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The Moso Vanuatu

4.0 star property
A peaceful oceanfront retreat where travelers can indulge in beachside massages or dive into water adventures in the clear blue waters of Vanuatu

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The Moso Vanuatu features a private beach with sun loungers and massages on the sand. Enjoy snorkeling and fishing in clear waters. Swim in the outdoor pool or relax by the firepit in the evening. WiFi is available in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Beachfront Villa

  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Plunge Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Plunge Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hilltop Lap Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Hilltop Lap Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hilltop Deluxe | Terrace/patio

Hilltop Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 270 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Lap Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Beachfront Lap Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Moso Island, The Moso Vanuatu is on a private beach. Port Vila Golf Country Club and 83 Islands Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mele Cascades and Pango Point. University of the South Pacific and Port Vila Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Moso Island travel guide
Map
Emotu Bay, Moso Island

Restaurants

  • Wahoo Bar
  • The Bistro
  • Havannah Dream Club
  • Francesca's
  • La Mer

About this property

The Moso Vanuatu

Upscale hotel by the ocean
At The Moso Vanuatu, you can look forward to a marina, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. With a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, fishing, and kayaking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Games, beach towels, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, books, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Moso Vanuatu offer comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Wired internet (VUV 8,000 per week)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (VUV 500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: VUV 1,000 to 2,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat 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 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately VUV 1000 to 2200 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: VUV 8000 per week (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 6500.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: VUV 500 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 106712

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Moso Vanuatu Hotel Moso Island
Moso Vanuatu Hotel
Moso Vanuatu Moso Island
Moso Vanuatu
The Moso Vanuatu Efate
The Moso Vanuatu Hotel
The Moso Vanuatu Moso Island
The Moso Vanuatu Hotel Moso Island

Frequently asked questions

Does The Moso Vanuatu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Moso Vanuatu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for VUV 500 per day.

What time is check-in at The Moso Vanuatu?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Moso Vanuatu?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Moso Vanuatu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of VUV 6500.00 per person applies.

Where is The Moso Vanuatu located?

This beachfront spa hotel is located in Moso Island, where regional attractions include Mele Cascades, Port Vila Golf Country Club, and University of the South Pacific. Regional attractions also include Port Vila Market and National Museum.

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Reviews

The Moso Vanuatu Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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The Moso is by far my favourite place to stay anywhere in the world! Relaxed, private & filled with the most friendly humans you’ll come across! PERFECTION!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise with great facilities and wonderfully friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff that couldn't do enough for us. Relaxing, peaceful and remote yet high standards for quality of dining - especially the evening meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and loved it. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. The food was very high quality - I particularly loved the eye fillet. Just such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Reece Maclean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous. My partner and I stayed for a week to just relax and we got to do exactly that. The food was really really good and there is a really nice beach on the other side of the island where you can snorkel on a reef.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! Super chill, beautiful location, friendly staff, clean spaces. You can be as busy or not as you choose. For me it was a 'stop still' holiday and the Moso was perfect. The small number of guests made it relaxed and intimate, and you could be chatty or not - but I met some lovely new friends. Bed was super comfortable (and after two back surgeries I am fussy), villa was spacious, clean, and private, with a spectacular view. We went snorkelling, kayaking, swimming, when we weren't lazing around reading, eating and drinking :) Also staff will organise trips if you want to have more activities. 10 out of 10. Loved it, and would recommend for anyone wanting a real 'getaway'.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The highlight is the fantastic reef snorkelling at a nearby beach - about a 30 minute walk from the resort. The staff and local community were very welcoming and happy to have a chat and show you around. However probably don’t go if you are bothered by getting too close to nature - i.e rats in your room - as the resort is in the bush and rooms are ‘rustic village’ style and reasonably open to the elements. I liked it but didn’t sleep much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Itai

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

Hilit and Itai

Absolutely amazing stay. Can't rave about it enough. Do research before going - this is a place for total relaxation, happiness, beautiful people, most friendly staff, stunning beaches, quiet, and great food. No place to work, so forget about your laptop or internet. If you can accept these terms, you'd have your face smiling constantly from the moment you arrive by boat, till everyone's farewell you with a hug. Thanks The Most - can't wait to return!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for our honeymoon stay. The rooms are secluded from others, neat and tidy, the food was impeccable and the staff were an absolute delight. We look forward to returning in the future to experience even more of what the MOSO has to offer
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebekka K.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Hideaki

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Jean-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities