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The Moso Vanuatu

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel with snorkeling

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A clear blue sky, a white wooden structure with a hammock, and calm turquoise water.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and wicker lamps. There are large windows with blinds, a stone wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A beach with clear water, a wooden dock, and a distant green hill.
A spacious living area with a large window, a woven light fixture, and a concrete floor.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a hanging chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Emotu Bay, Moso Island

Room options

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A minimalist bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and hanging light fixtures.

Beachfront Villa

  • Beach view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden-framed mirror, a round wooden side table, and a hanging light fixture.

Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a black and white striped pillow, a potted plant, and a wooden easel.

Plunge Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a hanging chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Hilltop Lap Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 829 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A swimming pool with a view of a lake and mountains.

Hilltop Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A poolside area with a wooden deck, a white lounge chair, and a stone wall.

Beachfront Lap Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Villa, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Moso Island

Beachfront retreat .Within the region of this Moso Island hotel, you'll find Mele Cascades and Port Vila Golf Country Club. University of the South Pacific and Port Vila Market are also in the region.

Restaurants

  • Wahoo Bar
  • Francesca's
  • The Bistro
  • La Mer

About this property

The Moso Vanuatu

4-star beachfront hotel with snorkeling
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at The Moso Vanuatu with summer activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and motor boating.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Moso Island hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Moso Vanuatu offers 6 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Moso Island hotel provides wired Internet access for a surcharge. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Wired internet (VUV 8,000 per week)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (VUV 500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: VUV 1,000 to 2,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately VUV 1000 to 2200 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: VUV 8000 per week (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 6500.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: VUV 500 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 106712

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Moso Vanuatu Hotel Moso Island
Moso Vanuatu Hotel
Moso Vanuatu Moso Island
Moso Vanuatu
The Moso Vanuatu Efate
The Moso Vanuatu Hotel
The Moso Vanuatu Moso Island
The Moso Vanuatu Hotel Moso Island

Frequently asked questions

Does The Moso Vanuatu have an airport shuttle?

The Moso Vanuatu offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of VUV 6500.00 per person, one-way.

How close is The Moso Vanuatu to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Moso Vanuatu offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Moso Vanuatu, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between VUV 1000 and 2200 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Moso Vanuatu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Moso Vanuatu?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Moso Vanuatu?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for VUV 500 per day.

Does The Moso Vanuatu have a pool?

The Moso Vanuatu features an outdoor pool.

Does The Moso Vanuatu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Moso Vanuatu have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, beach massages, and facials.

How close is The Moso Vanuatu to downtown Moso Island?

The Moso Vanuatu is 0.9 mi away from Moso Island.

The Moso Vanuatu Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique resort in secluded paradise. Stylish and well considered accommodations, friendly and helpful staff, and great food. We kayaked every day to the shipwrecked yacht and walked to Embas beach for snorkeling, which was remote and secluded. Good snorkeling off the front beach also. Highly recommend and hope to return 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for our honeymoon stay. The rooms are secluded from others, neat and tidy, the food was impeccable and the staff were an absolute delight. We look forward to returning in the future to experience even more of what the MOSO has to offer
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Moso is by far my favourite place to stay anywhere in the world! Relaxed, private & filled with the most friendly humans you’ll come across! PERFECTION!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise with great facilities and wonderfully friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff that couldn't do enough for us. Relaxing, peaceful and remote yet high standards for quality of dining - especially the evening meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and loved it. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. The food was very high quality - I particularly loved the eye fillet. Just such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous. My partner and I stayed for a week to just relax and we got to do exactly that. The food was really really good and there is a really nice beach on the other side of the island where you can snorkel on a reef.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The highlight is the fantastic reef snorkelling at a nearby beach - about a 30 minute walk from the resort. The staff and local community were very welcoming and happy to have a chat and show you around. However probably don’t go if you are bothered by getting too close to nature - i.e rats in your room - as the resort is in the bush and rooms are ‘rustic village’ style and reasonably open to the elements. I liked it but didn’t sleep much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! Super chill, beautiful location, friendly staff, clean spaces. You can be as busy or not as you choose. For me it was a 'stop still' holiday and the Moso was perfect. The small number of guests made it relaxed and intimate, and you could be chatty or not - but I met some lovely new friends. Bed was super comfortable (and after two back surgeries I am fussy), villa was spacious, clean, and private, with a spectacular view. We went snorkelling, kayaking, swimming, when we weren't lazing around reading, eating and drinking :) Also staff will organise trips if you want to have more activities. 10 out of 10. Loved it, and would recommend for anyone wanting a real 'getaway'.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For those who's priority is relaxation and refreshing the mind & spirit, this is the place for you. The Moso has 15 villas, so there's typically no more than 30 guests. Many guests stick to their villas since several have their own pools. Yes, you can take trips, the staff will arrange boat transfers to Efate, a 10 minute ride away, or to Major Tom, the sailboat that moors about 15 minutes away. The walk to Embas beach on the other side of the island takes 30-40 minutes, but well worth the incline over the hill and back down. The reef there is even more amazing than the one out front of the resort. I had a massage booked for later that day, so I asked the staff to pick us up on the quad for the trip back, which they did. Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30pm you can walk 10-15 minutes to the nearest side of the village to Jerry's Kava Bar. Chat with the locals, look at the moon, stars and water from the porch. Take a few bucks in cash for the Kava and Tuskers (beer). The locals are some of the most delightful people I've met. Downsides: If you need to be active all the time, this is not the place for you. It's quiet, tranquil, remote, and sometimes they're out of a dish from the menu due to limited supplies. We couldn't get our pool light to work (put that on the bulb replacement list) and the in-room safe needed new AA batteries. Big deal, right? It's fabulous. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really truly makes this stay amazing. They are so happy, so helpful, they made the stay great. The ocean views are fantastic and villas large and spacious. It is an experience to stay there. The island is a smaller island off the main island and there are no shopping centres, no TV no intent, nothing to distract you from total immersion into nature. Forest on one side, ocean on the other side, this resort was made for relaxation. We loved using the complimentary kayaks to explore the reef and the reef on the other side of the island was our favourite. Bed was very comfortable and so were the pillows. The chef made a great johlb adjusting dishes for my allergies, I notified the resort in advance about these and they were very helpful. The tuna steaks were amazing, never tasted fish so good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hilit and Itai

Absolutely amazing stay. Can't rave about it enough. Do research before going - this is a place for total relaxation, happiness, beautiful people, most friendly staff, stunning beaches, quiet, and great food. No place to work, so forget about your laptop or internet. If you can accept these terms, you'd have your face smiling constantly from the moment you arrive by boat, till everyone's farewell you with a hug. Thanks The Most - can't wait to return!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities