Deco Stop Lodge, with Pacific Dive, Espiritu Santo

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Accommodation

Diving

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Pricing & Schedules

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Deco Stop Lodge is a boutique lodge situated high above the town of Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. A tranquil oasis in a tropical setting, Deco Stop is just 5 minutes walk from Santo’s main township and enjoys stunning views across Luganville and the picturesque Segond Channel to the outer Islands. Guests love the award-winning restaurant and bar, our infinity pool and free wifi.

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Twelve well appointed contemporary rooms include tea and coffee facilities, fridges, air conditioning and fans. The rooms are suitable for families, couples, singles and groups. They’re perfect for your next relaxed tropical holiday, retreat from the world or adventure experience.

Staying Connected

Free WiFi Internet is available to resort guests throughout the resort and within guest rooms.

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The panoramic views from Deco Stop’s poolside bar and restaurant are unbeatable for apres-dive relaxation!

Deluxe Double/Twin Share Room

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Family Room

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Standard Double/Twin Share room

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Diving the SS President Coolidge

All dives on the SS President Coolidge are decompression dives and to ensure the complete safety of customers and guides all dives are planned according to DCIEM Decompression Tables. Recreational divers use 11.4L Aluminium Cylinders and guides carry 5.7L Drop Tanks as well as having extra tanks positioned at depth to ensure there is always sufficient gas for the dives.

Note that all other diving is done within Recreational No Decompression Limits.

Technical Diving

The SS President Coolidge is the perfect place to utilise your technical diving skills; but please note: as Pacific Dive is located on a remote island, the logistics of gas delivery can sometimes be a slow process. When requesting any technical diving courses or tours we will contact Pacific Dive to ensure they can fully cater to your requests.

Helium can be arranged.
Nitrox is offered in 5.7L, 7.9L or 11.4L in 02 cleaned tanks. Blends can be anywhere from 22% to 100%, and it is recommended that you bring your own oxygen cleaned stage regulators.
Rebreathers: 3L and 2.7L tanks are available for diluent and 02 Cylinders. 797 Grade A Sofnolime is available by the Kg.
Bailout tanks can be provided in 11.4L or 5.7L filled with air to 200BAR. Divers should bring all bands and rigging.
Side Mounts: tanks with left and right-hand side valves are available. Again, divers should bring their own rigging.
Twin tanks complete with manifold (11.4Lx2) are available banded and ready to go.

SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

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Pricing for Deco Stop Lodge with Pacific Dive

Valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026		AUD
7-nights Deluxe Room with a/c (double/twin share) + 10 shore dives		2007
7-nights Deluxe Room with a/c (single) + 10 shore dives		2882
7-nights Standard Room with a/c (double/twin share) + 10 shore dives		1972
7-nights Standard Room with a/c (Single) + 10 shore dives		2812

Valid from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027		AUD
7-nights Deluxe Room with a/c (double/twin share) + 10 shore dives		2050
7-nights Deluxe Room with a/c (single) + 10 shore dives		2960
7-nights Standard Room with a/c (double/twin share) + 10 shore dives		1998
7-nights Standard Room with a/c (Single) + 10 shore dives		2855

Pricing includes accommodation as specified, daily continental breakfast, 10 shore dives with Pacific Dive, WiFi and Taxes.
The per person pricing above is indicative only: we show 7 night with 10/12 dive packages at high-end and lower-end rooms (singles & doubles) for the purposes of comparison. We can give you a price (and availability) for any combination of nights/dives you wish to undertake, which will include any discounts due to you as part of that package, and any exclusions, or items payable at the resort. Please use the [Enquire Now] tab to give us your exact requirements and we'll give you the best deal we can.

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