Seachange Lodge
Location: Captain Cook Ave, Port Vila, vu
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Resorts
About this Property
Stunning Views and Tropical Oasis
Luxurious Amenities
The Seachange Lodge offers a range of complimentary water activities for guests to enjoy, including the use of a catamaran, motorised boat, and glass-bottomed kayak. The tour desk also provides booking services for various excursions and adventures, ensuring a memorable stay filled with exploration and fun.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each accommodation at Seachange Lodge is thoughtfully designed with a patio offering panoramic views, a well-equipped kitchen, cozy living space with a sofa and TV, and essential amenities like mosquito nets for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Experience paradise at Seachange Lodge and make your reservation today to indulge in luxury and adventure amidst the beauty of Port Vila.
Important Information
The airport shuttle service will incur an additional charge of AUD 25 per booking, each way and it is available upon request.
Seachange Lodge does not accept payments with American Express or Diners credit card.
Please note that use of air conditioning in the Studio with Garden View room type will incur an additional charge of VT 1000 per day.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Paid WiFi
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Vatu House (3 Queens & 2 Bunk Beds)
3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
Balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Lagoon Lodge
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
969-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with lagoon views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Garden Cottage
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
1421-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Water Front Chalet
This secluded waterfront chalet features a private patio with outdoor furniture. It offers a spa bath with lagoon views, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Bungalow with Lagoon View
Located on the beach, this bungalow features a large patio with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. The lounge area offers a sofa bed. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 6 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Garden Bungalow
Located near the swimming pool, this bungalow features a large patio with a BBQ, a hammock and outdoor furniture. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 5 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Studio with Lagoon View - A
This studio features a patio offering lagoon views, a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with a sofa bed. BBQ facilities are available on request. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Studio with Lagoon View - B
This studio features a patio offering lagoon views and includes a fully equipped kitchen. BBQ facilities are available on request.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Studio with Garden View
In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this studio. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Studio with Garden View
The studio offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned studio provides a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Victoria (8/5): - Would definitely recommend and stay here again. Suited my travel preferences very well.
- Eric (10/5): -
- Amber (7/5): - The staff were great, very helpful and welcoming. There is a pool which is nice and the surroundings are pretty and quiet. I had everything in my room that I needed, microwave, hob, kettle, fridge and TV. The facilities, whilst available, were basic. The location is good in terms of proximity to a supermarket, but it's a little far from the centre of town and the roads are dark for walking back alone in the evening. Overall, good value for the price you pay.
- Brooks (10/5): -
- wayne (8/5): Will stay here again - Ian was great and took great care to ensure we had a pleasant stay It is showing age in some areas and could do with some cosmetic updates. Also had quite a few large cockroaches during our stay
- PO CHAN ELAINE (6/5): -
- David (7/5): Wonderful service and information / connections to history & community. - Assistance from management in a new copuntry Some facilities need an upgrade
- Laura (9/5): - sehr nettes und hilfreiches Personal, gute Ausstattung, es hat alles was man braucht nichts
- Eric (9/5): Tolles Personal, schöne Anlage und gute Lage! - Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal und eine schöne, gepflegte Anlage mit einem tollen Pool. Die meisten wichtigen Orte in Port Vila sind vom Hotel aus gut fußläufig zu erreichen, wie etwa der lokale Markt, Restaurants und der Supermarkt. Stellenweise nicht immer ganz sauber, aber definitiv trotzdem auf einem guten Level.
- Morgan (9/5): -
- Paul (9/5): - very friendly and helpful owner and staff
- CHANHEN (9/5): -
- Francine (10/5): -
- Stephane (9/5): Oasis tropicale - Hôtel très agréable, avec un superbe jardin. Le personnel est très sympathique. Les chambres sont grandes, avec un coin cuisine. Parfait pour un séjour prolongé à Port Vila
- Ruci (5/5): - Location Old and not well maintained. Could have been better
- Faua (8/5): - Le personnel accueillant et aimable. A pris soin de réserver un taxi pour un départ très tôt le matin. Il y a du wifi. Un peu loin de la ville.
