Absolute Waterfront
Resort Estate
Land and Villas from
$300,000 USD
Own a piece of Paradise and earn dollars when you are away
Projected Return
7.5 – 15%
(subject to occupancy)
Operator Leaseback
10 × 10
Year by year
More Than an Investment
A World-Class Resort Experience
Premium infrastructure that drives occupancy and commands top-tier nightly rates.
Ocean-View Restaurant
40-seat open-kitchen dining with sunset views and fresh local cuisine.
Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Volcanic stone bar and premium spirits — a social hub that keeps guests on-site.
Grand Resort Entrance
Tropical arrival experience that sets the tone for a premium stay.
Wellness & Longevity Spa
Full-service spa centre with tropical treatments — a key guest attraction.
Restaurant & Bar
40-seat ocean-view dining & cocktail lounge
PADI Dive Academy
Planned scuba training & reef excursions
Wellness & Spa
Longevity spa centre with tropical treatments
Reception & Concierge
24/7 management, security & guest services
This isn't just a villa purchase. It's a stake in a fully operational luxury resort.
Every infrastructure component — from the restaurant to the dive academy — is designed to drive occupancy, increase nightly rates, and protect your investment.
Villa Collection
Five Distinct Villa Categories
From intimate garden retreats to expansive waterfront estates — choose the investment that matches your goals.
Garden Villas
1 & 2 Bedroom Options
From $300,000 USD
50–70 m²
Tropical garden setting with unique Vanuatu-inspired designs. Choose from Pentecost, Pango, Malekula, Iririki, Ambryan, Pacific Haven Resorts Ltd, Ambae, or the larger 2-bed Narpow.
Narpow VIP Poolfront
Premium Pool Access
From $350,000 USD
50 m²
Step directly from your villa to the resort's main pool. Prime positioning with stunning water views and premium guest appeal.
Sea Deck Villas
Absolute Waterfront
From $450,000 USD
70 m²
The crown jewels of Dugong Resort. Pikinini design villas positioned directly on the sea deck with reef access and adjacent to the PADI Scuba Academy.
Premium 3-Bedroom
Private Pool Villas
Price on Application
290–340 m²
Expansive luxury villas with private pools. Nupat, Salwai, and Lini designs offer the ultimate in resort living and maximum rental returns.
Duplex Villas
Row D – Mele Design · 8 Duplex Units
Resort Waterfront · Pool, Beach Bar & Boat Ramp
Row D – Mele Duplex Design · Each Key 100 m²
8 duplex units across 4 rows, each key 100 m² (total duplex 200 m² on 400 m² lots). Positioned near the resort pool with excellent rental potential. Curved-roof Mele design featuring ocean-view bedrooms, volcanic stone bathrooms, and private decks. Swimming pool optional extra.
8
Duplex Units
100 m²
Per Key
4 Rows
D – Mele Design
POA
Off-Plan Sales
Design & Finishes
Luxury You Can Feel
Soaring cathedral ceilings, natural timber, volcanic stone, and uninterrupted ocean views. Every detail crafted for barefoot luxury.
Freestanding Soaking Tub
Volcanic stone walls meet timber louvres — natural light filters through tropical gardens while you unwind.
Open-Air Rain Shower
Floor-to-ceiling volcanic stone, overhead rain shower, and lush tropical planting — an outdoor bathing experience like no other.
Materials That Define the Experience
Every villa is built with natural, locally-sourced materials that connect you to the landscape — and command premium nightly rates.
Cathedral Ceilings
Soaring exposed timber beams with clerestory windows flooding interiors with light.
Volcanic Stone
Locally quarried basalt feature walls — dramatic, textural, and uniquely Vanuatu.
Natural Timber
Warm hardwood floors, louvred screens, and handcrafted joinery throughout.
Ocean Views
Floor-to-ceiling glass opens to private decks with uninterrupted Teouma Bay panoramas.
Guests don't just stay here. They remember it forever.
Artist impressions — Pikinini design for the 4 absolute waterfront bungalows with sea deck frontage. © Richard Butler / Pacific Haven Resort Ltd
Investment Opportunity
Why Invest in Dugong Resort?
A smarter alternative to overpriced Australian beachfront. Premium returns, tropical lifestyle, and genuine capital growth potential.
The Smart Money Comparison
Australian 1-Bed Unit
~AUD $1,000,000 | 20+ year payoff
Dugong Resort Villa
~AUD $480–500K | 10–12 year payoff
*Illustrative comparison assuming similar income streams. Exchange rates fluctuate.
Projected 7.5–15% Returns
Net annual returns projected from 7.5% to 15% (subject to occupancy). Higher-tier villas command premium nightly rates.
10 × 10 Year Leaseback
Operator-contracted management. Each property is independently rented and metered, assisting in equity increase. Hassle-free ownership.
2 Weeks Owner Use
Enjoy your villa for 14 nights per year. Value up to $6,300 annually depending on villa type.
Horizontal Strata Title
75-year renewable lease. Full ownership of your villa with body corporate managing common areas.
Tax-Friendly Jurisdiction
Vanuatu offers favourable tax conditions for international investors. No income tax, no capital gains tax.
Capital Appreciation
Vanuatu's tourism is growing fast with expanding airline access and increasing visitor demand.
Annual Ownership Costs
~$5,000
Body Corporate / year
(typical)
$2,000–$2,400
Insurance / year
Full Management
Included in leaseback
The Story Behind the Name
Why Dugong Resort?
