Sunset Bungalows
About this resort
Nestled in Port Vila, this attractive resort for $180 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Adults-only resort with outdoor pool and restaurant An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a library, and express check-out are onsite. Sunset Bungalows offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Port Vila
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(191 Reviews)
1.0
No hot water the first night, very old room, noisy, poor quality breakfast, not good value for money, front gate and reception close at 9PM so unable to access the carpark after that time.
2.0
NEEDS lots of work to keep clean and presentable. Equipment's 's don't work. Limited food choices at the restaurant. stayed 8 nights and had to take cold showers as hot water did not work.
5.0
The staff were so lovely, the view was amazing, fully air conditioned bungalow was incredible, the location was insane! Would definitely go back!
3.0
All the rooms are located right at the lagoon and provide you with a beautiful serene view. The staff is kind and tries to help when possible.
I would highly recommend this place purely based on the view and location. However, we did have some challenges with the service and the staff there. The aircon in the rooms does not do much, but we were provided with a fan. We had breakfast included into our booking but were unable to make use of it several times as the staff arrived half an hour later than original opening times and we had to leave for our tour. We requested reception staff to book one tour for us. They did, but did not inform us that the pick up location was not at the hotel but in town, so we missed the tour.
The website advertises facilities such as a library and a dvd collection. When asking the staff about either, they did not know where to find it.
The property comes with a lovely pool, but unfortunately we were only able to use it on our last day as it was dirty and couldn’t be cleaned the first 4 days of our stay.
2.0
We were visiting after peak season and there didn't seem to be a lot of other guests. Staff were friendly but seemed a bit bored and unmotivated at times.
The facilities could be better maintained. The shower drained very slowly and the TV setup was hardly usable and looked jumbled together.
There seemed to be a rule to never replenish consumables in the bathroom leaving us to have to ask when we ran out and the shower didn't seem to be part of the cleaning routine.
Overall, we would have considered everything satisfactory if not for the fact that the airport transfer was stuffed up and they just didn't care. We had them book the transfer with Evergreen (same owner I believe) for our early morning flight and paid for it via the hotel. The transfer never turned up and the security guard had no idea what to do about it.
We ended up having to flag down a local bus which wasn't easy this early and pay a second time. Our attempts via email to recover the cost for the transfer were first ignored, on follow-up the general manager told us (via email) that the accounts department would refund the amount. The amount was never refunded and further follow-ups were ignored again.
Given that they had booked the transfer on our behalf (and with what seems to be a sister company), we feel that they were responsible to handle the refund for us.
Had it not been for this bad parting experience, we probably would have given higher ratings.
1.5
We were visiting after peak season and there didn't seem to be a lot of other guests. Staff were friendly but seemed a bit bored and unmotivated at times.The facilities could be better maintained. The shower drained very slowly and the TV setup was hardly usable and looked jumbled together.There seemed to be a rule to never replenish consumables in the bathroom leaving us to have to ask when we ran out and the shower didn't seem to be part of the cleaning routine.Overall, we would have considered everything satisfactory if not for the fact that the airport transfer was stuffed up and they just didn't care. We had them book the transfer with Evergreen (same owner I believe) for our early morning flight and paid for it via the hotel. The transfer never turned up and the security guard had no idea what to do about it.We ended up having to flag down a local bus which wasn't easy this early and pay a second time. Our attempts via email to recover the cost for the transfer were first ignored, on follow-up the general manager told us (via email) that the accounts department would refund the amount. The amount was never refunded and further follow-ups were ignored again.Given that they had booked the transfer on our behalf (and with what seems to be a sister company), we feel that they were responsible to handle the refund for us. Had it not been for this bad parting experience, we probably would have given higher ratings.
1.5
The staff were very friendly but the service was slow and disappointing. The kitchen ran out of a lot of items on the menu including beer! The complex needs a bit of attention to maintainence too.
2.0
The staff were very friendly but the service was slow and disappointing. The kitchen ran out of a lot of items on the menu including beer! The complex needs a bit of attention to maintainence too.
