Nestled on the tranquil shores of Port Vila Bay on the island of Efate, Paradise Cove Resort is a secluded and intimate retreat offering a peaceful escape. With only a small number of villas and a high staff-to-guest ratio, the resort prioritizes a personal, flexible, and friendly holiday experience. It combines traditional Melanesian architecture with modern European design, creating a charming and relaxed atmosphere for guests.
The resort's main hub is the "Nakamal," a traditional Melanesian meeting place that houses the main restaurant and is adjacent to a salt-water swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy a private beach, a day spa offering massages and body treatments, and a library. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in and around the Nakamal. Other services include laundry and room service. The resort is equipped with an outdoor pool, sun deck, and safe-deposit box access.
Paradise Cove is a family-friendly destination that warmly welcomes younger guests. The resort provides a range of amenities to make holidays with children easier and more enjoyable. These include a portable cot bed on request, toys in the villas, high chairs and a children's menu at the restaurant. The salt-water pool has a small paddling corner with child life jackets and floating devices available.
The resort offers a variety of both complimentary in-house and off-site activities. On-site, guests can enjoy a quick dip in the swimming pool, or explore the fringing reef with its rich marine life. Snorkeling gear, reef shoes, stand-up paddles, kayaks, and mountain bikes are all available free of charge. For certified divers, local operators can arrange pick-ups directly from the resort's jetty for scuba diving excursions. Off-site tours and excursions, such as visits to the Blue Lagoon, Mele Cascades, and river kayaking, can be arranged through the tour desk.
Dining at Paradise Cove Resort is a focus on fresh, local ingredients with a fusion of Melanesian and Mediterranean cuisines. The main restaurant, the Nakamal, is open all day and serves a continental and a la carte breakfast, a lunch menu with vegetarian and gluten-free options, and a multi-course dinner menu that changes every few days. Guests can also enjoy a more casual dining experience at the Beach Fare, an extension of the main restaurant located on the beach. For a special occasion, the resort's jetty can be booked for a romantic, private dinner.
The resort offers ten spacious, self-contained villas, providing a secluded and private experience. The villas are spread out in a lush tropical garden and feature an open-plan design with high ceilings and large French doors. Each villa is equipped with a kitchenette that includes a full-size fridge/freezer, gas stove, and microwave, along with ceiling fans and individual air conditioning in the bedrooms. The villas also have a private veranda with a hammock and loungers. Please note there are no televisions in the villas.
Sleeps up to two guests. An extra bed or cot can be added upon request.
Sleeps up to four guests, with a master and twin bedroom. A cot can be added, but an extra bed is not available.
Paradise Cove Resort is located on the south shore of Mele Bay, approximately a 15-minute drive from Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. The resort is also close to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), making for a convenient arrival. Guests can get to the resort by taxi, bus, or arranged airport transfer from Port Vila. The resort itself sits on a small private coral beach.