- Doris (10/5): Amazing service! - I had a very warm welcome with a lot of helpful information. The owner Ian helped me instantly when my tour to Tanna got cancelled and arranged alternatives. The service from the whole staff is amazing! The location is great, there is a big supermarket and a fruit market within a short walk. I would have loved a mosqito-net over the bed.
- Priscilla Pep (8/5): - Perfect location, clean and friendly staff No comments
- Priscilla Pep (8/5): Nice friendly lodge - Perfect location and friendly staff. No comments
- SUNJOO (10/5): - 객실이 넓고 쾌적했으며 작은 수영장도 있어서 너무 좋았어요. 가격도 합리적이고 너무나 만족합니다.
- 200Plus (4/5): The property needs a good uplift. - The main thing that stood out was the welcoming host. He is a gentleman and gave very good intro to the property and the town itself. The property is near the main town and only a few minutes drives gets to most shops and cafes. The place is very basic and old/rundown. There was mold in the kettle and the pots that i had to scrub out but still could not get myself to use them. The fan speed is too slow and the air con had a surcharge which we did not know before booking. Overall cleanliness is also questionable especially in the bathroom with the ants crawling on the walls.
- Maja (10/5): Above-and-beyond hospitality - A calm, comfortable stay with outstanding hospitality. Ian is a wonderful host and went above and beyond to help us with recommendations and logistics, and the whole place feels friendly and well cared for. If you want a relaxed base in Port Vila with personal, attentive service, Seachange Lodge is an excellent choice.
- Jordan (10/5): - Super friendly, super helpful, price for the accomdation is for us young travallers perfect. More than we expected.
- Zack (9/5): The best concierge service in Vanuatu! The team made our stay a memorable one. -
- laurent (9/5): Reposant et détendu - La nature, tranquilité et dépaysement Rien
- Pauline (7/5): Very good accomodation but can be so hot in the accomodation - Staff and owner of the place were excellent hosts, place was clean and easy to find Rooms are extremely hot, fan in the lounge and dinning seem to be there without serving its purpose
- Aleesha (10/5): Felt as though we were being welcomed home, thank you Seachange. - Exceptional customer service, attentive, kind, insightful conversation, good recommendations Team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome Team was gracious and flexible with changes around travel dates Place was quiet
- Jason (2/5): Very disappointed - The pool was close to the room was walking distance to the shop and sports bar I booked a nice few days for my partner and my own birthday thinking I was getting something close to the pictures advertised but was completely opposite The bathroom was very run down and full of mould and water calcium and you could sit on the toilet and just about be making a coffee in the kitchen at the same time the shower was broken and you had to constantly hold it the garden hadn't been trimmed and definitely wasn't a lagoon view and in a tropical climate you would expect a aircon which there was none was highly disappointed with the outcome
- Shoshanna (9/5): Comfortable and good value! - The Host Ian was extremely helpful and thoughtful. We appreciated the pool and lodge view and space. It was great having a microwave. Location was great and an easy walk to town. Excellent for the moderate traveler, not necessarily for anyone needing new, big, or fancy. Sadly, it’s not safe to swim in the beautiful lagoon out back. Again, the Host was wonderful.
- Marius (9/5): Great value - It's spacious, and Ian was very pleasant to deal with
- Garcia (7/5): Good for short stay - Location Dirty pool
- Joel (8/5): - Great and helpful hosts. Convenient location. Rooms are decent. Affordable price.
- Rebecca (10/5): On recommande Seachange Lodge. - L’hôte est super ! L’endroit est parfait. Le logement est grand. Concernant les « fourmis » comme on a pu le voir dans certain commentaires oui il y en a mais avec la chaleur et la végétation aux alentours rien d’étonnant ! Nous avons passés un agréable séjour et nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
- Robert Boyle (7/5): 1 week for 2 - Great staff, very helpful. Large rooms, comfy beds, well stocked. Close to pub. Depending on room booked, you could pay heaps extra for AC. Check policy. Very steep down to Lagoon. Not much there.
- jenny (8/5): Lovely quiet stay offering good value for money - Great check-in experience - knowledgeable host; lovely staff at front desk, cleaners, - everyone was great. Very good kitchen with lots of bits and pieces to assist in cooking something yummy, especially when purchased from the local market. Great pub only a short walking distance away It was all quite good, but there were a few maintenance things that could be improved upon. - any specific issues were acted upon immediately. Unfortunately, electricity prices in Vanuatu are very high, so to use the AC, there was a daily fee, albeit only nominal. But it was all very good and we enjoyed ourselves.
