Facilities well kept and rooms pleasant. Although free kayaks are advertised there was only 2 singles and three doubles all without back supports for all the guests but also used by visiting 'yachties'

Beautiful setting , gardens were immaculate , could do with more lighting along the stepped path at night ! Food was a little disappointing, the continental breakfast was often ran out of choices at any time at breakfast , and the main meals tended to be very sauce heavy when more lighter dressings would have been a nicer alternative, otherwise a great location and nice accommodation, pool and beach.

It was a very nice stay, the bungalow in frobt of the beach is amazing, very private. Excellent for couple but also for family. You can use 4×4 bike, in good condition. The staff is extremly friendly. The restaurant is amazing, good cook, excellent meat! Overall very happy ! They have transport for the main island and can pick you up at tve airport for 1200vuv.

Great location. The bungalows are really nice and you have your own private beach, with lounge chairs. You can snorkel from there. Take a kayak. The room itself is also nicely decorated. Main low point was the food in the restaurant. Only a dozen of options and mostly western food (burgers, pizza) without healthy choices or local food either which was a bit disappointing. We were also greeted by the managers who are really nice. Staff was not that friendly, compared to cheaper places we went to in Santo.

Great location. The bungalows are really nice and you have your own private beach, with lounge chairs. You can snorkel from there. Take a kayak. The room itself is also nicely decorated.Main low point was the food in the restaurant. Only a dozen of options and mostly western food (burgers, pizza) without healthy choices or local food either which was a bit disappointing. We were also greeted by the managers who are really nice. Staff was not that friendly, compared to cheaper places we went to in Santo.

Fantastic location and super friendly staff. Lots of great snorkeling at your doorstep and only a quick 10 min ferry ride into Lugenville. We also used the babysitting service and the lady looking after our daughter was fabulous with her. The hotel also has mountain bikes you can use to explore the island which was great. Overall would highly recommend.

We loved Vanuatu and we loved Aore Island Resort -- it's beautiful, quiet and peaceful, with amazing hosts and fabulous food. You can do lots (especially with regular ferry rides to/from the island) or you can do nothing -- perfect!

We were upgraded to the honeymoon bungalow with a private pool! Thank you! - very secluded location... Free ferry a few times a day to the mainland is a bonus. We are snorkeling fanatics and we enjoyed the abundance of fish right in front of the resort. There is not much coral but variety of fish makes it. A short trip to the coffee plantation is worth it. Overall wonderful stay.

We had a lovely experience at this Resort, the staff is super friendly and all the conditions and facilities are always clean, organised. The food was just perfect and they provide bicycles to have a look around! The beaches are always clean and there is a boat at different times of the day to go to the town. We stayed in one of the beachfront cabins and it was just glorious! There was only a little spot that was a bit uncomfortable: By accident, I broke a tap of a water dispenser in the restaurant, obviously, I told immediately to the staff what happened and that it was an accident, etc. After a few days, one of the managers told me that the water jar fixing was going to be charged to me as that item only could be found in Australia. At first, I thought, well, it seems fair but then I realised that it was a silly accident! I did not break that tap in purpose and I wasn't being irresponsible or malicious. I was feeling terrible and ashamed but also, I thought that this kind of resorts must have a backup for this kind of situations. I spoke with one of the owners and he told me that they were going to let it go, I felt he did not very agree but I thanked him for the gesture. I saw the jar fixed a few days after as well. But, the day we did the checkout, I saw that they charged me around $50 dollar for the jar! At this point, I did not say anything to not ruin a perfect holiday and I paid for it but, I don't know what to think. Anyway, the rest of our stay was perfect!

We had a lovely experience at this Resort, the staff is super friendly and all the conditions and facilities are always clean, organised. The food was just perfect and they provide bicycles to have a look around! The beaches are always clean and there is a boat at different times of the day to go to the town. We stayed in one of the beachfront cabins and it was just glorious! There was only a little spot that was a bit uncomfortable: By accident, I broke a tap of a water dispenser in the restaurant, obviously, I told immediately to the staff what happened and that it was an accident, etc. After a few days, one of the managers told me that the water jar fixing was going to be charged to me as that item only could be found in Australia. At first, I thought, well, it seems fair but then I realised that it was a silly accident! I did not break that tap in purpose and I wasn't being irresponsible or malicious. I was feeling terrible and ashamed but also, I thought that this kind of resorts must have a backup for this kind of situations. I spoke with one of the owners and he told me that they were going to let it go, I felt he did not very agree but I thanked him for the gesture. I saw the jar fixed a few days after as well. But, the day we did the checkout, I saw that they charged me around $50 dollar for the jar! At this point, I did not say anything to not ruin a perfect holiday and I paid for it but, I don't know what to think. Anyway, the rest of our stay was perfect!

