Beach Bungalow
Waterfront · Private balcony · Snorkelling nearby
Waterfront stay · Snorkelling at your doorstep
Island stays · Aore Island
Wake up somewhere real.
Three unique island stays, from the waterfront to the heart of the cocoa plantation.
Find your own rhythm on Aore Island.
Wake to the water, wander through the plantation or unwind beneath tropical trees. Three different ways to feel at home on the island.
Choose your island stay
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Family House
Two bedrooms · Cocoa plantation · Family-friendly
Two bedrooms · Cocoa plantation setting
Garden Room
Tropical garden · Beneath a tamanu tree
Tropical gardens · Peaceful island hideaway
The setting
Your days, your pace
Snorkel along the waterfront, explore the working plantation or spend the afternoon relaxing in the garden. This is island life without the rush.
Not just somewhere to sleep. Somewhere to belong.
Beyond the plantation · Espiritu Santo
Stay on Aore. Discover the magic of Santo.
Make Freshwater Plantation your island home while you explore some of Vanuatu’s most beautiful places. From crystal-clear blue holes and white-sand beaches to waterfalls, reefs and unforgettable adventures, our team can help you plan your days and find the best ways to get there.
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Freshwater wonder
Santo’s Blue Holes
Swim in luminous blue freshwater surrounded by tropical forest. Discover Nanda, Matevulu and Riri Blue Holes, each with its own unforgettable character.
White sand & turquoise water
Champagne Beach
Sink your toes into powder-white sand and swim in clear, calm water. Champagne Beach is one of Santo’s signature coastal escapes.
Rainforest waterfall & swimming
Taffuntari Waterfall
Follow a short rainforest path to beautiful cascading falls and a natural freshwater pool. A refreshing South Santo escape surrounded by tropical greenery.
Legendary wreck diving
SS President Coolidge
Explore one of the Pacific’s most celebrated wreck dives: a former luxury liner and troopship resting off Santo. Diving requires a qualified operator.
Village life & tropical beach
Port Olry
Follow Santo’s east coast to a laid-back seaside village with bright-blue shallows, palms and a beautiful stretch of beach.
Culture, markets & history
Luganville
Discover Santo’s friendly main town, with local markets, cafés, waterfront life and stories from its World War II past.
We’re here to help
Getting hereSee more of Santo, without the planning headache.
Tell us what you’d love to experience. We can help you explore transport options, local guides and day-trip ideas, subject to availability and local conditions.