2.0
there was a group of us staying 12 in total, we were the only ones there. The room was very basic and heat pump dripping. It took over half after ordering breakfast and that was only toast on occasions.
on day two they ran out of beer, and the next morning there was no fruit juice. Afternoon snacks were supposed to be available and when ordering a toasted cheese sandwich at 3:00pm was told that the chef had gone home.
overall the staff were polite but there was not enough of them
2.0
there was a group of us staying 12 in total, we were the only ones there. The room was very basic and heat pump dripping. It took over half after ordering breakfast and that was only toast on occasions.on day two they ran out of beer, and the next morning there was no fruit juice. Afternoon snacks were supposed to be available and when ordering a toasted cheese sandwich at 3:00pm was told that the chef had gone home.overall the staff were polite but there was not enough of them
4.0
Nice waterfront views.
The towels need to be changed on a regular basis, and the bathroom essentials like soap and shampoo need to be replaced every day.
4.0
Nice waterfront views.The towels need to be changed on a regular basis, and the bathroom essentials like soap and shampoo need to be replaced every day.
2.0
Lovely staff sunset and sunrise appreciate the colors of nature while sitting by the water seeing fish and other marine life doing there thing
2.0
Lovely staff sunset and sunrise appreciate the colors of nature while sitting by the water seeing fish and other marine life doing there thing
5.0
Our time at Sunset Bungalows was fantastic. The staff are amazing, great chef and cocktails as well. Would highly recommend!
2.0
This is a nice accommodation in a rather calm environment. The rooms are spacious and each has a veranda, terrace or balcony towards the lagoon. The bathroom is totally fine and according to the standards in this area. I really liked the mosquito net surrounding the bed, way better than the standard ones hanging from the ceiling. Plenty of food options area available and the bar has limited drinks but reasonable enough. However, I found the prices a little bit high. There are only four parking spaces. The location allows easy access to the ring road around the island and therefore you’re just minutes away from the blue lagoon and nice beaches in the southeastern and eastern part.
2.0
This is a nice accommodation in a rather calm environment. The rooms are spacious and each has a veranda, terrace or balcony towards the lagoon. The bathroom is totally fine and according to the standards in this area. I really liked the mosquito net surrounding the bed, way better than the standard ones hanging from the ceiling. Plenty of food options area available and the bar has limited drinks but reasonable enough. However, I found the prices a little bit high. There are only four parking spaces. The location allows easy access to the ring road around the island and therefore you’re just minutes away from the blue lagoon and nice beaches in the southeastern and eastern part.
4.0
The property is a little tired and just needs a little tlc but the staff were wonderful and couldn't do enough for you. I would stay there again it was not unpleasant. Their cocktails are scrummy and the food was delicious
4.0
The property is a little tired and just needs a little tlc but the staff were wonderful and couldnt do enough for you. I would stay there again it was not unpleasant. Their cocktails are scrummy and the food was delicious
5.0
Great place- awsome and very friendly staff, we loved it!
2.5
Beautiful peace of paradise. Bungalow sat over water and was a pleasant stay
3.0
Beautiful peace of paradise. Bungalow sat over water and was a pleasant stay
2.0
Luckily we had our paper work because they didn't even know we were turning up. Very disappointed to arrive after travelling for 14 hours to be left waiting in the car park at 11:30pm while they worked out what to do. They gave us a room set for someone else, then just as we were starting to relax knocked on our door (around midnight) to insist they checked our paperwork again.
Devastated that our simple requests had not been met we moved to another room the next morning which was fine. Sat down to the included breakfast the first morning and ordered a tropical fruit platter. I am still processing how underwhelming it was. It consisted of 4 (2 to 3 cm) pieces of banana still in the skin and 4 wedges of sour grapefruit. I figured maybe fruits were not easy to get, went to the market and bought a lovely selection very cheaply the next day, the owner is lousy and rude.
