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Reviews of Fatumaru Lodge 3 stars

Lini Highway, 00000 Port Vila, Vanuatu

#14 of 53 hotels in Port Vila

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 204 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant spot, great hotel, not ideal for work travellers
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two things limited this place for me 1) not having a restaurant meant I spent most of my time looking for food. That was a lovely reason to explore but the main reason I wouldn't stay again. 2) the bottom left room has no railing on the balcony, and folks were often hanging out right there which opens directly onto the bedroom. One night there were folks sitting right outside talking until about 10pm, another night a couple of guys just helped themselves to the chairs on the balcony. Never caused a huge problem but it meant if I was resting during the day I had to stay most of the time with doors and windows shut. Just felt a bit invasive. I don't think this would be any issue with any other rooms, just not bottom left!

    Really beautiful setting, great rooms, everything inside the room was very tidy and kept to a high standard. Staff were all super friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a walk for food or a general store Pool area out dated Might be worth investing in having a local cafe/restaurant deliver food outside of just breakfast.

    Clean Comfortable Everything you need in your lodge Quiet Chromecast on TV Nice beach front Staff all kind

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very nice … property just by the ocean… good view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    We throughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and fabulous friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    After our stay the owners began a major renovation. It will be spectacular...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    we enjoyed our stay, listening to the water lap against the shore right out side our room was relaxing. the bed was comf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the pool looked milky which was off putting, all guests commented on this. It would have been good to bar b que but it was filthy and hadn’t been cleaned . The fan in our room had two speeds only and the handle kept falling off the cold water tap in the shower . the toilet was wobbly . renovation of the units was underway while we were there so these things will no doubt be taken care of. the drive way is quite steep but once there it is flat.

    the room we stayed in was waterfront on the bay. the breakfast was to our liking and staff were diligent the bed was comfortable, The air conditioning was excellent .our room was made up daily. there was a cold water cooker which was excellent. all bookings for transfers and experienced are aptly taken care of by the staff. security is on hand 24/7. the back units located up the hill are larger and look newer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and friendly staff - excellent value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traffic pollution walking into dinner , town etc

    On the beach, very clean and comfortable. Helpful friendly staff. Lovely tropical gardens/beach environment. Close (short walk) to town restaurants and shops

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice property with a good size room. Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent self contained unit accommodation with water front in Port Vila Vanuatu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was outside and open in the villa which was ok but there was a problem of house lizards in the outside kitchen. We had to be vigilant always and had to keep looking at the roof while cooking.

    We liked the location, waterfront, facilities like swimming, paddle boating, etc. Staff was really kind and courteous. Best thing about the lodge is they kept our excess baggage with them for 5 days when we were travelling on other island even when we were not staying with them after return. So sweet of them. Also helped us with all the tours and taxi bookings when required and help us in deciding what to visit. Definitely will recommend the location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Good for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wish there was a restaurant on site because only breakfast was available on the property. The swimming pool bottom needs a little more maintenance because the tiles were loose, but nothing too bad. The transfer back to the airport was arranged by the front desk for way too early - they brought us to the airport for the domestic flight 3h before when even 1h before is a lot, so this part was bad.

    Close to the airport but still overlooks the water, which makes it perfect for island hopping. Friendly and helpful staff let us store the luggage.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location, bus stop out the front almost. Walkable to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely setting, super close to town you can walk. Very friendly staff, nice and quiet location. Great having a BBQ on site, which we used. Aircon worked great, loved having the kitchen with everything you needed, as well as a cold bottle of water in the fridge when we arrived.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice location but could do with some improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Electrical issues and power went off at least twice a day. Also when you walk bare feet your feet were black.

    Rooms by the water and location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place to base yourself for a couple of nights in Vila.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waterfront rooms are a bit tired but it’s good value for money. Breakfast was quite different on the two days but all very friendly.

    Quick two night stop over before we headed to other nights - greta choice if you’re doing the same. Welcoming, accommodating, beautiful view with direct water access, aircon and cold water in the fridge. Great location for buses into town. Timothy was so helpful with a late check out for us. Thank you!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Loved the location , spectacular views and fantastic hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom and shower cleanliness could be better

    Beautiful location and lovely staff who go out of their way to help

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The clear comunication and ease of check in. The location is perfect, close to the airport and the main part of town. We didn't get alot of time due to flight delay to enjoy the facility but looked very beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So peaceful, relaxing and quiet, and beautiful views of the waterfront. Walking distance to town and a wonderful transfer service.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    If you were looking for somewhere very close to the main area of Port Villa. This is a nice place to stay. It has a pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet needed to be re-concreted to the floor it rocked every time we sat on it. The shower was not always hot. The security guard would play very loud music or watch very loud shows throughout the night while we were trying to sleep.

    The pool, our view, friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice views, good location, walking distance to the city, friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location near the centre and airport and room and view was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and great room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    7.0
    Really enjoyed the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights

    There was nothing that we didn't like. The facilities are older and there are the expected aged signs in the bathroom, however, as we spent most of our time exploring, this wasn't an issue.

    The room had a great location - absolute waterfront. The air-con was cold and the mosquito netting around the bed did a great job at keeping the mozzies out. The staff were friendly and really helpful and the location was good - super easy to catch a bus around town. The self-contained aspect of the room was excellent for those days when we didn't want to eat out.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Fatumaru is a simple but very nice place to stay, with fantastic staff, it’s own little beach to paddle board from and i
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so helpful and nice, the location is great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Comfy big bed and a magic view across the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower and plumbing could do with some attention.

    Within walking distance of the city centre and on the waterfront, there was still a calm island vibe. Our stay was very comfortable - good-sized room and comfortable bed, with an excellent view from the balcony. We stayed just for a stopover but Timothy and the Fatumara team made sure we were welcome and all our arrangements were in place. Helpful eating out recommendations too. Breakfast by the pool was individually prepared, not just a buffet.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Loved our stay here and hope to be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Front Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showering got the bathroom soaked as no screen. A bit far to walk into town in the heat but easy to get a bus or taxi

    The room and the view were lovely. Great facilities and the bed was very comfy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some maintenance. Looking a bit tired. Traffic noise was loud in Penthouse. Shower went hot and cold.

    Fabulous breakfast. Penthouse was spacious and comfortable. Very clean. Close to good restaurants and French bakery.

    Stayed in October 2023

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