Location. Le Meridien Port Vila Resort overlooks the serene waters of Erakor Lagoon, set amid the tropical splendor of Port Vila, Vanuatu. Guided tours of the local market are conducted less than seven kilometers from this property
Hotel Features. La Verandah Restaurant offers superb views of Erakor Lagoon and the resort's private island, and presents an impressive list of international wines. The Lobby/Lounge Bar serves snacks accompanied by nightly entertainment, while the Casino Bar offers light fare and gaming action. Tokolau Bar prepares lunches and dinners in a Fale-style pool-bar setting. The Erakor Ballroom and the Valea Room accommodate events for up to 250 people, and wireless Internet Access is available throughout the resort. A business center offers wired high-speed Internet access. The Namele Day Spa offers unique therapies that blend traditional ni-Vanuatu healing remedies with classic French spa therapies, including use of smooth, heated volcanic rocks to produce balance and promote energy. Palms Casino offers 63 slot machines and nine gaming tables. Recreational diversions include a nine-hole golf course, lighted outdoor tennis courts, beach and water-sport activities, live entertainment, two outdoor pools and a children's pool. The resort operates a children's program that features games, educational programs and outdoor activities.

Guestrooms. This three-story property offers 155 Melanesian-style guestrooms and suites, some paneled with locally harvested woods. Many rooms reflect the light, tropical color schemes of the islands. Balconied or terraced guestrooms offer views of the lagoon, the beach, the gardens or the golf course. Room amenities include minibars, wet bars, coffeemakers and refrigerators. Wireless Internet access is available in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. Vanuatu translates as "the land that always existed." The resort concierge excels at directing guests to tours of timeless beaches, exotic rainforests, stunning coral reefs and crashing waterfalls.

Gala Dinner:
The hotel will host a mandatory Christmas Lunch and New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on December 25, 2008 and December 31, 2008. All guests will be charged for the dinner whether or not they attend. The lunch compulsory charge for Christmas is AUD 105 + 12.5% VAT per adult and 50% discount for children 2 - 12 years. The New Year's Eve is AUD140 + 12.5% VAT per adult and 50% discount for children 2 - 12 years. This charge does not include beverages or VAT and is not included in the room rate and is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

National Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Parliament House 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University of the South Pacific 1 km / 0.6 mi

The preferred airport for Palms Resort Vanuatu is Port Vila (VLI Bauerfield) 4.6 km / 2.9 mi.