Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • CWA Guesthouse

    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…

  • Lutheran Guesthouse

    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…

  • Tailua Beach Fales

    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…

  • Ripples on the Bay

    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…

  • Erakor Island Resort

    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…

  • Alotau Waterfront Lodge

    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…

  • Hotu

    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…

  • Ha'apai Beach Resort

    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…

  • Holty's Hideaway

    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…

  • Aquana Beach Resort

    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…

  • Taiana’s Resort

    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…

  • Vaimano

    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…

  • Tiavi Mountain Escape

    '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…

  • Kokoda Trail Hotel

    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…

  • Paddy's Hotel

    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…

  • Palau Royal Resort

    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…

  • ‘Utu’one Bed & Breakfast

    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…

  • Inano Beach Bungalows

    Aitutaki

    Offering excellent value for money, Inano Beach Bungalows have been built using largely local materials and traditional methods. There are woven pandanus…

  • Comfort Inn

    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…

  • Tanoa Plaza Hotel

    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…

  • Crowne Plaza

    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,…

  • Apartments Kakera

    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…

  • Seday

    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…

  • Relais Scuba Makemo

    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…

  • Mercure Hotel Nadi

    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…

  • Aro’a Beachside Inn

    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…

  • Bluewater Lodge

    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…

  • Casablanca Hotel

    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…

  • Nane’s Homestay

    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…

  • Hotel Northpole

    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…

  • The Sailor's Home

    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…

  • South Sea Island Hostel

    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…

  • Kiunga Guesthouse

    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…

  • Fare Arearea

    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…

  • Tiare Village Airport Motel

    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…

  • Chez Jojo

    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…

  • Blue Banana Beach House

    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…

  • Fare Hau

    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…

  • Holiday Inn

    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…

  • Nouvata Hôtel Complex

    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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