About this hotel
General information
The Havannah is a small adults-only resort (guests aged 16 and over) on the north-west coast of Efate. It occupies Samoa Point, a white-sand peninsula on Havannah Harbour — a sheltered deep-water bay edged with reef and mangroves — and its villas sit among flame trees and tropical gardens, looking across the water to Lelepa, Moso and Nguna.
Every villa is designed for two: contemporary, mostly split-level, with a king-size bed, shaded daybeds and an outlook over the sea, the garden or the large lagoon pool, and several come with a plunge pool of their own. Days move slowly — long breakfasts and dinners at The Point, a day spa in the garden, kayaks and catamarans off the beach. Dolphins, turtles, migrating whales and dugongs grazing on the seagrass are often seen in the bay right in front of the resort, which follows a local conservation group's guidelines for watching them.
Location
The resort lies on Samoa Point on the north-west coast of Efate, on sheltered Havannah Harbour facing the islands of Lelepa and Moso. Port Vila and Port Vila's international airport are about 30 minutes away by road. The resort runs road transfers to and from the airport, with a meet-and-greet after customs, and a complimentary daily shuttle into Port Vila.
Spa
The Havannah's day spa sits in a tropical garden and is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Its menu covers massages, including treatments for couples, and body treatments using Thalgo products; booking ahead is advised.
Sports & leisure
Most of the activity centres on the waters of Havannah Harbour.
- Non-motorised water sports for guests: kayaks for exploring the coast, catamaran sailing and snorkelling straight off the beach in front of the restaurant.
- Diving: a PADI dive centre collects guests from the resort jetty each morning; some 17 dive sites lie within about 15 minutes by boat, with hard and soft corals, reef fish, turtles and dugongs, suited to beginners and experienced divers alike.
- A sunset cruise on the bay.
- A private round-island tour of Efate and day trips to a nearby island, booked through the front office, with local operators collecting guests from the jetty.
- A small boutique selling local handicrafts — woven baskets and bags, wood carvings and shell jewellery.
Restaurants & bars
The Point, the main restaurant, sits beneath a thatched dome with 270° views over Havannah Harbour. Its menu changes daily, blending French, Vietnamese, English and local influences around local seafood, tropical fruit and vegetables, locally raised beef and seasonal, organic produce where possible. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served à la carte, with New Zealand, Australian and French wines, local and imported beers and cocktails. Private dinners can be set up on the jetty, under the flame tree above the beach, on the sand beside a bonfire or in the villa.
Swimming
The resort sits directly on a white-sand beach in the sheltered bay, with reef starting close to shore — clownfish are a common sight for snorkellers. Daybeds hang over the large split-level, infinity-edge lagoon pool, and many villas have a plunge pool of their own.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; guide dogs are the only exception.
Rooms
Five villa categories, from garden villas to spacious split-level waterfront villas with private pools; every one is for two adults, with a king-size bed and its own outdoor living space.
Each villa has air conditioning and ceiling fans, a smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix, free Wi-Fi, a small fridge with a minibar on request, tea, coffee and a pod machine, a safe, a desk, a telephone, an iron, bathrobes, a hairdryer, a walk-in shower and organic bathroom products.
Deluxe Waterfront Villa
A raised split-level villa with wide views over the bay and islands, a private seven-metre infinity-edge pool and a sun deck reaching out over the water. A king-size bed, a bath in its own garden pavilion, and separate dining (with a barbecue) and daybed pavilions; for two adults.
Premium Waterfront Villa
A large split-level beachfront villa looking across Havannah Harbour to Nguna, with a king-size bed and a bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Its private garden holds a large plunge pool, sun loungers and a daybed gazebo; for two adults.
Waterfront Villa
A split-level beachfront villa with a living area below and a raised bedroom with a king-size bed above, looking out over the water to neighbouring islands. A private deck holds an infinity-edge plunge pool, sun loungers and a daybed gazebo; for two adults.
Lagoon Pool Villa
A villa set above the split-level lagoon pool with direct access to the water, a king-size bed and his-and-hers vanities; its west-facing terrace, with loungers, a covered daybed and a pergola, looks out to sea and the sunset. For two adults.
Garden Villa
A villa in the tropical gardens a few steps from the pool, the beach and the water-sports hut, with a king-size bed, a private garden, a veranda daybed and a gazebo for dining and lounging. For two adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.