Iririki Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Good

The resort is lovely the staff are so happy and helpful
Our only negative was the hills and distance involved with walking.
We are fairly fit and in our 60s but it was challenging walking around.
The spa is at the top of very steep steps
I wouldn't recommend this for elderly people or people with a disability

We had a wonderful week at Iririki Resort. The restaurant meals were delicious and the buffet breakfasts were really good, lots of different choices.
The staff were excellent and so friendly.
The resort is looking a "little tired" in places but hopefully the new management will tidy things up.
We would definitely recommend Iririki Resort as the place to stay in Vanuatu.

Iririki resort feels a world away and yet only minutes to Port Villa by the convenient free ferry that runs 24/7. The staff are such beautiful people who make you feel welcome and are always happy to help with any queries. Snorkelers Cove is a delight for beginners and those of us who aren't very confident swimmers with availability of snorkeling gear/vests from the kiosk. Happy hour by the pool overlooking the bay and watching the sunset was a daily highlight.

Visited iririki resort during September 2024, with my family of 3 small children. The kids loved the pool, tennis court, kids club, beach ect. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Would recommend it to everyone !

We had an incredible stay at Iririki Island, and couldn't have asked for a more memorable holiday! The staff were friendly, hospitable, and attentive - always going the extra mile to help us out at any time. Beautiful views everywhere you walked or looked on the island. We highly recommend Iririki to anyone seeking a relaxing getaway, that's just a quick boat ride from the city center. It's a fantastic place!

Great Ferry service, only negative was poor Internet

So relaxing, great resort overall brilliant holiday.

Great location and the staff were excellent. They were very accommodating when we asked for our friends to be moved closer to our unit. They moved them next door so we were very appreciative.

Excellent 9 nights spent here. Resort is beautiful but walking round on the island is not for anyone who is not able to walk up hills. Pathways are a bit rough and not well lit. Thats the only negatives off this vacation. Room with SPA on balcony is huge. Pools are some of the best i have ever seen. The snorkelling is great for little fish of all colours are in abundance around the island. Meals are excellent and exceptionally delicious. Service with a smile always.

Close to everything and nice to be on the island amongst islands

Just let it flow! Relax, enjoy Vanuatu time and you'll enjoy Iririki immensely. We've found in all the south pacific islands the service has not quite met the mark we are used to, but it is friendly and helpful. Iririki could do with a bit of a renovation, but rooms are clean. Good cocktails and reasonable prices.

First let me say I had a great holiday it was peaceful, tranquil and relaxing. The staff were 5 star service, went out of their way to accommodate my elderly dad ensuring he had a comfortable and safe stay. The rooms were clean comfortable and very adequate, with tea and coffee making facilities in my room. The family rooms have a functional small kitchenette. The food was great as were the drinks both alcoholic and not. The staff were attentive and professional and very friendly. The only thing I will say is they could use some buggy's/ carts to transport the guests as it's quite a large island resort,and a cafe/ restaurant on the other side of the island near the family villas so that parents with young kids don't have to trek right across to the other side for meals. I would definitely go back to this resort

The new owners are putting love back into the resort and grounds and facilities are so much improved over the year. Breakfast was good, unfortunately, like most buffet food it was just luke warm. Egg Chef for omelettes only had one hot plate so was only able to do one omelette at a time, that was delicious but 20-30 min wait. (4 were in front of me)
Only minor was TV as stated could get Australian channels but was none available. That really wasn't an issue but would be nice to catch up on occasional Oz news and shows. Just may need to update their brochures in the room, of what channels are available.
Same as the lite meals/ or snacks at the Infinity Bar could advertise when no meals will be available certain evenings due to Feast Nights in the Azure Restaurant. Sometimes just need lite meals not a feast, and I understand as being a constant returning guest, they would like these nights utilised by more guest.
Sunset cruise, they hadn't accounted for 4 people, so was a little tight on the small transfer ferry and ran out of drinks before sunset and some only got to have one drink. But still a nice evening and meeting people we all had fun. A lot commented they thought was overpriced. Ours was included in our bonus package, so was an extra holiday experience for us.
Overall a lovely stay and one has to be patient as I am sure the owners are looking into all of these things and these minor issue could be a work in progress, everything cannot be all done at once. They have done a great job thus far on bringing life back into the resort back up to standard. All guest seemed to be having a good time.
The staff are amazing, friendly and trying their hardest to make guest welcomed and catered for. Always smiling and trying to assist.
Rooms and resort very clean.
Hoping to return,

Our stay at Iririki was outstanding. We wanted a quiet, peaceful atmosphere and somewhere that had enough entertainment.

