Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Pension Api

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Near the sea, this pension offers two comfortable bungalow-style rooms. Each has a private bathroom, mosquito net and terrace. Breakfast is available for…

  • Bwanasu Women’s Association Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    At the top of the steep steps leading up from the north side of the football field, this guesthouse is somewhat rundown but the staff here are…

  • Hiwehiwe Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    All baby blues and creams, this lofty hillside spot has nine rooms, divided into clusters of three, with each cluster sharing a spotless bathroom, fridge…

  • Wanigili Centre

    Papua New Guinea

    The staff are lovely at this community development centre. The rooms are spacious en suites with TVs, the two bungalows (one with a kitchen) and several…

  • Laucala Island

    Taveuni

    Just 500m east across the strait from Qamea, 30-sq-km Laucala was once owned by the estate of the late US millionaire Malcolm Forbes. It's now owned by…

  • Gateway

    Port Moresby

    Located one minute’s drive from the airport, this member of the Coral Sea chain is a Moresby institution, with comfortable, if rather worn, standard rooms…

  • Kopeka Lodge

    The Cook Islands

    Three rustic plywood chalets sit in rural grounds southeast of Areora village, with one single and two double units complete with self-contained kitchen…

  • Grace Eroro’s Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    About 2.5km along the road to Popondetta is Grace’s place, run by the big-hearted portmistress Grace Eroro. Grace welcomes travellers in her bunkhouse (a…

  • Tamanu Beach

    Aitutaki

    The elegant Tamanu Beach has chic bungalows ranging in size from studio to one-bedroom, all arrayed around a lush garden, or with excellent lagoon views. …

  • Manea Beach Villas

    Rarotonga

    Down a quiet Muri road, Manea Beach combines spotless one-bedroom bungalows – some with lagoon views – and three larger three-bedroom houses that are…

  • Bella Beach Bungalows

    Rarotonga

    With the waves all but licking the stilts of these four functional units at Titikaveka on the island’s south side, they’re about as close to the beach as…

  • Colonial Lodge

    Suva

    This home-cum-hostel caters to backpackers and volunteers. It operates a lot like a homestay (and you'll get to know the owner's cats and dogs), but with…

  • Coconut Palms Resort

    Port Vila

    Coconut Palms has a wide range of rooms, from small but tidy singles and budget doubles with shared facilities to spacious self-contained family…

  • Rosie's Deluxe Apartments

    Nadi

    While this block of apartments isn't much to look at, the studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are good value. There’s enough room (even in the studios…

  • Fifita Guesthouse

    Tonga

    Morphing into the building upstairs/behind Mariner’s Cafe and just a short walk from the wharf, red-and-white Fifita's remains a popular choice. It’s…

  • Manaia Guesthouse

    New Britain

    This very friendly family-run guesthouse can be found at the western end of Kimbe town opposite the Department of Works. Currently there's seven supremely…

  • Hôtel Paradis d’Ouvéa

    Loyalty Islands

    Step out of your luxurious spacious villa onto the stunning white-sand beach, or lie on your private deck and think about swimming in the azure sea. The…

  • Ramada Plaza

    Noumea

    With studios, suites and apartments at the twin-towered Ramada Plaza, the bases are covered. All are tastefully decorated in contemporary Pacific style…

  • Tour du Monde

    Noumea

    It may seem a suburban location, and it is out of town, but you’re in another world when you get through the gates. Each cabin is themed with pictures of…

  • Remote Resort

    Taveuni

    Private villas on the doorstep of the Rainbow Reef (it’s only a 10-minute boat ride to the Great White Wall) make this luxury diving heaven. There’s a spa…

  • Madang Star International Hotel

    Papua New Guinea

    The landowners of Star Mountain (where the Ok Tedi mine is located) have used some of their profits to invest in hospitality. Aimed squarely at the…

  • West Plaza Desekel

    Koror

    What this place lacks in character – the building resembles a neighbourhood health clinic – it makes up for with tidy rooms, functional bathrooms and a…

  • Amuri Guesthouse

    Aitutaki

    Amuri has six double bedrooms and two shared bathrooms with a large dining and kitchen area in the owner’s house. Accommodation is very clean, friendly…

  • Nara Gardens

    Federated States of Micronesia

    This pleasing little budget spot has a few apartments for overnight guests (and a few for long-term stays); each apartment has twin beds, a TV and…

  • United Church Resthouse

    Honiara

    This teetotal place features a handful of rooms that are in sore need of TLC; otherwise the place is in reasonable condition. Some rooms have saggy…

  • Solomon Kitano Mendana

    Honiara

    If you want to launch yourself into the heart of the action, this is your answer. While the rooms in the older blocks are seriously frayed around the…

  • L’escapade

    Noumea

    This is overwater bungalows at their best on Îlot Maître, a couple of kilometres south of Anse Vata beach, only 20 minutes from Noumea by shuttle boat…

  • Noa Guest House

    Tongatapu

    Not far from church, town and sea, yellow-painted, two-tier Noa has a plumb location and plenty of rooms, from dorms to basic singles and doubles and…

  • Little Polynesian

    Rarotonga

    The 10 beachfront and four garden villas at Little Polynesian are a superb blend of traditional Polynesian design (with traditional Mangaian coconut-fibre…

  • Charlie’s Beach Cottages

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Charlie’s has a large beach cottage made of concrete blocks and is fairly basic. There’s a double bed in the bedroom and the lounge can take a further…

  • Taveuni Island Resort & Spa

    Taveuni

    This extravagant jaw-dropper has 12 luxury bure with polished wood walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor rock showers and complete privacy, all…

  • Arawa Women’s Centre Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    This long-standing choice in Arawa is a peaceful spot with tidy rooms, crisply dressed rooms and well-maintained shared bathrooms. The wood-panelled…

  • Sunrise Beach Cabanas Eco Resort

    Espiritu Santo

    The superb architect-designed polygonal cabanas here provide a romantic couples retreat on a private beach. Thoughtful touches include boutique toiletries…

  • Gun Rock Cottage

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    This tiny cottage is about a 15-minute walk north of town. There’s a well-equipped kitchen and hot water, and it’s right in the middle of a pretty,…

  • Losuia Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    A 10-minute drive from Losuia, this lodge has 18 simple but pleasant rooms opening onto a shared veranda. The waterside restaurant (meals K25 to K35)…

  • Comfort Hotel

    Koror

    The Comfort is not located in the sexiest part of Koror but it provides excellent value for money. For better or for worse you feel like you're almost out…

  • Shady Rest

    Port Moresby

    The rooms at this secure, intimate hotel are clean, bright and well-equipped (large flat-screen TV, fridge) but wi-fi costs extra. Nothing within easy…

  • Pension Chayan

    Tahiti

    Four sparkling concrete bungalows – all with mini-kitchens – nestle in a magnificent tropical garden complete with spectacular waterfall and natural…

  • Chez Dydyce

    Loyalty Islands

    This spot has a good camp kitchen, clean bathrooms and sunny camping spots. The restaurant Snack Champagne (complete with sand floor) is on-site, offering…

  • Pension Vaihi

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Head to this family guesthouse on the southern side of Hurepiti Bay for real isolation and tranquillity. The three spotless lagoonside bungalows come with…

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