Morning view of the lagoon from under the thatched verandah roof

Your little bungalow on the beach

Beachfront bungalows at Port Olry

Simple beachfront accommodation on Espiritu Santo: five family-run bungalows a few steps from the water. Each one is a little different. Breakfast is included with every stay.

Bungalow 1

Our beachfront bungalow for couples. A double bed and a single, a mosquito net, a fan, a private bathroom and shower, and a verandah where you can sit with your coffee and watch the lagoon change colour through the day.

  • Sleeps 3, best for 2
  • From 5,000 vatu a night
  • Breakfast included

Inside Bungalow 1

  • Toilet and shower inside
  • A small kitchen sink
  • A fridge and a kettle
  • A fan and a mosquito net
The bed in Bungalow 1, with the door open to the beach
Inside Bungalow 1, with a double bed, mosquito net and fan
Bungalow 1 from the front, with its thatched roof and verandah
The Bungalow 1 verandah, looking across the lawn to the water
Bungalow 2 from the front, with steps up to a railed verandah

Bungalow 2

Our family bungalow. It's a bit bigger than Bungalow 1, with room for the kids, and it has the same view out over the water. It has its own bathroom and shower, and mosquito nets.

  • Sleeps 4
  • 9,000 vatu a night for four
  • Breakfast included

Inside Bungalow 2

  • A double bed and two single beds
  • Toilet and shower inside
  • A small kitchenette with a bench top and a proper sink. It's not set up for cooking, but it's handy for making a cuppa or a snack.
  • A fridge and a kettle
  • Mosquito nets

Bungalows 3, 4 and 5

Three more bungalows, each for two people. Every one has its own toilet and shower, a mosquito net, a fan, a fridge, a kettle and a sink.

  • Bungalow 3: a double bed.
  • Bungalow 4: two single beds, good for friends travelling together.
  • Bungalow 5: a double bed. The toilet is inside, and the shower is outside at the back, behind a thatch screen.
  • Sleeps 2
  • From 5,000 vatu a night
  • Breakfast included
Bungalow 5 from above, with its outdoor shower behind a thatch screen and the lagoon beyond
Bungalow 5 from above, with its outdoor shower at the back.
Bungalow 3 from the front, with crossed railings on the verandah
Bungalow 3
Bungalow 4 from the front, a small red and blue bungalow with a thatched roof
Bungalow 4
Bungalow 5 from the front, with steps up to a wide verandah
Bungalow 5

Every morning

Breakfast's included

Tarcisius puts out a plate of fresh local fruit, whatever's ripe that week, with bread for toast and jam, and tea or coffee.

For lunch and dinner there are three restaurants on the beach, and the local shop sells snacks, cold beer and wine. There's a fish shop too.

And most evenings around five, there's kava on the beach with Tarcisius before dinner.

Breakfast fruit in a carved wooden bowl: papaya, mango, banana and a split coconut, with bougainvillea and the beach behind

Prices

Bungalow prices per night by number of people, in vatu
People in the bungalowPer night
1 person5,000 vatu
2 people7,000 vatu
3 people8,000 vatu
4 people9,000 vatu

Prices are for the whole bungalow, per night, and depend on how many of you are staying. Breakfast is included. You pay cash in vatu when you arrive, and there are no ATMs in Port Olry, so bring enough from Luganville.

WhatsApp +678 542 4893. Email tarcisiusalguet@yahoo.com

A palm against the dusk sky, framed by the thatched roof of a bungalow

Good to know

What time is check-in and check-out?

There are no set times. Tell Tarcisius your flight times and he'll work around them.

Is there power?

Yes. The bungalows are on grid power 24 hours a day, so you can charge your phone and camera.

Is there wifi or phone signal?

There's no wifi, but there is phone signal. It isn't strong, but it's enough to use mobile data for the internet.

What are the bathrooms like?

Every bungalow has its own private bathroom and shower. Bungalow 5's shower is outside, behind a thatch screen. There's no hot water, but a cool shower is very welcome in the heat.

Do I need to bring cash?

Yes. Your bungalow, the tour and the taxi are paid in cash, in vatu, and the nearest ATMs are in Luganville. The beach restaurants take cards for meals, but you can't get cash out there. Get what you need before you head up.

Can you arrange a taxi from Luganville?

Yes. Tarcisius can book one for you. It's about 7,000 vatu each way and takes just over an hour. More about getting here.

Are children welcome?

Yes. Bungalow 2 is our family bungalow, with a double bed and two singles.