Zipolo Habu Resort
Western
Zipolo Habu Resort, located on Lola Island in the Vona Vona Lagoon of the Solomon Islands' Western Province, is a unique island retreat established in 1989 by Joe and Lisa Entrikin. The resort features six bungalows ranging from traditional to deluxe styles, complemented by a restaurant and bar renowned for fresh seafood and the coldest beer in the region. Guests can enjoy sportfishing in the lagoon or beyond the reef, surfing at nearby breaks such as Skull Island and Desperates, and diving excursions. The resort also offers tours to culturally significant sites, including Skull Island, home to a warrior chief shrine reflecting the area's fierce headhunting history. Zipolo Habu Resort provides a true island living experience, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage and outdoor adventure.
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Tip: The best time to visit Zipolo Habu Resort is during the dry season for optimal fishing, surfing, and diving conditions. Visitors are encouraged to arrange boat transfers from Munda Domestic Airport or Noro wharf in advance. When visiting Skull Island’s warrior chief shrine, a customary fee is collected to support the traditional owners. Booking accommodations ahead is recommended due to limited bungalow availability.
Interesting facts
- •Zipolo Habu Resort was founded in 1989 by Joe and Lisa Entrikin.
- •The resort has six bungalows ranging from traditional to deluxe.
- •It offers sportfishing charters, surfing, diving trips, and day tours in the region.
- •Skull Island near Lola Island is a sacred site with a warrior chief shrine linked to local headhunting history.
- •The resort assists in collecting a kastom fee for visitors to Skull Island, supporting traditional owners.
- •Zipolo Habu Resort is known for serving the coldest beer in the Western Province.
History
Zipolo Habu Resort was established in 1989 by Joe and Lisa Entrikin as a commercial tourism operation on Lola Island.
Over the years, it has developed into a notable destination offering diverse activities like sportfishing, surfing, and cultural tours.
The resort supports preservation of local customs, notably by facilitating visitor access to the sacred Skull Island shrine, which reflects the area's historical warrior culture and headhunting traditions.
Place Guide
Traditional and Deluxe Bungalows1989
The resort features six beachfront bungalows designed to offer authentic island living experiences, ranging from traditional styles to more deluxe accommodations suitable for various budgets and group sizes.
Restaurant and Bar
Known for fresh seafood dishes prepared with local produce and serving the coldest beer in the Western Province, the restaurant and bar provide a social hub for guests.
Surf Breaks – Skull Island and Desperates
Two right-hand surf breaks near Lola Island offer good surfing opportunities intermittently throughout the year, attracting surfers to the area.
Skull Island Warrior Chief Shrine
A small island near Lola Island hosting a sacred warrior chief shrine linked to the region's headhunting past. Visitors can learn about this fierce history while respecting local customs.
Contact
Phone: 74 71105