- Judy Nackman (9/5): - Seachange is a lovely lodge in a good location. It is close to the city centre and the local supermarket. The staff are welcoming and helpful. I stayed in a self contained unit which had all that I needed for the week. Transport is easy from just outside the lodge. It's located on the lagoon but you need to walk down quite a few steps to get to the jetty (good exercise). I enjoyed my stay there and would happily stay there again. Thank you Ian, Oli and staff.
- jose luis (5/5): Solo x 1 noche por suerte - El exterior con salida al mar Muy sucio
- Hes (8/5): - The staff were amazing! So attentive and helpful. Oli at the front desk was particularly great, she helped us organize activities during the day, made sure to tailor the experience for us and even brought us fresh towels every day. She really made the experience welcoming and feel like a home away from home. The pool was so nice! It's such a beautiful property. The room was very private and spacious. And the location was great, make sure to check out Timber Nakamal cafe when you stay here for some local bites. The wifi was good, very strong signal. We watched the sunrise on the jetty by the lake one morning, very beautiful. The kettle was grimey and had heavy calcium build up. The lights were very bright, could use a lamp.
- Mattia (10/5): - Everything was perfect. The staff was always helpful and available for everything. Mr Ian is the number one! Greetings from Mattia (Italian guy who got injured in the knee😂😂)
- Alexis (10/5): - Ian has been very helpful with us since our booking and gave us all the information you expect when you arrive in a new country They even accept to keep our main bag while we were away for few days on an other island Our flight has been change as well and Ian did everything to accommodate us The location is perfect as well and the garden very quiet I recommend!
- Kelly (10/5): A great stay with a great host - Ian the proprietor was very accommodating. Beautiful Staff, very convenient location.
- thalluri (9/5): Helpful staff, close to city centre, enjoyed water front with green surrounding. No frills but clean - Location was perfect, Ian was extremely helpful, staff v friendly. Waterfront with a jetty. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nothing much we didn’t like.
- April (7/5): Basic budget accom with lovely pool - Basic, budget accommodation, makes a good base for exploring. Lovely pool set in a garden and free use of sea kayaks. Walking distance to a large grocery store. Price is relatively cheap for the area. Good shower pressure. Reliable fast wifi. A little far from town and hard to catch buses out front, which means at night, walking in the very dark streets. Entire property needs a reno as everything is old, tired, and falling apart. Villa 1 does not look like the photos. Bathroom is mouldy, wooden door rotting, bed uncomfortable and sagging. There is no beach and the lagoon’s water quality is not fit for swimming. First night they overbooked so I was given a different room in "the lodge" (comped) which unfortunately had a water damaged mouldy ceiling.
- Donald (8/5): -
- Phillip (9/5): -
- 椎葉 (6/5): - スタッフが親切 部屋が広く、キッチンなどの設備は十分揃っていた 仕方ないが虫が多い シャワーの調子があまりよくない
- Loretta (7/5): Cheap Basic accommodation with pretty outlook and good location - Nice little kitchenette, open plan space with queen bed and single bed. glass doors opened to small patio with view to pool surrounded by garden. Seperate bathroom with good water pressure shower. Fan worked ok. Pretty gardens and nice jetty at the bottom of the property. Staff helped us book the cultural village tour which we really enjoyed. Good location which was an easy walk to nearest supermarket. My daughters made videos of our holiday which may be helpful - first minute of this video shows the garden and jetty and owners friendly dog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZn46hXQDHo video of accommodation from 5min 34sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9U9eUihAKc TV was very problematic - often stopped working. Property was on a steep hill and you need to park a car up near the top and bring your bags down a narrow path (though owner did help us with this when we arrived). There was apparently kayaks you could borrow but due to the steepness of the land we didn't try taking any down to the lagoon from this property (we did at the property we stayed at after this).
- Chanese (10/5): -
- Kuo-Sheng (10/5): Amazing - Free kayak to the lagoon!
