About this property
Spacious Accommodations: Papaya Villa in Port Vila offers a spacious adults-only environment with one bedroom and one bathroom. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance, garden views, and a patio. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, lush garden, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and breakfast in the room. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Portuguese, seafood, Spanish, local, and Caribbean cuisines, accommodating vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Outdoor dining options enhance the meal experience. Activities and Location: Located 22 mi from Bauerfield International Airport and Konanda Reef, Papaya Villa provides snorkeling opportunities. Free on-site parking and car hire are available. Highly rated by guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Lawrence
United States“The hosts are wonderful, fascinating people. The room and bathroom are both beautiful and very well laid out. The patio is excellent. The larger grounds and seafront are simply amazing. The breakfasts were also outstanding. If you get a chance, I...”
Salvatore
United Arab Emirates“Really phenomenal location with the most pleasant hosts. You have the entire 1.6km of waterfront essentially to yourself with many areas for swimming and resting. I loved the well manicured space around the house, the two doggies happily running...”
Noelene
Australia“Marcus and Stoney were the ultimate hosts. So warm and friendly, we felt welcome from arrival. The villa was comfortable with little extras that made our stay enjoyable. The gardens were a delight to enjoy while eating our delicious breakfast ...”
Christina
Australia“This gorgeous villa was everything we’d hoped for, and more. Marcus and Stony encourage relaxation, and take it to a whole new level.
Our days began with Stony’s delightful breakfasts, at the bar overlooking the lush garden. We’d spend time by the...”
Liam
Australia“Marcus & Stoney were great hosts, their beautiful villa is close to their own private reef, which made it peaceful and relaxing and wow the food is out of this world, definitely take advantage of Marcus’s cooked meals at night, was the best meals...”
Michelle
Australia“A brilliant slice of paradise right on Eton reef! Loved the hospitality of our hosts who went out of their way to make us feel at home. Wonderful reef walk, delicious breakfasts, gastronomic delights for dinner, highly recommended and can be pre...”
James
Australia“This is a spectacular place to stay in Vanuatu.
Lovely hosts, and great accommodation.
So memorable- on a private place moments from the beach, and kilometres from local villages.
Great attention to detail from the hosts in all ways.
Great...”
Alison
Australia“Lovely spot with nice hosts. We enjoyed the breakfasts by Stoney and dinners by Marcus. Property was peaceful, clean and well maintained. A good place to unwind and relax. Hosts were friendly and thoughtful.”
Daniel
Australia“A stunning and secluded island stay, with several private beaches all to yourself. So peaceful and relaxing. Amazing dinners cooked by Marcus who is a professional chef, with lovely conversations with him and Stoney over the table. We were there...”
William
United Kingdom“Great peaceful location with the bonus of excellent cuisine.”
Hosted by Marcus & Shoran Xavier
9.9
Host Review Score
Marcus & Shoran Xavier
Papaya Villa is located on a private estate with over 1.6 kilometers of truly pristine oceanfront. Guests are treated to their own private beaches, reef and snorkelling ... set among palm trees and pandanus on the beach, Papaya Villa is a true tropical island paradise.
Papaya Villa has some of the best beaches on Efate with white sand and aqua blue water.
The gardens are manicured and includes a huge nakamal and privatewhere guests can chill, read, and take a siesta with the sand between their toes.
We are eco friendly harvesting our own power and water, and processing our own waste.
We are well known for our Island and Caribbean Food, and you can even take a cooking class while you are here!
Hosts, Marcus and Shoran have been in the hospitality industry for over 40 years and simply love to share their dream piece of paradise. Marcus designed Papaya Villa, inspired by Caribbean and Portuguese architecture.
Currently finishing his first cookbook, Marcus' passion for food shines through and delights guests every night with a Caribbean or Portuguese classic, or maybe something that caught his eye at the markets...
Guests mostly come to Papaya Villa to take a well-earned break from their hectic lives. Privacy and even romance are the order of the day at the Villa.
Papaya Villa is located on 1.6 kilometers of pristine privately held beachfront, palm trees and coral coves tucked away in an old copra plantation. Eton Reef is renowned for it’s white sandy beaches and pristine reef.
You can freely snorkel and see beautiful natural coral. There is an amazing variety of colourful fish to see right in front of the villa. Take a few moments to look at our gallery for a glimpse of the natural beauty of this location.
Language spoken: English
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Papaya Loco Kitchen
- CuisineCaribbean • Portuguese • Seafood • Spanish • Local
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Amenities of Papaya Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
