Title: Espiritu Santo Travel Guide: Best of Espiritu Santo, Sanma Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Espiritu Santo](https://expedia.co.uk/Espiritu-Santo-Hotels.d6130085.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Espiritu Santo](https://expedia.co.uk/Espiritu-Santo-Holiday-Rentals.d6130085.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Espiritu Santo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Espiritu-Santo.d6130085.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Espiritu Santo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Espiritu-Santo.d6130085.Car-Hire-Guide)[Espiritu Santo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Espiritu-Santo.d6130085.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Espiritu Santo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Espiritu Santo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220616-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island which includes a beach and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/234000/234003-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island featuring land animals and a river or creek as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/234000/234001-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Espiritu Santo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/234000/234002-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Espiritu Santo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220621-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Espiritu Santo Things to do #### Vanuatu’s largest island was the inspiration for James Michener’s famous novel and has become an appealing holiday spot for modern visitors. Espiritu Santo, or Holy Spirit, is simply beautiful. While stationed here during World War II, James Michener wrote *Tales of the South Pacific*, which was adapted into a much-loved musical play and film. See for yourself how the beauty, culture and history of this island have inspired visitors for decades. While the island is quite large at 1,500 square miles (4,000 square kilometres), most residents live along the eastern coast near blue seas and swaying palms. Enjoy snorkeling in blue holes and underground caves, and leisurely coastal sunbathing on white-sand beaches. Visit the pristine Champagne Beach on a day without cruise ship crowds or relax at Port Olry Beach slightly north, where you may notice sea turtles. Among the many watering holes, Matevulu Blue Hole is a favourite for its rope swing and serenity. Nanda Blue Hole offers protected snorkeling. Book a local ecotour of Millennium Cave for a somewhat challenging day of hiking, rock climbing, swimming and marvelling at beautiful scenery. Trek into the jungle-covered mountains on the western side of the island to Mount Tabwemasana, the island’s highest peak, and stop at some of the villages along the way. If you’re a diver, explore some of the world’s best underwater sites around sunken remnants of World War II. The SS President Coolidge, a giant luxury liner that sank just off the southeastern shore near Luganville during its utilization as a troopship, has interesting features and draws colourful and curious marine life at depths of 65 to 200 feet (20 to 70 metres). Snorkel or dive at nearby Million Dollar Point, where living coral and tons of war surplus items dumped into the ocean have created an underwater wonderland. Find Espiritu Santo accommodation in or near Luganville. Visit cultural villages at Ransuck or Leweton to learn about local customs. Purchase fresh produce from local providers at the Luganville Market near the Sarakata River. Fly to Santo-Pekoa International Airport from Australia or from[Efate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Efate.d6055298.Holidays-City-Breaks)’s [Port Vila](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Vila.d3715.Holidays-City-Breaks) in 50 minutes. - Top hotels in Espiritu Santo - Top Holiday Rentals in Espiritu Santo ![The Espiritu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4250000/4246000/4245978/d1ad4437_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Espiritu Rue de Luganville, P.O Box 133, Luganville, Espiritu Santo £95 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Luganville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Unity Park and Luganville Market ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews) "Helpful staff, central location, nice pool area. Adequate complementary breakfast. But room and balcony somewhat dated and basic for price. Only 2 channels on TV. Good Wifi" Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=4245978&PinnedHotelID=4245978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130085) ![Beachfront Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6480300/6480205/03654afd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachfront Resort Red Corner, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Luganville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (103 reviews) "Comfortable accommodation close to Luganville town. The restaurant on site has delicious meal options. We appreciated the AC in our room (only place out of the 4 places we stayed on our trip on Santo that had AC). Many locals go fishing on the beach front area and the water is clear, but the beach ..." Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=6480205&PinnedHotelID=6480205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130085) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=6480205&PinnedHotelID=6480205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130085) ![Barrier Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624200/9624152/0100b145_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barrier Beach Resort Lot 11 / Barrier Beach, Saraotou, Espiritu Santo Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Saraotou. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Riri Blue Hole and Mount Hope Waterfall are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) "This place is amazing. I have stayed in many places, all over the world. I haven’t found a carefulness for the guests like it. The property is clean, modern, and beautiful. It does a great job of not taking you out of nature and relaxation. The staff, Marcel, Florida, Rose, Emmi, Catherine etc all ..." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=9624152&PinnedHotelID=9624152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130085) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=9624152&PinnedHotelID=9624152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130085) [See all 33 properties in Espiritu Santo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6130085) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bombua Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101480000/101478900/101478872/2aacc4a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bombua Beach House Canal Road, Luganville, Sanma Province Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Luganville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions SS President Coolidge and Santo Golf ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luganville-Hotels-Bombua-Beach-House.h101478872.Hotel-Information) ![Santo Sunset 'Honeymoon' Villa @ Surunda Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42690000/42685100/42685081/a76a871d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santo Sunset 'Honeymoon' Villa @ Surunda Bay Luganville, Sanma Province Stay at this beach villa in Saraotou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Hope Waterfall and Santo Golf Course are located ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Champagne-Beach-Hog-Harbour.d553248621532611233.Attraction) ![Luganville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220794-Luganville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matevulu Blue Hole Swing from the rope that hangs from a tropical tree and enjoy making a splash in the naturally filtered lagoon water. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matevulu-Blue-Hole-Turtle-Bay.d553248634341005722.Attraction) ![Luganville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220957-Luganville-Food-Markets.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luganville Market Get a sense of the local culture and enjoy the organic taste of the fruit and vegetables in this bazaar. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/SS-President-Coolidge-Luganville.d553248621532608608.Attraction) ## Cities near Espiritu Santo ![Luganville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220792-Luganville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Luganville [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luganville.dx6085183) ![Aore Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220634-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aore Island [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aore-Island.dx6156964) ![Port Olry which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/234000/234064-Port-Olry.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Olry [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Olry.dx6361291) ![Espiritu Santo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/220000/220621-Espiritu-Santo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hog Harbour [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hog-Harbour.dx3000001783) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - [Hog Harbour Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hog-Harbour-Hotels.d3000001783.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Hog Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hog-Harbour.d3000001783.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Port Olry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Olry.d6361291.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Hog Harbour Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hog-Harbour.d3000001783.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Hog Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hog-Harbour.dx3000001783) - [Port Olry Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Olry.d6361291.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Port Olry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Olry.dx6361291) - [Vatthe Conservation Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vatthe-Conservation-Area-Sanma.d6116038.Attraction) - Cities near Espiritu Santo - Places of interest [Luganville](https://expedia.co.uk/Luganville.dx6085183)[Aore Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Aore-Island.dx6156964)[Port Olry](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Olry.dx6361291)[Hog Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Hog-Harbour.dx3000001783) - [Champagne Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Champagne-Beach-Hog-Harbour.d553248621532611233.Attraction) - [Matevulu Blue Hole](https://expedia.co.uk/Matevulu-Blue-Hole-Turtle-Bay.d553248634341005722.Attraction) - [Nanda Blue Hole](https://expedia.co.uk/Nanda-Blue-Hole-Turtle-Bay.d553248623461898896.Attraction) - [Luganville Market](https://expedia.co.uk/Luganville-Market-Luganville.d553248634340987784.Attraction) - [Vatthe Conservation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatthe-Conservation-Area-Sanma.d6116038.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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