See all properties
Save

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Superior Orchid Room
Property grounds
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

View map
Rue Picarde, Lini Highway, Port Vila, Efate
  • Place, National Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Vila Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Vila Airport (VLI)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Orchid Room

Superior Orchid Room

Superior Orchid Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment

1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment

1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment

1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Orchid Room

Orchid Room

Orchid Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Hibiscus Studio Room

Hibiscus Studio Room

Hibiscus Studio Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Front of property
Lagoon Gardens
Port Vila
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 231 reviews
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Lagoon Gardens

About the area

Port Vila

With a stay at The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Port Vila, steps from Parliament House and within a 5-minute walk of Iririki Island. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from National Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Port Vila Market.

What's nearby

  • National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parliament House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Independence Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Vila Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lookout Point - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Vila Airport (VLI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nambawan Café & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brewery Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Vila hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Eden Hair & Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Ristorante Casa Mia, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Port Vila? This hotel has 2691 square feet (250 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ristorante Casa Mia - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. A children's menu is available.
Oasis Bar and Grill - This poolside diner serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Bar and Grill
  • Ristorante Casa Mia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (2,691 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in 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 property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 2000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1000 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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

You need to know

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Melanesian Port Vila
Hotel Port Vila
Melanesian Hotel
Melanesian Hotel Port Vila
Melanesian Port Vila
Melanesian Port Vila Hotel
Port Vila Hotel
Melanesian Hotel Port Vila
The Melanesian Port Vila Vanuatu
The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Port Vila
Melanesian Port Vila
The Melanesian Vila Hotel Vila
The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Hotel
The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Port Vila
The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Hotel Port Vila

The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 492 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

D

Disliked: Amenities
The room dud not mret advertised features ... like partial sea view: it overlookee a building site. The swimming pool was completely closed for renovation. Advertised feature events round the pool were cancelled. Breakfast was fine.
View of a building site from the balcony ... not a 'Partial Sea View'
Swimming pool fenced off for renovation
Pool terrace is a building site
No swimming'
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good central location, friendly staff and reasonably priced. While it may not have the views of the water it is comfortable and accessible recommend for those who intend on undertaking activities during the day and need a comfortable and quiet place to sleep.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Air conditioner worked great. Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast had good variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Keah Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and most staff were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was very basic
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shrinithi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Good food at Casa Mia restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service at the 24 hour front desk. Pool and bar are good. Rooms are dated but kept very well, AC works great. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rohan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were only here for a night, so probably can’t give the most well-rounded review. In summary, it was fine. The staff were really friendly and super helpful. The room and general building was fine, clean, but generally looking a bit tired. This could be partly due to nearby construction and a significant earthquake last year. The AC worked really well, however the water supply cut out for a period early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alfaaz

Business traveller
central location and good for business travel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff lovely, room comfortable and clean, check in / check out great, location great. WIFI slow and unreliable (restricted to 5 mbps / drops out), bar and dining close very early, free breakfast awful, with additional charge for what would be considered standard included breakfast elsewhere. Mid range property, slightly overpriced and in need of renovation. Street noise can get bad. No lifts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

LORENZO

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Nice and cozy room. Spacious Bathroom. Lighting should be better. The lack of an elevator could be a problem for travelers with heavy luggage. Breakfast was included in the rate, but their offer is minimal. If you want ham or bacon for your egg, you need to pay extra...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for money

Basic accommodation but value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super lovely: friendly and helpful. Attached tour desk was limited to expensive experiences, so would recommend reaching further afield to book tours, but the hotel did loan us some snorkelling gear for the days we wanted to self explore. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Restaurant was excellent. Especially the evening meal. The room wifi is only average.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spacious apartment and the private balconies, the aircon and the TV worked well. The chef at casa Mia was good. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. There was no fresh milk in the fridge for a cup of tea but when I asked for some it was brought to me by a young man who went to some trouble to get it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are excellent. The breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

saireen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LEESA

Travelled with partner
The resort is in a great location. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Everything worked like clockwork. We left some of our luggage 1 week ahead of our stay as we were flying to other islands and there were restrictions on the amount of luggage. The Melanesian hotel allowed us to store our luggage until our arrival! That’s great customer service. The room was clean, large, and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and friendly place

Really comfortable and friendly hotel. Great service, nice breakfast and comfortable good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kieron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very conveniently located and nice staff. Rooms always nicely presented but the hotel is in need of a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025