My Partner and I recently enjoyed a short stay at Breaka's, as we were in Port Villa to look at a property that we were interested in purchasing.

We can not speak highly enough of the experience, from the moment we were picked up from the airport you could tell that the "personal touch" to their service was going to make for a great time.

Upon arrival at Breaka's we were both overwhelmed by how freindly and helpfull the staff were. Just walking through the front reception and over looking the pool and pristine bay you could really tell this was a special place.

Our room was absolutely gorgeous and the traditional beach-hut really sets the mood of the enviroment and yet still feels like your staying in luxury.

The food was absolutley beautiful and reasonably priced, and the service was from the staff was fantastic. Most importantly - the local beer was awesome and they cocktails were amoung the best we've ever had. Just sitting at the bar relaxing of an afternoon, watching the sunset was so enjoyable and we remember saying to ourselves "that we didn't want to ever leave"...

A big THANKYOU to George for making us feel so welcome it was trully much appreciated, and big thankyou to Mike also, for taking the time to sit down and tell me about all the local surf breaks and the best spots to get a wave! Hope to get out for a paddle with ya' next time we're over there.

Can't wait til next time!!

Marty & Deb

Just what you expect and want from a resort...No exaggeration!
There is plenty of space, fantastic beach, gorgeous pool, friendly staff, great bar, more than enough lounging areas, great food (could do with more seafood options) Great location,plenty of sun & fun..

We went to Pango village our guide worked at breakas, walked us down for a special little private tour through the village, saw how everyone lives, went to church easter sunday for service, a different experience, we are not at all churchie but to hear the singing and to pay some respect whilst staying in their village was great to do.

The bar and staff was a welcoming place to hang at night, didn't need to go any where else considering we were only staying for 3 nights before going onto Tanna. Of course not long enough but we will go back without a doubt once our pockets allow.

Beds super big ( king ). Fares well kept, clean and very comfortable, with more amenities than expected.

Gardens beautiful, Restaraunt yummy food and great dining position, can even request your table on the beach front for that romantic private dinner.

Went to Paradise Cove for dinner and to check out resort, resort lovely but nothing on breakas, Dinner was very nice and worth the effort to go some where different.

Manager and owner helpful and usually around to assist in requests. Staff fantastic! Alfred thanks for warm chats and entertainment at the bar. Yummy cocktails. Management should look after you your worth your weight in gold, fantastic hospitality staff member.
Any one who complains of the service in other reviews just can't relax and need to unwind, you are supposed to be on an island holiday or don't bother stay at home, other guests could do without you're grizzles.

My only regret I accidently deleted all my photos once on Tanna of our stay in Villa, what a dill, cried for an hour.

Keep up the great work everyone.
If we could afford it we would be back on the plane tomorrow
to come stay again, for much longer, perhaps we might even get married there next time.
Tankyu Tumas

Sharrie & Mark

I say at breaks with my wife over the new year & Xmas time
the place is self is amazing & sand on your toes as you walk out or your fare wow is all we can say.

service
Breakas lacks some service but over all the staff are very helpfull But I do feel as there was no managment in place it was like the local running the resort as managment drink at the bar.
& a chef running around trying to help all the guest needs which we found amazing.
Food
we found the food at Breakas diffrent every day even the chef cooked for us without a menu with a small group of other people staying in the resort. Food was out of this world.
I have seen other review & i can't understand were they are coming from. the service needs work But I feel it was the manager temper towards the staff which caused alot of unhappy guest. But was as good as any were in Australia if not better

Managment
there was no managerment but a beach bom trying to impress me with how good he is & keep look at my wife
the own of the resort was a big help when he was not deals with local issues

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is one of the best place to come to for the people are so frendly & open. there is not much to do but we did not come to the place but to relax & enjoy our week away.

Just returned from 10 days in Vanuatu, of which we spent 5 nights at Breakas Beach Resort. My boyfriend and I got a helicopter transfer from the airport and arrived in style after a 5 minute scenic trip over the small town of Port Vila (cost about $300 and they organised it). Simon, our pilot, landed us next to the resort right next to the beach where we received a welcome drink from the manager whilst the staff got our room together.

Simply put, we were blown away!! Right in the sand on the beach we had the most spectacular view of the ocean as well as the sunset. Ask if you can have fare number 34. Someone on this site mentioned that they found the rooms lacked privacy, I have to disagree they were perfect. Also, the verandah was ideal for enjoying a drink or star gazing in the evening. Absolutely magical!

The staff were the sweetest group of people you would ever meet. By the time we left we felt like a part of the family. They can be a little slow if you are used to fast service in Auckland but you soon slow down and get into the groove.

The food the first day was average – chefs away maybe? It must have been an off day because the rest of the stay it was great, we also ventured five minutes up the road by bus to Ambrosia ($1.50 each way, much better than the taxis which are falling apart) and it was French and delicious with the funniest waiter in town.

I thought there would be a speed boat as I love to water ski and jet ski and there were neither. The snorkeling (in front of the resort) was simply spectacular. I had never seen coral and fish so vivid and this was not our first trip to Vanuatu. We took a trip around the island of Efate (Vate?) and it was a bit disappointing, really rough road and a lot of the scenery looks the same. It is also a lot hotter here in February than June when we last visited.

There are other activities you can participate in, i.e. village visit, scuba diving, reef walk, art discovery and even some kites!? Go fly a kite, funny. There is a surf break in front of beach but no surf boards, my boyfriend had to rent one in the village up the road and said it was as bad as the taxis! So bring your own board if you plan on surfing.


Our 5 days went very quickly – off to another resort we went, not so good but that's another story. We were very sad to say farewell to our Pango friends and I thought their "Welcome Home" logo was a bit cheesy when we arrived but not now. We'll be back to see Mike and Breakas later in the year. A fantastic holiday!

Ponsonby Girl