Barrier Beach Resort

Enjoy a luxurious and relaxed atmosphere at Barrier Beach Resort, Santo’s premier boutique resort.

Tucked away on the shores of Espiritu Santo island, Barrier Beach Resort is beachfront accommodation at its finest. Boasting a range of traditional fare-style rooms, Barrier Beach Resort offers a breathtaking setting for your next island escape – think sugar-soft sand canopied by ancient hardwood trees and azure blue ocean. Plus, with exceptional dining and activity offerings, there truly is no better base to explore the natural wonders of Santo than Barrier Beach Resort.

Greeting you with warm smiles every day, the staff at Barrier Beach Resort take pride in ensuring your stay is one to remember. Spend your Vanuatu holiday sampling traditional fare and tropical cocktails at the onsite restaurant and bar, indulging in a massage or facial at Moyyan Day Spa, and enjoying water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling – Barrier Beach Resort is fringed with reefs abundant in tropical fish, colourful coral and other marine wildlife.

As mentioned, Barrier Beach Resort is the perfect base to explore all that beautiful Santo has to offer. Dive into bright turquoise swimming holes, like Riri Blue Hole and Dual Blue Eco Attraction, trek to the cascading Tuffintari Waterfalls and laze on the powder-white sand of Champagne Beach. There’s something for everyone to enjoy here.

Why we love it

  • Stunning Lagoon Front Location
  • Bar & Restaurant On-Site
  • Unwind at the Moyyan Day Spa
  • Exceptional Activities on Offer

Resort Facilities


  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite bar
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
  • Water sports
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle

Please Note: Some resort facilities may incur additional charges.

Room Features


Garden Suite

Nestled within tropical gardens, the Garden Suite spans 55 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Other suite amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Seaview Garden Suite

Tucked within tropical gardens and offering partial sea views, the Seaview Garden Suite spans 55 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Other suite amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Beachfront Suite

Situated right on the sand, the Beachfront Suite spans 47 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Other suite amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Beachfront Executive Suite with Private Plunge Pool

Overlooking the ocean, the Beachfront Executive Suite spans 65 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, ensuite bathroom and a private balcony, complete with a private plunge pool. Other suite amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Beachfront Superior Suite

Sitting right on the sand, the Beachfront Superior Suite spans 75 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, separate sitting area, ensuite bathroom and private balcony with superb ocean views. Other suite amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Beachfront Fare

With stunning ocean views, the Beachfront Fare spans 47 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, ensuite bathroom and a private balcony, complete with swinging hammocks to laze on. Other fare amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Garden Fare

Nestled within tropical gardens, the Garden Fare spans 47 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, ensuite bathroom and private balcony. Other fare amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Luxury Garden Fare with Private Plunge Pool

Tucked within gorgeous tropical gardens, the Luxury Garden Fare spans 56 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, separate sitting area, ensuite bathroom and a private balcony, complete with a private plunge pool. Other fare amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Luxury Beachfront Fare

Located right on the sand, the Luxury Beachfront Fare spans 47 sqm and boasts a king-sized bed, sitting area, ensuite bathroom and private balcony. Other fare amenities include free wifi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Resort Location


Barrier Beach Resort is located along the idyllic Champagne Coast of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island. Getting to Barrier Beach Resort is as simple as taking a one-hour flight from Port Vila to Santo’s Pekoa International Airport, from which the resort is just 20 minutes away. Barrier Beach Resort offers return airport transfers to all guests.

Things To Do


There are so many ways to spend your stay at Barrier Beach Resort. Sample traditional fare and tropical cocktails at the onsite restaurant and bar, treat yourself at Moyyan Day Spa, explore the resort property via bicycle and enjoy water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. Beyond the resort, be sure to get out and explore all that Santo island has to offer, including Riri Blue Hole, Dual Blue Eco Attraction, Tuffintari Waterfalls and Champagne Beach.

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