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Ratua Private Island

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BP 396, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
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Ratua Private Island
Ranked #3 of 13 hotels in Espiritu Santo
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Port Vila, Vanuatu
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Ratua Private Island off Santo in Vanuatu is truly heaven on earth. Amazing staff, food, activities, location and to top it off...all profits go to supporting local schools. Peace abounds and the spa treatments are second to none! The bure' was beautiful and having our own private beach a real treat.Thank you for a fantastic weekend. We will return! Kate... More

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Geelong,Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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from the moment we stepped onto this private island we just knew we were in for a relaxing holiday.. The staff are wonderful, always happy, smiling and cannot do enough for you.. Our bure' was beautiful, quirky and felt so secluded with our own little beach area with our own decking. The huts are made from 200 year old recycled... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

On the 25th of April we arrived at Ratua Island and for the next ten days we forgot that the rest of the world existed. We were warmly welcomed by Yorick and Britta who throughout our stay went out of their way to ensure that our Ratua experience was everything that we wanted it to be…and more! We’ve never stayed... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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we have just returned from two weeks at Ratua Private Island. We're still in awe of the sheer beauty of the place and already planning a return trip for later this year. It is sublime! I have worked in the travel industry for over 20yrs and been all over the world and travelled extensively throughout the South Pacific but never... More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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We stayed for 8 days in an exquisite location and in rustic chic accommodation - Porcelaine Chalet. The accommodation was excellent, clean, thoughtfully decorated and suited to the islands eco ideals. Yes it can get a little warm at night and the bell on the neighbouring island begins far too early, however with a day of total relaxation ahead, we... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear Mookieandsam, Thank you so very much for taking the time to leaving such a lovely review. So soon after your departure, that must be a record! Indeed, one couldn't have picked a better destination for studies, I am very pleased to hear that your daughter was able to make the most of it and we wish her all the... More

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Ratua has blown my mind! I have just returned from weeks family holiday at Ratua! We stayed in the Tiger and Crocodile rooms/villas/huts. To make this easy for people to read I am going to put the positives and negatives into dot point form! POSITIVES - Rooms - The rooms were well kept antique huts from Bali. Each room had... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear Scarlett H, Thank you ever so much for your kind and constructive review. Your family seemed to be throroughly enjoying our crystal clear waters on Ratua Private Island and I hope they now feel rejuvenated and relaxed after such an active stay. Sorry to hear you didn't get much luck with the Fishing trip from our local charter company.... More

Brisbane, Queensland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

When picking a honeymoon destination we had only 2 criteria, somewhere close to Brisbane and 'completely relaxing beach break' and Ratua Island won out against Thailand and the Maldives. Whilst the weather upon arrival was note the best, we were greeted by friendly Ratua staff at their private jetty complete with rain jackets for the 30 minute boat transfer to... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear eeyore4412, Thank you ever so much for your very kind comments. I'm very pleased to hear that you have thoroughly enjoyed yourselves on Ratua. It was an immense pleasure looking after you during your stay and I am delighted that the weather was on your side for your stay following a slightly damp arrival. I am delighted to read... More

Balmain, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We stayed on Ratua over the Easter period. It was simply stunning. Everything about the place works. It is a stunning location, the resort itself is so interestingly constructed; there are so many artefacts its incredible. Food was delicious, service was always just there and with a beautiful smile. There is a nice balance between do nothing and activities from... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear lifestooshort, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your stay with us. Your contribution is very much appreciated and will go a long way. Kind regards, Yorick Nicholls GENERAL MANAGER More

sydney
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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this was a quick break for my husband and myself in our very busy working life .was going to be a do nothing kind of break ,but there was so much to do that was so much fun we just had to do as much as we could and have vowed to come back and do what we missed.we arrived... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear gaynor m, Thank you very much for your kind words. I am very pleased that you have enjoyed your visit of Ratua Private Island and even more so that you had made yourself right at home. That is indeed the true approach to a perfect stay on Ratua. It was our pleasure and we can only hope to have... More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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How can I say ... Ratua has been an experience beyond and over our expectations. It's not only the water front view, because anywhere you stand,you are surrounded by 360° of natural beauty. All the facilities are stunning, all in antique wood. The attention brought to details in arrangement and decoration highlight the magic personality of the resort. I especially... More

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Yorick Nicholls, General Manager at Ratua Private Island, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear EricWoim, Thank you very much for your review of Ratua Private Island. I am delighted to see that you have enjoyed your time on the island and hope to ahve the pleasure of seeing you back in the near future. Kind regards, Yorick Nicholls GENERAL MANAGER More

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BP 396, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Price range (per night):* INR18,688 - 26,400

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