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Ratua Private Island Resort

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Meeting facility
Billiards

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

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Luganville, P.O. Box 396, Ratua Island, Espiritu Santo
  • Luganville Market
  • SS President Coolidge
  • Quonset Huts at Main Wharf
  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)

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Deluxe Studio

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • 537 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Beachfront Villa

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Courtyard Area

  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Beach View

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ratua Island

Ratua Private Island Resort is within the area of Unity Park and Luganville Market. This 16-room, 5-star hotel has a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.

About this property

Ratua Private Island Resort

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Ratua Private Island Resort features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available on request) for VUV 5000 per person roundtrip, as well as a beach shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes, and beds sport premium bedding. Minibars, safes, and phones are also standard.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel.

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

Sunny Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Yacht Club

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 10000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: VUV 5000 (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: VUV 3000 (roundtrip), from 5 to 11 years old
  • Additional fees: VUV 13000 per person, per night for adults and VUV 7500 per person, per night for children (from 5 years old to 12 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers the meal plan fee.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 5000 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 3000 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 10000.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • 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 during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Ratua Private Island Hotel
Ratua Private Island Hotel Ratua Island
Ratua Private Island Ratua Island
Ratua Island Resort
Ratua Private Island
Ratua Private Ratua
Ratua Island Resort Spa
Ratua Private Island Resort Hotel
Ratua Private Island Resort Ratua Island
Ratua Private Island Resort Hotel Ratua Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at Ratua Private Island Resort?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Ratua Private Island Resort?

Sunny Spa is the hotel's spa and services include beach massages, hot stone massages, and aromatherapy.

Does Ratua Private Island Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Ratua Private Island Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ratua Private Island Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ratua Private Island Resort?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, a beach bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Ratua Private Island Resort?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ratua Private Island Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Ratua Private Island Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Ratua Private Island Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ratua Private Island Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Ratua Private Island Resort?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Ratua Private Island Resort?

The closest major airport to Ratua Private Island Resort is Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.), which is about 7.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ratua Private Island Resort?

No, at Ratua Private Island Resort, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Ratua Private Island Resort have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Ratua Private Island Resort.

Ratua Private Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

Best place we stayed!

Ratua was amazing. Best place we stayed in Vanuatu!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill, New Zealand

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

Paradise

I had high expectations due to all the fantastic reviews. They were all spot on. Imagine waking up everyday and swimming in crystal clear water. I didn't even need to bring snorkelling gear as I could see to the bottom as I swam. We celebrated our 30th anniversary with amazing massages and horse riding around the island and in the sea. We spent our days kayaking around the island and beyond. The food was amazing and the staff awesome. A special shout out to Mikko. He just made us feel so special. A great feel good factor helping the school. We enjoy going to different places to experience new things, but we may just have to come back as this will be hard to top. Thanks everyone!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really amazing place and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great barefoot boutique resort

Wonderful location, unique rustic accommodation, very pleasant and friendly staff, lots of good food. Allow nearly your resort booking cost for food/drinks and optional activities. Suggest purchasing the meal package. Not an adults only resort, constantly aware of young children outside your accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An absolute south sea paradise.

Perfect holiday , loved the people working there , the accommodation , 10 out of 10.

10/10 Excellent

Bev, Melbourne

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

Beautiful Ratau

We stayed on Ratau in Dec for 8 nights and loved it, our house Pig was the furthest away but we thought the most beautiful. You wake up to a stunning secluded beach of your own, the house was well decorated, spacious, with lots of various seats to rest on and only 10 min walk to the Yacht Club. Staff are so attentive and make your feel very welcome, reception are great at arranging all your onsite and offsite trips. Enjoyed the entertainment put on ensuring guests learn about the culture of the local people. We went with the Meal Plan, delicious, so much food, you will not go hungry with its option. We spent our days busily doing lots of the on and off site activities, highly recommend diving the Coolidge even if beginner, Nanda blue hole is stunning and as is champayne beach and for the adventurous Millenium Caves. Onsite swimming with horses is great, as is the Blue Hole canoeing trip. if doing trips off the island maybe check when others are also so can share boat fees to Santo. The snorkelling is great as well around the Yacht club and Spa, saw many turtles in the morning, you could easily do as little or as much as possible on Ratau as it really caters for everyone. There's not many places I say I would definitely return too, as so many places to explore, but Ratau is one place I would love to return to one day. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up and thanks for making our trip a special one

