The Cook Islands
Beachside retreat Manihiki Lagoon Villas offers bungalows and a guesthouse built on the water’s edge of the lagoon. The accommodation is simple but the…
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Efate
Kenneth has a very colourful bungalow set on a cute little bay on Pele's east side. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters off the rocky beach and look out for…
'Upolu
Facing Upolu, these enclosed, bright-yellow fale are closely clustered together on a sandy spit looking over the lagoon. Tours and cooking classes are…
Papua New Guinea
Overlooking the area's largest fjord, a 45-minute outrigger ride south of Tufi, this large village offers great hikes into the hills and ample…
Port Moresby
In a quiet area, this friendly place has simple, tidy rooms (though the cheapest rooms have very old bathrooms and lack air-conditioning). Popular with…
Papua New Guinea
A rather lacklustre option, away from the waterfront, with small, cramped rooms and average beds. However there is a restaurant (K20–30) and helpful staff.
Vanuatu
The thatched two-bedroom Wongrass, near the airport, was the first in Gaua and is still going strong. Charles can arrange tours to the crater lake (3500VT…
Taveuni
Convenient for the ferries, this place has kitchen facilities available and satellite TV. Try to ring before you turn up as it might not always be staffed.
Papua New Guinea
If you are trying to reach Karkar Island and the weather gods are unfriendly you can stay in the very basic Kubugam Guesthouse and await favourable seas.
Vanuatu
The best bet for exploring west Ambae is Toa Palms, with three comfortable en-suite bungalows. The owners can help organise a trek to the crater lakes.
Papua New Guinea
This weatherboard house has dimly lit rooms a little short on charm (and natural light), but it’s clean and the spacious garden makes a nice retreat.
Vanuatu
Duviara Last Stop Bungalows is the closest place to the start of the treks to Lake Vui and Lake Manaro Lakua. Owner Paul can organise a guide (2000VT).
Papua New Guinea
This guesthouse has accommodation in a former family home and, although food is available, guests are welcome to bring their own and use the kitchen.
Vanuatu
In a remote spot at the end of the road in the northeast, the two bungalows here are quiet and close to some surf beaches and tiny Nikaura village.
The Cook Islands
Soa’s Guesthouse is run by Soa Tini, a local fisherman and pearl farmer, who has a three-bedroom family house in the centre of Omoka village.
Vanua Levu
Bang in the centre of town, this place has large, if uninspiring, rooms with bathrooms. It’s basic but friendly. Rates include breakfast.
Efate
Frank runs this colourful bungalow with floor matting, solar lighting and a shady verandah. It's in a garden setting just above the beach.
Port Vila
You can't beat the price at this cheerful little budget motel, five minutes' walk north of town, with sprawling gardens and patio areas.
Papua New Guinea
A bare-bones cheapie for the financially embarrassed, with 10 basic rooms with lino floors, wafer-thin mattresses and shared facilities.
Aitutaki
Queen Tutai from Gina's Garden Lodges also runs Gina’s Beach Lodge on Akaiami island, and guests can choose to spend a while at each.
Efate
This single two-room bungalow (sleeps five) has a brilliant white-sand beachfront location on Pele's western tip across from Nguna.
Papua New Guinea
Nuakata has several guesthouses, including the lovely Bomatu Guesthouse located on a sandy beach on the island’s eastern side.
Vanuatu
In Ranputor village, Joseph runs the five simple beachfront rooms here. There's solar lighting and a friendly atmosphere.
Solomon Islands
An isolated venture on Isabel, with lovely beach frontage. There's superb fishing, snorkelling, surfing and swimming.
Papua New Guinea
Get your lodgings to contact Tobulowa at Okaiboma to spend the night in one of the basic beach huts located there.
Rabi Island Council Guesthouse
Vanua Levu
Basic accommodation on Rabi Island. You'll need to phone to book (and request permission to visit the island).
Papua New Guinea
In Bulolo, Pine Lodge has passable rooms and food. Each room sleeps two and comes with private facilities.
Vanuatu
At the mouth of Williams River, two-room Meteson’s Guesthouse is Erromango's only formal accommodation.
Solomon Islands
Transfer from Lata to Ngarando is S$2900 per boatload and takes two to three hours depending on weather.
Efate
Campers can pitch a tent in this grassy picnic area and marina with free barbecues. Tent hire available.
Vanuatu
In Sola, stay at beachfront Leumerous Guesthouse where six thatched bungalows sit along a garden path.
French Polynesia
Chez Cerdand Faraire, in Haurei, is the only pension on the island.
Salamo United Church Women's Guesthouse
Papua New Guinea
The Salamo United Church Women’s Guesthouse offers basic accommodation; meals are included.
The Marquesas
Three threadbare rooms without bathroom (cold water). This is the only option in Hane.
The Marquesas
Has four boxy and rather darkish rooms with shared bathroom (cold water).
Papua New Guinea
The friendly Esa’ala Guesthouse is on the beach near the main wharf.
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