Island Magic Resort

Island Magic was a brilliant - highly recommend it for a family holiday. Our 2 bedroom beachfront bungalow was extremely spacious and had everything we needed. The deck on the beachfront bungalow had the most beautiful views - so easy to sit back, relax and enjoy! The gardens were lovely and made sure all the bungalows were private. The location of the resort was great - Mele is out of the hustle of Vila and close enough to travel in if supplies needed. Our continental breakfast each day was very generous - lovely fresh local fruits, cereal, yoghurt, toast. The onsite restaurant was very nice quality food. Our kids loved the volleyball court. The snorkelling off the jetty was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately it is a bit exposed, so it isn't great if it is too windy, but when conditions are right, we don't think you could find a better spot. The coral is fantastic as were the huge variety and number of fish. It was paradise underwater - we have snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef a few times, but right off the jetty at Island Magic wins hands down! The hotel manager, Gerry and her staff, were very helpful and made sure our stay was a very lovely family experience. Tina at breakfast was very thoughtful and polite and Joe, who kept the gardens looking beautiful, was great fun and helpful. We can't rate this place high enough - we don't usually return to the same place for holidays, but may have to rethink that approach after visiting Island Magic.

Island magic resort is in a great location, close to lots of attractions but is very quiet and peaceful. The bungalows are spacious, private and well maintained. We enjoyed exploring the reef out the front of the property - lots of beautiful fish and healthy coral. Often, it was just our family exploring the reef. Gerry and her staff were very accommodating and arranged many activities for our family making the holiday super easy and stress free. Island magic resort is excellent value for money - it deserves the excellent reviews it consistently achieves.

Island Magic is a bit out from town, but extremely close to the Cascades, Secret Garden, Tanna Coffee, the Beach Bar where they have Fire Dancing on Friday nights and Hideaway Island. Zorbing is across the road, plus there is another Garden just down the road. The snorkelling is fantastic straight out the front. We all had a ball jumping in off the wharf. Jane and David who manage the Bungalows are fantastic (probably would be better called Bungalows than a Resort). Took us in the back of their truck up to Cascades one day and down to the Beach Bar Friday Night for the Fire Dance. We really appreciated the space after spending 5 nights at Le Lagon, which was also really nice, but Island Magic was much more personal. Vanuatu was a perfect family holiday (kids 14 and 10) a bit like stepping back in time.