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

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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Oceanfront

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

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

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

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

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About this property

Island Magic Resort

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
At Island Magic Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Island Magic Resort offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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.

During your stay at Island Magic Resort, you'll be within walking distance of The Summit Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • 5 minutes by car from Mele Cascades and 6 minutes from Mele Bay
  • Free airport shuttle service
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Island Magic Resort such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mele hotel.

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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • 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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 3000 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Island Magic Resort offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Resort Restaurant if Front Desk is closed
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 381

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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