Retreat Seaside

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

Hostel in Port Vila

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Retreat Seaside Resort offers accommodation in Port Vila. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Port Vila

Nearby attractions

Evergreen Cascades Waterfall

10.3 mi

The Reef Vanuatu Zoological

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double or 1 Sofa • 376 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Retreat Seaside

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

Hostel in Port Vila

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Retreat Seaside Resort offers accommodation in Port Vila. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Port Vila

Nearby attractions

Evergreen Cascades Waterfall

10.3 mi

The Reef Vanuatu Zoological

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double or 1 Sofa • 376 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Great for the budget traveller

Great for budget traveller. Better location to town than most resorts. Excellent friendly staff. Great and delicious menu options! Awesome promotions during the week too.

Having to leave!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Best travelling spot to meet others in Vanuatu

Amazing value for money, staff were so lovely and accommodating, nice spot, good restaurant vibe and trivia night. Amazing way to meet people. Internet was fast, just sit in the restaurant area. Best wishes to the Retreat Seaside Team!

No curtains in some hostel rooms cover with a shirt for a sleep in

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Relaxing nice place to stay. Fun quizz nights and big screen.

Super helpful. Super clean and comfortable.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Nice stay in Port Vila!

Nice hostel in a good location, walking distance to the city centre and shops/restaurants. Our room had a lovely view over the lagoon. The bar is a great place to hang out and meet people, they have happy hour and special events on almost every night! They provide a basket with snacks/breakfast upon check-in, which is great.

There's no WIFI in the rooms, even in the kitchen/bathroom it's pretty bad so you'll have to go to the bar area for decent reception (and even then it's slow) Also, it can get quite loud in the evenings.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Good

Had a 2 bed room for myself so was great, slept well, rooms were nice and Staff were nice

No wifi in the rooms- only in the communal area which is annoying I ordered pizza from the restaurant and it took 1 hour and wasn’t nice. Instead to the Seaview restaurant in town, they do a fantastic fish&chips for half the price

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

basket with peanuts and snacks in the room - impressive

You will find a basket with peanuts, snacks, cereals, jams and milk in the room - very impressive. Showers are very nice. The location is quite good: 1 km from town. Unfortunately there is a hill between this place and town :) Water in the swimming pool is quite cold. The view is beautiful. This place is above the lagoon. This place has a bar, but they close early, before 10 pm, so the noise from the bar will not disturb you at night. The transport in Port Vila is excellent, 150 vatu wherever you say, even to this place or airport, by shared minivan.

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Cosy and home-like

Friendly and made feel at home.

Rooms needed more light.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Nice place and lovely host

Dan was a lovely host. He promptly answered questions online with helpful info about the island. We really appreciated knowing the cost of taking the bus to/from airport (300) and around town (200). He hosts events like trivia on Wednesday. When the microwave broke in our room, he replaced it as soon as could with another one. The location is about a 15 minute walk from town and the markets. The retreat is in a neighborhood called seaside which gives a nice local feel. Thanks for a great stay. We recommend this spot for a nice room, good location and lovely host.

No access to water but a lovely view of the lagoon

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Pleasant

The staff was friendly and efficient, the place is clean, the view is great. Welcome package was a nice touch!

My room smelled like cigarettes all the time (I'm not smoking).

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Will stay here again if we return to Vanuatu

We loved our stay at Retreat Seaside, made especially good by Dan. He was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and was always on hand for recommendations and help when needed. Our first room was quite small with no windows but when we checked in Dan mentioned he would be moving us to a better room once the current occupants left, which he did and the second room was much better. Bed was very comfy, the property was always clean and all the staff were really friendly. There’s a fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster for guests to use which was great for us on a budget who were trying to avoid eating out for every meal.

The bar is a little expensive compared to others in the area, it could be good to offer discounts for people staying there as it’s used a lot by locals too. Some sun loungers by the pool would also be quite good

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

It was suitable for my needs.

Peace and quiet and a warm shower which was really all I needed after a long day at work.

Changing of beddings and towels regularly could be improved.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

I would stay there again easily, and recommend to friends.

Owners very accommodating with late checkout and sport screen.

There was just one senior lady behind the bar who was not friendly at all (All others were very cheerful).

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Solo traveller from London in December

Upon check-in, your room had a welcome pack of water, coffee, tea, cereal, all of which made for a great first impression. The pool was great, had different colour lights and remained open 24/7, so midnight swim was always an option. The bar served a variety of food and alcohol options in the evenings, that were decent value for money. I was there during a pretry quiet time, so was invited into town with the owner which was expected, but very much appreciated! Also, the bar area closed at 23:00, but I was here during the World Cup Final. I asked if the remote could be left out so I could use the TV at 02:00 and it was left out as promised, which was great because that was one hell of a final!

There is no reception desk so when I arrived, at first it felt like I was in the wrong place, but this is a minor issue. There are things to do in Port Vila but they are not very well advertised. Some of things I did were by accident or pure luck. Having loads of leaflets about what's available, or increasing staff knowledge so they could make suggestions would be an added bonus i.e. recommending the waterfalls or the underwater post box, which is such a unique feature. I think in this day and age wifi is very important, so the signal needs to be much stronger in the rooms.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

The owners were lovely and welcoming. Nice vibe at the resto bar at night Amazing pool Everything was clean Geographic situation is good, just walk 15 minute to get to the centre !

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

helpful, friendly crew - good value

The owners were very helpful and accommodating without requests, nice pool area and decent food. good place for some beers and good value for Port Vila. Thanks from the English boys!

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

the hosts were very friendly and accomodating and did their best to ensure we had s pleasant stay

this property is close to the town, centrally located in a quiet area the swimming pool is lovely and the bar is very convenient for meals if you choose the view is also lovey

nothing really some rooms do not have windows but were still comfortable

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Room with shared bathroom facilities

Great place, well located, nice pool area and a bar. Comfortable beds in the room. The owner was also very nice.

Weak/no internet in the rooms. The restaurant/bar is a bit pricey, but then again, you can eat at other places.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Very good

Amazing and super helpful host, couldnt ask for more in times of trouble. Simple, clean accommodation, nice bar to chill in the evenings. WiFi connection best in the bar area.

Kitchen is rather basic with limited options.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay, highly recommend 😊

Our room was lovely and specious with a beautiful view to watch the sunrise! The staff were very lovely, location is great and they had plenty to do including pool, darts, table tennis, swim. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Wifi didn’t reach our room, food was extremely expensive!

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Great place, lovely view

Comfortable and spacious room, nice view on the lagoon, good pub food.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

loved my time at Seaside.. lot of buses going past for 150 a ride any where in town , very friendly

No Breakfast at this time

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I was very happy and will be back there on my next trip.

The view is beautiful, the location is convenient for walking to both Nambawan and Nambatu. The staff were friendly and willing to go beyond expectations to help. For example, they bent over backwards to make some online meetings work for me. There was no wifi advertised to be available in our rooms but there was a little anyway.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Really nice place ! Friendly and helpful staff.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Port Vila?

The average price for a rental in Port Vila is $151 per night. This rental is $54 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Retreat Seaside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Retreat Seaside. Enjoy the water!

Is Retreat Seaside pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Retreat Seaside?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Port Vila

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Retreat Seaside pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Retreat Seaside?

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