Nagol Bungalows, Pangi, Pentecost Visitor Ratings

Chief Willie's Nagol Bungalows has been operating since 1993. In February 2005 he had four new bungalows by the black sand beach about 5 minutes walk south of Salap village (10 minutes walk south of Pangi). The main attractions in the area 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.

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

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 by the villagers. Also note the road across south Pentecost was closed in February 2005. See our Pentecost page for more information about the Naghol.

The nearest telephone is at Pangi (38327, community phone). Chief Willie takes a lot of direct bookings during the Naghol season and plans to get his own telephone. Languages spoken are Bislama and English. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

Vanuatu Tourism Office web page:
Nangol Bungalows

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. There's also an old guesthouse with three double rooms and three single rooms (due to be replaced). 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 want to make 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.

Services, Suggestions and Transport
Pangi has a few stores, telephones and a medical dispensary. See our Pentecost page for transport information.

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