Deeley brothers expand Pacific hotel holdings
The Deeley brothers – Andrew, Mark, and Brendon – have acquired Breakas Beach Resort in Port Vila, Vanuatu, with ownership officially transferring to the Australian family’s Vision Hotels group. Located on the picturesque Pango Peninsula, just minutes from Port Vila, Breakas has established a strong reputation as an intimate tropical beachfront retreat.
The property will also immediately be rebranded to The Beach, Vanuatu. The adults-only property’s 63 garden and beach bungalows front one of Efate’s best surf breaks, and its 22-metre infinity pool has made it one of the most photographed resorts in Vanuatu.
They were delighted to be taking ownership of the property and were looking forward to building on the resort’s strong foundations. The Deeley brothers said they see enormous potential for its future, and they are excited to be taking ownership of Breakas and growing their contribution to the Vanuatu community.
Their intention is to respect what guests and the local community already love about the resort while bringing their own energy, ideas, and a significant financial investment to the property. They will focus on working closely with the resort’s existing team, local suppliers, tourism partners, and the wider Vanuatu community as they begin the next chapter of the property.
Vision Hotels has built a reputation over 15 years managing around 20 hotel businesses across Australia and the Pacific. In September 2023, the family bought Vanuatu’s Iririki Island Resort & Spa, installing family members – Andrew and his wife Karen – as general managers and later closing the resort’s casino on moral grounds.
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Late in 2024, Vision Hotels also acquired and “resurrected” Fiji’s much-loved Beachcomber Island Resort, backing a FJ$10 million (AU$6.8 million) renovation and expansion. That project – including a new kitchen, refreshed menu, and 40 additional bures lifting capacity from 50 to 90 rooms – is aimed at repositioning the 1950s-era resort as a four-star destination while keeping its castaway-island character intact.
For the people of Vanuatu, this acquisition means that the resort will continue to be a vital part of the local community, providing employment and supporting local businesses. They will likely welcome the Deeley brothers’ commitment to working with the community and respecting the resort’s existing character.
Further details on the Breakas acquisition, including renovation plans and investment figures, are yet to be confirmed. The Deeley brothers’ track record of investing in their properties suggests that significant improvements are likely.
The Vision Hotels group has a diverse portfolio, including Hobart’s Allurity Hotel, the newly opened Hotel Tropiq in Cairns, the Adelaide Paringa, and Barossa Valley’s The Wine Vine. As they continue to expand their presence in the Pacific, their strategy will be worth watching, particularly in relation to Australian tourists and local communities.
It will be interesting to see how the Breakas acquisition fits into their overall strategy.
