Espiritu Santo
If you're heading inland to Big Bay or Vatthe Conservation Area, Bay of Illusions is the place to stay, with a two-room bungalow near a black-sand beach…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Papua New Guinea
Opposite the cricket field at 'the station', big-smiling widow Cindy and her daughter Janet welcome visitors into their home. The small house has two…
Savai'i
The fale here are of the traditional variety with woven blinds and mattresses on the floor, but they do have electric lights. Meals are low-key social…
Île des Pins
This rustic campsite and restaurant is on the beach, five minutes east of Le Méridien. Tables are set under trees looking out over the water and it does a…
Taveuni
This local group has six holiday homes available for rent; all have a full kitchen, polished wood floors, great outside deck areas, plenty of lush garden…
Papua New Guinea
On the west side of the football field, Cyprian and Magrette give a warm welcome to visitors. Bed down in the shared room, with privacy curtains between…
Espiritu Santo
Fronting the captivating Lonnoc Beach, this well-organised budget resort has a dormitory lodge and a range of traditional stone and thatch bungalows with…
The Marquesas
In the centre of Hakahau, this pension offers two simple rooms with shared bathroom (hot-water showers) in a house and two beautifully finished bungalows…
Taveuni
This is one of those magical spots where everybody makes friends easily and camping isn’t a chore. The small site sits on a white-sand beach beneath huge…
Paradise Cove Resort & Restaurant
Port Vila
This boutique resort has 10 self-contained, spacious and luxurious bungalows in a lovely waterfront garden out Pango way. The popular poolside restaurant…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
McDonald’s offers a scattering of supertidy self-contained cabins on a nicely landscaped property right in front of the jetty. The cute blue-and-yellow…
Papua New Guinea
This community-built guesthouse is the only place to stay. It’s 15 minutes from Simbai Station, and constructed from bush materials. Local meals, which…
Port Moresby
Run by the Country Women’s Association, this churchy place is popular with Papua New Guineans. It is clean, quiet and homely with a communal kitchen, free…
Île des Pins
This is tropical luxury at its best. While the central lounge, bar and restaurant areas invite you to relax and enjoy, the rooms are as top-notch as you…
The Marquesas
At the far end of the village, this is a mixed bag. The three rooms with shared bathroom in the owners’ house have nothing to excite the senses (and might…
American Samoa
This new inn is small, simple and right on the sand. Rooms are basic but clean. The bridge connecting Ofa and Olosega, as well the Maga Point hike, are…
Port Moresby
Popular with Kokoda trekkers, Sogeri has clean, simple, fan-cooled rooms and a pleasant restaurant (mains K20 to K50) with a terrace offering fine views…
Nuku Hiva
Absolutely no frills here, but you’ll be bowled over by the faaabulous setting, a coconut’s throw from the seashore. It features two rooms with shared…
The Marquesas
Reliable, friendly and fabulously situated on a hillside with swooning views of Hakahau Bay, Pukuéé offers two rooms in a wooden house surrounded by…
'Upolu
Rustic but bright beach shacks are offered here (now up on the hill since the 2009 tsunami wiped out the waterfront ones), along with a daily boat trip…
Papua New Guinea
This well-worn place right near Sanderson Bay has extremely basic rooms (think thin mattresses and small, inadequate fans) with shared bathrooms, but it’s…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Two rooms decorated with handmade bedspreads and plenty of wood have a shared bathroom and are in the owner’s beachfront home. A bungalow, planned at the…
Apia
Le Manumea inhabits the slightly cooler climes of the slopes above Apia. Despite being near the road, the large restaurant-bar fale, resort-style pool and…
Apia
Run by the exceptionally charming Aniva, this two-storey suburban dwelling offers a homey, welcoming atmosphere with clean, comfortable rooms, an honesty…
Papua New Guinea
This welcoming guesthouse is still locally known by its former name of Fabies. It has spic-and-span bedrooms in a renovated family home that share a…
American Samoa
In a plum location right beside the Ofu-Olosega Bridge, this small motel offers good-sized rooms and air conditioning (a rarity in the islands); the…
American Samoa
Though a bit of a work in progress, this seaside resort is nevertheless a decent option, with helpful owners, a swimmable sea pool and a happening…
Nuku Hiva
This place, just behind Te Pua Hinako, has very simple bungalows with no direct bay views. The beds are thin, which is a drag if you have a bad back. But…
Tongatapu
Trim two-bedroom serviced apartments with full kitchen and living area, peeking at the sea through casuarina trees. The complex (six apartments) has been…
Tonga
Soni’s place has basic beachfront cabins just back from the waves. Savour the peace and solitude. Meals are available (breakfast/lunch/dinner T$10/15/20)…
Tongatapu
Sela's is a long-running, warrenlike and very basic guesthouse that wouldn't comply with many Western building codes. Still, it's a cheap and cheery…
Tongatapu
This homely five-room house about 2km from town out near the hospital has a well-equipped kitchen, shared bathroom and a comfy lounge. Run by 91-year-old…
Loyalty Islands
There are two thatched cases here in pretty gardens beside the family home. Dinner is likely to be fish (2500 CFP), served with a delicious papaya salad…
Efate
This grand two-room beach bungalow is very much part of the community in Laonama village on Pele's eastern point. It was built by Australian secondary…
Île des Pins
This top place is right on the water at Baie de Kanuméra. The open bar and dining room (mains 2800 CFP to 3600 CFP) open on to a spectacular curving pool…
American Samoa
These two good-sized, two-bedroom self-contained apartments sit beside one of Tutuila's most popular beaches. If you don't feel like cooking indoors, pop…
Mo'orea
Two self-contained bungalows open onto a small patch of white sand. Both have private outside bathrooms. Nothing is fancy, but it all feels very proper…
Papua New Guinea
Overlooking the gorgeous strip of white sand that is Kaibola Beach, this breezy guesthouse consists of three simple rooms. Emmanuel and his wife provide…
Vanua Levu
This basic, clean government guesthouse is the only place to stay in Nabouwalu. It’s often booked out with government workers; call ahead to reserve a…
Federated States of Micronesia
This upscale joint is on a hill overlooking Kolonia Harbor; it's as scenic as you'd guess. The rooms have mountain or harbour views. It's a bit sterile…
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