- Trauchessec (7/5): -
- Catherine (9/5): - L'accueil est particulierement chaleureux. Les hôtes sont gentils et aidants. Le lieu très bien situé pour accéder à différents lieux clefs de Port Vila et est très calme. Le logement est spacieux. Je recommande et je reviendrai dans un contexte professionnel comme familial.
- Glen (8/5): Relaxing, friendly, good value for money - Good location, walking distance to supermarket, town, ATM, museum, markets, and busses passby to go further afield (150vt pp). Studio B had good facilities including free Wifi, kitchenette, outdoor seating, nice pool, TV even if a little dated. Friendly, helpful staff A little dated
- Margie (9/5): Superb - The staff were very accommodating of our requests and needs. Photos are of the bigger room. On the website it was difficult to see which room we had booked. Unfortunately it turned out that the room we booked was too small for the two of us. We were able to switch to a bigger room for much of our 3 weeks.
- Yvonne (9/5): Great short stay in Port Vila - We liked the view. Great ambience. Great swimming pool. Very close to local market. It is quite easy to get into town by bus or walk 10 min. Helpful and generous host.
- Patrick (10/5): Exceptional - The owners were extraordinary, they made us feel at home right away. They helped us in any way possible and their advice were really helpful. We could park our car in the front Ward. Kitchen facilities were great and it was really clean. We highly recommend this place
- Tulsi (9/5): Lovely stay - Ian was so lovely and welcoming, it was lovely we could make our own food whilst we stayed, the supermarket is a 10 min walk away and it’s a lovely quiet location but still close by to the town which is nice
- John (8/5): Very good -
- Diane (9/5): Very nice place I would recommend. - Spacious room, nice pool, close to supermarket and French restaurant
- Annabelle (8/5): Lovely stay in a peaceful paradise. - The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was great, it was peaceful and beautiful. Accessing the inlet for some kayaking was easy, though the walk was a bit steep. The location is just a short walk to the shops, museum and main road. The bed was good, but could have been a little more comfortable.
- Sabine (9/5): Perfect to start at Port Vila! - Ian is a wonderful host! He is very helpful. Position Seachange Lodge is great , Next door to a good pub and local foot market, Close to the Center. Short romantic walk to the lagoon! Apt. 2 a little bit small for 2 persons
- Steve (8/5): Good value accomodation in a great location - Lovely old place, (took me back to yester year) good views and in a quiet location, comfy bed with all needed to cater for yourself. Good restaurants and shops near by. Great Hosts that looked after us
- Phillip (6/5): Overall OK and met my needs, but needs updating and a general improvement is required. - It was quite good for the money I paid. Nothing too flash, but roomy and very adequate for my needs. I would have like an outside lamp of my studio apartment. I can't remember seeing one. The entrance was a sliding door, and although it locked OK, I think it should have had a much more secure lock. The place in general was a little dated, and I felt the it needed to be updated in general and the outside needs a good tidy up and general improvement.
- Efren (10/5): Perfect stay to discover Port Villa - Second time in Port Villa, and really enjoyed this time. Super quite place, surrounded by greenery, really walkable distance to the centre and in few minutes for the super market. Easy check in process and room with everything you need, included fully equipped kitchenette. All good :)
- Katherine (4/5): Not great - unclean. - The hosts were amazing. They were incredibly nice and even gave me a lift to the airport. It is in a lovely area. Was prepared for basic accommodation but my room was so unclean that it made the stay very unenjoyable. There was old hair in the shower and on the towels.
- Diana (7/5): It was ok - Didn’t eat it cause had to leave early. I’m sure it was nice. The sounds coming from next door.
- Justyna (10/5): Exceptional - Good location, friendly staff. The apartment was huge and had everything what we needed. In the lagoon plenty of beautiful starfish.
- Evelyn (9/5): A home away from home - Seachange felt like a home away from home and a great location to explore the beautiful Vanuatu. Oli was so friendly and welcoming and helped me orient myself in Vanuatu. The studio was a bit dated but it had everything I needed for a week.