Encountering a dugong in the ocean is something you won't soon forget. These large aquatic cousins of the manatee have fluked tails — thought to be the origin of mermaid lore — and downturned mouths that give the illusion of a perpetual sly smile.
There are probably a few hundred dugongs living in Vanuatu's waters, but exact population numbers remain unknown. They glide through the warm shallows of Teouma Bay and across the island nation's reef systems — gentle, elusive, and increasingly rare.
Dugong Resort is named in their honour — a commitment to protecting the marine life that makes this coastline extraordinary.
Conservation at the Core
Our planned PADI Scuba Diving Academy will be built on a foundation of education and conservation. Vacationers and certified divers alike will learn about — and actively contribute to — the protection of the dugong and sea turtles that inhabit Teouma Bay and the wider waters of Vanuatu.
Sea Turtle Protection
Active monitoring and habitat preservation for nesting turtles along Teouma Bay.
Dive Education
Every guest learns responsible diving practices and marine conservation awareness.
Reef Stewardship
Ongoing reef health monitoring and sustainable tourism practices across the resort.
Artist Impressions
Watch the Dugong Resort Vision
Prime Location
Teouma Bay, Efate Island
Just 20 minutes' drive from Port Vila International Airport. 3.5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Auckland, 2 hours from Brisbane.
Revenue Driver
Planned PADI Scuba Diving Academy
Projected to drive an additional 60% occupancy from dive tourism alone — making Dugong Resort a year-round destination.
+60%
Projected Occupancy Uplift
From the planned PADI Scuba Diving Academy
Pristine Reef System
World-class coral formations and marine biodiversity right off the resort's doorstep. Warm, crystal-clear waters year-round.
PADI Certified Training
From beginner Open Water to advanced certifications. A dedicated dive academy attracting guests from across the Pacific.
Why the Dive Academy Changes Everything
Year-Round Demand
Dive tourism isn't seasonal. Warm waters and visibility 365 days a year keeps occupancy high even in off-peak months.
Premium Guest Profile
Dive travellers spend 2–3x more per trip than average tourists. They book longer stays and return for advanced certifications.
Multiplied Returns
Combined resort + dive academy model projects significantly higher yields than accommodation alone. A proven revenue multiplier.
Location
Where Is Dugong Resort?
Ideally located for the entire Pacific Rim — from Japan all the way around to New Zealand.
15
Minutes to Downtown
Port Vila
25
Minutes to Airport
Port Vila International
2.5
Hours from Brisbane
Direct flight
400K+
Return Seats / Year
Allocated by Vanuatu Govt
Republic of Vanuatu — Centrally located in the South Pacific
Flight Times to Vanuatu
Brisbane, Australia
2.5 hours direct
Sydney, Australia
Just over 3 hours
Auckland, New Zealand
3 hours
Hong Kong
8.5 hours
Los Angeles, USA
12.5 hours via Fiji
Fiji (Hub)
Direct connection to Port Vila
Dugong Resort on Efate Island
Located at Teouma Bay on the south coast of Efate Island — just 15 minutes from downtown Port Vila and 25 minutes from Port Vila International Airport.
Pacific Haven Resort Development Site — Teouma Bay, South Coast of Efate Island
400,000+ Return Seats Per Annum
The Vanuatu Government has now allocated over 400,000 return airline seats per annum for tourism and business visitors — a massive commitment to growing international access and visitor numbers.
More flights = more guests = higher occupancy = stronger returns for villa owners.
© Richard Butler / Pacific Haven Resort Ltd
Master Plan
Dugong Resort Lot Colour Map
Strategically designed for maximum guest appeal and owner value. Every unit positioned for optimal views, privacy, and waterfront access.
Dugong Resort Master Plan Artist Impression a9 Richard Butler / Pacific Haven Resort Ltd
Colour Key What Each Colour Represents
Investment Lots
Garden Villa Lots
From $300,000 USD
5070 m b2 on 200 m b2 blocks
Lots 9/3, 10/3, 11/3, 12/3, 13/3, 14/4, 15/5, 16/3, 17/3, 18/3, 17, 18
Green lots on resort map
Narpow VIP Poolfront
$350,000 USD
100150 m b2 lots b7 Wraparound roofs & Royal pool front
Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
Tan lots on resort map
Sea Deck Absolute Waterfront
$450,000 USD
200 m b2 lots
Lots 14, 15, 16, 17
Light blue lots on resort map
Premium Super Deluxe
Price on Application
3-bed, 2-storey on 400 m b2 lots
Lots 6/3, 7/3, 8/3
Pink lots on resort map
Duplex Villas
Lot 2 Duplex Villas
100 sqm Strata Titled
$450,000 $550,000 USD
Violet lots on resort map
Resort Facilities
Resort Building
Reception, Bar & Restaurant
Scuba Diving Academy
Planned PADI Academy
Spa & Wellness Centre
Dugong Spa & Wellness
Beach & Boat Ramp
Teouma Bay Beach access
Sea Deck & Resort Pool
Pool, al fresco dining & deck
Boutique Resort Villas
Dugong Boutique Resort Villas
Driveways & Major Roads
Vehicle access routes
Pathways & Minor Roads
Pedestrian walkways
Note: Lot labels shown are for master-planning reference and may be updated as the development progresses.
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Resort Location
Teouma Bay, Efate Island, Vanuatu
12 minutes from Port Vila 3.5 hours from Sydney
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