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Island · No. 5 in Vanuatu

Boutique hotels in Malekula

A rugged, culturally rich island of Big Nambas and Small Nambas communities, with remote coasts and offshore islets.

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Where to stay in Malekula

01

Dram Dram Bungalows

Malekula

Seafront bungalows on the northwest coast near Lakatoro, with a basic restaurant, 30 to 40 minutes from Norsup airport.

02

Leysernavun Bungalows

Malekula

A self-catering unit for up to four with its own kitchen and balcony at Norsup, a base for the Dogs Head Trek.

03

Mahun Bungalows

Malekula

An eco-style bungalow built from local materials above the lagoon at South West Bay, with breakfast included.

Malekula is the second-largest island in Vanuatu, a mountainous, jungle-covered place with some of the country's most distinct traditional cultures, including the Big Nambas and Small Nambas peoples. It is known for its carved slit drums, ceremonial dances and nearby islets such as Uripiv and Vao, and the Maskelynes, whose reefs are popular for diving.

Where to stay

Accommodation is small and local: village bungalows and a few simple guesthouses at Lakatoro, the main town, and along the coast. Bungalows are owned and managed by local families, with cooked meals and basic amenities. Local operators arrange guides.

Good to know

Malekula is reached by flights from Port Vila to Norsup or Southwest Bay, and by sea from Santo. Roads are rough and distances are slow, so keep an open schedule. The cultural festivals and dances are best arranged in advance with a guide.

Good to know

Questions about Malekula

How many boutique hotels are there in Malekula?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Malekula, including Dram Dram Bungalows, Leysernavun Bungalows and Mahun Bungalows.