- Isaac (7/5): Enjoyable stay with great hosts - Hosting and location were real highlights here Room was a little tired but nothing that couldn’t be resolved
- Aida (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jacob (10/5): Exceptional -
- Leo (6/5): Pleasant -
- Dylan (10/5): Amazing place run by amazing people in paradise - The pool in the midst of all of the fruit trees and a view of the water Bring bug spray for mornings and evenings especially
- Innes (8/5): Amazing location, kind host and lovely hotel! - Ian was an incredible host, he took great interest in our plans and helped us with it all. It is a very social hotel, with Ian organising group activities such as trivia in the evening. The room was clean and well equipped, and the pool was great! I definitely recommend staying here.
- Adam (10/5): Beautiful property facing the lagoon - The property location is spectacular facing a lagoon with beautiful vegetation around and birds singing. The breeze from the lagoon is so pleasant and refreshing you will hardly ever need the AC or a fan in the apartment. It is like a peaceful haven near the town centre, approx 15-20 min walk or just a few minutes by public buses. The apartment was well equipped and comfortable. The owner Ian is the most kind and helpful person, he showed me the best spots to eat and have a drink in town. The receptionist Oli is like a walking encyclopedia 😀 she will help you and explain how to move around the town, the island and best ways to travel to other islands. She knows everything. I will definitely stay at Seachange next time I come to beautiful Vanuatu.
- Stefan (8/5): Very good - A few blocks off the main shops in Port Vila but an easy walk and it is just one block away from another main road to catch a minibus. Lots of space in the room, Wifi was included.
- Theresa (8/5): A great experience & everyone worked hard to make sure we took away some great memories. - We stayed in the cottage which was great. Full cooking facilities. En-suite bathroom in main bedroom. A veranda to sit out on overlooking the lagoon. Pool got plenty of use too. The owner was very welcoming & took us to a well known restaurant . Also joined the Seachange team for quiz night a few times !
- Karen (9/5): Perfect place to stay for a visit to Vila, comfortable rooms, great location, and wonderful staff. - Seachange Lodge has a very "homey" feel about it, which we loved. Location was great, with ABM shop about 900m away, and didn't have to wait long to catch a bus outside as plenty going past. Gardens and view overlooking the lagoon was pleasant. We were very thankful to receive a free upgrade to the 2bdrm apartment, which was so spacious and comfortable, and had everything we needed. Extremely impressed with staff, as they were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again on our future visits to Vila.
- Rebekah (8/5): Beautiful lodge for budget travellers - We initially wanted the lagoon-side bungalow but it was booked for our dates some months in advance so we booked a garden room, and Ian kindly upgraded us to lagoon-side as it became available. Recommend to stay in lagoon-side bungalow if you can and if you have strong knees! (there's a steep hill to climb every morning). Lush gardens on the grounds. Great value for money and it was lovely to wake up every morning, step outside, and have your own private patio right on the waterfront with no one else around, and a jetty to walk out onto and enjoy the peace and sounds of waves. Bathroom was huge, there was an amazing hot tub. Amenities were standard and staff were nice. Fans and air-con were in the room. Bungalow ceiling was high with extra beds in the loft if you do group travel. You can do your own laundry or ask staff to do laundry for a little extra Vatu. 10 minutes to main road to catch a bus to get around. Some wear and tear in the bungalow, room floor got dusty every morning from termites I think. But it's such an overall lovely stay and great price we didn't mind.
- Darren (10/5): Exceptional - Home away from home, Ian's a wonderful caring host when I come back to Vanuatu. I will definitely stay at seachange Lodge Leaving to go back to Australia
- Jenny (8/5): Very good - Quiet, friendly, location, a really practical option. Drain odours in bathroom
- Fiona (3/5): Poor - The garden. Walking distance to town. The black mould on the bathroom ceiling, the greasy curtains, the sad, old sagging couch, the screen door that wouldn't slide. Some money needs to be put back in to these rooms and some thorough cleaning and painting done.
- Ian (10/5): Relaxing private boutique garden units in quiet residential atea, minutes from diwntown. - Great price in a great location - walk downtown or just a few minutes on bus. Lovely private garden with harbour views, swimming poole, wi- fi . Host Ian is a great source for info and local travel tips, and can make things happen. Also good for longterm visitors as has self catering facilities.
