Where to Stay on Aore Island, Vanuatu

Deciding where to stay on Aore Island? The island is small, quiet and beautiful — and the most comfortable way to experience it is a self-contained beachfront base right on the sand. That is exactly what Lapita Beach offers: private, family-run accommodation on an 800-acre estate with the lagoon at your door and a marine reserve off the shore.

The Lapita Beach House

The flagship stay is the Lapita Beach House — a fully self-contained beach house that sleeps four, with a separate bedroom, full kitchen, and shaded verandas that open straight onto the beach. It is ideal for couples or a small family who want space, privacy, and direct access to the water.

The Lapita Beach Villa

For couples, the Lapita Beach Villa is a charming studio sleeping two, with a spacious deck, BBQ area, hammocks and sun-drenched day beds. Book the Beach House and the Villa together and you have room for a group of up to six.

What is included

Both stays are fully self-catering with kitchen facilities, and the team can arrange local meals and provisioning on request. Rates include airport and Luganville transfers, kayaks and snorkelling gear, housekeeping, and access to the entire coconut plantation and kilometres of private beach. Everything — from boat transfers to reef days and fishing charters — is handled directly by our local team.

Why stay on the island

Day-tripping Aore is lovely, but staying overnight changes the trip entirely. You wake to the sound of the lagoon, snorkel the reserve before anyone else arrives, watch the sunset from your veranda, and fall asleep to the sound of the sea. It is the difference between visiting paradise and living in it for a few days.

Getting there and booking

Aore Island is a short, scenic ferry ride from Luganville on Espiritu Santo — see our guide to getting to Aore Island. Pair your stay with a Nemo Bay day tour or simply relax. When you are ready, book direct with no platform fees.