Located on Espiritu Santo, this comfortable resort offers ocean-view rooms, a pleasant pool area, and easy access to Luganville town and dive sites. Friendly service and good restaurant make it a solid mid-range choice for Santo visitors.
Beachcomber Island Resort & Spa is located in Luganville, the main urban centre of Espiritu Santo island and Vanuatu's second city. Luganville serves as the primary gateway for visitors to Santo's celebrated dive sites, most notably the SS President Coolidge — a WWII troopship sunk in 1942 that now sits upright in 20–70 metres of water and is considered one of the world's premier accessible wreck dives. The resort's position in Luganville places it within easy reach of the Coolidge dive entry points on the town's waterfront.
The property offers a mix of standard hotel rooms and bungalow-style units, most with ocean views over the Segond Channel. Rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms and functional furnishings suited to the mid-range dive travel market. The overall style is comfortable and practical rather than resort-luxurious.
The on-site restaurant serves Pacific and international cuisine across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu caters to the active appetite of diving guests and includes fresh local seafood. The bar area adjoins the restaurant and is a common evening gathering point for guests comparing dive notes.
A swimming pool provides a relaxed space between dives or on non-diving days. Spa services offer post-dive recovery options including massage treatments. The tour desk connects guests with local dive operators, day trips to Champagne Beach, Blue Hole, and the Riri River, and transport around Santo island.
Service is attentive without being formal, oriented toward the needs of dive travelers. The property suits visitors with a primary interest in Santo's marine environment who want reliable mid-range accommodation and good logistical connections rather than a boutique experience.
Amenities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Ocean views
- Tour desk
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa services
Location
Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Sanma Province
-15.5247, 167.1689 View on map
Highlights
- Luganville location gives direct access to the SS President Coolidge wreck — one of the world's most celebrated dive sites
- Ocean views over the Segond Channel from most rooms
- On-site spa services well suited to post-dive recovery
- Tour desk connections for Santo's key attractions including Champagne Beach and the Blue Hole
Tips for visiting
- Arrange dive packages through the resort's tour desk connections on arrival for better rates than booking dives individually
- SS President Coolidge dives typically depart in the morning — early nights are the norm for serious dive itineraries
- Luganville's fresh produce market is within easy walking distance and worth a visit for authentic local food
When to visit
April to October for best diving visibility and settled weather on Espiritu Santo