Tamanu on the Beach

Our Vanuatu Trip We had an amazing time in Vanuatu! Tamanu on the Beach was fantastic—delicious food, cocktails, and a spacious villa with stunning views of the beach and ocean. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. One of the highlights was our visit to the Blue Lagoon, such a beautiful spot for swimming and snorkeling. The only downside was the private beach. We chose this resort because of the beach along with a villa on the beach. While it was a gorgeous spot, the relentless wind made it hard to relax on the beach and swimming wasn’t possible due to the coral reef. They had a small area in the coral reef cleared, but it was only knee-deep and still required reef shoes, so no proper swimming.

Good hotel with great views of beach and friendly staff . First day the internet didn’t work and was fixed the next day .very windy and cannot swim or dip in the beach full of corals and swell too strong .the hotel could do some renovations to room and upgrade linen since it’s not worth the price you pay .maybe consider enclosed eating area for those who don’t appreciate being annoyed by bugs flying around you , there seemed to be a wasp nest just outside my bathroom . Food was great and staff accomodating to change things around . There was no charge for room service which is a plus .

We’ve just returned from 5 days at Tamanu and we are already missing the smiling faces of the staff, the incredible views from our villa and the delicious meals. If you want to recharge your batteries, indulge in some feel- good massages, wake up to glorious vistas and do as much or as little as you want, this is the place.

My partner and I visited for lunch on a Saturday around 11:15 AM. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were friendly. We ordered wedges, prawn fettuccine, lamb rack, and two trio ice creams. The wedges and prawn fettuccine arrived promptly, within about 15 minutes. However, we waited longer than expected for the lamb rack. A waiter came by to check on us, and when I asked about the lamb, she was surprised to find it had been out of stock. I was then asked to order something else. I opted for the eye fillet steak, which arrived 30 minutes later. Unfortunately, I found a piece of plastic wrap under the potato gratin that came with the steak. Since I was quite hungry after waiting, I simply removed the plastic and continued with the meal. The waiter came over to address the issue, but given the delays, we decided it was fine and canceled our ice cream order, as it was already 12:30 PM. Overall, the staff were kind, and the environment was enjoyable. However, I would suggest that waitstaff confirm the availability of dishes before taking orders and that the kitchen staff carefully check meals before serving them

This place would make for nice photographs, the rooms look nice, the beach is beautiful. Compared to the previous place we stayed at, there are problems if you look past the cosmetic: - You are somewhat trapped here. There is no easy transport to eat elsewhere, nothing else in walking distance. You are in the middle of the country area, so reasonably remote. - The food prices, although not egregious when compared to other hotels, is excessive. Particularly since you are a captive audience. Expect $20-30 AUD for the most basic of menu items. - The staff seem passive aggressive, and I struggle to explain why (we just kept to ourselves). They seemed to have an attitude towards us. - Privacy is limited. Some units face the eating area, some are next to it. The paths to the unit get used by others so it’s common people will walk up right next to your balcony. The showers area is enclosed but outside, with not curtains, so it’s exposed very slightly. - The wifi requires you to trust a certificate. Definitely a no go for a corporate device. - There are little activities. No snorkelling because the beach has waves, no kayaking, swimming in the beach is limited because of the reef. - The pool is ok, but an awkward setup. It is just one pool with deck chairs around it. With a kid it feels awkward like you have an audience and are disrupting people from relaxing. - The rooms felt like they were barely cleaned. They looked ok until you look at the details. Black between the tile grout, marks on surfaces from the previous people, soap still in the soap holder. Overall it is ok, but for its price there are better options which we experienced. If you are after good photos, then this might be the place for you.

Words cannot describe how perfect this resort really is. My now husband and I feel incredibly honoured to have been one of the last weddings at Tamanu on the Beach. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location to say I do! First and foremost, the staff are incredible. They are all so friendly and go above and beyond. Nothing is ever a problem and they are always smiling :) The location is impeccable - it is 30 mins from Port Vila but feels like you are on your own private island! And the food!!! All our wedding party commented about how incredibly fresh and delicious the food was. Every single meal we ate at Tamanu was scrumptious! The spa was fantastic too! I had the best, most relaxing facial of my life there - thank you!!! We loved how family friendly Tamanu is too! We had quite a few kids staying at the resort during the wedding and it was so wonderful to see how quickly they bonded to both the staff and each other. The staff are incredibly attentive and love kids, which made us, as parents, feel incredibly safe. Not once did we feel like our kids were inconveniencing the staff- even when they ran over to them during dinner service for big hugs!! It was just so beautiful to see. And Tamanu offers kids club and babysitting, which we used and was incredibly handy for us to get some time together. It was also so beautiful to see how quickly the kids bonded with each other (without reliance on devices). Being out in the beautiful beach setting, they were kept busy running down to the beach together, chasing waves and catching crabs. So wholesome! To Fiona, Anthony and the team, thank you so much for making our wedding and our stay so incredibly special. Our wedding was honestly the most magical day of our lives and we are so grateful to each and every one of you. We will be back! I cannot recommend Tamanu more highly. If you are looking for a tropical holiday to get some real relaxation and get away from it all, Tamanu is for you!