Barrier Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Seaview Garden Suite | Beach/ocean view
Beach/ocean view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lot 11 / Barrier Beach, Saraotou, Espiritu Santo
  • Place, Mount Hope Waterfall
  • Place, Matevulu Blue Hole
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Luganville Market
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Beachfront Fare

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Garden Fare with Private Plunge Pool

  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Fare

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Fare

  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Superior Suite

  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Executive Suite (Plunge Pool)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaview Garden Suite

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suite

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Saraotou

Barrier Beach Resort places you within a 10-minute drive of Riri Blue Hole and Matevulu Blue Hole. This 18-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Santo Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Matevulu Blue Hole - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Luganville Market - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Nanda Blue Hole - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • SS President Coolidge - 21 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victorria Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Attar Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dogs’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin des Saveurs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪F. H. P. Take Away & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Barrier Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Guests of Barrier Beach Resort enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and spa treatment rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free use of bicycles, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, refrigerators, and minibars are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Moyyan Day Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Barrier Beach House Saraotou
Barrier Beach Resort Saraotou
Barrier Beach Saraotou
Barrier Beach House
Barrier Beach Resort Hotel
Barrier Beach Resort Saraotou
Barrier Beach Resort Hotel Saraotou

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Barrier Beach Resort?

Barrier Beach Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Barrier Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Saraotou, close to Matevulu Blue Hole, Luganville Market, and Mount Hope Waterfall. You'll also find Riri Blue Hole and Santo Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Barrier Beach Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Barrier Beach Resort?

Moyyan Day Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, and body wraps. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Barrier Beach Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Barrier Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Barrier Beach Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Barrier Beach Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Does Barrier Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Barrier Beach Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Barrier Beach Resort serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Barrier Beach Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Barrier Beach Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Barrier Beach Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Barrier Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Barrier Beach Resort is Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.), which is 7.8 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Barrier Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Barrier Beach Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Barrier Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place to holiday, staff we're super friendly and the food was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

lucille

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff. Genuinely impressed with the care taken and effort made to ensure our stay was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nansi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barrier Beach Resort is absolutely magical. It sits on a pristine, teal blue lagoon, with beautiful coral gardens, perfect for snorkeling, kayaking and SUPing. The staff is first class ((Sophia, Rose, Marcel and Tony were amazing) and the food superb. Every table at the restaurant has an outstanding view of the lagoon. Our ocean front room was lovely with a spectacular view of the water. We were lucky to spend 20 days here, and we will be back. The hosts Sabine and Wayne were truly caring, accommodating and vibrant. They are super friendly and very welcoming. BBR is definitely a shining star in Vanuatu.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location ,great staff and lovely accomodation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury Beachfront Fare

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Barrier Beach Resort. The Staff are super attentive, always cheerful & informative. The accommodation pacific style, comfortable, clean & spacious. Our room was beach side- terrific views & ocean sounds through louvers & fully mosquito screened. Very generous bathroom with all the facilities you'd expect from a resort. Restaurant was beach side - great bar drinks, happy hour, food scrumptious & good variety - servicing staff so attentive, nothing was to much. Activities readily available & organised by the office.. I would mention a bunch of names of people that really touched our souls & made our stay super special but I don't want to offend anyone because it takes a team to run such a well oiled machine. Gardens were beautifully manicured. We were excited to see they were working on a new space for guest to enjoy gathering, read, play boardgames and lounge. I hope we can come back at a later date to make use of it. :-D Thank you to our hosts Wayne & Sabine for checking in with us on a daily basis to see how our day had been. WE LOVED IT.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful idyllic quiet resort , well presented ,wonderful staff ,excellent restuarant with bar and menu choices .We stayed in Fare 8 in the excutive beach front suite which was just ideal for us. Rob ,Wayne and staff were very friendly and welcoming .They organised transport options to see the Famous Nanda and RiRi blue pools as well as arranging taxi for my husband to do his Scuba diving down at the Coolidge . Wonderful spa treatments for the ultimate relaxation . Overall we could not fault anything because we had a wonderful tropical getaway. Perfect for our 30th Wedding Anniversary . We thoroughly would recommend staying at the Barrier beach resort.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at barrier beach was AMAZING! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The resort is beautiful and has such a nice vibe about it. Emmy was lovely and such a help in organizing us day tours, horse riding, etc. :-) thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the fare on the beach with the plunge pool and it is the perfect getaway for couples. Rob and his team set up private dinning on the beach to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Extremely well kept property and exceptional service from all staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

francois, sao paulo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restful week in a beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is nestled amongst beautiful natural settings. Accompanied by outstanding competent and friendly staff. This little piece of paradise will cater to holidaymakers of all types. If you want a quiet retreat it fulfills or if you are seeking adventure it is in a central location to many adventure activities. Memories will be made.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Dafina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Pat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant setting; good facilities, bar fridge could be updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning - very relaxing. Staff all very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place it was absolutely heaven! I love that all the water activities were free and you could just go grab a kayak snorkel gear or SUP board anytime and the free bikes I just loved. The staff were also extremely friendly everyone calling you by name it was just really special :) also if for some reason on your trip you need wifi it is very good and works really well ...had to hand in a uni assignment while I was there and I was worried about being able to do it but sure enough the wifi was was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location and very sympathetic to the natural environment. The hosts and staff at those resort are attentive to every need and add make one feel totally "at home". The resort rooms step on to the sand so it is an amazing experience. Santo is a naturally beautiful island and the Barrier Beach Resort is a wonderful place to base your trip here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not typically compelled to write reviews but Julie & her team are something else. My wife and I went here on our honeymoon and their team was so amazing holding my hand through a myriad errors (thanks Expedia for those btw..). Communication was second to none with these guys and it's the sort of place you would happily put a rubber stamp of approval on with your name on it to friends and family... in fact, we're starting to plan the next trip now... Go here if you want serenity, beautiful beaches (I dont think the photos really do this place justice, its better when you get there), lovely service, good food, helpful local advice and an all round awesome island resort break. thank you guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019