Jionmari Beach Bungalows, Uripiv, Malekula Visitor Ratings

Jionmari is on a quiet corner of Uripiv island. The bungalows are by a sandy beach with good swimming, snorkelling and a small coral reef conservation area.

Costs and Booking
This place is good value at 1500 Vatu per person per night including all meals. Snorkelling in the coral reef reserve costs 200 Vatu for guests or 500 Vatu for non-guests. You can contact the owners, Johnson and Rachel, on 48939 (community phone). They speak Bislama and English. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange Rates.

Accommodation and Food
Jionmari's two bungalows are built using local materials. One has three single beds and the other was empty in December 2004. Mosquito nets are provided and the door is lockable (bring your own small padlock). Kerosene lamps are used for lighting.

Jionmari has a western-style toilet with a water seal (bucket flush). Well water is used for bathing (bucket showers). Bath towels and toilet paper are provided. Bring your own soap.

Dining is simple and often taken outdoors on a mat, under a shady tree or under the stars. Lunch and dinner may include lap-lap, kumala and chicken, fish or pork. Breakfasts are typically gato and orange leaf tea. Bring your own tea and coffee. Rainwater is used for drinking.

Johnson has a speedboat and can be found at Lakatoro on most days. See our Uri and Uripiv page for more information.

First surveyed: January 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: October 2005 by Stephen.