Tankyu tumas long Melanie for telling us about Bethel.

Costs and Booking
Targeting budget travellers, Ikamir Guest House costs only 1000VT per person, per night, self catering. You can also camp, at a reduced rate.

The preferred contact for Ikamir is 546 4774 (mobile), say you want to speak to the "man blong guest house" (manager). Another contact is Rail Kaio on 544 8136 (mobile) and he has email.

Accommodation and Food
Ikamir Guest House consists of 2 simple bungalows, each able to sleep 5 people. There is also a very cute kitchen/hang-out room. The toilet and shower are shared.

Generally, visitors cook their own food with the supplied equipment. Bethel village has a store and Lenakel town is not far away. The community can assist, just ask.

Across the creek from Bethel is the up-market Tanna Lodge (formerly Tanna Beach Resort) where nice meals can be bought. Interestingly, Tanna Lodge wanted to buy the Ikamir land but, to the credit of Bethel community, the villagers wanted to keep it and develop it themselves.

Getting there
Bethel Village is about 2 km south of Lenakel, it's an easy walk. If transport is required, truck rides to and from Lenakel cost 500VT, one way.

Visitor Ratings for Ikamir Guest House Rate it

Date	Ratings	Comments
01/11/2009	Standard Location Value	I stayed at Ikamir for 3 weeks last year and it was an overall fantastic experience. The bungalows are very comfortable and the view is absolutely breathtaking. You will never see a better sunset! The community was so amazing and so welcoming that I felt like I experienced more about Vanuatu then just its scenery. Ikamir has so much to offer (caves, snorkelling,volcanos,giant banyan trees, etc.) and Glenes, Rail and all of Bethel will take such good care of you! I have never met anyone so kind and generous as them. I highly suggest you stay at Ikamir! It will be an unforgettable experience. tank yu tumas!
04/10/2009	Standard Location Value	Great spot right by the sea. Waves at the beach were quite big so not so good for young children's swimming but our 11 year old was fine and there are probably other swimming spots. Walking down the coast was fun and there were some nearby caves to explore. The bungalows were fine and the shared / dinning area kitchen was clean, reasonably equipped and had a great view. Do remember your food as Lenakel has limited options to buy stuff. Tanna Lodge nearby is expensive but does have cold beer. The community took good care of us.
01/10/2009	Standard Location Value	Would highly recommend this bungalow. Friendly people, clean facilities and well equipped kitchen - just BYO food! The community have pulled this project together well - so let's support it! Great snorkeling around the point - we spotted a turtle!
27/08/2009	Standard Location Value	Very nice location, very nice people (brothers Rail and Denny). The cost is 1500 vatus a night. Certainly worth staying a few days.
25/06/2009	Standard Location Value	Hi, I also stayed here for 8 weeks with Melanie and the place is AWESOME!!! Woke up every morning and enjoyed the cool ocean breeze. I love the sunsets, they are SENSATIONAL! It's a nice place for a group of people. The peope from the village are kind and friendly. My favourite food was "kato" bread sticks that the women from the village sell in the market. Imamo Leisle.
22/06/2009	Standard Location Value	I stayed here for 8 weeks and loved it! Woke up every morning and went for a swim. The main living area is relaxing and good place for reading or eating. Great snorkelling spots! The people from Bethel are lovely
22/06/2009	Standard Location Value