The images make it look like it would be quiet but it is right on the main ring road around the island and there is pretty much constant traffic noise. The water pressure was pretty bad in the first room but okay in the one they moved us to. No wifi in the rooms but you could access it in the dining area. Bathrooms need repair and upkeep as does much of the resort. Tatty fabric on the 4 poster beds needed a good clean. Quite dark rooms, excellent quality doors and shutters to the balcony show the resort may have been high quality once.
Easy to get buses to town and back.
2.0
Luckily we had our paper work because they didnt even know we were turning up. Very disappointed to arrive after travelling for 14 hours to be left waiting in the car park at 11:30pm while they worked out what to do. They gave us a room set for someone else, then just as we were starting to relax knocked on our door (around midnight) to insist they checked our paperwork again. Devastated that our simple requests had not been met we moved to another room the next morning which was fine. Sat down to the included breakfast the first morning and ordered a tropical fruit platter. I am still processing how underwhelming it was. It consisted of 4 (2 to 3 cm) pieces of banana still in the skin and 4 wedges of sour grapefruit. I figured maybe fruits were not easy to get, went to the market and bought a lovely selection very cheaply the next day, the owner is lousy and rude. The images make it look like it would be quiet but it is right on the main ring road around the island and there is pretty much constant traffic noise. The water pressure was pretty bad in the first room but okay in the one they moved us to. No wifi in the rooms but you could access it in the dining area. Bathrooms need repair and upkeep as does much of the resort. Tatty fabric on the 4 poster beds needed a good clean. Quite dark rooms, excellent quality doors and shutters to the balcony show the resort may have been high quality once. Easy to get buses to town and back.
5.0
Staff very friendly and polite, amazing view from the balcony to the lake, nice pool to relax, incredible food! Loved everything!
5.0
Beautiful all around. Beautiful staff, amazing room & a view to die for. Everything we expected and even more. A very laid back lifestyle, just enough out of town that it is serene & quiet. A place for people who are in no rush & who are just looking to relax and enjoy everything. Amazing
5.0
the staff here make the difference. the attutude to helping people and making your stay anazing it what seals the deal
5.0
Every room has an ocean view and all the rooms are to a high standard.
3.0
Comfortable beds and nice rooms. Spacious with private balcony overlooking the water. However the pool was unusable due to being right next to a busy road. Not relaxing at all. Food was average.
2.5
Sunset Bungalows is a wonderful place, beautiful clean large rooms with absolutely wonderful waterfront views and large super comfortable bed. The Pool is a fabulous swimming oasis. The staff are wonderful friendly and helpful. Small downside was limited Tv and a lot of car traffic can be heard but only from the pool. A standout at Sunset is the food which Joe prepared with absolute finesse. One word- Sensational! Fresh wonderful flavours, expertly plated. Best Food I have had in Vanuatu! Well done.
3.0
Sunset Bungalows is a wonderful place, beautiful clean large rooms with absolutely wonderful waterfront views and large super comfortable bed.
The Pool is a fabulous swimming oasis.
The staff are wonderful friendly and helpful. Small downside was limited Tv and a lot of car traffic can be heard but only from the pool.
A standout at Sunset is the food which Joe prepared with absolute finesse. One word- Sensational! Fresh wonderful flavours, expertly plated. Best Food I have had in Vanuatu! Well done. 👍
2.5
Sunset bungalows was a lovely retreat with friendly service and a peaceful situation on the water.
3.0
Sunset bungalows was a lovely retreat with friendly service and a peaceful situation on the water.
2.5
Sunset bungalows exceeded our expectations! Firstly we were upgraded, and then when asking about checkout they confirmed our flight was in the afternoon and suggested we could stay until we needed to head to the airport - fantastic! The balcony is a beautiful place to hang out and the restaurant was lovely. The area isn't suggested if you want to be in the thick of town or a full-facility resort but it suited us perfectly.
5.0
The hotel is very clean. The staff at this hotel made our stay a very pleasant experience. They were always friendly with smiles on their faces.
2.0
Quiet and comfortable. You can actually fish off your balcony.
3.0
If its your first time to Vanuatu you may want to find something in the centre. If you have traveled far to have a swim at the swimming pool or be on your phone with the complimentary wifi, then this is the hotel for you. otherwise there is nothing to do around Sunset Bungalows and you are obliged to eat at the hotel or adventure to the nearest restaurant that its not on a walking distance specifically during the evenings.