Everything was well considered and convenient. The price was perfectly reasonable also.

I would return in a heartbeat.

We loved staying in Vanuatu and made the most of our 8 days there.
The resort is a bit run-down but the friendly staff and resident island cat 'Shark Bait' more than make up for that. Plus we were there to see the sights, not spend all day in our room. The beds were comfy and re-made every day & the room was nice and big for 3 people.
We stayed in a room overlooking the pool on the other side of the island which I found was a bit of a walk every morning to breakfast, but the views on the way are amazing. And you walk off breakfast on the way back!
We also booked a couple of tours through the resort - snorkeling and a trip to Blue Lagoon.
Happy Hour Cocktails each day were lovely, we only ate at the resort restaurant once so have limited food input, but breakfast had some good choices.
We would stay at Iririki again, but perhaps in a room a bit closer to the ferry and restaurant.

Overall a delightful resort offering spectacular views in a pinnacle location with its own glorious beach.
Things to note however; questionable this resort is 4.5 star (lots of maintenance needed to achieve rating) so if your after western world 4.5 star luxuries then this resort may not be for you. However if you're lucky enough to have a waterfront position then the views definitely elevate it to this rating.
Hills, it is very hilly so if hills are not your thing or you are immobile pls consider a different location.
Wifi and even tv may be an ongoing problem so practice patience or turn on global roaming on your phone and please don't expect for fans in your room to work (they are for decoration only).
Restaurant delivers good food but menu is narrow (as it should be). Consistent breakfast buffet.
Staff are so very polite and helpful and go out of their way to help you.
Outside of this remember you are island time, so pls pls just try to relax and immerse in all that surrounds you

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay with my daughter. Staff were welcoming and the location is great. There is so much space you don't feel crowded. You can do as much as you want or as little as you want.

Premium Waterfront Fare was in a fabulous location to the other amenities. Great food and staff were absolutely sensational. I had a great experience at the Spa, so relaxing

We stayed at Iririki for the first time after about 8 Vanuatu visits and loved it. We were in number 1 ocean front fare. It was absolutely perfect. The view, the room, the service. We didn't use TV although room had one. We had trouble with how to use it. The whole island is lovely. The breakfast was perfect, the day spa was amazing, the pools were all great. The boat accross was always reliable and never waited more than a few minutes for it. Only negative was the amount of walking is quite a lot. Maybe the golf buggy going around through the day would be helpful making some of the walking easier to pool etc. we would definately stay next time though. Staff all lovely and a special mention to Dominique at the boat Jetty. Always brightened the day or night saying hi. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Enjoyed staying at Iririki Island Resort in Vanuatu. It is a very convenient location to Port Vila. The staff were wonderful as were the cocktails

Great location and attentive, welcoming staff. Fantastic breakfasts. Check the location of your villa as some are along distance from the restaurant. Great value.

The resort provided a great stay with enough to do for
everyone. Tours and activities ashore were wonderful and
allowed a great opportunity to explore and interact with
Vanuatu and its people. The Lelepa Island day tour is highly
recommended.

What can I say "WOW"
 I wish there was a button to add more star rating !
Iririki was just amazing, more than I could have wished for. 
We celebrated our 20th anniversary while there I surprised hubby with renewing our wedding vows with the help off the even planner, her name was Lydia, what dhe did was just amazing and stood in as our witness also. 
Lydia & the staff at Iririki went above & beyond my expectations and definitely went out of their way to make our day that extra special for us . The resort itself was amazing, we chose to stay in one of the overwater villas just lovely. Food / meals were yum & cocktails by the pool even better. 
I definitely recommend Irirki resort if you choose to go to Vanuatu for holidays … 

Beautiful place, close to Port Vila. Friendly staff.

A really enjoyable stay on a lovely island, the people are warm and welcoming, the rooms were clean and the facilities are good. we had a lovely time and the kids had a great deal of fun.

The Iririki Island Resort is such a great spot to stay. The ferry runs all day and night so getting on and off the island is easy and means you have the flexibility to go to Port Villa whenever you like. The resort is a little tired but the amazing staff make up for this. The over water fares are not to be missed.

