Grand Casino back in action, hotel to follow in March 2026
December 4, 2025 9:47 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now TwitterFacebook
By Ezra Toara.
The Grand Hotel & Casino’s gaming floor officially reopened yesterday, 4 December 2025, marking a major step in the landmark property’s return to full operational status and re-establishing its position as one of Port Vila’s most recognisable hospitality destinations.
The reopening follows twelve months of rebuilding and refurbishment works, with the hotel component scheduled to reopen in the first week of March 2026. The Grand is set to offer an elevated hospitality experience, featuring upgraded rooms, refined service, and premium design upgrades throughout the property.
Managing Director of Grand Hotel & Casino Vanuatu, Bettina Mahieu, said the reopening symbolises more than the restoration of a business — it represents resilience, renewal, and the return of a central gathering space for the community, visitors, and staff. “After twelve months of rebuilding and refurbishment, The Grand is set to emerge stronger and more vibrant than ever. This milestone is about more than just reopening — it represents resilience, renewal, the return of a central gathering place for locals, visitors, and our team alike.”
Director of The Grand Hotel and Casino, Robert A. Zagame, acknowledged the importance of the relaunch in continuing the family’s longstanding relationship with Vanuatu. “For the Zagame family, hospitality has never just been about buildings — it’s about people, place, and purpose. The Grand holds a special energy in Port Vila, and we’re proud to help bring it back to life. This reopening continues our family’s long-standing commitment to Vanuatu — a country we’ve held close for decades.”
The Grand’s relaunch reinforces the Zagame family’s legacy of more than 55 years in the hospitality sector, with values of excellence, warmth, and community central to its operations.
Perched along the Port Vila harbour, the revamped hotel will feature seventy-four rooms, suites, and a penthouse, each offering floor-to-ceiling windows, harbour views, private balconies, marble bathrooms, high-speed internet, and 24-hour room service. Guests will also have access to premium facilities including the 90-seat Grand Dining Restaurant, the Cabana Pool Bar & Lounge, upgraded world-class casino experiences, five meeting and event spaces, and 24-hour patrolled car parking, all within close proximity to the Central Business District and Lini Highway.
Whether for business, leisure, or entertainment, the Grand Hotel & Casino promises to deliver a combination of style, safety, convenience, and sophistication as it prepares to welcome a new chapter for hospitality in Port Vila.
