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Espiritu Santo Travel Guide




Espiritu Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu with the main centre being Luganville Town on the south coast about 10 minutes drive from Pekoa Airport which serves the island both domestically and internationally. The majority of tourists visiting Santo do so to dive the wreck of the American ship the SS President Coolidge which sunk during WWII in the shallow passage off Luganville. The island's other attractions include several excellent but arduous hikes in the south west side of the island, the dazzling sands off Champagne Beach, the US military dumping ground at Million Dollar Point and several unusual blue holes on the east coast.



Luganville and around




Luganville is a small one street town with a few practical shops and banks as well as several good restaurants. Apart from its busy market, there's little to do here but it makes the most convenient base for diving the President SS Coolidge.
Coral Quays Resort, Luganville, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 175 per couple
Coral Quays Resort is a small hillside retreat in tropical landscaping across the road from the oceanfront of Santo’s southern coast, ten minutes drive to Luganville Town. With seven air-con and nine fan cooled bungalows, plus a 2 bedroom villa, Coral Quays is a popular base for divers as well as attracting couples looking to explore Santo’s scenic attractions.

Beachfront Resort, Luganville, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 87 - 174 per couple
Beachfront Resort is the closest beachfront property to Luganville Town, 3km to the west and offering a variety of budget accommodations. With spacious lawn areas, a new restaurant and an outlook overlooking the yacht-filled bay and Aore Island, Beachfront Resort is a practical option for backpackers and budget travellers looking to be close to a reasonable beach.

Deco Stop Lodge, Luganville, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 65 - 165 per couple
Deco Stop Lodge is a budget resort aimed primarily at scuba divers and located on a hill overlooking Luganville Town and Aore Island. The lodge is a ten minute walk to town and has dive cleaning facilities and storage for scuba divers. There's an attractive pool surrounded by wooden decking and a cosy restaurant with views.

Motel Nemo, Luganville, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 70 - 130 per couple
Motel Nemo offers excellent value budget accommodation in Luganville Town, Santo. With an exceptional and popular French restaurant downstairs, this French owned property offers simple but spacious rooms overlooking the main street making it a convenient spot for exploring the island.



Islands off Luganville



There are several beautiful islands off Luganville with boutique resorts and nice beaches: Aore Island is the more affordable; the uninhabited island of Bokissa is Vanuatu's most luxurious resort. These islands are a good option for a romantic secluded beach holiday with good snorkelling and kayaking, as well as having easy access to the SS Coolidge dive wreck.
Bokissa Private Island Resort, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 495 per couple
Bokissa Private Island Resort is a secluded private island resort off the southern tip of Santo with a delightful white sandy beachfront, fabulous snorkelling lagoon and laid back atmosphere. With just sixteen bungalows Bokissa makes a fabulous honeymoon beach retreat and as the only accommodation on Espiritu Santo with a private PADI scuba diving set up.

Aore Island Resort, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 265 per couple
Aore Island Resort is a mid market beachfront property on the northern side of peaceful Aore Island, ten minutes by small boat across the bay from Luganville Town. With a part coral-sand beachside setting and good snorkelling, Aore is a good value holiday resort for couples and families or a comfortable island base for scuba diving the Coolidge Wreck and other nearby dive sites.



East Coast Santo



The east coast of Espiritu Santo has the best sightseeing, mostly because it has the only driveable road outside of Luganville. Attractions include Million Dollar Point and Michener's Hill in the south east corner of the island, and an hour drive from Luganville along the coast, the stunning Champagne Beach. There are also several blue holes to explore and swim hidden amongst tropical rainforest.
Moyyan Villas, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 457 per couple
Moyyan Villas is a boutique property with four contemporary styled bungalows hidden under giant 300-year old tropical trees overhanging a fine white-sand cove beach. With a good swimming and snorkelling lagoon, offshore islands to explore by kayak, Moyyan is an environmentally friendly retreat ideal for couples and honeymooners.

Turtle Bay Resort, Espiritu Santo
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A$ 100 per couple
Turtle Bay Resort offers excellent value budget accommodation from backpackers to families with a mix of serenity and adventure, along with the unique offering of circus workshops for both kids and adults. Set on a rocky oceanfront with good snorkelling, the resort has an assortment of landscaped havens with sandy floors and seating making a peaceful spot to lounge and sunbath.




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