- Gregory (1/5): Bad - Nothing Nothing
- Annie (8/5): Great stay and location! - Great location (close to Port Vila town) Ian is a very friendly and accommodating host! Beautiful gardens on property, very private. Accommodation is simple and all you need! The chalet has a very steep track up and down to it. (This was fine for us) but may be a challenge for some.
- Jan (8/5): Exactly what we needed. A relaxing beautiful environment and space to look after ourselves. - We arrived sick and Ian and Oli quickly upgraded us to the spacious garden cottage. It was perfect to relax and recuperate in. Kitchen has all you need for simple self-catering. When we felt better we enjoyed the relaxing pool, the gardens and the walk downhill to the waterfront. Free kayaking was a joy. And yes the wifi works:)
- George (10/5): Blissful start to our Vanuatu visit - wish we had stayed longer there. - Our beautiful setting right beside the lagoon in tranquil surrounds - easy walking distance to town and restaurants with Ian and Oli the most thoughtfully kind host and receptionist .
- Nina (6/5): Pleasant - We liked the location as we could walk to everywhere but when raining it has taxi's driving past all day long. It also is very peaceful,close to the lagoon with a waterfront house which we stayed in the first time. The owner Ian very helpful and courteous. I was a bit disappointed in the cleanliness.
- Tamara (8/5): Very good - Very friendly people !! We enjoyed our stay and would come back !!
- Jenny (10/5): Wish I had longer! - Love love love Seachange Lodge!! Ian was absolutely brilliant to deal with, so kind and interesting. And Oli at Reception was wonderful, really helpful, friendly and funny. I would love to come back to stay for as long as I can!
- Les (9/5): Friendly proprietor & staff. - Good value for the budget minded. Aircon would be a plus.
- Susanne (1/5): Bad - Nothing we have been lied to. Terrible experience beware Everything. We booked a clean 2 bedroom air-conditioned studio. We got a 1 bedroom dump not Air-conditioned. No refund no help.
- Luiz (10/5): It was the perfect stay. Lovely people that made our holiday even better and everyone was so kind and helpful. Thank you - We had a great time staying at the Sachange Lodge, the lodge is very clean and comfortable, great value for money, beautiful views and very good vibe. However, Ian, Ollie and all the staff are by far the best and they will be in our memories forever. Ian was incredibly helpful and kind, he looked after us not as guests but as family. Thank you so much, guys!!! We are forever grateful and hope to come back soon. THANK YOU TUMAS. The location is a bit tricky to move around but on the other hand it’s 9 minute walk to the main supermarket and the main road where you can get a cheap bus anywhere in town. Ian was beyond helpful with transportation as well.
- Marcus (5/5): its ok for the region - Swimming pool and lagoon...good size fridge.... the room is dark and humid....
- Maaike (10/5): Exceptional - the place is nice and peaceful and overlooks the lagune. Ian, the owner, is the most helpful person. He was even so kind to drop off our luggage to the airport after storage at his lodge. nothing
- Benjamin (10/5): Incredible stay with a great host. You can’t go wrong by choosing this place - Everything, especially the lagoon views. Kayaking is a must! The owner Ian is very thoughtful and professional, and also very kind. Nothing
- Jason (7/5): Friendly staff , clean and not far to supermarkets and restaurants. - There was a pathway with steps up to the office and road with tropical plantings all the way up so we quite enjoyed the walk on the way to catching a ride to town etc . Really friendly staff with awesome communication, so thank you . The only negative was our airport transfer never showed up ,but Ian took us to the airport himself , so thank you .
- Renata (10/5): Exceptional - We have just stayed for 2 nights there,but it was amazing accommodation,the owner was very nice and friendly ,he helped us with everything what we needed and the next day we moved to another accommodation and he offered for us that he will drive us to go there,we were very suprisred and we decided that we will come back again for last night.The location was excellent and the lagoon was very very clean and calm.Thank you for everything,we really appreciate our stay in this accommodation. Nothing.
- Narelle (9/5): Superb -
- Marc (8/5): Very good - Quiet and beautiful view
- Paul (7/5): Nice homely welcoming stay - A nice couple running this place. Its a big aged and a bit on the small side but it is as advertised and a good solid option. I think there's a couple of things lile the exhaust area in the bathroom that could do with a good clean otherwise not too bad.
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