It is dirty with insects and mosquitoes and not value for the money. It is only one star resort. I don’t recommend it.

Great place to unwind and relax . No cars no TV, swim, snorkel, read, sleep. Bliss

We loved the location and snorkeling at the resort beach was beautiful. Sunsets are great and the staff lovely. Access to activities departing from the main island was easy thanks to the multiple boat transfers happening everyday. The overall stay was good but needs improvement in several areas specially if you want to stay more than two days; Bungalow: - The bed wasn't very comfortable, we were in pain after a few days. - No sofa or seating inside to chill. - Too many bugs inside despite the mosquito nets, these seem to get inside through somewhere in the ceiling. We had to buy insecticide and spray everyday. Restaurant: - Food variety is too limited. - The price for some drinks is ridiculous, like $US15 for a mediocre Piña Colada. Airport transfer: - Nobody tells you the resort transfer is not complimentary, you get charged by surprise when checking out. Despite all these things we liked the friendliness of the staff and how they helped us make the most of our stay.

We loved the location and snorkeling at the resort beach was beautiful. Sunsets are great and the staff lovely. Access to activities departing from the main island was easy thanks to the multiple boat transfers happening everyday.The overall stay was good but needs improvement in several areas specially if you want to stay more than two days;Bungalow:- The bed wasnt very comfortable, we were in pain after a few days.- No sofa or seating inside to chill.- Too many bugs inside despite the mosquito nets, these seem to get inside through somewhere in the ceiling. We had to buy insecticide and spray everyday.Restaurant:- Food variety is too limited.- The price for some drinks is ridiculous, like $US15 for a mediocre Piña Colada.Airport transfer:- Nobody tells you the resort transfer is not complimentary, you get charged by surprise when checking out.Despite all these things we liked the friendliness of the staff and how they helped us make the most of our stay.

The resort was wonderful, snorkelling was good and there were plenty of other activities (day spa, world war two bunkers, diving, day trips to Santo, etc., etc., etc.) to keep you entertained. However, what really impressed us was the staff. I arrived having just put my back out. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful. Uncooked rice put into a plastic bag in a pillow case was microwaved for me as a heat pack. When shops were open, they bought us more conventional medical supplies. The owners went above and beyond. And all the staff were incredibly friendly and kept politely enquiring as to my recovery - as well as being considerate about my having to eat standing at the bar, rather than sitting at a table. Our only wish is that there had been a few more local options on the menu. Everything is good, but very western. Even when we tried to arrange local food on a day trip out, something got lost in the chain of people involved and we missed out. However, we do understand that the (new) owners are looking to change that. They already provide guests with local kava tastings. The pool is somewhat basic and a little away from the sea. But then you have the sea anyway, so we weren't using it in any case. More generally, the place is immaculate, both inside and throughout in the grounds. Would score Aore Island Resort higher if we could!

The resort was wonderful, snorkelling was good and there were plenty of other activities (day spa, world war two bunkers, diving, day trips to Santo, etc., etc., etc.) to keep you entertained. However, what really impressed us was the staff.I arrived having just put my back out. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful. Uncooked rice put into a plastic bag in a pillow case was microwaved for me as a heat pack. When shops were open, they bought us more conventional medical supplies. The owners went above and beyond. And all the staff were incredibly friendly and kept politely enquiring as to my recovery - as well as being considerate about my having to eat standing at the bar, rather than sitting at a table.Our only wish is that there had been a few more local options on the menu. Everything is good, but very western. Even when we tried to arrange local food on a day trip out, something got lost in the chain of people involved and we missed out. However, we do understand that the (new) owners are looking to change that. They already provide guests with local kava tastings.The pool is somewhat basic and a little away from the sea. But then you have the sea anyway, so we weren't using it in any case. More generally, the place is immaculate, both inside and throughout in the grounds.Would score Aore Island Resort higher if we could!

Wonderful relaxing location, staff are fabulous, meals were very good.

Aore Island Resort is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the bungalows are spacious, airy and clean with great views.

The resort itself is very well built, maintained and run but it is the staff that will make your stay 5* plus. You arrive as a guest and leave as a friend.

