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Island Magic Resort

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Oceanfront

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Devils Point Road, Mele Bay, Port Vila, Mele, Efate
  • Mele Cascades
    5 min drive
  • Mele Bay
    6 min drive
  • The Summit Gardens
    8 min drive
  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Oceanfront

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Oceanfront

  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 88 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 88 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Mele

Located in Mele, Island Magic Resort is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Mele Cascades and Mele Bay. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The Summit Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Port Vila Golf Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Mele Cascades - 5 min drive
  • Port Vila Golf Country Club - 6 min drive
  • Iririki Island - 13 min drive
  • Port Vila Market - 14 min drive
  • Pango Point - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stone Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Banyan Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Island Magic Resort

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and black sand beach
Island Magic Resort offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Island Magic Resort has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Resort Restaurant if Front Desk is closed]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 3000 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 3000 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 381

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Island Magic Mele
Island Magic Resort
Island Magic Resort Mele
Island Magic Resort Mele
Island Magic Resort Hotel
Island Magic Resort Hotel Mele

Island Magic Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Apartments a big, well equipped and have everything you need. The location is nicely away from the town to be relaxing but not too far. Lots of nice things around there to do/eat/coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The caretakers were superb. The staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful permanent residents. Great location and the the best is when all the guests getting together at dusk to feed the fish. We will love to go back
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bit out of town, snorkel reefs off the property
Vanuatu is just opening up for business, all the staff keen to make our stay comfortable especially helping out with transport. Its not really easy walking distance to much. The 2 bedroom bungalow was super spacious and comfy, bit worn out but good beachy, salt sprayed, wind blown vibe. Snorkeling off the jetty very good but water can get rough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rob, Brisbane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bungalows and friendly staff. Had a great time
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jerry was fantastic. Catered for our gluten free requirements. Booked us tours. Very private and discrete. Room was quite big. Cooking facility was great. We enjoyed the environment. Great place to swim snorkel and stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Populous location and could not have been more restful
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No joy
Vanuatu is a poor country and sure, these bungalows are luxury, be it a bit run down. However, hospitality does not cost anything, and the way this place is run is unwelcoming and cheap. It has a negative and cold atmosphere. It did not spark joy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very mixed feelings about this 'Resort'... Upon arrival, it was not what I expected based on photographs and the description on Expedia. Photos were very misleading and cleverly done to hide the fact that the resort is not on an accessible beachfront, the only way into the water is down a ladder off a jetty - as the waterfront is untraversable rocks. You have to walk 25-30 minutes up the road to get to an accessible/sand beach area. The swimming pool is very small compared to the size it appears to be in the photographs. We were not aware that the only dining option is the one small restaurant on the resort. The next closest restaurant is 30 min walk away. However, the evening meals we had there were always very nice and of good quality. The same can not be said for the 'complimentary' breakfast. It was nice to be away from Port Vila - by the water. It is quiet and peaceful. The downside of this placement means you have to arrange a bus or taxi every time you want to go on a trip or leave the resort. Management will do this for you, but it obviously costs every time - and we didn't find it cheap. The bungalow was spacious and well equipped if you wanted to cook for yourself - but a trip to get food meant a bus or taxi ride. Based on the facilities on this property I think the word 'resort' is a bit misleading. it is a collection of 16 or so bungalows, in pleasant gardens with one small restaurant and a small swimming pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bungalows in a beautiful location. Suggest hiring a rental vehicle to get to and from.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique self contained resort on reef waterfront
Comfortable and spacious self catering 2 bedroom bungalow on the water. All staff friendly and as it is a small resort everyone gets to know each other (staff and guests) Good snorkelling right out the front and great restaurant on site. No sandy beach if that’s what you want, but didn’t bother us. 400vt pp each way to town from resort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay. Quiet area, great landing by the water where we had 5 o’clock drinks with other residents a few times. Well managed with plenty of help, quality meals at the restaurant, incredibly comfortable villas with large rooms, kitchen and balcony. Very friendly environment. 20 mins out of Port Vila. Thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day stay. Easy Bbus access from the villas to anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the facilities were a little tired, but all were scrupulously clean, and worked.The constant breeze kept temperatures balmy, but sometimes whipped up the sea to make snorkeling difficult.Once in the water there was never any current so it was very safe unless too close to the top of the reef. Feeding the many large fish was a delight for some of the guests. The staff were very friendly, and Gerry and hubby made sure every wish was made possible. Highly recommended. Transport was easy if a little expensive, although that is normal in Vanuatu.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, gold coast, au

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and staff. The best snorkeling on the island. Amazing food. Spacious bungalows, our daughter had her own room and we did too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Little out of town but you can get buses quite easily. The jetty was awesome for snorkeling coral and fish were very plentiful and majic.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Ancona, Victoria, AUS.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent small resort away from Port Vila in shaded tropical setting with a healthy coral seascape at the bottom of the garden. Excellent restaurant run by the wonderful resort manager Gerry who ensures the stay is magical. We will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet spot
Real nice away from the town but the bus drivers take the piss a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018