator works but is not of acceptable working standard. It was erratic and there were days when the fridge did not work. In the final days we discovered that the adaptor used to plug the refrigerator is loose. Finally, the shower tap leaked. Having made the above remarks, overall, our stay was pleasant and comfortable.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2023
Liz
Very disappointed - nothing like the website photos, very old, dated and more like a backpackers. A very costly exercise - we only stayed one night and lost money on 6 nights due to it being inside their cancellation policy. Very convenient for them seeing that it looks like a regular occurrence where guest check in and leave (without their money). You cant swim in the lagoon and it's far from town. Stay away.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2023
Tracey
Small quiet resort. Good meals in the restaurant. Kim in the office went out of her way to help us.
Small things could improve the stay - soap in the bathrooms, fresh towels without having to request them etc. Air conditioning unit struggled so room was warm - although cooler than outside temperature.
Beds were uncomfortable to the point our son slept on the living room furniture.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jan 2023
Damien
Booked a layover day and the hotel was fine but do not expect what is shown on the pictures as they were taken many years ago no doubt. definitely in need of a serious make over as well as the terms on booking.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2023
Christine

Séjour de rêve !

C'était super, bel environnement, calme et personnel très serviable. Merci
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2022
Wendy
If you’re looking for a quiet holiday this will suit you perfectly. The staff were super helpful and friendly. And though the chef was sick a couple of times, when we ate at the restaurant the food was fresh and enjoyable.
Looking for an exciting night life forget it.
The rooms were bright and clean but could benefit from a renovation.
Kim the manager couldn’t do enough to help us.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2022
nichola
property only recently reopened after covid but they have done a good job getting ready. the managers kim and freddy do such a great job looking after the guests they really do go above and beyond. they make great food in their small restaurant really worth a try. only thing to note compared to website is that there is no oven or washing machine in the rooms and wifi is turned on and off to the room so if its a last minute booking you may not have wifi. Seems this is an operational decision to save a few dollars as they progress . hopefully the owner will come up with a better option as its really the only negative thing about the place.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2022
Christine
We loved the spacious feel and layout of the apartment facing the beautiful pool. Loved the beach and lagoon too. Sarah was so kind to us, great customer service from her and the Chef. 🙏
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2020
Stephanie
This resort is small and has a laid back 'beach shack' vibe. I really loved staying here and felt at home and at ease with the lovliest staff who work there. Rooms are tidy and comfortbale with everything you need for your stay. Would recommend for a chilled out holiday.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Even though we were only a 10min drive away from town, we appreciated how quiet it was. Felt like we weren’t on mainland but on an island. The lagoon was amazing! Best thing to look at first thing in the morning. Pictures don’t do it justice and the staff were a bonus! So lovely and always willing to help whenever we needed. 10/10
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
Christina(Judy
On our 9th holiday in Port Vila, we booked the Tropicana. I cannot say enough about it.
We always found the local people very friendly, but the staff here was exceptional. The food excellent. Great selection on the menu for all meals
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
It was a great place for our family to stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It was in a good location to get to many of the attractions in Vanuatu.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
we like this place it is closer to basketball stadium
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2019
Marilou
Loved our apartment on the lagoon, so tranquil and beautiful. The resort has undergone renovation and has excellent facilities now. We loved the new StandUp Paddleboards. The resaturant offers very good food, my husband had the best steak ever ( he claims). Service can be a little slow but who cares, we’re on holidays. Overall a very nice place not far from town.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
A very comfortable stay with friendly staff, pretty views and a spacious studio apartment. Good value for money in a quiet area a short bus trip from Port Vila.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Great place close to town. Quiet location on the lagoon, easy transport to town. Very nice room with great views, friendly and helpful staff. Had a fab dinner at the restaurant Took a bit long but was worth waiting. I normally stay right in town. Will happily return to Tropicana next time I'm in Vila. Thanks guys.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2019
Naomi

Lovely retreat

Lovely place with great views of lagoon ..staff were extremely helpful and friendly ..rooms clean and very comfortable
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2018
Fran
Wonderful staff, very friendly and involved with our stay, took a personal interest in us and what we were doing, caring and helpful (eg took an interest when I was unwell 1 day and helped get our clothes dry when we had wet weather), loved talking to the staff about Vanuatu and their village life, cleaners made our room beautiful with fresh cut flowers from the gardens and made us a special towel 'cat' when we were leaving.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2018
Stacey

Great relaxing family location.

