Nanwut Bungalows

Set on its own private island just off Malekula’s coast, Nanwut Bungalows offers one of the most resort‑like escapes in this part of Vanuatu. This intimate collection of seafront bungalows combines warm island hospitality with breathtaking sunset views, traditional home‑cooked meals, and effortless access to surrounding reefs and jungle. Simple, welcoming, and completely unhurried Nanwut is the kind of place where time slows down and every moment feels like paradise.

What We Offer

Bungalow with Private Bathroom

The only bungalow on the property with its own private bathroom, this is the most comfortable stay on Uri Island. Set along sand pathways on a small private island off Malekula, you'll fall asleep to the sound of the sea and wake up to stunning sunrise views. Solar lighting, a double bed, and that rare touch of privacy make this bungalow a genuine treat in one of Vanuatu's more remote corners.

Highlights

• The only bungalow at Nanwut with a private bathroom
• Seafront views with stunning sunsets
• Solar-powered lighting throughout
• Device charging available at the communal dining area

Double Bed Bungalow

A simple, comfortable bungalow right on the waterfront of Uri Island, one of Malekula's most resort-like escapes. Sleep in a double bed, step outside onto sand pathways, and watch the sun go down over the sea. Shared bathroom facilities keep things relaxed and unpretentious — this is a budget-friendly base for a genuinely beautiful island stay, hosted by Jack and Line.

Highlights

• Private bungalow on a tiny island
• Seafront setting with sunset views
• Breakfast included in your stay
• Shared garden shower and flush toilet
• Solar lighting throughout the bungalow

Twin Bed Bungalow

A simple, comfortable bungalow on a private island off the coast of Malekula, with two single beds and shared garden bathroom facilities. Sand pathways lead you to the seafront, where sunset views come as standard. Breakfast is included, kayaks and snorkelling gear are on hand, and hosts Jack and Line keep everything running with genuine island warmth. Budget-friendly doesn't get much more scenic than this.

Highlights

• Two single beds, shared garden bathroom
• Solar lighting throughout the bungalow
• Seafront setting with sunset views
• Breakfast included in your stay
• Accessibility to Uri and Uripiv island tours

Additional Things to Do

Uri Island Day Trip & Jungle Tour

Escape to Uri Island for a laid-back day of jungle discovery and beach time. Join guide Jack as he leads you through lush island bush, pointing out breadfruit, natagura trees, and native plants, sharing their traditional uses along the way. Keep an eye out for flying foxes overhead, cool off with a fresh coconut, then unwind on the beach with a swim or snorkel. It's a genuine slice of Malekula island life, at an easy pace.

Highlights

• Guided jungle walk with local plant knowledge
• Spot flying foxes in their natural habitat
• Fresh coconuts, beach time, and snorkelling included
• Optional island lunch at our bungalow dining area
• Return boat transfers available from Lakatoro Wharf

Uripiv Island Agricultural Tour

Step off the boat and into the heart of Malekulan village life on this immersive agricultural and village tour of Uripiv Island. Walk the full circuit of the island with a local guide, discovering how communities grow taro, cassava and yam using traditional Melanesian methods, and why these crops are cultivated here rather than on neighbouring Uri. Along the way, you'll visit the nasara, the kava bar, communal shelters by the shore, and see firsthand how pigs, chickens, and centuries-old customs shape everyday Ni-Vanuatu life.

Highlights

• Walk the full island, village to waterfront
• See taro, cassava and yam grown the traditional way
• Visit the nasara, kava bar and communal shelters
• Learn the role of pigs and chickens in Ni-Vanuatu life
• One of Malekula's most affordable cultural experiences