Planning a trip to Vanuatu? Want to climb coconut trees? To chase turtles in the ocean? We have great news for you. Vanuatu kids stay free policies can make your holiday so much cheaper.
One of these resorts even has an overwater bungalow for families.
Here are the top three Vanuatu resorts for families.
Warwick Le Lagon Resort and Spa Vanuatu
The Warwick Le Lagon Vanuatu. Picture: Facebook
The Warwick has the largest kids club in Vanuatu and plenty of family-style accommodation. This stunning resort is set in lush tropical gardens at the edge of Erakor Lagoon.
The Warwick Le Legon also has a kids stay free policy. Children under 12 can play, stay and eat (in designated areas) for free if they use existing bedding. Kids have complimentary access to a range of supervised activities including PS3 games, movies in the cinema and cooking classes at the kids club.
The Warwick’s Garden and Lagoon View rooms have one queen bed and two single beds. For families of five or more, the Warwick offers interconnecting rooms with a variety of bedding configurations from two double beds, king and single bed.
The rooms at The Warwick are tastefully furnished. Picture: The Warwick Le Lagon Vanuatu
The Warwick has three pools: Two swimming pools and a cascade pool. It has a 12 hole golf course, a fitness centre, two tennis courts, a pool table, windsurfing, kayaking and a great beach for families. You won’t even need to bring a snorkel to the Warwick – they give those out for free to guests.
For a touch of luxury, you can hire the ambassador service during your stay. Your Warwick ambassador will attend to all your needs throughout your stay, from a personalised check-in service to complimentary sunset canapes and champagne to arranging private family dinners. The service also includes complimentary Wi-Fi, newspapers, laundry, water and chocolate.
Check out the Warwick’s special pages online before you go. You can save up to 43 per cent per family. And you can actually book an all-inclusive offer so you won’t have to worry about a thing.
Highlights:
- Complimentary kids club with cooking lessons
- Three swimming pools
- Large rooms with ambassador service
Room recommendations:
- Garden View Bungalow (2 adults, 1 child)
- Lagoon bungalow (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Interconnecting rooms for families 5+
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
The family suite kids bedroom is great fun. Picture: Holiday Inn Vanuatu.
Children aged 12 and below eat breakfast, lunch and dinner without any charge when they dine at any Holiday Inn Vanuatu restaurant with an adult. Kids also stay for free when sharing their parents’ room.
The basic twin rooms have two comfortable Queen-sized beds and a patio or balcony area. It is enough for families. But then you need to see the family suite. The Family suites are incredible. The kids have their own Banyan tree house-themed bunk room with colourful bean bags and a PlayStation console. The kids’ bathroom has an underwater theme – they will love trying to find Nemo.
Adults can get some space in their own King-bedroom.
The Holiday Inn Vanuatu is one of the few resorts that offer overwater family villas on the resort’s private Erongo Island. The family overwater villas have a King Room and an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath. The living room converts into a bedroom with two single beds at night. Families will love the added extras – board games, bean bags, sand toys and a PlayStation console.
The Holiday Inn Vanuatu has two pools. The terrace pool was designed for peace and quiet. Bring your book and laze on a lounge. The resorts’ beach pool is where the action is. It has a paddling pool, a mushroom waterfall and tipping buckets.
The active pool at the Holiday Inn Vanuatu. Picture: Holiday Inn.
The Holiday Inn Vanuatu Kids’ Club is open from 9am to 9pm. It is free for children aged 3-12. Parents can book babysitting for children aged under 3. The club has arts, crafts games and a play area. Kids can also join in activities such as basket weaving, shirt making and coconut painting.
Guests can dine at the Verandah Restaurant for a view over the lagoon or relax and grab some snacks at the lobby bar. The pool bar will be a hit with the kids. It serves pizza all day long.
Highlights:
- Complimentary kids club for children aged 3-12
- Babysitting available for children under 3
- Overwater villas for families
Room recommendations:
- Twin Room (two Queen beds)
- Family Suite (one King, two single bunk beds)
- Overwater Family Villa (one king to single beds)
Iririki Island Resort and Spa
Iririki Island resort Vanuatu. Picture: Shutterstock
Large rooms, a great pool and a fantastic kids club. That’s why families love Iririki.
Iririki has recently renovated every room in the resort. Quite a few are large enough for families. The Tri-level penthouse can fit two families comfortably.
And the best part? At Iririki Resort Vanuatu kids stay free.
The kids will go nuts for the pool. Iririki’s four-tier cascading pool is one of the largest freshwater pools in the South Pacific. Their second “sunset infinity pool” has a swim-up bar.
The kids club at Iririki is complimentary for guests although reservations are required. Activities include fish feeding, painting, weaving and pool time.
Iririki has five restaurants and cafes as well as room service. Azure restaurant overlooks Port Villa harbour and offers fresh seasonal produce. The infinity bar and cafe do poolside snacks and cocktails. Snorkelers cove is a great place to grab a snack and drinks by the ocean.
This resort has loads of daily activities for families. Grab a free bike and explore the island, join a history walk, learn to sail a catamaran or try coconut harvesting.
The resort also has a games room, snorkelling, tennis and kayaking. While the kids are in the complimentary kids club, take time out for a massage at the day spa or try your luck a the casino.
Iririki Island has plenty of rooms large enough for families. Picture: Iririki.
Highlights:
- Complimentary kids club for children aged 3-12
- Babysitting available for children under 3
- Free bike hire for guests
Room recommendations:
- Deluxe Ocean View room (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Deluxe Pool view room (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Deluxe family fare (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Deluxe Villa (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Penthouse suite (2 adults, 2 kids)
- Tri-level penthouse suite (4 adults, 4 kids)
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