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Reviews of Mariner Apartments 4 stars

Lini Highway, 0000 Port Vila, Vanuatu

#10 of 53 hotels in Port Vila

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 39 apartment reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Super convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really - it delivered on everything we needed while we worked

    Mariner made it really easy for us. We had to work for two days while vacationing and needed solid wifi. Their network didn’t let us down once. Also the rooms were incredibly spacious, making it easy to relax. Location is very close to town so I walked to the supermarket at lunchtime to buy stuff for dinner, very convenient. What I also loved was that the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed - pots, pans, knives, kettles, microwaves, everything was there. Even a rice cooker which came in handy! Also the staff were incredibly flexible which made our life a lot easier.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Great apartment for business trips to Port Vila
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Only 5 TV channels. Would be awesome if you provided Digicel, Canal+ or Telsat TV or all of them ;-)

    Staff were very attentive from booking, could chat with them via Whatsapp to arrange time for free airport transfer etc. And when my flights changed, they were very accommodating. Apartment was very clean, had all the things you need, staff serviced apartments each day, washing dishes etc. Great location, great view, great security. Wifi worked relatively well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Great central location & catch bus at door step anytime. Beautiful view of harbour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean apartments with great air conditioning & washer/dryer. Walk to markets, shops & restaurants. Staff are amazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous comfortable stay, close to town and great eateries, excellent for families, wonderful friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some minor road noise that is blocked out by the shutters.

    The Mariner is an exceptional property in Port Vila. While it may not have the swim up bar, it has incredible views, beautiful, friendly staff and a comfortable location to town. Lovely reasonably priced restaurants are a stones throw away. The apartment we stayed in is fabulous for families, in that it has two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen that allowed home cooked meals and a full laundry. The pool was a fun addition.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    The Mariner staff go out of their way to make sure you are looked after
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The ease with which the Mariner staff communicated with us

    The Mariner Staff looked after us and made sure our trip to Vanuatu was a great one.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    All good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Very helpful and caring staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable and very secure in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    It was well situated for downtown, spacious with very friendly, helpful staff. When our travel plans changed due to a cancelled flight they rearranged our original booking to cover the extra days needed with a minimum of fuss. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights

    I was always a liitle worried on the balcony and made sure we all stayed clear of the glass panels.

    Mariner Apartments were great. Location was amazing, a 5 minute walk to the town centre (Port Vila). The view was amazing from our apartment. The apartments were well stocked and were perfect for our requirements, the beds were large and comfy, the kitchen had everything you needed (although we didn't cook during our stay), there was a nice sitting area with large TV with Netflix (although dubious choices in the memory from the previous occupant), a large desk / table for working on and sitting areas outside on the balconies. There was a pool, although we only used it once, due to a member of our party having a cast on his arm! Eliot (owner) and Helen (manager) were excellent, very responsive and nothing was too much trouble. The same went for the housekeeping staff. We had a medical emergency one night and Helen was amazing, she stayed with us until the paramedics arrived. If we do go back to Port Vila we would happily stay at the Mariner Apartments again. Family of 4 (2 boys, ages 11 and 13).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful Apartment with Great views and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with another couch in lounge area.

    Wonderful, helpful staff and management. Beautiful spacious apartment with great views. Lovely pool.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Elliot and the staff at the Mariner went out of their way to make us comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise a little annoying however we did travel during independence week so roads were a lot busier then usual.

    Staff and location where exceptional. Friendly and very helpful. Concrete walls so we weren’t bothered by other guests in the complex.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very clean apartments. The welcome package was wonderful. Staff very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the traffic noise in the morning.

    Very clean and good position. Staff available for after hours arrivals.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On a main road. Some traffic noise.

    Very pleasant and helpful staff. Convenient location. Good kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No meals.. it would be good to have breakfast or something on site. They do offer catered meals from a local eatery

    The location and the lovely staff - Helen, Wendy etc

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    water pressure in the shower was weak.

    location, view, big room, speed Wi Fi, washing machine, kitchennet.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Great place will return !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Stayed at the Penthouse, well appointed, roomy, great view, full kitchen etc. Manager and staff professional and friendly, would return.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    good all round.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hot water is not available in our bedroom.

    friendly staff. good location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    8.0
    Convenient comfort near the centre of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A noisy family checked into the room beneath us, not the accommodations fault.

    Elliot was amazing at facilitating our unusual requirements when our flight home got cancelled due to bad weather, he allowed us to check in really early and extend our stay with no issue.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Cracking place to stay!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved my stay with Elliot and his staff. They are so welcoming and friendly, it made things so much better. Great location, central to everything and the views over the water are stunning. Great facilities and you can cook and wash your clothes, I could not fault the place. Will stay again on my business trips!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Vila 5 star accommodation!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Elliot and his lovely team went above and beyond to help me. The property itself is located in the central part of Vila and right opposite the water, its very pretty! The room itself is top notch and super comfortable. It was great to have washing and cooking facilities and the balcony was a great size. Close to the markets and supermarkets as well as restaurants etc, you couldn't ask for more!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    9.0
    A Perfect Stay in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It was a perfect 6 night stay - should have been 7 nights but a cyclone got in the way of the first night!

    Everything about the Mariner Apartments was great. The apartments are spacious, well designed and have everything you need for a very comfortable stay, including very reliable wi-fi. The pool is perfect for a dip. The view across to Iririki Island is fantastic and such a joy to wake up to every morning. The staff were incredibly helpful. I will definitely return.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elliott and staff went out of there way to pick our family up from the airport late at night after an 8 hour delay and cancelled, provided some food and helped us follow up the airline the next day to get home. Can't thank them enough

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool is very small.

    Convenience, the staff prepared a package gift for us, very useful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    10
    very enjoyable, great base, amazing staff, amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    that we had to leave! 💔

    the staff (Helen and team) and Elliott were absolutly fantastic, we couldn’t of asked for better hosts

    Stayed in December 2022

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