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Tradewinds Resort

Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila, Efate 1000, Vanuatu
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Tradewinds Resort
Ranked #28 of 46 hotels in Port Vila
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Sunshine Coast
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

I have stayed at Tradewinds on a few occasions and always found the rooms to be clean and comfortable. Location is excellent, far enough removed from the main town to avoid traffic noise, but a short walk or bus ride has you in the bustling heart of Port Vila. Managed by the lovely Valerie, nothing was too much trouble -... More

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Port Hedland, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

We spent one month in Vanuatu volunteering at the hospital. Tradewinds satisfied all our needs providing us with a self-contained, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in close proximity to the hospital (2 mins walk) and town centre (15 mins walk). This was a short-medium term rental, however the majority of rooms are one-bedroom vilas. Valerie the owner, was more than... More

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See 4 more reviews by KyriaEmka for Port Vila
Valerie T, Manager at Tradewinds Resort, responded to this review
7 August 2012

Thank you for choosing to stay with us Kyria. It was a pleasure having you and your friends here. More

Cairns, Australia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

My new husband and I spent six days here after being married in Vanuatu- so one could say, our honeymoon! Coming from a resort after five days to stay at Tradewinds, as a cheaper option for our honeymoon after our wedding. Firstly-the owner Valerie is lovely and helpful, but as previously stated, the unit was bit tired and in need... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Valerie was lovely and helpful but the 2 bedroom apartment was quite disappointing. Think Aunty Mavis' 1980's beach house. The "couch" was simply a heinous piece of furniture that should never be in ANY form of housing. We stayed in Vanuatu for 2 weeks and stayed at 3 different places. Tradewinds was the last place we stayed, the most expensive... More

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Valerie T, Manager at Tradewinds Resort, responded to this review
7 April 2012

Thank you for your review. I agree that the resort is looking a little tired and this was, and still is being rectified. I’m sure that you would agree that it would have been inappropriate for repairs and maintenance work to be carried out during the busy January season. As our staff have always been complimented on the cleanliness and... More

Bundaberg
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

We recently stayed at Tradewinds and had a great time visiting Vanuatu. Valerie and her staff are only too happy to make recommendations of what to see and do. Rooms were cleaned every day by the house girls and nothing was too much trouble. Catching a bus into town was easy, and they always dropped you right back at the... More

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buderim, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

We stayed for two separate nights enroute to different islands. Cheap and comfortable but about a 15 minute walk uphill from town. Any local bus will drop you there for only 150 vatu.

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Hastings, New Zealand
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45 reviews 45 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

We stayed 5 nights in a studio unit based solely on good reviews from tripadvisor members, and we weren't disappointed. The resort is in a beautifully maintained garden setting with each studio well sited for privacy. The same attention to detail continues inside - everything you need to prepare a meal is at hand, the king size beds are very... More

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Sydney
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011

We stayed here 3 nights, the bungalows are very nice, spacious clean with kitchen and cooking equipment, they are located among palms, there is swimming pool, table tennis, they have kayaks, the French owner and other staff is very helpful, the resort is located directly in Port Villa in Erakor bay, the only pity is it is not located directly... More

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2011

We had originally planned to stay here as we passed through on our way to other islands, but stayed for longer as we were stuck because of a cyclone. Unfortunately because of the cyclone we didn't really get to see everything the resort had to offer. The accommodation was made up of good sized bungalows, and self contained so you... More

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Campbelltown, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2011

We have stayed a few times at tradewinds and its always great. This time we stayed 4 nights in total split up by 1 night and then 3 nights at the end of our trip. The studio apartments have a king size bed and a futon. Small dining table, mini kitchen and a nice bathroom. We had a swim in... More

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Also Known As:
Tradewinds Hotel
Tradewinds Hotel Port Vila
Tradewinds Resort Vanuatu/Port Vila
Address: Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila, Efate 1000, Vanuatu
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Region: Vanuatu > Efate > Port Vila
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Best Value Hotels in Port Vila
#14 Top resorts Hotels in Port Vila
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Serviced Air-conditioned Studio Bungalows Serviced 3 Bedroom TownhouseEnjoy the peace and privacy of your own independent bungalow in a garden setting overlooking the tranquil waters of ErakorLagoon.If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from the bustle and stress of everyday life, then Tradewinds may suit your needs.The resort is a great place to relax beside the pool or chatting in the BBQ area with a cool drink.Tradewinds is also an excellent base from which to explore Port Vila and surrounds. ... more   less 
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