Apia
Carved beams, siapo-inspired bed runners and bunches of polished coconuts lining the stairway add Samoan touches to this central, airy place that’s…
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Koror
A safe bet despite the odd layout of the building – Landmark Marina is on the water's edge but perpendicular to the bay; half of the rooms have good sea…
Rarotonga
Aremango has single and double fan-cooled rooms arrayed along a central hallway. The common lounge, bathroom and kitchens are clean and comfortable, and…
Rarotonga
A west-coast beachfront site offers everything from dorms to fully self-contained suites. There's a pretty central pool, and self-contained units with…
Savai'i
The wooden bungalows at this boutique beachside resort are the plushest you’ll find on the island; they're wonderfully atmospheric with intricate Samoan…
Nadi
Everything about the Capricorn is middle-of-the-road. The rooms are dated and faded but essentially still comfortable, and while the pool is small, it’s…
Tonga
On the northern end of Uoleva, Fanifo Lofa is geared towards kitesurfers, but anyone can stay here regardless of whether they're prone to flying across…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
Lautoka’s top-end hotel has a great waterfront location. The cheapest rooms are spotless and have the ambience and trimmings of a midrange US hotel chain…
Taveuni
The oldest resort on Taveuni (built 1971), this place has a plain block-like exterior, which opens to a surprisingly chic, streamlined interior. All rooms…
Port Moresby
A high-end, pricey option, the Holiday Inn has excellent facilities – a good restaurant, a nightclub (request a room far away from it to avoid being …
Apia
Set in a quaint, early-20th-century home, this sweet place offers comfortable, homey rooms and a sunny, sociable verandah restaurant that looks over to…
Nadi
Set in a former luxury home, the Aquarius swims with warm party vibes. There’s a lively restaurant (mains $8 to $28) and, for those who overdo it on the…
Tongatapu
Toni’s is a brightly coloured budget complex in Tofoa, 3km south of Nuku’alofa. On the list are kava sessions, airport pick-ups (T$20), shuttles into town…
Denarau Island
For families that want easy access to Denarau facilities but prefer to look after themselves, this is a fantastic choice. These gigantic, spotless…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
If you have a need to stay in Rakiraki, this is an unexpectedly good option located 1.8km east of the Vaileka turn-off. The rooms in the lodge at the back…
Taveuni
These magnificently thatched bures lie on a long stretch of beautiful white-sand beach. Some have plunge pools, spa baths or rock showers. Rates include…
Taveuni
This is a little slice of backpacker heaven, with fun, frivolity and lots (and lots) of kava. Accommodation is clean and comfy, but what draws the crowds…
Koror
Persevere past the confronting Soviet-style facade and you'll find well-maintained rooms that are great value if you want to to be in central Koror. There…
Mo'orea
A good deal for chill-seekers. This low-key, isolated place is dominated by coconut trees and coral gravel. The three bungalows are no-frills and simply…
American Samoa
The open beachfront fale here are simple (electricity may be available, for an additional cost), and there's no restaurant (shops and eateries are but a…
Savai'i
Right next to Joelan’s, the beach here has eroded away quite a bit but huddled-together fale are more ‘posh’ thanks to linoleum floors and a more sturdy…
The Marquesas
Set in a secluded clearing surrounded by a lush coconut grove, this relaxed place has four comfortable bungalows with wooden floors, firm beds, hot water…
Taveuni
This simple blue wooden house is a few steps from a black volcanic rock beach. Run by a local family, there’s a self-catering kitchen and laundry…
Rarotonga
Right on Muri Beach and shaded by palm trees, the Pacific Resort’s 64 self-contained units are smart and elegant, harnessing local elements of design and…
Tonga
A clean and friendly spot walking distance to downtown Pangai, with a broad verandah and communal sitting room and kitchen. Beds are distributed through…
Tongatapu
The rather boutiquey Waterfront is an elegant offering, with neat gardens and Victorian colonial aesthetics. The eight spacious rooms upstairs feature…
Papua New Guinea
For the central location and facilities, the International is hard to beat and if there's any function in town, you can bet it's happening here. The rooms…
Tahiti
Four stand-alone bungalows and five tiny rooms in their own building sit in a lovely, verdant property opening onto the lagoon and black-sand beach. The…
Savai'i
This friendly place sits on a sparkling cove, with a hodgepodge of lodgings that range from traditional open fale and enclosed bungalows perched over the…
The Cook Islands
Made from woven panels of kikau leaves, this village accommodation is light and airy and features en suite bathrooms and spacious verandahs. The bungalows…
French Polynesia
Open in July 2008, this is a very comfortable option. There’s no view, but the four modern bungalows all with hot-water bathrooms, terraces and fans, are…
Tongatapu
There are two floors of Tuscan-toned rooms atop the buzzy Little Italy restaurant. Expect super professional staff and knock-out sea views from the best…
French Polynesia
You have two options here: one of four bungalows with bamboo-woven walls and decks with views over Rikitea and the lagoon, or four immaculate yet sterile…
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
Denarau Island
Seven immaculate pools, a stylish layout and private access to Denarau's best beachfront make this one of the island's most easy-on-the-eye resorts. Rooms…
French Polynesia
A very simple but well-maintained plank-wood bungalow with an outside bathroom (hot water). It can sleep three people – a good deal for budgeteers. Great…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Mamie Louise offers campsites on the waterfront next to her restaurant. The views of Bora Bora are sublime. Showers are rudimentary, toilets are inside…
New Britain
At the eastern end of town, Liamo is a good deal if you're after some cosseting in a serene environment. Liamo offers a range of air-con accommodation…
French Polynesia
This is a reputable place with four Polynesian-style bungalows with private bathrooms and two adjoining tiny rooms at the back of the property. Food is a…
Tongatapu
With a cosmic focus on surfing (owner Steve knows Tonga's waves backwards), this family-run set-up is laid-back and peaceful. Paths connect a range of…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
From the outside, the Sea Breeze resembles a jaunty blue-and-white apartment building. Inside, the austere rooms are a clean and tranquil sanctuary for…
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