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Reviews of The Melanesian Port Vila 3 stars

Corner of Rue Picarde , 810 Port Vila, Vanuatu

#40 of 50 hotels in Port Vila

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Review score

Based on 261 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An exceptional close to town hotel that takes pride in delivering great food, service and facilities.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    A sociable place to stay with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The verandahs and surrounds needed work. The breakfast could have had a better. Small variety of fruit was the same every day.

    Room was comfortable. The pool area was a nice place for our group to gather. The restaurant served nice food at a reasonable price and the chef and staff were very good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Very comfortable with friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    It was great value for money, the staff was very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything, breakfast was great and plentiful, it was a great start to our adventure and to get some ideas about the place, culture and things to do. The Melanesian have their own travel center to help your planning. Thank you for your hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Bedroom Bougainvillea Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower wasn’t hot

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Convenient for a layover in Port Vila
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Hibiscus Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a bit underwhelming. A few more loungers by the pool would be good for the rooms that don’t sit on it directly.

    The location was very convenient. The bed was comfortable and staff were friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff needed a lot of prompting to give information about transport /trips etc. Being charged 5 nights instead of just 4(plane got canceled)-could have been a bit more customer friendly.

    Central but unfortunately not much happening in the centre since the earthquake. Easy to catch the local bus.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    Quiet stop in highly adequate accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dislikes.

    Great location, friendly staff and onsite restaurant was very good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Would recommend fir a family, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Bedroom Hibiscus Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much happening in the pool area. The hotel felt a little rundown overall and over priced.

    Stayed at the apartment, which had a kitchen and bathroom with a washing machine, great for a family!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts of the hotel are pretty tired but they were doing some improvement works while we were there, so I’m sure that will help.

    It’s a very relaxed place. It is clean and has everything you need. Staff are friendly. Kids loved the pool and the bar is really convenient for drinks and food. Breakfast was decent too with lots of fresh fruit, bread, cereals and a small amount of hot food. Really enjoyed the Sunday night cultural show and buffet – would definitely recommend booking in for this. The location is excellent. Walkable to markets,  local restaurants, supermarket and Iririki Island jetty (if you’d like to spend a day there for beach and snorkelling). Also, a short bus ride to restaurants, markets and tourist attractions further afield. Hotel is on a main road (but not noisy at all), so hailing the local buses was super easy (the ‘buses’ are ridden with other passengers but are essentially private vans where you offer around 100-150 vatu per person - more for longer trips). A quick recommendation for the family fire show at Banyan Bar (about 2kms away) on Saturday nights from 7pm – great atmosphere, food and drinks.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location Pretty pool area

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    The Melanesian is very comfortable and in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit more variety for breakfast would be great especially fruit.

    Our room was spacious and very clean, and the staff are warm and very friendly. Pool area is lovely. The restaurant Casa Mia very good for breakfast and dinner. Great location within walking distance to town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, good location, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options were limited and average standard, wifi dropped in and out of service

    Nice breakfast, lovely staff, attentive and helpful, loved the pool, loved the high sunny position we had for our room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Overall a great stay and place to spend my birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no lift in the hotel and all of the rooms are up 1 flight of stairs which is hard with suitcases

    The location was great and the pool area was beautiful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our short stay and greatly appreciated the care taken by the friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Accommodated at short notice and welcomed by friendly helpful staff. Great food.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little useful info from the staff, just heavy selling of their overpriced tours and taxis. The food was below international standards and very expensive. No gluten-free options, and very average breakfast options.

    Tired and dated, and virtually empty.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    I will stay at Melanesian when next in Port Vila.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The room was not adequately lit. I wish also that the internet codes didn't have to expire after every 24 hours. The room needed to be cleaned by default daily and not only at the request of the guest - that is standard practice in hotels.

    Hotel was very family friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant during breakfast was superb. The room was very spacious. The Sunday evening buffet with the cultural music performance lit up the atmosphere. The buffet food was delicious. Vanuatu beef is the best.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff. Has all the basics covered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a few little things to make the stay better. - Put Milk in the fridge to have with tea / coffee. - Put Tissues in the bathroom.

    My second time staying here. It’s in a great location & the staff were very hospitable & attentive.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Orchid Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of shuttle bus to and from the airport.

    The staff, the environment, and the restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable accommodation close to amenities in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been welcomed when you entered & advised what was on offer.

    Breakfast was ok. All the basics provided.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Hibiscus Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Arrived early and despite the fact that check out is at 10am. I had to wait from 10:30am till 2:30pm for a room.

    Staff. Breakfast and dinner at Casa Mia restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    9.0
    A bit of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like to swim in the pool for exercise and was asked to stop due to an "interview" the other day. I think they should be more concerned about paying customers.

    Staff is excellent. Food unbelievably delicious at Casa Mia. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Orchid Queen or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

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