About Us
We would love to Welkam you to Lope Lope Beach Bungalows.
Relax in one of two architectural designed bungalows. Both tastefully furnished and decorated and with all the modern facilities to ensure you have a carefree stay.
The ocean front swimming pool will ease any stress while you relax with a cool beverage.
Overview
We offer a variety of amenities to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.
Our bungalows each have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, are fully self contained fitted with dishwasher, washing machine and French door fridge. Each has its own deck with a Weber BBQ.
There is a nakamal- “meeting/ gathering” hut, and swimming pool. Please note we do not have life guards so you need to be responsible for yourself and your families safety.
We also provide complimentary WIFI access.
We have single and double kayaks, SUPS and bicycles for you to explore this pristine environment.
Please do not hesitate to contact us ( we are onsite owners and managers ) if there is anything we can help you with, such as plan your holiday activities and taxi / car hire etc. pristine east coast lope lope beach bungalows.
Welkam
Hi, we are the owners and onsite managers Sue and Jamie. We will be available to help you plan an amazing Santo holiday.
Originally from Australia we both have loved the South Pacific and travelled to Samoa and Tonga and Jamie lived in Fiji for a few years. We love island life. Sue is a midwife and nurse and Jamie a plumber. We have 2 boys and 5 beautiful granddaughters. We have a delightful boxer dog-Cooper.
About Us
Our brand new bungalows
Enjoy staying along the East coast of Santo in our new bungalows. Clean and comfortable with quality finishes and inclusions.
Fully self contained
Huge kitchen fitted with dishwasher, washing machine and french door fridge.
Pool overlooking the beach
We are beachfront but also have a pool for you to enjoy.
activities while in santo
Fishing
Horse riding
Horse riding
There are a few nearby fishing charters.
including :
-Island Fishing Santo
-Pacific Reef Sport fishing
-Bob's Game fishing
We recommend you pre-book, please contact the above business or us to arrange.
Horse riding
Horse riding
Horse riding
This is truly a special adventure going out with Megan and her horses. She will take you on a beautiful ride through plantations, mangroves and onto the beach.
-Santo Horse Adventures.
Must be booked in advance as very popular, please contact Megan or us to arrange.
Diving
Horse riding
Santo is famous for the dive of the SS president Coolidge wreck, which sunk in 1942.
The Coolidge is a dive for experienced divers as its a depth of 30+ meters. But there are many other beautiful dive options and operators in Santo.
Mt Hope Float
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Spend an incredible 1/2 day, floating down a river surrounded by jungle then climb up a waterfall.
Suitable for children.
-Santo Heritage Tours
Millennium Cave tour
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Full day and full on adventure. If you like challenges and adventures then this day is for you. This adventure is a mix of scrambling over rocks, walking through mud, steep ladders, floating down rivers, and walking through a huge cave.
-Santo Heritage Tours
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Snorkelling, turtle and dugong spotting
Spend a morning snorkelling some beautiful healthy colourful reefs, then Fabrice will take you exploring the bay hopefully you see dugongs and turtles. Please book in advance as very popular.
-Island Fishing Santo
while in santo
Waterfall
Water dancing
Water dancing
Visit the beautiful Tuffuntari Waterfalls.
About an hours drive from town you will find the stunning casade and clear waters of the Tuffuntari Waterfall.
Perfect place to bring a picnic.
Water dancing
Water dancing
Water dancing
Magical cultural experience where the women use their hands and body as the instruments to make music in the water.
-Leweton Cultural Centre
- Or talk to us if you would like a private session arranged for special occasions.
Port Olry
Water dancing
Champagne Beach
Take an hours drive up the coast and you will find the incredibly stunning beach at Port Olry. Enjoy a meal a Chez Louis sandy foot restaurant and bar.
Champagne Beach
Champagne Beach
Drive up the coast through stunning coconut plantations to Champagne Beach. Champagne Beach is famous for its crystal clear water and powdery white sand, which is often voted one of the best beaches in the world.
Pack a picnic (ask us if you would like help arranging).
Blue Holes
Santo is famous for its blue holes. They are stunning and such an incredible spot for swimming. About 10-15 minutes drive from us you can discover these waterholes.
There is also the option of padding up the streams to these blue holes.
-Matevulu Blue hole
-Riri Blue hole
-Nanda Blue hole
Golf Club
If you are a golfer and would like to play on a beautiful 9 hole course, please just ask. We are both on the golf committee and can help you arrange a game.
Regular games are Saturdays at 1.30, but other days can be arranged when requested.
while in Santo
Day trip to Aore Island
South Pacific WWII Museum
South Pacific WWII Museum
Enjoy a day trip to beautiful Aore Island Resort for lunch and a swim.
Complimentary ferry leaves from Santo Hardware Wharf at 11.20 - approximately 10 minute boat ride.
Beautiful snorkelling with lots of fish to see, and amazing location to enjoy lunch.
Photo Copyright Aore Island Resort
South Pacific WWII Museum
South Pacific WWII Museum
South Pacific WWII Museum
During WWII this peaceful island was transformed into the largest military base in the South Pacific. The base hosted over 500,000 service men and women during the war.
Visit the museum in town to see war memorabilia including the SS president Cooliage which sunk on its approach to Santo.
Photo copyright South Pacific WWII Museum
Mumma's Markets
South Pacific WWII Museum
Visit the Mumma's Markets in town for fresh locally grown, organic, seasonal produce.
Take coins with you.
Such a delightful way to shop, and some days the Mumma's will sell hand made woven baskets.
Million Dollar Point
Million Dollar point, is named after the area the Americans dumped their Navy equipment into the sea after the end of WW2.
You can snorkel and see some of the remnants.
Visit a Kava Bar
Kava is extremely popular in Vanuatu Culture. There are many Kava Bar's in Santo, we have a Kava Bar just up the road.
Just Relax
Just relax on your on Island time now.
We have the pool and beach.
Go for a walk on the low tide, and enjoy the sand banks.
Walk up to our local river - Lope Lope River.