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White Grass Ocean Resort

3.5 star property
Travelers soak up sunshine on the private beach, enjoy ocean views at Ocean View Restaurant, and indulge in water sports and spa treatments.

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White Grass Ocean Resort offers turquoise waters and lush greenery. Relax on the private beach or at Nabisa Day Spa. Family-friendly with free breakfast and WiFi. Enjoy kayaking, scuba diving, and nearby hiking/biking trails.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Family Bure

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Ocean View Bure (Triple)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Ocean View Bure (Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Tanna Island, White Grass Ocean Resort is near the airport and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Mt. Yasur and Port Resolution Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lenakel Port. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Tanna Island travel guide
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White Grass, P.O. Box 5, Tanna Island, Tanna

What's nearby

  • Church of Lowanatom
    11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lenakel Port
    17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sulphur Bay
    51 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Tanna (TAH)
    1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tanna Gardens
    3 min drive

About this property

White Grass Ocean Resort

Family-friendly resort near Lenakel Port
Free continental breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at White Grass Ocean Resort. With a private beach, scuba diving and kayaking, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body treatment and a body wrap at Nabisa Day Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Ocean View Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours, boat tours and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as mini golf and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free bike hire, babysitting (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • A front desk safe, wedding services and books
  • Beach towels, multilingual staff and water sports equipment
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Decks/patios, fridges and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.75 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are asked to contact the resort directly prior to arrival to advise flight arrival details, so that a driver can be sent to the airport to meet you.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 4500.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 4500.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.75 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Grass Ocean
White Grass Ocean
White Grass Ocean Resort
White Grass Ocean Resort Tanna Island
White Grass Ocean Tanna Island
White Grass Resort
White Grass Ocean Hotel Tanna Island
White Grass Ocean Tanna
White Grass Ocean Resort Tanna
White Grass Ocean Resort Resort
White Grass Ocean Resort Tanna Island
White Grass Ocean Resort Resort Tanna Island

Frequently asked questions

Does White Grass Ocean Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at White Grass Ocean Resort?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Grass Ocean Resort on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$339, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is White Grass Ocean Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Grass Ocean Resort?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at White Grass Ocean Resort?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at White Grass Ocean Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does White Grass Ocean Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is White Grass Ocean Resort located?

This Tanna Island resort is on the beach, 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Lenakel Port, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Mt. Yasur and Port Resolution Beach.

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Reviews

White Grass Ocean Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location very close to airport. The hotel arrange all the tours for me. I had a great stay everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Per

Disliked: Staff & service
The resort has a beautiful location. Good snorkeling and nice pool. The views are great. A nice beach nearby. The restaurant was ridiculously expensive and breakfast was not great. Close to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with great sunsets. Nice food. Snorkelling trip great (not complimentary as on website but paid for 2 snorkelling sites with a guide, still well worth doing). Need a 24 hour reception (large earthquake 7.1 while we were there and no one to ask about safety/what to do which didn’t feel super safe). Also maybe not the best place for a long beach stay - only 3 sun loungers on the resort, but good for a short stay whilst seeing things on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort with friendly staff

We had a good stay at the resort. The pick up from airport was an easy process and the staff are all very friendly and welcoming. During our stay, Air Vanuatu cancelled our flight back to Port Vila and we were “stranded” on the island for 2 days, the staff went above and beyond to email Air Vanuatu to get more info for us and helped us re-arrange travel and accommodation. Overall, the resort is clean with good Wifi near the reception. The Wifi can be a bit patchy if you’re in the bungalows further away from reception but that’s alright since we are on a holiday anyways. The resort can arrange the tours for you including Mt Yasur volcano, Blue Cave, Kastom Village Tour, etc. Recommended if you’re visiting Tanna.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We truly enjoyed our stay at White Grass. The staff was very nice and helpful, the resort was beautiful, food was amazing and everything worked super well. Can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einfaches Hotel auf mystischer Insel

Einfaches, gepflegtes Resort mit erstaunlich unmotiviertem Personal. Einzig im Tauchshop wurden wir serviceorientiert bedient. Wir waren 3 Nächte in einem Bungalow mit zwei Zimmer. Einrichtung war ok, jedoch keine Fenster sondern lediglich Mückengitter. Durchschlafen war kaum möglich, denn starkes Hundegebell uns immer wieder daran hinderte. Frühstück am Morgen war sehr einfach, aber für einen kurzen Aufenthalt hat es gepasst. Wir haben dreimal am Abend gegessen. Die Auswahl an Gerichten war eingeschränkt, jedoch die Qualität war gut. Preis/Leistung ist in Ordnung. Ein Highlight ist sicher das sehr schöne Hausriff. Da kaum Alternativen auf Tanna vorhanden sind, kann ich das Hotel empfehlen. Tanna Island ist auf jedenfall einen Besuch wert.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and well maintained. Not that many activities so wouldn't recommend more than 2 days, 3 max. Food options could be expanded
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

pennyc, Launceston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were awesome, lovely quiet spot. Airport transfers included. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

AI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

バンガロー泊

ロケーションはとてもよかったです！ バンガローの雰囲気やリゾート内も好きな感じでした。値段は少し高いかなぁ〜。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and tidy comfortable units. Restaurant especially good - ambience as well as interesting menu options well cooked and served.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Forster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If staying on Tanna, and you want a resort with facilities, this is the best area to be. Currently run by an Aussie, White Grass offers all meals and you have private facilities in your bure. All up a great experience, they employ all locals who are very friendly and you get that side of the experience as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Karen, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beware of expensive ripoff day trips!!!

