Coco Beach Resort

Coco Beach resort has the best sandy beach area on the Pango side of Port Vila. The island staff that work there are great. Rooms are okay although the mosquito net canopy blocks the cooling effect of the ceiling fan and air conditioning to some extent. General maintenance has been let go as the Resort has just been sold. Food servings are large but of average quality and pricey for what is provided. Our big issue was the lack of preparedness of the resort for a natural disaster, which is a common occurrence in Vanuatu. There was no working generator available so that meant no internet connection to contact family back in Australia. It also meant the kitchen fridge and freezers were without power and the food was lost. There was also the issue of being told to evacuate to higher ground due to the tsunami warning following the 7.3 earthquake but the resort does not have a vehicle. It was left to 2 staff members to walk to the main road and find an already full van to come and pick us up, along with the 2 staff who insisted on staying with us till the evacuation order ended at 5pm. All the resorts nearby had generators and a vehicle. The Resort now has a new owner who has big plans so the future is looking better for the Resort.

This small resort is situated in a quiet part of the beach overlooking towards Miele and with good sunsets. It is off the beaten track and quite a walk from the bus route but there are plenty of private taxis to call on for the 15 min journey to town. (Except on Sundays and cruise ship days). It is worth upgrading to one of the Beach facing villas which also have air conditioning. Snorkelling is excellent and there is a swimming pool also. We found the chalets very comfortable, the staff very friendly and helpful, prices reasonable with a two hour Happy Hour. Alternative restaurants are easy walks at resorts either side of Coco Beach. Not everything on the menu was available - but the island as a whole suffered from shortages.

Had such a magical stay at this resort. It is small and private … exactly what I wanted. Pristine private beach. Could take just a few steps from our Fare and we were right on the beach. Recommend booking one of the beach front ones for the Aircon! The manager, Rob, was lovely and very accommodating. Very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

I’ve just been reading some other reviews before I began and I’m struggling to understand some of the negative comments. Coco Beach was on our short list because it very clearly advertises as Adults Only. Travelling in off season meant the resort was at low capacity which was incredibly peaceful for those of us there to unwind and relax which is precisely what we were able to do over 7 glorious days. This is an older style resort and based on our research - exactly what we expected. No organised activities, No Day Spa, No noise, Nothing nearby except another beach. Fresh simple food done well. Cold drinks and unassuming hosts who will do what they can to assist you - when you are polite. Fresh, clean bures with old style coral walls in the bathrooms. We chose a room with air-con due to the time of year. Rooms are serviced daily. Beds are comfy and linen is fresh and crisp although some pillows could do with an update. Our days were spent between the open air waterfront restaurant, which could do with some fans, loungers under a tree on the beach, the pool and the sea. Entire grounds are immaculate beautiful tropical gardens and swept daily. Incredible swimming at all tides due to a canal through the reef to allow boat access and plentiful sea life on and around the reef when snorkelling. We took our own gear because it was to be a main activity of our holiday and this wasn’t our first island trip. You never get decent gear in resorts. We took the water taxi to town one day and the trip on the bay was a little tour in itself. Even detoured to ferry some local school kids across the inlet on the way home. Another day we arranged a local bus driver to take us to Blue Lagoon (where we also snorkelled) and returned via 83 Islands Rum Distillery before lunch in town with our driver at his favourite ramen noodle joint. Picked up some snacks and drinks at the supermarket and that was us. Every FAQ in TA forums will tell you to do this. Back to the resort for the rest of our stay. It has been my experience that it is rare anywhere in the South Pacific Islands to stay at a unique small, peaceful resort that your entire stay will go off without a hitch. Nothing drastic happened and any glitches were dealt with smoothly and effectively. Remember that you are on Island Time and there is absolutely nothing you can or should want to do about it if your hosts are taking care of you. Go with what you DO have not complain about what you don’t. No-one should choose a place like this if they want to be amused. Chill out, relax and enjoy the magnificent sunsets. Or get up early just to sit on the dock and watch a cruise ship come in. Coco Beach truly allowed us to switch off, wind down and re-connect. Thanks to H and the team for your hospitality. Truly loved our time with you. Thank you te mass.

We had a wonderful 7 days in early November 2023.The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful, particularly the Manager Hiram. There were a few little issues as the accommodation is a little tired but these were rectified quickly. We enjoyed the fact that the resort is located right on the beach and the water is crystal clear. The day we went into Port Vila the staff ordered us a taxi for the trip in and it was easy to flag a taxi for our return. The restaurant is to our style, casual and right on the water and the food was delicious.

We went at the Coco beach Resort as a Family to spend the Christmas Lunch over there. Before we came we did a booking few days before. At the arrival they did not treat us well. They said they don't accept kids. You can imagine how they ruined our Christmas. They should inform us earlier as we did mention that we will take 4 kids. From a Local tourist