Title: Ratua Island Travel Guide: Best of Ratua Island, Sanma Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ratua Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratua-Island-Hotels.d6312682.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ratua Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratua-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6312682.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ratua Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ratua-Island.d6312682.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ratua Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratua-Island.d6312682.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ratua Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Ratua Island featuring tropical scenes, land animals and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6312682/ddf6822f-4416-444c-b96b-edb3d1c701d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island featuring tropical scenes, land animals and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6312682/ddf6822f-4416-444c-b96b-edb3d1c701d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6312682/ec0215ce-38ea-4b08-898c-1c8e9900fb3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island showing general coastal views and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6312682/5b656a34-8c11-48fe-8f79-bc41bc262250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ratua Island which includes a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6312682/f3209b9c-739f-49ec-8efa-fa3654cbfc4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ratua Island #### Pristine beaches and reefs fringe the beautiful nature sanctuary on this private island, making it the ideal setting for snorkeling, kayaking and hiking adventures. Experience the diverse scenery of Ratua Island, an eco-friendly resort nestled between Aore and Malo islands in the Vanuatu archipelago. Choose from three different villages on this superb island and relax in a plush villa or luxury tent. With lush tropical forests, waterfalls, caves and beaches, the 146-acre (59-hectare) island is a private playground where you can go on exciting adventures or simply take in the views. Begin your Ratua Island experience by exploring your neighbourhood: Fish Village, West Point Village or South Point Village. Get comfortable in your idyllic lodgings or inquire with resort staff about some of the activities that are available. The inviting waters are perfect for a relaxing swim. Grab your snorkel and explore some of the nearby lagoons and blue holes. You might see coral gardens amid the reefs and glide by sea turtles and schools of multicolored fish. Try paddling along the coastline in a traditional outrigger canoe or join an excursion to some of the surrounding islands. Marc’s Ranch has a collection of horses that you can saddle up for an adventure on the island. You can also explore Ratua Island via electric buggy or mountain bike. Sign up for a game fishing trip or learn about local traditions at one of the nearby cultural village foundations. Challenge your friends to a game of volleyball or pe’tanque. Sunny Spa has all your remedial needs covered and has a wide range of beauty packages and massage treatments. As evening falls, make your way to the Yacht Club and relax in the thatched-roof bungalow bar or take a seat on the open-air deck. Sumptuous meals and a range of drinks are available on the menu. See what’s screening at the Bush Cinema or hit the beach for a barbecue under the stars. Ratua Island is a luxury resort and nature sanctuary off the southern shores of Espiritu Santo. It is a 30-minute motorboat journey from the private launch near Luganville’s international airport. Accommodation include Balinese-style villas and luxury tents with direct beach access and scenic private terraces. - Top hotels in Ratua Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Ratua Island ![Ratua Private Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4300000/4290600/4290542/c6ab2982_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ratua Private Island Resort Luganville Ratua Island Espiritu Santo £310 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ratua Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a private beach and a marina. Loved it, would definitely recommend it. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2018 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=4290542&PinnedHotelID=4290542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312682) ![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 beach hotel in Saraotou. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Riri Blue Hole and Mount Hope Waterfall are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews) This resort was great! The rooms are clean, the staff are amazing and the neighboring houses along the beach were very friendly. It’s like having friends on the beach front! We snorkled from the beach to the two reefs that are a stone’s throw away from the resort. The corals were the best I’ve seen ... Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=9624152&PinnedHotelID=9624152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312682) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=9624152&PinnedHotelID=9624152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312682) ![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 Luganville Espiritu Santo £102 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Luganville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Unity Park and Luganville Market are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews) Room was a little outdated but functional and clean. The breakfast menu get repetitive really quickly and we did not get fruit every time and some item from menu weren’t available. Staff was friendly and helpful but failed to manage water taxi to Aore island,but maybe the problem was with the taxi ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4245978&PinnedHotelID=4245978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312682) [See all 34 properties in Ratua Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6312682) 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 beach villa in Luganville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions SS President Coolidge and Santo Golf Course ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) The house was so comfortable! We have been traveling for nearly five weeks between Fiji and Vanuatu this was our favorite room we had the whole trip and we’ve had nice accommodations throughout. Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luganville-Hotels-Bombua-Beach-House.h101478872.Hotel-Information) ![Your Private Island Retreat on Aore Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96210000/96208100/96208012/ebd8292b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Private Island Retreat on Aore Island Aore Island Sanma Stay at this beach villa in Aore Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Luganville Market and Unity Park are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Great place to come and unwind. From watching the banana boats loaded with copra , fruit for the markets or loaded with people cruising past to awesome sunsets over the water , it’s a nice place to chill out . Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aore-Island-Hotels-Beachfront-Farm-Stay-On-Lapita-Beach-Aore-Island.h96208012.Hotel-Information) ![Aore Breeze](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44280000/44277900/44277856/fd686d47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aore Breeze Aore Point Aore Island Stay at this beach cabin in Aore Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions SS President Coolidge ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Such a cool spot, great beach for beachcoming Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aore-Island-Hotels-Aore-Breeze.h44277856.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ratua Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6312682&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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