Rarotonga
Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor…
Rarotonga
Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor…
Guam
The Leopalace has to be seen to be believed. It's aimed squarely at the Japanese market, but anyone with the cash and the inclination will want to pay a…
Guam
The combined weight of the 455 grand rooms here at the Hyatt adds up to just one thing: Tumon's swankiest hotel. And if you're into swank, then honestly,…
Federated States of Micronesia
O'Keefe's is a cosy place - a quaint inn built in the colonial style. And while that may not be entirely PC in a land ravished by past occupations and…
Federated States of Micronesia
The Ridge is an upscale place, with rooms superbly complemented by Micronesian artworks and locally made furniture. More than that, it's a centre for…
Federated States of Micronesia
The sprawling, three-storey Manta Ray complex, right on the waterfront, is a favourite with divers, due to the popular dive shop on the premises (Bill…
Solomon Islands
New Zealander and owner Bob ensures everything runs smoothly at this diver-friendly venture – there's an onsite dive centre – right on the waterfront (no…
Guam
Here's the last word in over-the-top resort-style living, recommended for its sheer and unabashed kitsch value rather than for old-fashioned hospitality…
Federated States of Micronesia
The Pathways Hotel is a special little place - a warm, welcoming and beautiful eco-resort. The hotel is a collection of free-standing cottages perched up…
Guam
Here's a surprise: the Ohana is in Tumon, yet it's retained a degree of soul. Maybe it's because it's away from the beachfront and the attendant, seething…
Mamanuca Group
Opened in 1972, this is one of the Mamanucas' oldest resorts and a long-time family favourite (though the 120 weddings held annually in its sleek chapel…
Guam
Look in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's yet another super resort scything the air with its postmodern wedge-shaped design. But this time,…
Guam
This place may not look like much, but it has a lot of virtues (and besides, there's not a lot of budget options in Guam). It's clean, comfortable and…
Federated States of Micronesia
This is an older, motel-style place right on Chamorro Bay, just down the road from Pathways Hotel. It's nothing spectacular but it certainly is…
Guam
The Nikko is a very impressive option, gigantic in scale, with the feel of a mini city. Not only that, but a mini city on a cliff - its grounds extend…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
Wananavu has an indoor and outdoor restaurant (mains $16 to $40) with gorgeous views out over the beautiful pool area and across to Nananu-i-Ra island…
Guam
Woo-hoo, watch out! It's another large Tumon hotel looming large on the horizon. How does she measure up? Is she crass and commercial…or what? Funnily…
Guam
You've got to hand it to the Hilton - it's a fully self-contained world. It can actually be fun to walk through the complex, even if you're not staying,…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
The Robinson Crusoe Island Resort covers all of the tiny coral island of Likuri. Once a determined backpacker resort, it's spruced itself in recent years…
Federated States of Micronesia
The Village View Hotel is certainly a cheeky little getaway, with Western-style duplex units perched on a pleasant and quiet (but sometimes windy) white…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
To experience Fijian hospitality at its finest, a night (or two) spent with Bulou and her son (and hereditary chief) Tui is highly recommended. Their home…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
The Seashell is 13km from the main road and has an undiscovered air about it. It offers great value if you don’t mind the dated decor. Accommodation comes…
Federated States of Micronesia
This is the only hotel in Yap's remote outer rim - on Falalop Island. That means you are assured peace and serenity. So, city slickers take very careful…
Guam
Some people might have a heart attack when they see where the Outrigger is located - in the stretch of Tumon known as Pleasure Island! Others will think…
Coral Coast
This small resort sits in front of an isolated beach on the southwestern side of Beqa. The place comprises two double bures with en suites and verandahs,…
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Mo'orea
Magnificently laid out with real style and class, the Hilton is one of Mo’orea’s best resorts. Of the 103 guest units, 54 are built over the water and…
The Tuamotus
This haven of peace is set in a coconut plantation facing the lagoon and a lovely hoa (small channel). The six bungalows are made with local materials and…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Near the end of the road north of Poutoru, this delightfully secluded retreat has three bungalows spread out on grassy grounds surrounded by blooming…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
Rendezvous Beach Resort caters predominantly to surfers on a budget. Quick access to the Mamanuca surf breaks and dive sites are the attraction and the…
Mamanuca Group
With oodles of accommodation, eating, drinking and activity options, this sprawling resort is truly a world unto itself. Children are welcome in the…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Hooray for motu digs without the hefty price tag. This warm, family-run Polynesian retreat on Motu Toahotu has five clean, comfortable and large tiled en…
Mo'orea
One of Mo’orea’s few midprice accommodation options, Club Bali Hai has a range of anonymous rooms in a two-storey, motel-like building as well as an…
Mamanuca Group
One of the oldest and largest (at 121 hectares) island resorts in Fiji, the 152 rooms, suites and bures span the spacious, beautifully landscaped low…
Natadola Beach
This intimate, adult-only resort has only 11 suites in two blocks. The resort was built in the faux-Spanish colonial style popular a few years back and…
Mo'orea
This modest place is an acceptable standby for unfussy travellers. The five bungalows are tightly packed together on a small property overlooking the…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
The 15 waterfront bure here scattered along the beach have gloriously high roofs, minibars, sun decks and stylish bathrooms. The sunset-facing bar and…
Bora Bora
Simple hedonists will be hard-pressed to find a mellower spot to maroon themselves for a languid holiday. On Motu Ome, two well-proportioned bungalows are…
Bora Bora
While lavish, the Méridien offers affordable luxury in its 98 units, including 14 beach villas and 82 overwater bungalows. The motu is a stunner, with a…
Yasawa Group
This is not a misnomer: the beach here is indeed white-sanded, as is the floor of the restaurant, bar and surely one of the world's most chilled-out…
Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Bora Bora
If you're looking to do Bora Bora in style but don't want to feel cut off from the island, the Moana is your answer. It spreads along the eastern side of…
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