Wake to the sound of the waves

A boutique beachfront escape on the tranquil east coast of Espiritu Santo — where every one of our fourteen rooms sits right on the water’s edge.

Welcome

Absolute waterfront, totally affordable

Set on 250 metres of waterfront and away from the bustle of Luganville, Turtle Bay Lodge is the kind of place where you fall asleep to the lapping of the water and wake to the colours of the bay.

Over recent seasons we’ve added a new reception, refreshed bathrooms, generous decks and five private waterfront marquees — while keeping the easy, barefoot feeling that makes this corner of Santo so special.
Fourteen rooms, every one on the water.

Dining and cocktails over the water at The Salty Dog
The Accommodation

Choose your room

From private waterfront marquees with four-poster beds to relaxed family rooms with sweeping verandahs, every room looks straight out to the sea.

Private Waterfront Marquees

Beautiful air-conditioned suites overlooking the peaceful bay.

Sea View Family

Room for the whole family, with the ocean out front.

Ocean Front Double

Wake up to sunrise over the sea.

Pool Side Family

Steps from the pool, minutes from the reef.

Dining

Dine over the water, under the stars

The Salty Dog Bar & Restaurant serves locally sourced plates and international favourites right on the water — a cocktail as the sun drops, dinner as the stars come out.

Beneath the Surface

Below and beyond the water

Drift over the coral reefs of the East Coast with our on-site PADI centre — and when the world-famous SS President Coolidge calls, we'll arrange your wreck dives with Luganville's specialist operators. Then explore the blue holes, Champagne Beach and island villages — there's something here for everyone.

East Coast reef dives — straight from our on-site PADI centre
Coolidge & Million Dollar Point — arranged with local specialists
PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster
Island Experiences

Experience the East Coast of Santo

Blue holes, iconic beaches and island days — there’s something here for everyone.

Champagne Beach white sand and turquoise water, Espiritu Santo

Champagne Beach

Quad or buggy up the coast to white sand you’ll often have to yourself.

Jackie's blue hole, Santo, Vanuatu

The Blue Holes

Paddle a kayak up the jungle river to Matevulu — or quad to Nanda.

Kayaking on the calm bay at Turtle Bay Lodge, Espiritu Santo

Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddleboards

Free for guests in the bay — or the 50-minute paddle to a blue hole.

Quad bikes for exploring Santo from Turtle Bay Lodge

Quad Bikes & Buggy Hire

Your own wheels for Port Olry, Champagne Beach and the WWII museum.

Discover the Island

20+ tours & day trips →

Guest App

The Guest Experience App

Pre-book your dives and tours, browse the Salty Dog menu, find local guides and pick up a little Bislama — all from your phone.

QR code to download the Turtle Bay Lodge Guest Experience App
Best rate, always

Book direct — real people, personal service, faster help

Best rate, no booking fees, breakfast included — and real people who’ll help when the booking portals say sold out.