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SpainHad a lovely stay at Lonnoc. The family gives such nice hospitality and Sylvie really takes care of you.
The beach is stunning and I spent hours snorkelling the reefs just in front of the place. They were so appreciative of tourists choosing to visit them and it really helps their community.
It was fun playing with the local kids who are so kind and hilarious! Pleaseeee if you can, bring some games with you for them, like education jigsaws or they’d love a new football! They were sooo happy when another family brought them gifts!
Manage your expectations for this sort of remote accommodation as it is very no-thrills (cold shower, intermittent solar electricity etc) but everything worked and was clean/organised.
10 mins walk from Champagne beach (1000vt) or you can also kayak there with their free kayaks (1 double and 2 singles).
Getting there needs some forward planning. Most shared vans or taxis only go UP north in the evening from Luganville, and go DOWN south in the early morning. It cost 1000vt in the shared vans, but if you wanted a taxi outside of these time you’ll struggle and be paying 5000-8000vt or hitchhiking (common)! You could also do a private day tour stopping at Nanda Blue Hole, then up to Port Olry then down finishing at Champagne Beach (Lonnoc) which cost us 12000 total for the whole day and got to see other things too.
Overall it’s a great place to spend a few nights, manage expectations for remote village living, plan the arrival in advance, and enjoy the local culture and scenery!