Aore Island Resort, Beachfront resort on Aore Island, Vanuatu

Aore Island Resort sits on Aore, a 58-square-kilometre raised coral atoll facing Luganville across a kilometre of water from Espiritu Santo. The island rises to 122 metres, is covered in coconut plantations and small cocoa, vanilla and pepper plots, and holds caves occupied by large bat colonies. The resort lies on the mid-south coast near Aore Adventist Academy.

Aore was settled about 2,000 years ago by seafarers crossing from the Solomon Islands in large canoes carrying up to 200 people. French archaeologists found Lapita pottery sherds on the island estimated at 4,000 years old. In March 1906 the New Hebrides became an Anglo-French condominium, and on 30 June 1980 Aore became part of the Republic of Vanuatu.

The restaurant serves Melanesian cuisine, and visitors can join traditional weaving workshops with craftspeople from nearby villages. These activities offer direct insight into the everyday creative work of local communities.

The resort offers complete holiday packages including air transportation, boat transfers, breakfast, and guided outings throughout the stay. Visitors should coordinate with the resort in advance to arrange all preparations for arrival and activities.

Guests can enjoy private dining on the resort jetty while watching traditional dance performances against the backdrop of the South Pacific. This experience combines relaxation with cultural performances in an unforgettable setting.