Welcome to Dany Island Eco Resort
Dany Island is an exclusive private island escape just 10 minutes from Santo, Vanuatu — where barefoot luxury meets untouched natural beauty. Surrounded by soft white sands and vibrant coral reefs, this secluded retreat offers the perfect balance between privacy and indulgence.
Stay in one of six elegantly appointed beachfront villas, sip handcrafted cocktails at the island tiki bar, and snorkel vibrant reef just steps from your door.
Catch a wave at your private surf break, spot a curious dugong, savour fresh island cuisine, or sway in a hammock beneath the palms as baby sea turtles hatch and journey to the sea.
Whether you’re visiting for a day or unwinding for a week, Dany Island offers a uniquely unforgettable island experience — serene, refined, and entirely yours.
Barefoot Beach Luxury
Relax on soft white sands or sway in a beachfront hammock beneath the palms — paradise is quite literally at your feet.
World-Class Snorkelling
Dive into crystal-clear waters to discover vibrant coral reefs and tropical marine life just steps from the shore. Snorkel gear available for hire.
Turtle Sanctuary
Witness nesting sea turtles and the unforgettable sight of baby hatchlings making their way to the ocean during the season.
Fresh Island Flavours
Savour delicious dishes crafted by our talented island chef using fresh locally sourced ingredients. Pair it with a cold local beer or a signature cocktail from the laid-back tiki bar — barefoot dining at its best.
Private Surf Break
Catch a wave at Dany Island’s private surf break — the only one of its kind in this part of Vanuatu, perfect for surfers chasing something rare, uncrowded, and unforgettable.
Eco-Luxury Villas
Stay in one of six architect-designed beachfront villas, combining comfort, privacy, and sustainability in perfect balance.
Hours flight from Australia
Sqm of Coral Reefs
Species of Tropical Marine Life
Place you must visit
Vanuatu
Imagine a tropical island with palm-fringed white sand beaches, clean fresh breeze and an abundance of tropical fish. Dany Island is the kind of place you dream about when you get that urge to book the perfect trip away and escape from daily pressures of Western life.
Dany Island is home to thousands of the most amazing tropical fish who spend their days swimming through a wonderland of Over 1 Million square metres of fascinating colourful coral reefs which have developed, untouched and untainted, for hundreds of years in this slice of Vanuatu paradise.
Due to the amazing preservation of the island, visitors are able to take a day trip to Dany island and experience the extraordinary snorkelling at the perfect depth for clarity. The snorkelling is suitable for people of all ages due to the easy access from the shoreline. Scuba divers have also recently discovered striking beauty of Dany Island and there are now unique dive experiences on offer.
Giant Sea Turtles have marked Dany Island as their favourite place for nesting, coming back year after year to this safe haven that they call home. Baby turtles live on Dany Island and looked after by the island’s caretaker.
Dany Island is also home to thousands of butterflies and baby hermit crabs who spend their time happily enjoying the natural surroundings the island has to offer.
Visitors to Dany Island have rated it incredibly highly and have labelled it as a highlight of their Vanuatu experience, and a great reason to return one day. This is genuinely an untouched gem of Vanuatu. As many locals say “Your trip to Santo is not complete without a visit to Dany Island”.
