Turtle Bay Lodge
PO Box 325, Luganville, 000 Luganville, Vanuatu
Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Luganville and a 25-minute drive from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. Positioned half way to the famous Champagne Beach and a leisurely kayak from both the Riri and Matevulu Blue Holes it is the ideal place to experience Santo. You can relax in the grounds of the resort, swim in the outdoor bathing area or benefit from a range of watersport activities. Snorkel the coral reef on one side of the property or laze in the peaceful waters of the bay on the other. Kayak across to Turtle Island or one of the Blue Holes. The tour desk can help organize a range of Santo activities or you may choose to rent one of the on-site cars to see the island yourself. Turtle Bay Lodge guests appreciate free continental breakfast formula and free WiFi. All fan-cooled quarters boast a patio with sea views. They feature a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and an private bathroom. The Salty Dog Bar and Bistro is open daily, serving cocktails and an extensive menu of local seafood, organic beef and vegetables and pizzas. Your free continental complimentary breakfast includes toast or cereals, fruit salad, lime juice and coffee. An airport shuttle service and access to guest laundry facilities are available for an additional charge. Turtle Bay Lodge now has its own PADI Dove Center Dove @ Turtle Bay Lodge providing PADI training and daily Scuba diving on the East Coast of Santo. With our Amazing untouched, uncrowded reef's.
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Price Summary
280 US$ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Turtle Bay Lodge
"Outstanding food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and bathroom. Beautiful location."
"Not the best for swimming in the ocean especially at low tide. But you can kayak or lounge at the pool. Or just feel the vibe of waves breaking and the breeze."
"The location was perfect, being positioned in Turtle Bay and also close to many of the blue holes. The owners and staff made us feel very welcome from the very beginning and were all amazing during our stay. We stayed 9 nights and every meal was delicious! Santo is an incredible island with beautiful people and natural beauty."
"Aucun."
"Great waterfront location with lovely views and various snorkeling and other water activities options. Friendly staff and very helpful, friendly and accommodating managers. Nice restaurant with great breakfast and other lunch & dinner meal options"
"Nothing"
"Very pleasant outlook from restaurant with good food and coctails."
"Access from the main road which is (very potholed) is down a very rough dirt track."
"We really loved the place and the staff who were all showing an exceptional level of care. We felt welcomed from the first moment and throughout our stay, as the management tried their very best to make our time enjoyable. There are plenty of activities which could all be booked with local providers at the reception. The restaurant at the premises is a great plus and the food was delicious. Beautiful place, highly recommended."
"Everything was perfect."
"Food was great, staff were friendly and the location was amazing. Being able to kayak to the blue holes right from the resort was amazing."
"Aucun."
"Staff were super helpful. Location close to blue pools and short drive to the gorgeous Champagne Beach"
"Nothing"
"The staff were incredibly friendly and we appreciated the efforts they took to keep the place clean and bug free. The restaurant dinners were nice :). Loved that we had a choice of three blue holes we could kayak up to from the hotel itself. also appreciated the very nicely compiled folder of all the activities we could do and the prices included upfront in them. would be happy to come back!"
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"Location is amazing and all the staff were fantastic. Beautiful spot for relaxing and taking it all in"
"It is a fair way out of town so you do need taxis to get everywhere"
"Great location and a very friendly atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant offered a good variety of food options."
"The rooms were comfortable however the rooms we stayed in did not have air conditioning which made it a little uncomfortable at night."
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Guest reviews
"Very nice host, trying to accommodate all my requests. Very authentic stay close to the volcano. The volcano and the red glow are visible from the hut."
Lindy Montanna Lodge
"Malaki and his family were great hosts! Very helpful and friendly. Sorted out lots of things for us with no fuss, even though we booked last minute and had limited planning. We had some good laughs! Good view of volcano, and hear the rumbling! Simple and authentic ni-Van accommodation."
Matthew TannaVistaHomestay
"The cabin was great. It si very basic as it is very remote, but it’s exactly the type of experience we wanted. And we had direct view of the volcano! Be aware that there is no hot water, no charging ports in the cabin, and only one solar light in it. Our host was great in helping us plan everything for our time in Tanna. And the meals were delicious!"
Norbert Castle Tree House And Bungalow
"What a great surprise this find is, staying with a local community and eating the traditional food ,only 25mins walk to a private beach and 10min walk to the ash fields . Here the rumble of the mountain like its a distant thunder storm. The kids will show you around with great enthusiasm. And all being close to the volcano and hot springs and the hosts will arrange any other activities and transports needed , This is the real deal don't miss out . Ps look after Max well we will return ."
Wayne Fireworks bungalows
"- The location is great with absolutely fantastic snorkelling out the front (felt very safe and I’m not a strong swimmer) - use of Kayaks an added bonus - refreshing to cool off in the pool or relax in a hammock - the villas are clean and user friendly, very comfortable bed, excellent wifi and aircon highly valued -Michael is a champion with a friendly smile, excellent local knowledge and nothing we asked about was a hassle or too much trouble! (thanks so much for the coconuts!) -such a beautiful, Peaceful spot to relax Or explore! Thanks for having us!"
"Great location and Alex and Willie were great hosts and care takers"
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