Manu Guesthouse, Maskelynes Visitor Ratings

Manu Guesthouse at Pellonk village on Uluveo island is one of several low profile, inexpensive guesthouses in the Maskelynes. It's a conveniently near the Ringi Te Suh Marine Conservation Area where there's good snorkelling.

Costs and Bookings
Accommodation at Manu guesthouse is great value at 500 Vatu per person per night or 1000 Vatu with meals. The bungalow is operated by Patrick Simeon's family and he can be contacted by calling the community phone at Pellonk (48519). He speaks Bislama and some English. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. It's an informal place and Patrick doesn't put a price on everything. Exchange Rates.

Accommodation and Food
The bungalow is a sturdy construction using modern and traditional materials. There's one bed, three mattresses and space for more people. Surprisingly there are no mosquitoes. There's no electricity although some people on the island have small generators. Kerosene lamps are used for lighting.

The toilet is a few minutes walk from the bungalows. It's a dry pit, squat toilet with a ventilation pipe. The haos blong swim is by the bungalow (bucket showers). Well water is used for bathing. Toilet paper is provided. Bring your own bath towel and soap.

Meals are simple aelan kaekae. For example, simboro, yam, kumula, rice and tin meat. Breakfasts are local bread with tea. Rain water is used for drinking.

See our Maskelynes page for Services, Suggestions and Transport.

First surveyed: December 2004 by Stephen.
Last updated: January 2005 by Stephen.