Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Quest Serviced Apartments

    Suva

    You’d never know these gems of apartments were here, tucked away on the 6th and 7th floor of the Suva Central building. Central, quiet, well-maintained…

  • VIP Hotel

    Koror

    This motel-like place has as much character as a newly paved footpath but the location is the saving grace – it's in the heart of town – and it's one of…

  • Fare Tokoau

    Mo'orea

    Run by a friendly young couple, this great-value abode features a clutch of self-contained bungalows that are scattered on a neat property. The beach here…

  • Nakia Resort and Dive

    Taveuni

    Four simple, dark, yet comfortable bure sit on a grassy hillside looking out to sea at this raved-about ecoresort. It uses alternative energy wherever…

  • Natalei Eco Lodge

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    At Natalei is this low-key, village-based tourism project, about half an hour’s drive beyond Natovi, which provides a great opportunity to swerve right…

  • Vaiula Fales

    'Upolu

    Close to some top breaks, Vaiula is understandably popular with surfers. Fale have plastic blinds and sit on a skinny strip of palm-lined white sand. Nab…

  • Northern Club

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    While you don’t have to be a club member to stay here, a member will have to sign you in to the comfortable and relaxed facilities in the main club…

  • Raiatea Bellevue Bed & Breakfast

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Quiet and relaxing, this place is perched high above the northern side of Uturoa in a lush junglelike setting and features extraordinary views. The five…

  • Dulcinea Hotel Oasis

    Nadi

    Formerly the Sandalwood Lodge, this is an oldie but a goodie. The complex has a retro-Fiji feel, and while the colourful apartments aren't for those after…

  • Apia Central Hotel

    Apia

    As the name suggests, this is one for those who want to be in the thick of it; everything from Maketi Fou, supermarkets, restaurants and nightlife are but…

  • Muri Beachcomber

    Rarotonga

    With a choice of garden and sea-view units and luxury villas overlooking lovely grounds and a tropical lily pond, the Muri Beachcomber has a relaxed…

  • Friendly North Inn

    Vanua Levu

    A 15-minute walk to town, this well-maintained hotel offers a rare peace in Labasa. There are several surprisingly classy duplex villas set in a mellow,…

  • Dolphin Bay Divers Matei

    Taveuni

    Owned by the same fabulous folk that run Dolphin Bay Divers Resort on Vanua Levu, the cute, self-contained Yanuyanu bure lets guests take advantage of the…

  • Ri’s Retreat

    The Cook Islands

    Ri’s Retreat has bungalows located near Anaraura Beach, and a few near the airport. The airport bungalows are all sparkling clean and brightly decorated,…

  • Queen Emma Lodge

    New Britain

    Located 1km east of the town centre, Queen Emma has attractively designed wood-panelled rooms that open on to a common deck with garden or waterfront…

  • Gomwa Eco Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    In Gomwa Bay, this guesthouse, made of traditional materials, is run by Siosi and Amy Solon. There's no electricity; the win haus jutting into the bay…

  • Sea Change Eco Resort

    Tonga

    About halfway down Uoleva's becalmed west coast, this outfit comprises just three private, elevated safari tents and three luxury wooden fales, all with…

  • Deidei Hot Springs ZIMS Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    A 20-minute walk from the Deidei Hot Springs on Fergusson Island, this latest addition to Airbnb consists of traditional thatched houses and it's a…

  • Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

    Denarau Island

    This is a longtime family fave, though an adults-only lap pool, good gym and the posh Heavenly Spa attract couples by the droves. Free extras like farm…

  • South Seas Private Hotel

    Suva

    Set on a quiet street just a step away from the museum and botanic gardens, this is one of the few truly budget places in Suva. The sweeping interior…

  • Avana Waterfront Apartments

    Rarotonga

    Tucked away down a quiet side road, this complex consists of 10 stylish self-contained apartments, some with front-row views of the spectacular sprawl of…

  • Poppy's on the Lagoon

    Port Vila

    The absolute waterfront location on Erakor Lagoon is the big attraction at Poppy's, but there's also a lot to like about the various apartments and…

  • Bayviews Apartments

    Papua New Guinea

    Expect a warm welcome, but cold water. The budget rooms are in a self-contained house while the other rooms are larger, lighter and airier, but still…

  • Tides Reach Resort

    Taveuni

    This new upscale resort is intimate (there are just four villas) and very modern; minimalism is the go here. But who needs busy furnishings with ocean…

  • Tambua Sands Beach Resort

    Coral Coast

    Tambua Sands is smeared across a pretty slice of coast and keeps its guests busy with village tours, reef-walking excursions and a tour desk. The…

  • Amuri Sands

    Aitutaki

    These beach bungalows offer all you need for an island sojourn: a lagoon-facing location, trade-wind-friendly decks and a grassy lawn studded with coconut…

  • Wakaya Club

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    Wakaya Club is possibly Fiji’s most exclusive resort, and is owned by the founder of Fiji Water. If you’ve got several thousand dollars to spare, you can…

  • Lamana

    Port Moresby

    The 1970s rooms at Lamana have had a contemporary makeover but the mattresses could also do with revamping, and are fitted sheets too much to ask? Staff…

  • Chez Nath

    Loyalty Islands

    Head through the casual open-air restaurant (meals from 2000 CFP) and follow the coral paths to two smart traditional thatched-roof cases with an external…

  • Rabosea Bed & Breakfast

    Nadi

    This splendid, central B&B is a fantastic budget alternative to Nadi's hostels. With only three bedrooms, a communal kitchen and a comfy lounge, a stop…

  • Serenity Beaches Resort

    Tonga

    At the southern end of Uoleva, Serenity Beaches features beautifully constructed octagonal fale on both sides of the island. Food utilises fresh local…

  • Sportsmen’s Hotel

    Port Vila

    Rooms at this budget hotel-bar-restaurant cater to visiting islanders as well as frugal travellers. The downstairs rooms share bathroom facilities, but…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    Noumea

    This efficient and friendly hostel, behind St Joseph’s Cathedral, has a fantastic view of the city and Baie de la Moselle. The dorms and twin rooms share…

  • Tranquillity Island Resort

    Efate

    There are just eight traditional bungalows here, fronting a private beach on rambling Tranquillity Island, all with comfy beds and thatched roofs; two …

  • Gold Coast Inn

    Yasawa Group

    This is a smallish affair – there are only five bures and a small 10-bed dorm – but it’s run by a lovely family with a big heart. It's not the place for…

  • Le Falepule

    American Samoa

    Sitting on the terrace of this luxury boutique B&B and gazing over the sublime ocean views, you may never want to leave. It's a wonderful place, with…

  • Seaview Lodge

    Tongatapu

    This endearing fave a short stroll from town has large rooms with island vibes. The priciest rooms have balconies from which to absorb the namesake views…

  • Birdwing Butterfly Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    Friendly place, 1.5km northeast of town on the road to Gona. Rooms have fridge and (sometimes functioning) TV, but cleanliness leaves something to be…

  • Novotel Nadi

    Nadi

    Formerly the Mocambo, the Novotel got a facelift when the name changed. All the rooms now have internet connections, flat-screen TVs and a very chic brown…

  • Five Princes Hotel

    Suva

    This one-time colonial villa is a great retreat away from the centre of Suva. Solid teak furniture, polished timber floors, power showers, satellite TV…

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