Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Kitted out with TVs, mosquito nets and private outside bathrooms, the local-style bungalows here are just a few metres from the lagoon and are very…
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Papua New Guinea
There are three types of rooms (budget, standard and executive) and all are clean, if a little uninspiring. Internet costs an exorbitant amount. The bar…
Loyalty Islands
À La Petit Baie's case, in lovely gardens, is one of the best you’ll find, and the dining room and bar is by the sea (organise your simple meals the day…
Vanuatu
Justin and Ericka run this simple but cosy guesthouse with two double bungalows near the fading Yacht Club in Asanvari. There's a restaurant as well as a…
The Marquesas
This property is secure and well maintained, with helpful hosts and a good location near the seafront in Vaitahu. The four rooms share two bathrooms (cold…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
High on a breezy rise above the bay is a two-room bure, just along the road from Nataleira and run by a family from the same village. While it’s more…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
Dere Bay Resort has three well-designed, intimate bure with soaring ceilings, 360-degree outlooks and spacious verandahs right on the beach. There’s also…
Papua New Guinea
Long-running guesthouse with white sands, palm trees, snorkelling and canoeing the rias (fjords). Chief Davidson is very knowledgeable when it comes to…
Federated States of Micronesia
This place has a fine hillside location. The new wing has pleasant rooms with verandas boasting an unspoilt view of Sokehs Rock, while the old wing also…
Vanuatu
Has simple colourful bungalows and a basic central kitchen with a gas refrigerator (there's no electricity). You need to bring your own food and water,…
Tahiti
The Brando has made a valiant attempt in sustainability via usage of renewable energy, a cooling system that uses sea water and use of only solar or human…
French Polynesia
This place has six immaculate rooms with bathroom in a modern and functional house. The upstairs rooms are the most private. There’s a beach across the…
Taveuni
Run by friendly, informative staff, the lodge was destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016. By the time you're reading this, it may have been rebuilt; contact…
Rarotonga
On a golden stretch of sand on the sunset side of the island, Magic Reef features tastefully decorated bungalows with four-poster beds, fans and air-con,…
Tahiti
Accommodation here consists of two rooms on the ground floor of the owner’s house. One room has air-conditioning, the other is a bit dank. Great for…
Papua New Guinea
This traditional guesthouse, run by the friendly Mrs Felicity Watiwati, sits in the middle of a village by the water's edge, a 30-minute walk from the PMV…
Noumea
Simple and central says it all for this 28-room hotel in Quartier Latin in the city centre. It's just inland from Port Moselle, close to the action, and…
The Cook Islands
Another friendly homestay, either in a bright and breezy two-bedroom standalone house or inside the main house with shared bathrooms, is with the…
Efate
On its own crescent of beach in front of the marine protected reserve, this place has a private and enviable location (it's a short walk to Piliura…
Loyalty Islands
Jeannette’s homestay buzzes with energy as adventurers organise their day. It’s right on the beach at the northern end of Baie de Châteaubriand. Follow…
Espiritu Santo
With its private bit of beach, spacious units and welcoming restaurant-bar, Turtle Bay Lodge has an upmarket family feel with a reasonable price tag. Use…
Port Moresby
This ageing place offers poorly lit standards with cinderblock walls and boxy but airier ‘premier’ rooms, all with TV and fridge. There’s a restaurant and…
Nadi
A decent choice for self-caterers and families, these one and two bedroom apartments are well-equipped and have loads of space. They're not in the thick…
Aitutaki
These three comfortable self-contained bungalows enjoy an absolute beachfront location at the quieter northern end of Amuri Beach. Complimentary use of…
Papua New Guinea
The island’s best and friendliest accommodation is Laidex Guesthouse, a very simple village guesthouse operated by Makos Los. There’s a total of three…
Île des Pins
Kou-Bugny is right on Kuto beach, with rooms on the inland side of the quiet road and its restaurant almost on the sand. Sit on the terrace with a drink…
Port Moresby
Rooms here are clean but compact, and have noisy air-con and uninspiring decor. The palm-fringed pool is a nice retreat on sweltering days. The attached…
Nadi
Flash it ain’t, but this rabbit-warren of a hotel is popular with the backpacker crowd who stay in the cheaper rooms and have access to the upmarket…
Port Vila
Orchids line the path as you meander down to the lovely cottages and studio apartments arranged around the garden or facing Erakor Lagoon. Cottages,…
Papua New Guinea
Tugutugu Guesthouse is about 3km from Kulili wharf (45 minutes by foot), and 10km from Kinim wharf. The guesthouse is set in beautiful grounds and is a 15…
Île des Pins
A short walk from the beach, this home-away-from-home has tidy rooms and bungalows set around a small garden and pool. The restaurant serves an excellent…
Noumea
This hard-to-miss skyscraper houses spacious and modern apartments with bright kitchenettes, comfy furnishings and private terraces filled with views. It…
Coral Coast
This village homestay is popular with Intrepid Travel groups and with good reason – it’s the real deal. Expect basic accommodation, large meals and an…
Port Vila
Set on 24 hectares, the rooms here have great views and are beautifully presented. Head over the rope walkway to the gorgeous over-water villas. This…
Apia
This friendly place has the feel of a big family home, a perception reinforced by the prominent tomb of a family member on the back lawn. Air-conditioned…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
The New Mavida is an imposing (by Levuka standards) cream building sitting behind a white picket fence. Pass through the plain lobby to find comfortable…
The Cook Islands
With two large breeze-block units, Taparere is bright, airy and cheerfully decorated. Accommodation is self-contained with kitchen facilities and …
Port Moresby
This clean place has rooms with private bathroom and satellite TV. The attached Magila Gorilla Club can be rowdy (and rough!) until late, so ask for a…
Koror
No fuss, no luxury, no soul. Smack-bang in Koror's heart, this chain hotel won't win any architectural awards but is convenient if you want to be close to…
Honiara
Honiara's most recent hotel, the Coral Sea Resort was built in 2016 and features a casino, a restaurant and a series of buildings that shelter rooms with…
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