The Espiritu

Hotels
8.6 (122 reviews)
Rue de Higginson , Luganville , vu

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Cons:
Room without window
Noise at night
Limited TV options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Overall clean rooms noted, but some concerns were raised about room quality.
Service
9.1
Staff received multiple compliments for friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
8.6
Convenient location, especially for accessing nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms generally clean and comfortable, but noise and lack of windows noted.
Amenities
8.6
Good amenities offered but some minor issues with entertainment options.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally considered good value especially for the quality of service.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Food quality praised, with many mentions of delicious offerings.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive stays with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:37

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
The Espiritu in Luganville boasts free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, and a relaxing swimming pool. Guests can also indulge in in-room massages and enjoy the lush garden surroundings.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just a short walk from shops, cafes, and dive centers, this hotel is a perfect base for exploring Luganville. Additionally, the hotel is a short drive from Santo Pekoa International Airport and offers easy access to Aore Island and Champagne Beach.

Dining Experience at Tu Restaurant and Bar
Experience a culinary journey at Tu Restaurant and Bar, offering a fusion of modern Australian cuisine with Italian and Thai influences. Guests can savor delicious meals indoors or outdoors, accompanied by a selection of local beers and wines.

Book your stay at The Espiritu now to enjoy a blend of comfort, convenience, and culinary delights!

Important information:

Please note that The Espiritu does not accept payments with American Express or Diners Club credit cards.

Transfers are available to and from Santo Pekoa International Airport at a cost of AUD $9 per person each way. Please inform The Espiritu in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please let the resort know in advance your estimated arrival time and flight number.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 122 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Eve • family_with_children • au
10
Fabulous, with wonderful attentive staff
Pros:

Excellent customer service and good, particularly love the pool table

Cons:

Renovations

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Powers • solo_traveller • au
10
Very comfortable rooms, great food and fantastic service.
Pros:

The rooms were very comfortable and very well serviced. The quality and varied selection of food for breakfast and dinner was great! The dinner service was fantastic with Mario and the team looking after me well during each dinner.

Cons:

They were understaffed on a couple of mornings so the break service was very slow. Still worth the wait but don't expect to be in and out in less than 45 minutes.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • br
9
Pros:

Amazing staff. Good location

Cons:

No hot shower

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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mell • couple • au
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • gb
1
Horrendous
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jone • couple • au
10
Convenient location for tours and transfer in Santo with good staff and service
Pros:

Location, clean rooms with air conditioning, very helpful personnel. The ladies in reception helped us to find a transfer to the airport with 2 stops at a reasonable price. They also organised our transfer in Port Villa, which was really helpful of the team.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Camera grande e pulita. Personale sempre cordiale e disponibile. Ristorante della strutture ottimo.

Cons:

Colazione. Molti ingredienti non erano disponibili e quindi la scelta era molto limitata. Inoltre le porzioni erano un pò piccole.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The Espiritu is fantastic 👌, can not fault the staff. Beautiful people ❤️

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
Great stay in Luganville
Pros:

Super friendly staff. Able to book a nice SUV direct from the desk. The restaurant is nice and the morning breakfast is really great. Located right downtown on the main road.

Cons:

This was just what we were looking for and expecting in Luganville.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Absolutely 💯

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

The room was very spacious, comfortable bed and pillows and the fact there was an aircon was a plus considering many places don't have aircon.

Cons:

The food in the restaurant is average and the front desk staff is helpless. I'm not sure if the issue was that they don't understand English well but they didn't know much about the tours. They organised a taxi for us and allowed the driver to overcharge us saying the trip was 20min away when in fact it was only 5-7 min.
There isn't much to do in Luganville, but the hotel is near the warf which is free to go to Aore Island and the visit is worth it.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Maclennan • couple • au
10
Absolute ease and peace of mind
Pros:

The level of service provided by the staff was as high as I’ve experienced anywhere in the world

Cons:

Maybe a slightly bigger room but we did go for the cheapest option so will upgrade next time

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Robin • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • au
6
Friendly staff made up for some lacking services
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well serviced.

Cons:

Pool was closed for the first 24 hours and we were not notified prior to arrival. Also ongoing maintenance right next door to our room, only notified on arrival. Air con not very cold and shower not very hot. Large step between bathroom and room was risky if getting up through the night

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • couple • au
9
A comfortable, pleasant stay
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. Nothing too much trouble

Cons:

Could be more accessible for people with disabilities

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonatan • couple • es
7
Pros:

El personal es muy amable y atento para ayudar siempre.

Cons:

El tamaño y distribución de la habitación, tampoco la decoración.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Cédric • family_with_children • nc
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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aiko • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

Lovely staff members !
A great location to book all of your tours.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee