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Barefoot Luxury: Why an Eco-Friendly Romantic Getaway in Vanuatu is the Ultimate Escape
A true beachfront Ned & Breakfast with your own private beaches. Privacy & relaxation are what staying at Papaya Villa is about. However there is much to explore and do on the island…

Explore Eton Reef right in front of the villa and experience colourful reef fish and corals.

Our Papaya Loco Cooking School is one of the hottest tickets on the island. Book in for a class and there’s dinner done…

Explore the island. There is so much to see from traditional food markets, to incredible island life.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well here it is always a great start to the day. Fresh local fruits, many grown right here or from the local markets… This is followed by something a bit more substantial… maybe one of Shoran’s awesome omelets and some fresh coffee brewed in the Moka. Breakfast is of course included in your Bed & Breakfast Tariff.
With a chef in residence, you can also book in for other meals. Just let us know each day…
We operate the Papaya Loco Cooking School from Papaya Villa, so the food is always interesting and fresh.
A delicious and relaxed start to your day
Something fresh and tropical
We are the #1 Foodie spot on the island
It couldn’t have been more perfect. This place turned out to be exactly the sanctuary we didn’t know we desperately needed. We honestly struck gold with this location – it couldn’t have been more perfect. But what truly made this experience unforgettable were our hosts, Marcus and Stoney. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel like we were staying with old friends rather than at an accommodation. Their warmth and genuine hospitality went beyond anything we could have hoped for. Now, let me tell you about Marcus’s cooking – it’s absolutely phenomenal. I’m not exaggerating when I say his meals put most restaurants to shame. But here’s the most massing thing for foodies: book the cooking class with Marcus. I’ve taken cooking classes all over the world, and I thought I’d learned it all. Yet somehow, in just one session with Marcus, I picked up more practical, everyday cooking wisdom than I had in years of classes elsewhere. It’s an experience that will leave you feeling insured and genuinely refreshed.
My dream beach room Lovely place. I was so excited to go after all the pictures and YouTube videos of papaya Villa and it didn’t disappoint. Everything has been made to make you feel like the luckiest people on earth. You have to do the diner, the food is fresh and amazing. Our flight was cancelled and we thought we will have to stay longer (I wish you could) but needed to go. We just loved it and as foodies we recommend the dinner.
Warm hospitality at its best !!! This is a truly magical spot for those who like a tranquil secluded beautiful tropical paradise. Papaya Villa owners and hosts, Stoney and Marcus, are the ultimate hospitality professionals looking after their guests every need, yet leaving enough space for comfortable privacy. It is indeed an art to make guests feel truly welcome into their special home, it is perfectly set up with a separate guest house with its own large veranda living space. With full access to the garden which is leading onto the most beautiful beaches with its many swimming spots, including a full 60 meter long natural pool. We stayed here for a week, and spent most of our time on one of the private natural beaches adjourning the property. For couples and beach lovers this is paradise. The Food (!) is AMAZING at Papaya Villa, Stoney does the most lovely breakfast each morning, as well as lunches when required – all super delicious. But then…DINNERS are the true highlights of each day (we had all our 7 dinners here) with a true gastronomic journey around the world, all cooked up by masterchef Marcus. Any foodie will be really happy here, and does not need to go out searching for other restaurants on the island. A big thank you to Stoney and Marcus for an absolutely amazing week !!! Paul and Espen
Our favourite B&B so far and we have stayed at some amazing places. The hosts are exceptional and so is the location if you enjoy unique natural surroundings, unlike your regular resort. From the food to the cooking classes, kms of pristine reef beach, snorkeling at your doorstep and superb hospitality, we would highly recommend staying here. The area is a relatively untouched area of the island with beautiful coastline, magic beaches and pristine reef snorkeling . The only thing is we would like to keep this a secret, so that it doesn’t get booked out lol. Many thanks Marcus and Shoran xx
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