The Espiritu

Hotels
8.6 (134 reviews)
Rue de Higginson , Luganville , vu

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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 134 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
J
Judith solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Close to town

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller nz
9
Fabulous hotel in the heart of Luganville
Pros:

A great well appointed hotel in the heart of Luganville in Santo. Great restaurant, comfortable rooms, nice pool and pool table, tour booking services and fabulous staff. Thanks to the team for hosting us!

Cons:

I liked everything!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Maddison solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

In the middle of the city, very easy access and walk to everything, breakfast and dinner was delicious. We would recommend trying some of the local cuisine though rather than eating here every night

Cons:

We arrived from a tree house keen to have a hot shower however were a bit let down when the hot water to our room wouldn't function. Everything else was well and how we expected

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller nz
9
Lovely central Luganville Hotel with great staff, facilities and food
Pros:

Proximity to Luganville central including shops, the market and tours. Excellent staff and lovely food and cocktails!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple au
7
Comfortable, friendly and well located.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, good location, dive shop onsite, staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant delivers great breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Would stay again.

Cons:

Many items out of stock. Part of the island experience.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
H
Heidi family_with_children au
10
Fantastic Hotel and Staff
Pros:

Fantastic location and the staff were amazing. Super clean.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
T
Tim couple au
7
Convenient location but overpriced
Pros:

Clean facilities and bed was comfortable. Location central in town.

Cons:

Noisy, hot water was unreliable, staff were friendly but not knowledgeable about the area, food was disappointing and items often missed from what was ordered.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children me
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple au
7
Nice pool, breezy restaurant and clean rooms in downtown Luganville
Pros:

The staff at the Espiritu are its strongpoint. From the minute you walk in, you feel welcome and looked after. The hotel is not really a resort but it’s a good place to base yourself if you are diving. It has a lovely, sparkling pool, a bar and a cafe/restaurant available all day which is good because the rooms are quite small and faded. They are very clean and have all you need, including good aircon. Thank you to Janina, Corinne, Lynne and all the rest of the staff.

Cons:

Supplies can be limited at times, this is the same for the whole island, so menu items are often not available. The door to the bathroom opens straight onto the toilet, so you have to kind of shimmy past.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
J
Jean-françois solo_traveller nc
7
Pros:

L’accueil

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
July&Ro solo_traveller nc
7
Pros:

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cet hôtel. L'établissement est agréable, confortable et nous en sommes globalement très satisfaits.

Nous tenons à remercier chaleureusement toute l'équipe (et surtout les filles à l'accueil) 

pour les nombreuses attentions qui nous ont été réservées durant notre séjour. Ces petites marques d'attention ont été très appréciées et ont contribué à rendre notre expérience encore plus agréable.

L'emplacement est idéal, en plein centre-ville tout en restant à quelques minutes seulement de l'aéroport. Le restaurant est également très bon, avec des plats de qualité.

Concernant le petit-déjeuner, nous avons été un peu déçus au regard du standing de l'hôtel et du prix de la chambre. La formule comprend une seule boisson (thé, café ou jus de type Oasis), une petite assiette de fruits et un plat à choisir à la carte. Nous aurions apprécié davantage de choix, notamment la possibilité d'avoir des œufs au petit-déjeuner sans supplément.

Enfin, le seul véritable point négatif concerne l'eau chaude, que nous n'avons malheureusement jamais eue malgré plusieurs tentatives et plus de trois très longues minutes d'attente.

Malgré ces quelques réserves, nous gardons un excellent souvenir de notre séjour et recommandons volontiers cet établissement.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
E
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
P
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
G
Gabriel couple br
9
Pros:

Amazing staff. Good location

Cons:

No hot shower

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
M
mell couple au
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
1
Horrendous
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
J
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
J
Jenny solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

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

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
M
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