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The Melanesian Port Vila

3.0 of 5
P.O. Box 810, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
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Ranked #24 of 43 hotels in Port Vila
4.0 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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amays
Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

i stayed here for 10 days, and my partner has stayed here for extended periods of time for work. We found it to be a very satisfactory hotel, the rooms were immaculately clean and the staff always friendly and helpful. they do fantastic breakfasts, cheers to Lucy for her great pancakes! especially useful was the travel agent downstairs, which was... More

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Parasail
Brisbane
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7 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Spent 4 nights here last week ( 25th Jan) with my wife for a quick business trip. Booked a Hibiscus room with kitchenette,balcony,satellite t/v large bathroom etc. and was very impressed with the roominess & cleanliness.Got a great off peak rate (including b/fast) through Expedia & as it was low season we almost had the place to ourselves. The cultural... More

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Talanoaman
Sydney
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13 reviews
19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

The Melanesian is one of those South Pacific hotels like the Holiday Inn in Suva, the Gateway in Port Moresby and the Lantana Beach in Noumea that seem locked in the 1960s and 70s, with their low rise concrete buildings, wooden carvings and ubiquitous island prints everywhere you want to lie or sit. Some people hate this kind of thing,... More

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ShaggyDr
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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As mentioned by other reviewers, the decor is a bit dated, and the pool/patio area is beginning to show its age, but I can nevertheless highly recommend this hotel because the staff were so friendly and helpful. The included "continental" breakfast included not only cereal, but also eggs and pancakes made to order, fresh fruit, tanna coffee, and croissants. Our... More

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wila98
Grand Terre, New Caledonia
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
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We stayed here last august for 3 nights and we were very satisfied with everything.. Room was clean, food was excellent (best pizza in town) and great location.. We took the bus in front of the hotel to anywhere we go, for only 150vtu/person... More

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northernkiwi
Northland
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19 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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We stayed at the Melanesian as part of a fortnight trip, used our Amex points to pay for 6 nights in a Hibiscus Room. Was gob smacked when told 8% was added when using a credit card to pay for meals and drinks. This is just plain greed. Room was okay , although the towels were thin and frankly would... More

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cheftrainer
Berlin, Germany
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11 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

"The Melanesian" is a hotel complex dating from the 80ies. Everything looks pretty vintage but it's quiet, clean and has probably the friendliest staff in the world. Breakfast is great, the pool is small but ok, the tour desk in the lobby organizes any possible activity for you. The hotel has 3 internet terminals in the lobby, rates are very... More

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FrisbeeUK
UK
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10 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

I stayed here for just under 2 weeks in April/May 11 and have to say the room totally let this hotel down. The hotel facilities are great, good size pool, good location, not too far from town (though buses are plentiful if you prefer not to walk), short walk to the supermarket, the restaurant though never busy had great food,... More

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easy_traveller_ry
usa
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2011
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We arrived on a sunday and the staff were very friendly. It a 5 minute walk to the town. They have BBQ feast night every sunday which was great. The live string band and dancers we brilliant. Room was spacious and very clean. Its more a 4 star hotel. Yummy breakfast. Would stay there again. More

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GOM99
Wherever
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45 reviews
26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2010

Introduction These comments are the result of an extended – eight week – stay in the hotel in an Orchid Room facing the pool. Room The room was large and well equipped – TV (fair selection of channels); ‘fridge; kettle; iron and ironing board. The satellite TV freezes and vanishes from time to time. Laundry service is good and cheap... More

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