Lini Highway, 0000 Port Vila, Vanuatu
#9 of 54 hotels in Port Vila
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 apartment reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Jeremy
AustraliaElliott (Owner) met us, offered personal mobile. Staff helped with additional extras- bug spray, washing detergent. Allowed us to come back and use internet after check out when our flights were cancelled. Very friendly and hospitable. View from rooms is excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Michael
AustraliaNothing really - it delivered on everything we needed while we worked
Mariner made it really easy for us. We had to work for two days while vacationing and needed solid wifi. Their network didn’t let us down once. Also the rooms were incredibly spacious, making it easy to relax. Location is very close to town so I walked to the supermarket at lunchtime to buy stuff for dinner, very convenient. What I also loved was that the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed - pots, pans, knives, kettles, microwaves, everything was there. Even a rice cooker which came in handy! Also the staff were incredibly flexible which made our life a lot easier.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
A
AustraliaOnly 5 TV channels. Would be awesome if you provided Digicel, Canal+ or Telsat TV or all of them ;-)
Staff were very attentive from booking, could chat with them via Whatsapp to arrange time for free airport transfer etc. And when my flights changed, they were very accommodating. Apartment was very clean, had all the things you need, staff serviced apartments each day, washing dishes etc. Great location, great view, great security. Wifi worked relatively well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Nahren
AustraliaNothing
Very clean apartments with great air conditioning & washer/dryer. Walk to markets, shops & restaurants. Staff are amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Jennifer
AustraliaSome minor road noise that is blocked out by the shutters.
The Mariner is an exceptional property in Port Vila. While it may not have the swim up bar, it has incredible views, beautiful, friendly staff and a comfortable location to town. Lovely reasonably priced restaurants are a stones throw away. The apartment we stayed in is fabulous for families, in that it has two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen that allowed home cooked meals and a full laundry. The pool was a fun addition.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Pauline
AustraliaThe ease with which the Mariner staff communicated with us
The Mariner Staff looked after us and made sure our trip to Vanuatu was a great one.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Bruce
New ZealandNothing
Very helpful and caring staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Susan
AustraliaNothing.
It was well situated for downtown, spacious with very friendly, helpful staff. When our travel plans changed due to a cancelled flight they rearranged our original booking to cover the extra days needed with a minimum of fuss. Highly recommended.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Caroline
AustraliaI was always a liitle worried on the balcony and made sure we all stayed clear of the glass panels.
Mariner Apartments were great. Location was amazing, a 5 minute walk to the town centre (Port Vila). The view was amazing from our apartment. The apartments were well stocked and were perfect for our requirements, the beds were large and comfy, the kitchen had everything you needed (although we didn't cook during our stay), there was a nice sitting area with large TV with Netflix (although dubious choices in the memory from the previous occupant), a large desk / table for working on and sitting areas outside on the balconies. There was a pool, although we only used it once, due to a member of our party having a cast on his arm! Eliot (owner) and Helen (manager) were excellent, very responsive and nothing was too much trouble. The same went for the housekeeping staff. We had a medical emergency one night and Helen was amazing, she stayed with us until the paramedics arrived. If we do go back to Port Vila we would happily stay at the Mariner Apartments again. Family of 4 (2 boys, ages 11 and 13).
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Donna
AustraliaCould do with another couch in lounge area.
Wonderful, helpful staff and management. Beautiful spacious apartment with great views. Lovely pool.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Andrew
AustraliaRoad noise a little annoying however we did travel during independence week so roads were a lot busier then usual.
Staff and location where exceptional. Friendly and very helpful. Concrete walls so we weren’t bothered by other guests in the complex.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Jacinta
AustraliaOnly the traffic noise in the morning.
Very clean and good position. Staff available for after hours arrivals.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Martin
AustraliaOn a main road. Some traffic noise.
Very pleasant and helpful staff. Convenient location. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Talia
AustraliaProperty was very centrally located - just a 5 minute walk to restaurants/markets/supermarket. Overlooks the water and is a few minutes walk to the waterfront. The staff are fantastic too. After asking one of the lovely ladies if we could grab one of those small hotel-sized milks in our fridge for coffee, she went down to the supermarket and bought us a litre carton of milk which was so sweet of her. They also kindly accommodated an earlier check-in for us (11:45am!) Elliot (the managing director) is fantastic also. I accidentally left my jacket behind in the hotel prior to my flight back to Australia and he said he’d ship it over free of charge! In terms of our room - we had a washing machine & dryer, full sized fridge, king sized bed, couch, tv, oven and stove top. Fantastic customer service, great apartment and fantastic location too - highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Karen
AustraliaNo meals.. it would be good to have breakfast or something on site. They do offer catered meals from a local eatery
The location and the lovely staff - Helen, Wendy etc
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Eugenijus
Lithuaniawater pressure in the shower was weak.
location, view, big room, speed Wi Fi, washing machine, kitchennet.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Stephen
AustraliaStayed at the Penthouse, well appointed, roomy, great view, full kitchen etc. Manager and staff professional and friendly, would return.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Emma
Australianone
good all round.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Emma
Australiahot water is not available in our bedroom.
friendly staff. good location.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Jacob
New ZealandA noisy family checked into the room beneath us, not the accommodations fault.
Elliot was amazing at facilitating our unusual requirements when our flight home got cancelled due to bad weather, he allowed us to check in really early and extend our stay with no issue.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Rolltastic
AustraliaElliot and his lovely team went above and beyond to help me. The property itself is located in the central part of Vila and right opposite the water, its very pretty! The room itself is top notch and super comfortable. It was great to have washing and cooking facilities and the balcony was a great size. Close to the markets and supermarkets as well as restaurants etc, you couldn't ask for more!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2023
Carole
United KingdomIt was a perfect 6 night stay - should have been 7 nights but a cyclone got in the way of the first night!
Everything about the Mariner Apartments was great. The apartments are spacious, well designed and have everything you need for a very comfortable stay, including very reliable wi-fi. The pool is perfect for a dip. The view across to Iririki Island is fantastic and such a joy to wake up to every morning. The staff were incredibly helpful. I will definitely return.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Christopher
AustraliaElliott and staff went out of there way to pick our family up from the airport late at night after an 8 hour delay and cancelled, provided some food and helped us follow up the airline the next day to get home. Can't thank them enough
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Yang
AustraliaSwimming pool is very small.
Convenience, the staff prepared a package gift for us, very useful.
Stayed in January 2023
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