Iririki Island Resort & Spa

“The only disappointing part was having to leave!”

After 11 wonderful nights at Iririki, we're already trying to work out when we can come back. First, I'd like to clear up something I keep reading in the reviews. Yes, food and drinks on the island cost a little more than in town... but you are not marooned on Iririki waiting for Tom Hanks and Wil… Mais

After 11 wonderful nights at Iririki, we're already trying to work out when we can come back. First, I'd like to clear up something I keep reading in the reviews. Yes, food and drinks on the island cost a little more than in town... but you are not marooned on Iririki waiting for Tom Hanks and Wilson to paddle past! 😂 The complimentary ferry runs all day and night, and Port Vila is only a few minutes away. We regularly popped across for supermarkets, restaurants and a wander before heading back to enjoy everything the resort has to offer. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful. The gardens are immaculate, the pools are fantastic and the views are postcard-perfect. We stayed in an Ocean View Villa and loved sitting on our balcony every morning with a coffee before deciding what adventure we'd head off on that day. The food throughout our stay was consistently excellent. Whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner, every meal we had was fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. We especially enjoyed relaxing with a meal and a drink overlooking the water after a day exploring. What really makes Iririki special, though, is the staff. Jim greeted us with a smile that could brighten anyone's morning. Claire deserves a medal for keeping everything running so smoothly. We don't know how she does it, but we're very glad she does! Lauren and Char looked after us brilliantly in the bar and restaurant. Friendly, professional and always happy for a chat. And then there's Ruby... I still can't work out how he was somehow happier at 7.00 am than most people are after winning Lotto. If that enthusiasm could be bottled, there'd be a worldwide shortage by lunchtime! 😄 During our stay we explored Port Vila, visited Blue Lagoon, Eton Beach, Ifira Island, wandered through the markets, found what is quite possibly the best fresh pineapple on Earth, and still found plenty of time to relax around the resort with a cold drink while watching the sunsets. An unexpected travel disruption meant we had to stay an extra night. Although this was completely outside the resort's control, the staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, making what could have been a stressful situation much easier. The only disappointing part of the holiday was leaving... although one of our suitcases apparently loved Vanuatu so much it decided to have one last adventure before finally making it home! 🤣 Thank you to everyone at Iririki for making this one of our favourite holidays. We came home with wonderful memories, hundreds of photos, and are already talking about when we'll return. Lukim yu, Iririki! 🇻🇺❤️

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“Great family location”

We stayed here for 7 nights with two kids 12 and 11. It was lots of fun and a great place to stay. I did read a few reviews before booking and saw some negative comments about food and lack of maintenance. My experience was this was true but didn’t matter that much. We had an apartment with a spa. … Mais

We stayed here for 7 nights with two kids 12 and 11. It was lots of fun and a great place to stay. I did read a few reviews before booking and saw some negative comments about food and lack of maintenance. My experience was this was true but didn’t matter that much. We had an apartment with a spa. The spa’s water didn’t work and we had to fill it up with buckets and pots. But the place was very clean and regularly serviced. The few small things that were wrong were not a big deal at all. The food was nice and tasty, but a bit expensive for what you got. I feel like this is an easy fix and I am sure will change because Like most people we ate across the mainland. Which wasn’t that much cheaper but a bit nicer. The main thing this island has is location, great views, very good snorkeling, good facilities with tennis and pickle ball courts and everything you need. The island is in the best location and is a great hub for venturing to other spots. You have to remember that Vanuatu is not the Maldives and things can be slow and mistakes made. But they are really trying to bring tourists back here after covid. The people are amazing and so nice. It is a very safe place. We are very glad we went to Vanuatu and stayed here for our first time. Would most likely stay somewhere else next time because we want to explore the other islands. But would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing holiday where you can choose your own adventure and go explore the amazing country. We did 3 day trips where we booked a driver for the day and they took us around. This is lots of fun and a good way to see the island. We loved it thanks for having us.

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“Great place for a relax”

Loved Vanuatu. Incredible place. Iririki is really nice. If you start picking it apart you would never finish. There are a lot of things that could be improved. But it is what it is, and that is part of the charm. One thing though, the absence of a gift/snack/souvenir/drink shop is a massive missed… Mais

Loved Vanuatu. Incredible place. Iririki is really nice. If you start picking it apart you would never finish. There are a lot of things that could be improved. But it is what it is, and that is part of the charm. One thing though, the absence of a gift/snack/souvenir/drink shop is a massive missed opportunity.

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