We stayed from 19/7/15 and found that the resort was very nice and clean but the food was average with staff needing more training

Relaxation is the theme and it gets easier each day. A very timeless experience.

This stay was in March, owners of this resort need to think hard about placement of fans in guest bedrooms and the fact there are none in the dining area. Not good enough. We were uncomfortably hot at night and dining is not a pleasure when you are already hot and sticky. Day time guests were fighting flies to get to their food, during our stay small table fans were supplied, but frankly I would like to see at least part of the restaurant area fly screened, not much to ask with modern magnetic screens available. Decent fans would also do the job. This may primarily be a diving resort, but have to draw the managers attention to this. We boarded the boat to take us across to Aore Island, the boat man then went off, while we sat there being banged around for some time, I put the fenders over to help stop some of the noise, but we still had the forward motion and noise. Put up a bench seat for passengers and at the very least a shade sail, dont load anyone until you are ready to transfer. Just common sense. The Manager Anne , made sure we got back safely to pick up our plane, this was just before Cyclone Pam, we were pleased to hear Santo was not affected by this cyclone, personally I would have picked a Mainland Hotel to sit this one out. Anne, you were spot on in judging it would hit Port Vila hard!

This stay was in March, owners of this resort need to think hard about placement of fans in guest bedrooms and the fact there are none in the dining area. Not good enough. We were uncomfortably hot at night and dining is not a pleasure when you are already hot and sticky. Day time guests were fighting flies to get to their food, during our stay small table fans were supplied, but frankly I would like to see at least part of the restaurant area fly screened, not much to ask with modern magnetic screens available. Decent fans would also do the job. This may primarily be a diving resort, but have to draw the manager's attention to this. We boarded the boat to take us across to Aore Island, the boat man then went off, while we sat there being banged around for some time, I put the fenders over to help stop some of the noise, but we still had the forward motion and noise. Put up a bench seat for passengers and at the very least a shade sail, don't load anyone until you are ready to transfer. Just common sense. The Manager Anne , made sure we got back safely to pick up our plane, this was just before Cyclone Pam, we were pleased to hear Santo was not affected by this cyclone, personally I would have picked a Mainland Hotel to sit this one out. Anne, you were spot on in judging it would hit Port Vila hard!

A friend and I spent 5 nights here on our trip to Santo, and we loved it. The staff were extremely friendly and forthcoming, and welcomed us warmly when ee arrived. The facilities are great, and the staff helped us out with our tours and diving trips. The food was delicious and very generous portions. The only downside was that being on a fairly secluded island, we had to plan our trips around the ferry schedules, but this ended up being very easy and there were additional ferries we could pay for if needed. Overall a great stay, we were very happy!

The hotel was an absolute paradise, I would strongly recommend. The hotel is a series of wooden huts set in gardens on a calm bay with a beautiful little beach and the sea is full of fish and corals. When we were there the hotel was being run by the lovely Helen. Helen and all the wonderful local staff took good care of us. The restaurant food was wholesome, healthy, filling and delicious. The restaurant also served wonderful cocktails. There were no televisions in the room, but the idea of the hotel is tranquillity - it was very peaceful. After our 4 days, we were sorry to leave.

Pros: Snorkeling, landscaping, food. Cons: Nothing I'd highly recommend Aore Island resort.

we had a great time what more can i say

Id highly recommend Aore Resort. Its a real gem. The staff were fantastic and went out of their way to make our stay in this beautiful location a really memorable one.

I'd highly recommend Aore Resort. It's a real gem. The staff were fantastic and went out of their way to make our stay in this beautiful location a really memorable one.

Anne and her staff did evertyhing they could to make our stay enjoyable. The individaul bungalows were roomy, comfortable and catered for all our needs. We stayed in the beach front and the garden bungalows and both were great. The food was very good and there is so much to do at Aore and around Santo. The ferry in and out of Santo was easy to catch and fitted in with most activities.

My wife and I, with another couple, spent a most enjoyable 5 nights at Aore Resort in October 2013. The resort owner/operator, Anne, received us on arrival and was most helpful throughout our stay. The location is magical with beautiful sunsets overlooking the distant lights of Luganville township, which is a mere 20 minutes free boat trip away. The beach is great and safe to swim with fantastic snorkeling and corals literally when you step out of your beach Fale. Food and service were great, reasonably priced, with very friendly staff.

Great place with friendly service. AMAZING food!!! Best coconut crab and steak. Only problem is the ferry service to the main land isn't frequent and last ferry back to resort is 4.30pm