Epao Holidays from AU$854

Showing its age but is clean and reasonable price staff are all great and friendly. Can kayak on lagoon which is free, but snorkeling andswimming not advised apparently due to pollution in lagoon good pools for the kids.

We had the deluded waterfront villa. It was really lovely, sitting in the deck overlooking water was just beautiful, we could see starfish and sea cucumbers in the crystal clear water of the lagoon. Only downside was no signal for TV, maintenance changed the TV as everything was in Chinese, but still no signal. Only a minor hiccup as we were on holiday, not there to watch TV. Fully self co tai ed with washing Mach and dryer, instructions again in Chinese but I worked it out. Air conditioner worked perfectly, and the spa batch was lovely and relaxing. Rosie on front desk was very helpful and friendly like all the staff in the restaurant etc. breakfast daily included was a bonus and looked forward to it each mornjng. Another bonus supermarket right next door selling everything including wine and beer. We loved staying there as on reading some of the reviews we were feeling a bit reluctant to stay there, but on our own experience we highly recommend staying here, and for the price we paid it was very reasonable.

We are late 60's/early 70's. Visited 10 days in early March 2025. Positives: Adults only - we like children, but heyy, can be nice to get away from them! Good, simple, accommodation right on the beach. Great views. Set in well maintained, beautiful tropical gardens. VERY friendly, helpful staff. Great, well maintained pool. Good bar. Good clean recliners and umbrellas. Probably some of the best evening meals on the island (Italian chef). Easy to get into town, minivan buses passing the entrance every few minutes. Cost 150 vatu per person ($2 AUD). Very friendly locals - no feeling of being threatened or being resented as tourists. Negatives: None really. The beach is not really suited to poor swimmers because of the current, but there are plenty of other places close by.

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!

Everything! Food is fantastic, Caroline and Damian are super helpful and great to chat with over a drink. Great snorkelling off the jetty. Super quiet. Rooms are fantastic and have everything you need! Cant recommend Island Magic enough.