We have just returned from a 10 day stay with our family of five. The staff went above and beyond everything we needed was catered to and we had a fantastic time! Location is close to town - just a bus trip away and the Lagoon is beautiful to relax by with a cocktail!
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2018
Jo

Pretty ordinary

Not a great experience, place feels dated and no atmosphere. They downgraded our room on check in, restaurant service poor, many items not available, shower cold. The staff were apologetic, but not much they could do. I don’t like leaving a bad review but hoping to save others the muck around. We stayed one night and then moved down the road to a much better place.
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2018
Tung

Positive experience at Tropicana Lagoon

I enjoyed a very pleasant stay with Tropicana Lagoon. I was there to attend Oceania Melanesian Athletics Championships 2018 at Korman Stadium as my son was competing for Australia, and the Tropicana’s location was perfect for this. The room I had was great although the air conditioner was not working all the time. The hotel was clean and I enjoyed the swimming pool. I thought the free wifi offered as part of the deal was also great as the wifi speed was very good. The staff was excellent - always so helpful with nice smiles. Overall - a very positive experience for my first ever visit to Vanuatu and I would definitely return to Tropicana Lagoon again.
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2018
Kylie
Lovely staff at quiet location pure relaxation and excellent service from this boutique hotel
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2018
Verified traveler
Lovely staff and great location.
nice and tidy rooms
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2017
Nicky

Lovely staff!

We had a lovely week at tropicana. It was quiet, relaxed and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Being able to jump in a kayak most mornings for a bit of exercise was great and my son could even fish off the beach in front of our unit. Everything we needed :)
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2017
Lenhur

Great place to stay right on the lagoon

The food was good and easy access to Port Vila and other attractions. The staff were friendly and helpful. The wi-fi was disappointing and rarely worked. Sadly dogs across the water were noisy during the night.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

owner need more investment for improvement,

The condition of the 2 bedrooms apartment is below standard. one room without air condition and the air conditioners are old and without proper maintenance. The services is fine, staff are helpful and friendly.
Location is not too bad. while by comparison with others similar price resort or hotels, not value for money i think.
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2017
Patrick

Nice hotel

We stayed for one day only because of the hurricane nearby, we booked this hotel because our flight was cancelled and we could feel that this is a very nice place to stay for vacation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Great place to relax

The staff were incredibly helpful and great at providing the support or advise necessary so we could do the things we wanted to do. The setting was picturesque and peaceful, the food delicious - as good as any restaurant in town with the menu changing daily and we would love to stay there gain. The over water dining was a great way to start and end the day.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Nice resort

Nice resort but food and service in the restaurant needs to be improved. We had to go to other resorts to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. My two bedroom unit had 3 rodents who leaves their droppings everywhere. Fridge and shower keeps leaking. Contenantal break fast was terrible, there wasn't enough food for 3 people.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2017
Verified traveler
Loved this quiet location right on the lagoon. Wifi was a bit patchy but the staff are FANTASTIC.
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2016
Venkat

One of the best room views, very peaceful location

The hotel is in a resort format with a lagoon right in front of it in which you can swim or do some boating. The room is spacious with a step out large balcony. The hotel is a few kilometres outside the city and is good value for money. The WiFi has limited coverage and is mostly available near the reception. The room has its own kitchen with cutlery and one can become really comfortable if they bring food and supplies. A very nice choice if you want to stay in this hotel for a few days.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2016
Verified traveler
Continental breakfast was not what I expected.Only fruit and toast
4/10
Poor
06 Oct 2016
Di

Basic resort in great location.

This Resort is adequate at best. Wonderful location but rooms basic and have not been
maintained. Definitely not 4 Star as advertised 2 Star at best. Staff friendly. Breakfasts
Good in delightful setting. Arriving early hours only Security on duty, no assistance with
luggage, room not clean, no blankets on beds or in room. No key available for Safe and
no 2nd key for room. No telephone but WiFi free and good. No fresh milk or bottled
water supplied. Gas stove corroded and very difficult to use. Shower leaked all over
Bathroom floor. Kayaks free but in poor condition. Pool small but clean.
Staff doing a reasonable job obviously without a lot of assistance or funds.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2016
Rhonda

easy to get around,free canoes on the lagoon,

had a loverly trip, went swimming with the turtles
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Can not write about stay

We did not stay at Tropicana as they said it would be better for us to be sent to co co beach on arrival as they had a noisy crowd it was nice but it was away from the addmitidies we needed every thing else went good Thankyou
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Paradise

Beautiful place to stay just out of town. Awesome staff super friendly, helpful and down to earth. Big shout out to Shelia thanks for the morning smiles and the yummiest Pina Coladas i have eva had. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Apartment right on the lagoon. Beautiful views.

Its a nice but basic place to stay. All of the staff are beautiful people and helpful except for just one girl that was quite rude and gave the impression she didn't want to be there.
The restaurant has some great meals but breakfast is very limited. The are cooking facilities in the rooms though. A shop within walking distance to get most of what you need and to go to town just walk to end of driveway and get a bus almost straight away.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2016
Sonya

Comfortable place

Lovely apartments, would have been nice to stay longer. The restaurant on site was nice and made you feel really special dining there but the breakfast menu was a little sparse. If you planning on staying bring your own food for some meals as the room had a great little cooktop.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2016
Giova

Nice Resort, close to services, lovely staff!!

We loved staying at the Tropiana Lagoon Apartments: Staff was so lovely and caring, always smiling and making an effort to make you feel welcomed. Breakfast food was always fresh and all foods served with exceptional presentation.
A short walk to a big supermarket if you are after preparing some of the food yourself, but far enough that you never felt near the road.
View of the lagoon is beautiful from the restaurant and they have free kayaks available for a paddle along the lagoon.
lovely.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2015
David W

Nice, clean, & quiet Port Vila hotel.

Quiet location on lagoon. Good outdoor restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend rental car or taxi to get around.
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2015
Roger

Clean, quiet & very relaxing.

Staff & Management were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Food in restaurant was good and coffee was great!
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

Overpriced and a few very rude employees.

Can't even calmly explain how poor the service is at this hotel, not to mention the bathrooms are so mouldy they smell disgusting. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND SKIP THIS PLACE.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2015
Noel

Nice hotel lovely staff

The room and service was good. Staff were very friendly and helpful even took us to a sister resort for the day for kayaking and snorkeling. Nothing was too much trouble for them,
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

angelica

Staff is extremely friendly and helpful .. the studio apartment needs a GOOD clean up .under the bed and under the sofa was very dirty also the shower and sofa was dirty.. the tv is so small and terrible sound and it's over the sofa .. Definitely NOT a 4 stars ..maybe a 2.1/2 or 3 star
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Nov 2014
Verified traveler

Bad ownership

Brilliant staff, but owners failed to pay staff and bills, resulting in strikes and lack of stock for the restuarant.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2014
Espen

Super-friendly family hotel

The staff were super friendly and helpful with local information. The restaurant was in a nice location, with a somewhat limited menu but always different specials each night. Really nice Melanesian buffet and show on Sundays. Location is a bit out of way but easy to catch local mini buses on road for only a few bucks.
4/10
Poor
08 Oct 2014
Dad of two

Family always second class citizens

Pictures on website looked nice but on arrival the room looked somewhat different (pictures were of single units).
Mouldy shower, poor water control, and toilets that did not flush well did not make it for nice stay. Pool was nice for kids. Kayaking in the lagoon was good.
Staff were generally very nice but there was only one incompetent dude, who stuffed up our orders and tried to rip us off at least four times (by choice or incompetence). Luckily my math is up to scratch and the dude even managed to rip himself off. Meals were generally okay if you didn't want to go further or to town but meal prices in Vanuatu are too high to be good value.
Overall experience at the hotel was little bit disappointing.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2014
Ben

Simple and perfect.

Beautiful spot, exceptional staff, great food. Highly recommended.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2014
Johnnymac

Great place to unwind.

We stayed for only a few days but enjoyed it immensely. Staff had the great knack of being there to help but not over the top.
Lovely comfy beds, nice restaurant, possible a bit short on food offer but in a wonderful alfresco environment and helpful service.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2014
Darren

Beautiful destination

Tropicana Lagoon Apartments is an awesome destination for a Vanuatu holiday. Ideally located ten minutes out of town, on the Second Lagoon, it is a peaceful, tranquil holiday destination. The staff are always friendly and ready to help in any way they can, from calling for a bus, to organising clean washing or room service, they were a pleasure (I wanted to bring one home!). Though not as fancy as Australian 4* resorts, the downfalls were overlooked by the great location and service. An easy trip into Port Vila put you at the doorstop to any missing amenities, but was unnecesary most of the time due to the willingness of tour companies to pick up direct from the Apartments, and the close proximity of other restaurants.
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2014
Lynne

Tropicana Lagoon Apartments

Relaxing environment. Restaurant held a limited selection but all food was tasty and well presented.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2014
NAO

Hotel at Lagoon not at beach

Hotel was clean and tidy, but poorly sound proofed. The barking of the dogs from across the lagoon at night was not very pleasant.
The staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful and had always a smile on their faces. The food was great! The sauces are to die for (yummy!).
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2014
Cilla & Corban

Great Resort

Thank you to everyone at Tropicana for being so awesome, love you all.
- I arrived first for 3 days on my own, everyone made me feel very much at home and would not hesitate to help me, especially trying to get a bus =) Partner arrived and he enjoyed it just as much as I.
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2014
Verified traveler

Attractive setting by lagoon

Stayed in a two bedroom apartment by the pool - beds were comfortable and rooms spacious. Shared bathroom was clean and functional. Easy access to pool and little restaurant/bar overlooking the lagoon. All in good condition and comfortable.
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2014
Jean

Excellent service

They made few mistake in reservation or meal but largely compensate by upgrading our stay or letting us use the room late in the day before taking our flight. The restaurent is traditional with excellent food.
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2014
John & Debbie

Second visit

Stayed in this hotel twice while visiting Vanuatu recently and although the location is beautiful, staff very friendly and rooms clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated I wouldn't recommend anyone going here unless there are reports that the kava drinking locals have found somewhere else to frequent. I know it is the culture of the people to drink kava but there is a time and place for everything and outside the bedroom window of paying guests at 2am is neither the time nor the place. The owner of this property needs to decide where his loyalties lie - whether he wants to encourage overseas holiday makers or provide a nice spot on the lagoon for his friends to hoik and spit away their nights. Although we would love to return as the service and staff are wonderful we will think long and hard before staying again and certainly wouldn't recommend it to friends or family
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2014
John & Debbie

Friendly staff

Very warm and friendly establishment. Well run by Flora who keeps everyone on their toes. Had a problem with the hot water supply and when it couldn't be resolved quickly we were moved to the room next door - nothing too much trouble. Great restaurant with chief chef Abel - marvelous cook - and friendly staff lead by Sheilah and Paul. Many thanks for the farewell note and flowers in the room Sheilah, a very nice touch, good luck with the new baby. Rooms well designed and tastefully decorated. Now comes the \"but\" and it's a big one. Don't go here if you aren't happy to have Kava drinking locals hoiking and spitting outside your bedroom window at 2am. The owner needs to decide if he is running a family hotel for overseas visitors or a Kava drinking watering hole for his friends and locals - believe me, the two aren't compatible
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2014
bcd

nice room and pool enjoyed the kyaks

We enjoyed our stay. Some of the staff were a bit inconsistent in the restaurant although their always seemed to be alot of staff. We did enjoy the lunch and thought it was very good value for money. The evening meal could be a bit overpriced. the room was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Partner

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Tropicana Lagoon Resort
PO Box 7021, Port Vila, Vanuatu

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