Ratua Private Island Resort

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

10

Set on 146 acres of tropical gardens and sandy beaches, this resort offers a day spa, live entertainment, kava tasting and island roasts. The Indonesian-style villas were built from 200-year-old teak wood and offer a private patio with garden and sea views. Ratua Private Island is a 30-minute boat trip from the mainland to the Ratua Private Island jetty or a 1-hour flight from Port-Vila. A private 2297 foot air-strip is located on-site. Guest enjoy free use of snorkeling gear, bicycles and canoes. Set over the water, the Kanda's Coral Spa offers treatments using organic products. Relax with a cocktail at the Yacht Club which serves dishes using local produce and offers a games room. The property also features a ranch with horses, and guests can enjoy horse rides and swimming with horses. All villas feature rustic décor and have a refrigerator, wardrobe and an private bathroom with bathrobes, toiletries and towels provided. Free WiFi is provided at the Yacht Club.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Game room

  • Spa and wellness center

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Stephanie
United States United States
“The property is so relaxing and unique. My family were literally the only guests there in July, due to Air Vanuatu flight cancellations, but the staff still treated us like kings. The food was delicious, and my children especially enjoyed the...”
Brendan
Australia Australia
“Loved the rustic charm of the accomodation, loved the colourful coral reef right outside our bedrooms and the giant turtles we saw snorkelling”
Chris
Australia Australia
“This resort is a unique experience in the fact that they own the whole tiny Island. The water is increadible clear and you can see the fish swimming below from the jetty. Highly recommend horse riding around the Island then swimming with the...”
Nicholas
Australia Australia
“The location was superb, the facilities we also great. Staff were fantastic - what more can i say - we will be back - we loved it”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“Ambience and serenity absolutely incredible. Staff absolutely lovely. Lots of fun stuff to do on the island. Snorkeling and turtle spotting we're fabulous. Day spa was incredible. Day trip to champagne beach and blue hole beautiful too. Lots of...”
German
Australia Australia
“Incredible resort, beautiful location, staff and management are awesome. We were so well looked after with plenty of activities to do. So well organised everything. Food was so good. If I score 10 is still not enough.”
Di
Australia Australia
“We loved absolutely everything! it's indeed a magical place! The rooms are amazing, the privacy, the access to the water, the reef just in front of the resort it's beautiful, the food was the best we had in 2 weeks in Vanuatu, the staff superb!!”
Adrian
Australia Australia
“Beautiful private environment amazing reef and ocean and unique architecture”
Nina
Russia Russia
“Even though it was a short visit for our big group, it was truly unforgettable! Huge thanks to Mimi and the amazing team at Ratua Island Resort — your warmth, patience, and outstanding service made us feel truly cared for. From the beautiful...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Yacht Club
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Ratua Private Island Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Ratua Private Island Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of VUV 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about $8. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Return transfers to/from Ratua Island Resort & Spa from Pekoa International Airport in Luganville, Espiritu Santo is via van and speed boat cost, which costs Vt 5,000 per adult and Vt 3,000 per child (5-11 years old).

Meals are available in the restaurant with lunch being 4,500Vt and dinner 5,500Vt per person. A meals package is available for 13,000per person per night and includes all meals and non-alcoholic beverages. PLEASE NOTE ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ATTRACT 3% SURCHARGE.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ratua Private Island Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of VUV 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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