The Resort itself is beautifully located right on a coral water front with a small sandy beach next door. The grounds are kept very tidy. They offer scuba diving. Wifi is in main area only and slow. The management are very cold and unapproachable. Beware of the day trips on the white board at reception that are not otherwise advertised on flyer or website. We were taken for a run around to collect Kava and coconuts by our driver with a very bare mean lunch and 2 bottles of water to last for a hot 9 hour day on the road. When we got back I went to the manager who got red-faced and was incredibly loud and rude towards me for what had happened, saying he wasn't there in the morning to supervise....!!? When I returned after I gave him space to cool down, he agreed to a half day discount, which was barley satisfying for a full wasted day of our 2 night stay and priced in Australian Dollars was super expensive. Discussing behavior that left a nasty taste in our mouth. We met traveller's at the airport who stayed right next door and had a bbq made on the beach and went to a village and met local's saw the traditional island living and had a terrific day on the same day for a much lower price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OVERPRICED AND DIRTY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kleinschalig hotel met leuke huisjes aan zee

Mooi complex met hutjes verspreid over het terrein. Zwembad is klein en ligbedden staan verspreid over het grasveld. Geen strand bij het hotel, maar via een steiger loop je zo de zee in waar je kunt snorkelen. Eten is goed, excursies keurig geregeld vanuit het hotel en de transfer van en naar de luchthaven is gratis.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

I had a great time here - a fabulous team who were all very friendly. Just a beautiful place in a beautiful part of the world. And the volcano tour is incredible. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

JipandLulu, Oz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous resort - friendly staff, great location

This fabulous-looking resort is located a convenient few minutes by road from Tanna airport, which made transfers in and out of Tanna really simple. Sabine, the general manager was on hand to welcome us (a nice touch) upon arrival and we were given a very nice fruit drink to relax with while the check-in was organised. The bar and restaurant building is situated near a cliff with excellent views of the ocean and stunning sunsets. The resort is nice and intimate - about 15 rooms, all isolated within their own portion of a large, beautiful and well-kept garden that stretches across the entire grounds. We were fortunate enough to stay in room 5, which is about 30 metres from the resort pool and has a great view of the ocean beyond. The room was comfy with a king bed, fridge, mosquito coils (sorely needed, as there are LOTS of mozzies after dark) and good water pressure/temperature in the shower - the hot water only lasted for one day before maintenance had to refill the gas tank, but after that it was fine. We even had a cute little gecko hanging around the roof outside. We found the resort to be in a perfect location for the various Tanna activities we planned - Mt Yasur, Blue Cave, Lounakiel Waterfall, Kava & Magic - but if you're only here for the volcano or other East Tanna experiences then you may wish to consider bungalows closer to that side. Special mention to Sabine and booking staff, who gave us brochures and kept us informed of everything we needed months in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

KENICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

シンプルだが良いホテル

部屋は普通だが、不足は無かった。全体的に割高だが、離島だけに仕方なしか。シャワーは常に温水がでて快適だった。全般的には良いホテル。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the setting of the resort. The staff were always helpful. We had a really relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Resort petit et douceur de vivre vue magnifique

Un resort très bien tenu avec des bures très cosi au milieu d’un jardin magnifique et vue mer a recommander chaudement Bonne nourriture personnel Compétent et vue magnifique sur le pacifique sud plein d’excursions possibles mais comme toujours dans cette région prix largement excessifs Notamment le mont yasur Les chambres sont simples et très confortables et d’une très bonne tenue . Un endroit idéal pour se reposer et profiter du calme avec cette vue incroyable sur les récifs et l’ocean Avons même vu des baleines depuis notre chambre . Le tout intègré magnifiquement et très bien conçu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Panoramic views of the ocean

We had a wonderful 3 nights at this hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. Very private boutique resort ideal for a couple to relax and enjoy various activities. We experienced Mt Yasur Volcano and the Blue Cave plus snorkeling around the resort. All were amazing and well organised by the resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great way to experience Tanna. Not cheap, but great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had the time of our life.

Unforgettable....we were in paradise, great food,friendly staff and you will never want to go home....we had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best place we have stayed in Vanuatu, all of the hotel staff are friendly and helpful and snorkelling is fantastic. The food, especially catch of the day, was delicious and the included breakfast was great value. The tours are fun and the volcano was spectacular. We would definitely recommend this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay for a cyclone!

The resort provides transportation to and from the Tanna Airport. When we arrived at the resort office we were greeted by the friendly staff ( and manager Wayne) while being handed a glass of fresh squeezed fruit juice during the check in process. We arrived before noon and our ‘hut’ was ready for us and we were able move in. When I put word hut in quotes I did that becomes it was much more - a nice spacious room with power outlets (220 - NZ plugs) running hot and cold water for the bathroom, mini fridge, double bed with netting and ceiling fan. Sorry - no air conditioning, but you probably won’t miss it as the breezes are perfect. We stayed 2 nights and completely enjoyed ourselves. Besides the many side trips available there was also an excellent dive shop. We did 2 reef dives and a dive to the Blue Cave. The experienced dive masters were great to dive with and very helpful to us as we were a little rusty when it come to diving. The restaurant was very good with a very decent menu and there was also a bar with a great happy hour daily. Everyone of the resort staff were friendly and helpful. Wayne was especially helpful for us when Cyclone Hola was nearing and our scheduled flight was cancelled - he worked his connections and got us seats in the last flight out even as his staff was preparing for high winds and rough seas. Wayne and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure that our vacation was the best possible experience at their resort - and they succee
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort in wilderness

Everything was good, unique bungalow warm and helpful staff. But everything here are expensive than other resort. I could understand because you find nowhere to eat no convenience store except in this resort.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018