Chief Willie's Nagol Bungalows has been operating since 1993. In February 2005 there were four new bungalows by the black sand beach, about 5 minutes walk south of Salap village. The main attractions here are the Naghol (land-diving), from April to early June each year, and traditional villages. Nagol Bungalows is also a pleasant spot to relax for a couple of days.

We're told that Chief Willy died in 2007, apparently the place is still running.

Costs and Bookings
Nagol Bungalows has a good standard and friendly service but it's rather expensive at 3500 Vatu per night for singles or 2800 Vatu per person for groups. In the low season the bungalows are empty and walk-in guests should be able to negotiate a discounted rate. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

Nagol Bungalows offers several tours include land-diving, Ratap kastom village, bush walking, caves and a kastom Eel Stone. The prices for these tours are not clearly set out (there's no price list). Before taking a tour, ask what it involves and if there are any restrictions (eg photography). The Lonely Planet guidebook promotes Bunlap kastom village on the east coast but we've heard of visitors being charged a 5000 Vatu entrance fee. Also note that the road across south Pentecost was closed in February 2005.

VTO web page: Nangol Bungalows

The nearest telephone is at Pangi (38327, community phone and probably not much help unless you're fluent in Bislama). Contact us if you can provide mobile phone numbers.

Accommodation and Food
Nagol has four big bungalows and a dining hall (yacht club). Each bungalow has room for a double bed and two or three singles. Mosquito nets are provided. Kerosene lamps are used for lighting. The bungalows are lockable, if you bring your own small padlock.

Nagol Bungalows has one shared toilet and one haos blong swim. If you don't like to see the women carry buckets of bathing water you can swim in the river. The sit-down pit toilet is in good order. Bath towel and toilet paper are supplied.

Basic meals at Nagol include rice and tin meat, kumala and fish and lap-lap. Breakfasts are tea with bread or crackers. Expect fancier meals during the high season. Drinking water is sourced from Nagol's rainwater tank or a nearby spring.

First surveyed: February 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: July 2008 by Stephen.

Visitor Ratings for Nagol Bungalows, Salap Rate it

Date	Ratings	Comments
28/04/2008	Standard Location Value	Chief Willy died in 2007, apparently the place is still running, but it is hard to get in touch with them (I couldn't). A great alternative is Clement's bungalow in Pangi, five simple rooms, from single to triple, clean shower and flush toilet and simple, but tasty and filling food for 2500 all in. Clement has a truck and can take you to see the land diving or Kastom villages. Dont believe Lonely Planet, Pentecost is very basic (and all the better for it) there is a bank in Pangi (in a shack, open two days a week) but it is not the metropolis suggested. There is no beer! You can get a cold coke + biscuits and tinned food, that is it. The people are warm and friendly, the water warm and the scenery stunning. Take the walk to Batmatmat, visit the school (take pens/supplies) and chat to the locals.
26/01/2006	Standard Location Value