The village is located on the western shore of the Tresfjorden, near where the fjord empties into the main Romsdalsfjord.

The village of Vestnes is actually located on two peninsulas separated by the Flatevågen bay.

On the eastern end of the bay, the two peninsulas almost meet, forming a 70-metre (230 ft) wide channel connecting Flatevågen with the main Tresfjorden.

The village has a shopping center, some industries, municipal services, and Vestnes Church.

Vestnesavisa is the local municipal newspaper, based in Vestnes.