Namarou
Paradise Bungalows, opened in 2006, is a welcome addition to
the variety of accommodation around north Efate.
The
bungalows are at the end of the village on the sand spit
between the beach and the lagoon. It's a quiet place with
sunny days and a cooling breeze through the night.
Emao
is a small island and easy to explore. There are protected reefs with good snorkelling. You can
walk around the island or climb it. Then you can go back
to the bungalow and laze by the beach.
Costs
and Booking
Accommodation costs 2500 Vatu per person with all meals,
payable in Vatu cash. Exchange
Rates.
To visit Marou village you should telephone 25095 and speak
to Chief George Noubati. He looks after the bungalows and
can help you find transport if required. Another number
you may try is the phone at Marie Store 27130. Of course everyone has Digicel mobile phones but we do not know their numbers.
Accommodation
and Food
Namarou Paradise has two bungalows built of local materials
and simply furnished. Each can sleep two people in single
beds. There are no mosquitos. Security is not a concern
although the bungalows do have locking doors.
The
bungalows share a toilet (western style with water seal)
and there is a bathing place (bucket showers). Most people
bathe in the ocean.
Food
at Marou Paradise Bungalows is aelan
kaekae. Main meals can be fish with local vegetables,
lap lap, manioc,
yam, rice and cooked
bananas. Breakfasts are gato
and instant coffee or tea.
Transport
and Services
There is a basic store at Marou village and a medical clinic
across the lake. See
our Efate page for transport information.
First
surveyed: December 2006 by Stephen.
Last updated: July 2008 by Stephen.
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