Alofa Beach Bungalows

John and Veronica are very helpfully and like to share there knowledge of Tanna. Thanks I would definalty come back

4 bungalows run by a happy, wonderful couple. Short drive from airport. Bungalows need some maintence but comfortable. Beautiful spot, isolated but lovely managers provide all meals if you want. Taxi services available.

This was the highlight of my two weeks trip in Vanuatu. John and his partner were the best hosts I have ever met as a traveller. The bungalows are beautifully located near the beach, the room was clean and comfortable and the meals were delicious. If you are looking for an authentic experience with the loveliest persons you can imagine, this is it. John is very helpful, always smiling and full of stories about his beautiful island.

Vanuatu is at that difficult stage where it charges first world prices, but has Third World facilities and the savvy Traveller should be aware of that. The resort had badly stained toilets and bathrooms. The bedsheets were extremely old, as in more than 30 years old. And the pillows were disgusting. I explained to the owners that they need to buy new pillows and new sheets every two years and throw the old ones away, bit by bit, or the resort will get fewer and fewer stars from travellers. Service was friendly but not attentive. We all have wheels on our suitcases and the pathways to the huts are gravel so we had to drag our suitcases to the huts. It would’ve been better if staff had managed this for us. The food was changeable. The fried fish one night was totally inedible. Even the cats wouldn’t eat it when we gave it to them and most of us passed on the dinner that was served. The second night, the dinner was much better! Breakfast was the same inedible eggs with nice fresh, home-made bread, The following night the dinner was good. So like I said, changeable, but expensive.

Thanks so much to our friendly hosts, really enjoyed our stay. Basic accommodation but no need for air con in Tanna so perfect with a perfect price.

Gorgeous basic bungalows right on the beach. A short drive from the airport and you’ll find John, Veronique and Lizzy to be welcoming, kind hosts. We greatly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to folks traveling to Tanna looking for something different than the resorts. Accommodation was basic, but clean and comfortable. Wifi in common areas and delicious food at the restaurant. They will even organize tours for you (including volcano) and point you to local kava bars.

Alofa was great. John was fantastic, amazing location.