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The Espiritu

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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The Espiritu on Espiritu Santo's shoreline offers a genuine island retreat. Guests start their day with continental breakfast and can dine al fresco at The Tu Restaurant. The property features spa treatments, an outdoor pool, and an arcade/game room for entertainment.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, DVD player

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rue de Luganville, P.O Box 133, Luganville, Espiritu Santo

What's nearby

  • Unity Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luganville Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SS President Coolidge - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Matevulu Blue Hole - 30 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Nanda Blue Hole - 35 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victorria Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Attar Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ali Baba - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin des Saveurs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Espiritu

Family-friendly hotel near SS President Coolidge
Located close to Millenium Cave and Mount Hope Waterfall, The Espiritu provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, The Tu Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Espiritu include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Tu Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,033 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Airplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 9 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 9 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Espiritu Hotel
Espiritu Hotel Luganville
Espiritu Luganville
The Espiritu Vanuatu/Luganville
The Espiritu Hotel
The Espiritu Luganville
The Espiritu Hotel Luganville

Frequently asked questions

Does The Espiritu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Espiritu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Espiritu?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Espiritu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Espiritu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–9 PM on request. A fee of AUD 9 per person applies.

Where is The Espiritu located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of SS President Coolidge, Mount Hope Waterfall, and Millenium Cave. Matevulu Blue Hole is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) away.

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The Espiritu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
excellent location and staff hospitality. Highly recommended if you visit Santo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no WiFi in our stay which was very frustrating, and there was also not hot water for our showers. We expect more from a hotel of this standard. The staff were great and lovely! And it’s located right in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent friendly and helpfull. Rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with supemarket 2 min walk away, money exchange (western union) over the road and the market within 2km. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Quiet with a lovely poolside setting for lunch and tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The "Tú" as is refered to, was a great experience. The staff service, kidness and attention to detail went over my expectations. The food was pretty good and the beds really comfy. Next time in Santo I will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, central location, nice pool area. Adequate complementary breakfast. But room and balcony somewhat dated and basic for price. Only 2 channels on TV. Good Wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zechariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay! We were really busy on different outings throughout our time but our room was so pleasant to go back to and get the rest we needed. Very comfortable and great staff! We felt very taken care of the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel situé en plein centre de Luganville. Personnel agréable. Chambre spacieuse. Petit déjeuner un peu légé mais le reste de la restauration tres bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For price i paid of $200 a night is very disappoinring. Had seminar going with band noise coming directly up to my room. Friday night is party time in town and they do have a great time but room was directly over street. Breakfast very basic. Redeeming feature is the staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice pool, close to everything - centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good base for exploring Santo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a friendly, well run, clean, quiet home away from home. Chef standard food is superb - always a great bar and restaurant experience. It’s been an absolute delight to keep returning here year after year. Locals also appreciate it as the best place in town to gather for family and work functions - this is a great tick of approval from a seasoned traveller. Business can also be conducted with good office backup from the front desk - always with a willing smile.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tambrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The people and staff were caring and considerate. The only problem was, a couple of nights i had no water until about 5:30 am. If i used the bathroom in the night i could not wash my hands.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay on Santo

Great Staff. Really good food. Nice location in town. And they have lots of packages for tourists. Rooms are nice and clean with AC!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUNICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素晴らしいホテルです。

街中なので、買物もレストランもとても便利です。レセプションの人は皆とても親切です。素晴らしい滞在になりました。
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espiritu was a great location in the town, the restaurant offered delicious meal and drink options. Rooms were simple but nice and clean, The staff were incredible.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Filipo

Average room and dining area was hot but staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff more than made up for the shortcomings of the hotel. They catered to your beconed call. They made a point of learning your name and going out of the way to greet you and ask how you were doing. One of the staff even offered to walk with me a couple of blocks to the local museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was okay. Nothing to get excited about.

The hotel is basic. The main building has a nice pool (cold) and bar area. The rooms are functional but has wear and tear, and a little run down. The beds are comfortable. It was ok for the price. The area is not the best, I would recommend staying out near a beach or with a family if you want better accessible sites. The restaurant was great when you could get the options. Supply options seem to be an issues as they were out of things, sometimes almost everything. For comparison, this would be a hotel you would pay 10-20$ for in Asia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clear and convenient. It' s one of the most beautiful hotel in Santo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the facilities and swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Espiritu

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff, delicious food - what more could we want? We will certainly stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Very nice hotel and super restaurant. Can recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stat

Excellent service, especially considering the remoteness and recent global challenges. Well done
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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