Iririki Island Resort & Spa

Did a day visit when our cruise ship docked at Port villa. It was a short boat trip across to the island where we were greeted by some friendly staff who booked us in for the day it was about $25 each (cost depends on exchange rate at the time) while we were there we had access to WiFi, the main pool, the kayak and stand up boards, the swim up bar and snorkelling ( highly recommend doing the snorkelling while there) even though we didn't have access to the rooms and villas we could clearly see they were clean and luxurious. Will definitely be back again in the future.

We stayed here from 26-31 August for our Anniversary. The room was Deluxe Spa Studio No 120. The view was amazing for Sunset in the spa with champagne every evening. I recommend this room for couple. They provided us with nice room decorations , champagne and dinner table with amazing view & romantic set up. The staff were nice and the service was great . The boat transfer was excellent, no waiting time at all. However the food and drinks were very expensive, you can go to town and get cheaper drinks ( 2 mini can of Coke for VT 1000) also be aware of service charge of the credit card if you use credit card to pay. The swimming pools & bar were good with happy hour but the price was not the best . Not many activities to do in the resort apart from Kayaking & Snorkeling. They had fire dance on Saturday night & Polynesian dance on Tuesday night. The equipments for non- motorized sports were quite old but working. . As this was our first time to Vanuatu, we explored Port Villa and locals - Blue Lagoon , Eton Beach , Village experience and 83 Island Rum Testing (it was wonderful). I suggest to book direct when you are there not online through website or resort . We got lower rate for private driver when we booked direct with locals. . I found that the super market price was more expensive than Australia because most items here were imported from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. We were lucky to visit during Vanuatu Independence Day . We experienced the true local & history and togetherness of communities in Port Villa. Overall , it is good to experience for one week holiday.

As far as resorts go Iririki is quite unique. The setting is amazing and our room which was the deluxe 2 bedroom bungalow was amazing. Yes, maybe the resort is a bit dated but the view from our room made up for that. Staff very friendly and helpful. Massage great. We knew before we arrived it was a bit hilly which was a problem for my friend. Breakfast was ok but our other meals in the restaurant were pretty ordinary. We went elsewhere and had some beautiful meals. We would come back in a heartbeat but not to the restaurant.