The hotel is poorly managed, i had a particular experience after i booked more then 3 months prior to my arrival, only the day before when i wrote to the hotel to organize a transfer, they replied that they had no booking under my name and there weren't expecting anyone at the hotel, and their justification was that they had an issue with the system the day before terrible excuse for a 3 months hold booking. I was lucky there was only 1 room occupied in the entire hotel and we were the second room, and even after the hassle i didn't see any effort from the hotel to apologize...
They insisted we took part in an activity they "offered" and it required 15 min car transfer to another location, when we returned us and another couple were forced to pay the transfer on spot in the middle of the night when no one told us we were supposed to pay and its was offered to us as if it was a complimentary service by the hotel, it was upsetting not because of the costs but the way the whole matter was approached.
1.0
Not good. This is not a resort. It is a compound between a stagnant lagoon and a third world highway full of pot holes in a slum. I assume there are many, who due to the nice owners, friendly staff are not speaking their true mind. Read the poor ratings and average ratings for guidance on this place. What they said!
There is no WIFI except in the so-called restaurant which is a small deck over the mosquito lagoon. There is no TV in the room except for 4 channels. If you arrive late like we did, around 7PM, you will find everything is closed by 9PM and you are sitting on this dock, in the dark, with a security guard (they lock the gates at 9PM and he is there to open them for you if you dare to go out after dark). You can then go to your room and watch either Australian news or Hogan's heroes (LOL). The buses are 30 year old Hyundai's that run you into so called town (dirty, filthy town and the body odor OMG). We moved out after we found a nicer hotel in town. We could not take the isolation, nothing to do in an old outdated complex. What kind of resort has no WIFI, TV and you cannot get a drink, eat do anything? It locks down, gates closed by 9PM with no way of even getting a bottle of water - which was not provided either. You are a prisoner. Food was below average too...just nothing good to say about the complex or Port Vila in general. Stay in Fiji, New Caledonia or just stay home. We have traveled all over Asia, south pacific this was the worse experience of our lives.
0.5
Not good. This is not a resort. It is a compound between a stagnant lagoon and a third world highway full of pot holes in a slum. I assume there are many, who due to the nice owners, friendly staff are not speaking their true mind. Read the poor ratings and average ratings for guidance on this place. What they said!There is no WIFI except in the so-called restaurant which is a small deck over the mosquito lagoon. There is no TV in the room except for 4 channels. If you arrive late like we did, around 7PM, you will find everything is closed by 9PM and you are sitting on this dock, in the dark, with a security guard (they lock the gates at 9PM and he is there to open them for you if you dare to go out after dark). You can then go to your room and watch either Australian news or Hogans heroes (LOL). The buses are 30 year old Hyundais that run you into so called town (dirty, filthy town and the body odor OMG). We moved out after we found a nicer hotel in town. We could not take the isolation, nothing to do in an old outdated complex. What kind of resort has no WIFI, TV and you cannot get a drink, eat do anything? It locks down, gates closed by 9PM with no way of even getting a bottle of water - which was not provided either. You are a prisoner. Food was below average too...just nothing good to say about the complex or Port Vila in general. Stay in Fiji, New Caledonia or just stay home. We have traveled all over Asia, south pacific this was the worse experience of our lives.
5.0
This was our second time at this resort. Both times was wonderful. The only thing I found displeasing was the pillows. They were old and lumpy and I needed to use two for my comfort. We had two rooms as my daughter came with us and I tried swapping them, but they were the same. They should be replaced every 2 years as many people would be using them. Other than that, the accommodation was wonderful. Not too far from the Port Vila town and easy to get to. A cultural experience is a must and the locals very pleased to assist.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Port Vila?
The average price for a rental in Port Vila is $112 per night. This rental is $68 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunset Bungalows. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sunset Bungalows. Enjoy the water!
Is Sunset Bungalows pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sunset Bungalows?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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