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolute relaxation and isolation

My partner and I stayed at Ratua for 6 nights and could have stayed forever. We absolutely loved the isolation, the activities, the staff, the spa, and our unique villa on the waters edge. We left Ratua completely relaxed and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Chaz, Melbourne

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

Fabulous Stay

World class destination with fabulous staff and a rustic yet tasteful rooms. Awesome snorkeling too.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Australia - ACT - Canberra

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

8/10 Good

Susan, New Zealand - Auckland

Facilities: Typical; Value: Reasonable; Service: Inoffensive, Helpful, Polite; Cleanliness: Tidy, Clean, Neat;

8/10 Good

Maris, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
stunning location if you want to get away from it all, ensure you arrange the meal plan immediately on arrival

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Lenka, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: State of the art; Value: Expensive but worth it; Service: Friendly, Island time; Cleanliness: Pristine; Do every activity you can, well worth it, so much to do on the island

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive, The most unique place.; Value: Affordable;

10/10 Excellent

Susan, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Delightful; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Beautiful; A range of activities. Minimal boat traffic. Peaceful and very special.

6/10 Okay

DONNET, New Caledonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Reasonable; Service: Professional, Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant; a very Definetly will return here, very relaxing holiday, secluded beaches, lots of things to do if you want

8/10 Good

Min, Sydney, AU

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

Fantastic little island

Stayed 4 nights with wife and 3yo child during X-mas 2011. Lots of waiting in check-ins, boarding and baggage collection but well worth the wait. Accommodation is surprisingly comfortable and relaxing, it felt good to walk bare foot around 200 year old wooden shack and walk on private beach which is shaded all day by huge trees. We had fantastic time snorkelling off beach in-front of the main deck. Resorts staff did a fantastic job of preparing for excellent X-mas day lunch and dinner. Lunchtime X-mas carols by the Gardening crew (about 10 of them without any music) was worthy of greatest cathedrals or music halls. Evening X-mas carols by Ratua Resort Band (with single string double-base and hand-carved guitar) made excellent meal even more special. Wife and I put on about 2kg of weight as meal-plan of BBQ lunch and 3-course dinner was more then we could eat. Serving size was more then adequate, so most nights we were struggling to eat dessert. Breakfast was rather simple but very tasty and goof quality. I suppose resort is French themed and all I had was Croissant and Tanna coffee. Not much to do on the island other then horse riding, canoeing, snorkling and comprehensive list of paid daily activities (cheaper then Port Vila). Resort's management( Britta and Yorick) were very helpful and friendly. They amde sure everything was organised and taken-care of properly. I will definitely return as soon as possible. It is a fantastic little resort, much better then Maldives, Thailand-Phuket, Indonesia-Bali and Fiji-Denarau Island.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magique.. le gros coup de cœur de notre voyage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour relaxant dans un cadre magnifique
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

christine, noumea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

havre de paix : gentillesse et sérénité

séjour reposant, dans une ambiance calme que chacun se plait à respecter cuisine orientée vers le plus de produits locaux

6/10 Okay

paolinetti

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

sejour en famille quelque peu décevant !!

le site est magnifique et les bungalows rien a dire ,par contre vu le prix honéreux des nuitées il me semblerais normal qu' il y est dans le bungalow une baignoire et meme une bouilloire !! les repas sont tres cher comparé a ce qu'il y a sur les buffets et pas de carte pour choisir autre chose et nous avons eu 2 nuits d'affilé un coq qui commençait a chanter a 3 h du mat sans intéruption ! donc pour se reposer autant vous dire que ce n'ai pas le mieux !! bref tres cher pour ce que c'est ...

6/10 Okay

alexandrine, nouvelle caledonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

sejour en famille au ratua

et bien je dois dire que malgres un tres beau site et un personnel tres sympa , les prestations ne suivent pas avec le cout des nuitées assez honnéreuse !! en effet dans le bungalow fort beau il n'y a ni baignoire , ni clim , ni bouilloire et de plus durant nos deux nuits nous n'avons pas pu nous reposer vu que a partir de 3h du matin vous vous retrouvez avec un coq qui chante toutes les 2 mn !! malgres notre échange avec la reception , la 2eme nuit a etait idem .. donc non , nous n'en gardons pas un super souvenir !!