Recommendation to Travellers

For Travellers to Vanuatu: You should obtain travel insurance which includes air transport.

Staying Connected: Grab a local Digicel SIM card at the airport. It is the only network that works near our resort! We offer free Starlink Wi-Fi for casual use, but if you need to work or stream, we recommend buying a heavy data bundle..

Protect the Reef: Please bring and use only reef-safe sunscreen. This is to help us keep Vanuatu's beautiful coral alive and healthy.

Check out the Information page on our website for all the insider tips on exploring Tanna Island

Airport Pick-Up: Don't worry about finding a taxi—we will be at the airport waiting for you! This airport transfer is a complimentary service.

Quintessential Vanuatu:

Want to stand at the edge of an erupting volcano? Snorkel in a massive private marine sanctuary? Explore Vanuatu’s largest water cave, or visit ancient tribes and the world’s 3rd biggest tree whilst staying in acclaimed accommodation? Then you are ready for Rockwater located on awe-inspiring Tanna Island.

We never advertise and don’t buy awards. Our growth is built on word of mouth.
Rockwater has been singled out in every online travel agent, Google, and Facebook etc. as in the top three best boutique resorts of Vanuatu and the premier resort on Tanna since its launch in 2018. Tripadvisor has ackowledged Rockwater Resort to be in the TOP 1% Best Resorts of the world for 2026.

Privacy:

Rockwater is a private resort designed around personal space catering exclusively to its house guests.
The property is created to provide the ultimate guest atmosphere for privacy, wellness, and discretion.

Hence the grounds, the Marine Park, and facilities are limited to house guests only.
Visitation or lunch (only, no dinning) is by prior arrangement with management ahead of time.

The setting is intimate; the pace is what the guests set for themselves. The pool is part of their stay, not a shared amenity.
The experience feels less like checking into a property and more like stepping into their own coastal residence.

Rockwater is a 100% locally owned and operated business, so book direct.
All the resort revenue is reinvested IN the country, so stop leaking your money out of Vanuatu with online travel agents; connect and book directly with us.

Following the 20 minute off-road 4WD experience to get here, you will know you have made the right decision. The Mediterranean influenced architecture is not only in harmony with its surrounding but offers a whole new level of accommodation to those travelling to Vanuatu's extraordinary Tanna Island.

Rockwater is an uncompromising green-resort surrounded by a sub-tropical forest, fruit tree orchards, and protected wildlife.
Rockwater’s approach is relaxed (bring your humour to share!), where humanity is cherished ...our guests call it a holiday with friends.
Children under 12 are not permitted on the resort grounds for their personal safety (high cliffs over the ocean and caves abound)
Snorkel the safe, private 30,000 M2 protected marine park, only 100 meters from your room.

Don’t forget to use allocated Promo Code (found on the Reservation page) when looking for the best online deals.

Looking forward to meeting you!
John and Silvana

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