The island is beautiful and I found the little huts spacious and quite lovely. I also have to commend the wonderful staff who were friendly and very helpful. It is also very nicely placed just a short boat trip from the center of Port Villa. My wife is disabled and found the very hilly terrain on the island very difficult. That was especially true for me as I had to push her around a lot. It would be nice if they had so sort of transport on the island. The next problem was the TV which never worked despite repeated requests to fix it. Being disabled my wife found this very upsetting. Furthermore the so called free WiFi was terrible (very slow and often did not work). Finally, I do have to say something about the food which was generally terrible such that apart from the very average free breakfast we always lest the island to eat. We would be very unlikely to return to this resort and I strong advise anyone with a disability not to go there

The Island itself still has a lot of work to get back after two cyclones in three days but the people on the Island and in Vanuatu are still smiling and working hard on there Home. The Service with a smile attitude on the Island is beautiful We can not say a bad word about the Island and the staff we loved the great service and banter with a smile we received while there all I can say is thank you to the staff for a great week.
Jeff Hill

Had a great time at Irririki. Staff and resort were great.

Had great holiday, people are so nice and friendly and helpful and happy.

Nice resort, fridge didnt work, but generally good. Staff were fantastic

This was our 3rd stay at Iririki Island Resort. We love the location and all the staff are so friendly and helpful. Love coming here

Iririki was a beautiful place to stay , great people , very relaxing ,meals and drinks can be expensive with a family of 5 (3 teenagers!), but we loved every minute

Great place to stay.. just a short ferry ride from Port Vila which was excellent service... hardly any waiting at all! Staff are so friendly... good food and drinks

Iririki Island Resort and Spa was an amazing place to stay. The resort itself is a 5 minute complimentary ferry ride over crystal clear, aqua, tropical fish filled water straight to Port Vila markets and tour kiosks. Our room was cleaned daily to a high standard and our view of the ocean never failed to impress. The staff were so friendly and amazing with our little boy. They remembered his name from day one and made him feel like a superstar everyday. 24/7 buggy and ferry service, the buggy picks you up right from your room and takes you to your destination at the resort. A variety of restaurants boasting a variety of different menu options perfect for couples looking for an intimate meal or families looking for something more casual. 5 pools on the island, surrounded by tropical plants and fruit trees, all very clean and the water temperature absolutely Devine. I also can’t forget the snorkelling, kayaking, casino, the spa, kids club, amazing views and ofcourse —cocktails cocktails cocktails!! The resort was a 5 star all rounder for my family and we would definitely stay here again over any other location in Port Vila.

Fantastic holiday in an amazing place. The hotel was beautiful, well maintained with beautiful people working there. Nothing was too much trouble for them to ensure that you have a fantastic holiday. The rooms were modern, well maintained and we had an amazing ocean view. Will definitely go back.

Would highly reccomened everything was fantastic down to the staff and our room we will be back to stay again

lovely, still great spot

We went for our 30th Wedding Anniversary and had an amazing time. Iririki was beautiful. Our room had amazing views and facilities. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful ( especially Rose at reception).The snorkling was fantastic.

We had a wonderful holiday. The resort is amazing and makes it very easy to relax and unwind.

A delightful place and the perfect spot to just relax, unwind and enjoy the peace. Private yet close to the centre of town, hence very convenient for changing money, dining and the limited shopping available in Port Vila. Lots of variety on Iririki itself in terms of swimming venues, water sports and food/drink stops. Accommodation spacious and comfortable even though it is a little older. Staff helpful and friendly.

lovely people

Iririki Island Resort was fantastic. Great service, perfect location close to Port villa, tours & restaurants. Friendly staff who were very helpful.

Love Vanuatu all round, second time there, Iririki Island Resort is beautiful, great recreational activities for everyone of all ages. Loved the Jet Skis at Joe's Jet Ski Hire Vanuatu! Will be back again soon!

Our holiday was totally relaxing, idyllic location, beautiful accommodation and friendly staff......pure bliss!

I had an awesome time thanks :)

Friendly & helpful staff, great location & great facilities.

Really enjoyed our worry free holiday. Had one meal at the resort and preferred to eat at the many restaurants in Port Villa.
The locals are extremely friendly. We felt safe late at night.
Picked a good time of year to visit as it wasn't too busy at the resort.

rooms are in need of refurb are old &run down.bathrooms not very clean.

and was pleasantly surprised!
The people are beautiful, food was great, and the location is stunning.
Some of the rooms are a little tired & in need of a lick of paint, but they are clean & spacious, and the mattress was great. And really, with those views, who cares about the insides!

the staff especially and location made this holiday wonderful

Beautiful property though a little run down. Needs a bit of TLC. Ideally located close to Port Vila where there is access to a huge range of tours or do it yourself activities.Staff are lovely. Friendly and welcoming. Food at the restaurants was very good. Fresh and tasty. Plenty of breakfast though some mornings a little cold.