Betarara Community Guesthouse, Betarara, Maewo Visitor Ratings

The village of Betarara is conveniently located in central Maewo. From here you can continue along the west coast truck road or walk the Naviso loop (see our Walking Maewo page). Towering above Betarara is Maewo's highest peak, Mount Tagutgagaro. You can climb it and come back down in half a day (see our Walking Maewo page).

Costs and Booking
Accommodation at Betarara costs 1200 Vatu per person, per night. You can prepare your own meals in the guesthouse kitchen. Try calling 38342 (community phone) if you want to make enquiries. Languages spoken are Bislama and English. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

Accommodation and Food
The guesthouse is an annex to the community hall, located behind the church. It has four bedrooms. Three have bunk beds (two singles) and one has both a double bed and a single bed. Bring your own mosquito net. Only the kitchen has solar lighting so you should bring a torch light. The main guesthouse door is lockable.

The guesthouse has a modern toilet and shower. However, the water supply is unreliable. Bring your own toilet paper, bath towel and soap.

The kitchen has a gas cook top and a useful collection of pots, pans, plates, cups and utensils. There's a couple of well stocked stores in Betarara where you can buy food. The water supply is sourced in the hills and should be OK to drink.

Services, Suggestions and Transport
Betarara has a National Bank of Vanuatu agent and a Vanuatu Post agent. At neighbouring Kerepei village there's a health centre. See our Maewo page for transport information.

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