Tautu Garden Lodge

Malampa Accommodation

What we offer

Tucked inside a lush garden on the island of Malekula, Tautu Garden Lodge is your quiet corner of Vanuatu. We offer a relaxed, low-key stay with 16 rooms across a range of configurations, from single rooms and dormitories to self-contained units, making us a great fit for solo travellers and groups alike. With 24-hour power, running water, and secure grounds, the essentials are well covered. Your hosts Renjo and Desley are here to make you feel right at home.

What Makes Tautu Garden Lodge Special

Discover the unique elements that create an authentic experience

  1. Quiet Garden Setting

Tucked inside a lush garden on Malekula, Tautu Garden Lodge is your quiet, unhurried escape from the world.

  1. Rooms for Solo Travellers and Groups

Whether you're travelling solo or with a group, Tautu Garden Lodge has a room configuration to suit you.

  1. Welcoming Local Hospitality

Warm, genuine Malekulan hospitality from host Renjo and Desley, where guests are welcomed like family.

"We started welcoming visitors into our home back in 2017, and honestly, it just grew from there. What began as an idea became something we truly love. Every guest, whether from Vanuatu or across the world, leaves as a friend."

Renjo and Desley - Owners

Location

Tautu Garden Lodge, Malakula, Lakatoro, Vanuatu

Details

Set within a lush garden and secured by proper fencing, our guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat with the comfort of a permanent building, running water, and 24‑hour electricity. Guests can enjoy snorkelling at nearby Aob Beach or join a guided tour to Tautu Village to experience the daily livelihoods of the locals. With flexible room configurations and basic conference facilities, we cater to both solo travellers and groups. Your host, Samuel, is ready to welcome you with genuine island hospitality, ensuring your stay is both relaxed and memorable.

What We Offer

Dormitory

Our dormitory at Tautu Garden Lodge offers a simple, comfortable base with four single beds, bedside tables, and an electric fan to keep things cool. Fresh towels and toiletries are provided, and room service adds a touch of ease to your stay. Step outside and you're greeted by a lovely flower garden, with the quiet surroundings of the property making it a genuinely relaxing place to unwind.

Highlights

  • 4 single beds with side tables
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
  • Towels and toiletries provided
  • Set within a quiet flower garden

Double Room

A cosy and comfortable retreat set within a quiet, flower-filled garden, our Double Room at Tautu Garden Lodge is a lovely choice for couples or travellers looking to unwind without the fuss. Furnished simply with a double bed, bedside tables, and an electric fan, the room keeps things relaxed and unfussy. With towels, toiletries, and room service included, plus shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, it offers genuine value in a peaceful Vanuatu setting.

Highlights

  • Cosy double bed with side tables
  • Electric fan for tropical comfort
  • Overlooks a beautiful flower garden
  • Quiet, peaceful property setting
  • Towels, toiletries and room service included

Self-Contained Room

Our Self-Contained Room gives you everything you need to settle in and make yourself at home. Enjoy a comfortable double bed, your own ensuite bathroom, and a private kitchen stocked with a cooker, stove, kettle, and utensils. Cool off with the electric fan, unwind in your own space, and wake up to a peaceful garden view, simple, practical, and all yours.

Highlights

  • Private ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Your own kitchen, cooker and utensils
  • Fully self-contained double room
  • Electric fan and garden views

Single Room (2 Single Beds)

Tucked into the quiet grounds of Tautu Garden Lodge, our Single Rooms offer a simple, comfortable base with two single beds, bedside tables, and an electric fan to keep you cool. Step outside to a lovely flower garden, then make use of the shared kitchen and bathroom. Towels, toiletries, and room service are all taken care of — easy, fuss-free, and easy on the wallet.

Highlights

  • Two single beds, tables, and fan
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
  • Towels, toiletries, and room service included
  • Overlooks a lush flower garden
  • Quiet, relaxed property setting

Single Room (Bunk)

Settle into something simple and genuine at Tautu Garden Lodge. Our bunk rooms are a smart, no-fuss base for travellers who'd rather spend their money on adventures than accommodation. With an electric fan, bedside tables, and a flower garden just outside your door, the vibe is relaxed and unhurried. Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities keep things sociable, and towels, toiletries, and room service are all taken care of.

Highlights

  • Bunk beds with bedside tables included
  • Electric fan to keep you cool
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
  • Towels, toiletries and room service provided
  • Set beside a quiet flower garden

Single Room (Single Beds)

Simple, comfortable and easy on the budget, our Single Rooms at Tautu Garden Lodge offer a peaceful retreat in a quiet corner of Vanuatu. Each room comes with single beds, bedside tables and an electric fan, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities just steps away. Step outside and you're greeted by a lovely flower garden — a gentle, unhurried start or end to any day on the island.

Highlights

  • Cosy single beds with side tables
  • Overlooks a beautiful flower garden
  • Quiet, relaxed property setting
  • Towels, toiletries and room service included
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities

Food Market & Local Cooking Tour

Join Desley for a trip to the local Lakatoro Market or the onsite garden to hand-pick fresh ingredients straight from the source, then head back to the accommodation for a fun, hands-on cooking session. You'll learn how to prepare traditional Vanuatu dishes including laplap and other local favourites, guided every step of the way. A genuine taste of local life, from market stall to plate, in around one to two hours.

Highlights

  • Visit Lakatoro market and pick your own fresh ingredients
  • Explore the onsite garden with local guide Desley
  • Learn to cook traditional laplap and local favourites
  • Hands-on cooking experience at the accommodation

Tautu Garden Lodge, Malakula, Lakatoro, Australia