Papua New Guinea
Occupying a prime slice of real estate on the waterfront near the town centre, this church-run guesthouse may be rather basic and well worn, but is clean…
Papua New Guinea
Occupying a prime slice of real estate on the waterfront near the town centre, this church-run guesthouse may be rather basic and well worn, but is clean…
Papua New Guinea
Clean, simple and friendly sums up this guesthouse. Dorms have either two beds or three beds, and each room, although basic, has its own bathroom. It is…
Savai'i
This is a small, family-run collection of recently upgraded fale that are a step above their competition for their sea-facing decks, raised beds and…
Port Vila
In a secluded oceanfront location about 14km from Vila, Ripples is a boutique miniresort consisting of four private bungalows with sea views from their…
Port Vila
Reached by a 24-hour ferry, Erakor is a stunning 6.5-hectare island with an air of exclusivity (although day visitors are welcome). There's a fine range…
Papua New Guinea
This friendly new spot is all pastels and blues and provides the best quality lodgings in town for budget travellers (spotless four-bed dorms with…
The Tuamotus
Occupying a divine stretch of sand, Hotu is a great place to enjoy the coral beach in low-key surroundings. It features five fan-cooled bungalows with…
Tonga
Halfway between the airport and Pangai (about 1.5km from each), Ha'apai Beach Resort is chilled-out enclave of blue-and-white cabins on a grassy verge…
Tongatapu
Run by an expat Australian couple, Holty's is a simple, laid-back alternative to the resorts along Ha'atafu Beach. Book the large house (sleeping 10) or…
Port Vila
Aquana is a gorgeous little family friendly resort with 16 one- and two-bedroom beachfront bungalows, all equipped with air-con, flat-screen TV and bar…
Tonga
Ponder the stars and lapping west-coast waves at this budget beach-bum paradise. Simple tapa-lined fale have mats over sandy floors, comfy beds, mosquito…
French Polynesia
Owner Clarisse is a respected tifaifai (quilts) maker and rents four well-appointed bungalows that are perched on a hillside and offer memorable views of…
'Upolu
This is a great little place: away from the swelter of the coast but with a million-dollar view of it. Cabins have small decks that catch the mountain…
Port Moresby
The plushest option on the Sogeri Rd is this Aussie-owned lodge that’s often booked out by trekkers. Amid lush landscaping, the rooms here are bright and…
Port Moresby
Secure, and right in the middle of Boroko's action, Paddy's is a motel-style setup spread across three floors. Rooms probably won't make your social media…
Koror
A safe choice, the PRR contains around 150 stylish rooms showcasing pine-and-cream interiors. All the sea-facing units were renovated and modernised in…
Tongatapu
Down near the ferry piers and the fish market, 'Utu'one is a bastion of cleanliness surrounded by things otherwise. It's a two-storey white hacienda, all…
Aitutaki
Offering excellent value for money, Inano Beach Bungalows have been built using largely local materials and traditional methods. There are woven pandanus…
Port Moresby
In a quiet location two minutes’ walk from central Boroko, the Comfort Inn has friendly service and comfortable rooms with TVs; get a garden-view room if…
Suva
Functional and forgettable might be the byword for the rooms at the Tanoa. It’s sleek and sophisticated in a minibar and pamper-products-in-the-bathroom…
Port Moresby
In the heart of Town, this concrete behemoth has commanding views from its nine floors of neatly fitted-out rooms. The standard rooms are modestly sized,…
Rarotonga
With three huge modern apartments blending sleek modern decor with lovely Polynesian touches, Kakera also boasts a long list of eco-credentials. The split…
Loyalty Islands
Up north, in the quiet tribu of Roh, is a little honeymoon bungalow (5600 CFP) set on a rock in the water, plus three thatched bungalows. Sit on the…
The Tuamotus
Ludovic, who runs the dive centre Scuba Makemo, also rents out four bungalows with attached bathroom, two of which are self-contained. The bungalows are…
Nadi
The 85 rooms here are big on creature comforts but smallish in size; those on the third (and top) floor are quietest. Rooms have glossy bathrooms, Sky TV…
Rarotonga
Choose from beachside units or ocean-view units at this super-friendly spot on Rarotonga’s sunset-friendly west coast. Rates include a tropical breakfast…
Nadi
Small and unassuming, this place is the place for travellers beating a retreat from the hollering crowds. The rooms are spotlessly clean, light and airy…
Coral Coast
This mock-Spanish mansion offers eight self-contained rooms that are cheap, cheerful and look like they were decorated with furniture picked up at a…
The Cook Islands
One of Mitiaro’s best places to stay is with Nane Pokoati, a local mataiapo and a bubbly, friendly host. There are no private rooms, just beds in a…
Vanua Levu
Smack in the middle of town, the refurbished Northpole is an excellent option: it's friendly, clean and as modern as it gets in Labasa. You can rent 4WDs…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
Its sea views and sometimes-sloping wooden floors make you think you're aboard a ship in the Sailor's Home. This cheery, bright blue wooden house dates…
Mamanuca Group
Many backpackers spend a night on South Sea on their way to or from the Yasawas. Accommodation is in a breezy 32-bed upstairs dorm. Night-time crowds are…
Papua New Guinea
Run by the wife of Warren Dutton of Ningerum Transport, Kiunga's best lodgings have budget and basic rooms that share the common bathroom, while the more…
Around Tahiti Nui
It's only a 6km drive from Taravao to reach this remote and wild-feeling spot. The three bungalows with faux coconut thatch sit back on a large green lawn…
Rarotonga
In a forested glen near Avarua and behind the airport, this motel is a good choice for budget travellers, groups and families. Bedrooms in the large main…
French Polynesia
The two bungalows are perched over the turquoise lagoon, but you’re a bit isolated at 5km from Rikitea. There’s also one clean room with shared bathroom…
Tongatapu
Looking for a simple, fetching, self-contained studio nested into the trees on the shore, all to yourself? The beautifully decorated Blue Banana fale…
Tahiti
Close to the airport and to Pape'ete, this simple, welcoming place also has great views of Mo'orea from the terrace. The Moana room is the only room with…
Suva
This inn occupies a great location on the harbour shore, across from the government buildings and near the museum. Rooms are generically spacious, cool…
Noumea
In the middle of the tourist atmosphere at Anse Vata, this complex has all the facilities you could possibly need. There are three hotels: Le Pacifique,…
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