Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Barefoot Kuata Island

    Yasawa Group

    This former beach-bum hostel has undergone a complete overhaul to become a spectacular, stylish hideaway (without the hefty price tag). New, spacious,…

  • Mantaray Island Resort

    Yasawa Group

    This happening hideaway can be whatever you want it to be: backpacker party central or high-end escape. Lodgings are spread across a small hill and two…

  • Sunset Hill Lodge

    Bora Bora

    Although the location, on the northern outskirts of Vaitape, about 8km away from Matira Beach, doesn't exactly scream 'vacation', this is a real find if…

  • Opoa Beach Hotel

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This small resort with a boutique feel is one of Ra’iatea’s top hotels, and it’s easy to understand why. An effortless tropical charm pervades the…

  • Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

    Yasawa Group

    Blue Lagoon ticks all the right boxes: its beach is gorgeous, the staff is friendly but unobtrusive, and while it’s small enough to be low-key, it's big…

  • Vanira Lodge

    Tahiti

    Our favourite pension in Tahiti, this place is up a steep driveway on a miniplateau with vast views of the lagoon, surf, village and myriad island colours…

  • Coconut Beach Resort

    Yasawa Group

    Occupying one of the best beaches in the Yasawas, this brand-new resort is an up-and-coming star. Set on a huge former copra plantation, its five stylish…

  • Beachcomber Island Resort

    Mamanuca Group

    This resort is a wonderful oddity: beloved by backpackers for its anything-goes atmosphere, sand-bar and huge, somehow airy – even with 84 beds! – dorm,…

  • Caqalai Island Resort

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    Caqalai Island Resort is a gem of a backpackers and is run by Moturiki’s Methodist Church, but don’t let that scare you – you’ll find more kava here than…

  • Palau Pacific Resort

    Koror

    While it's one of only two hotels in Koror with a beachside location, the (artificial) beach here is the clear winner: it's simply gorgeous, spread over…

  • Waidroka Surf & Dive Resort

    Coral Coast

    Over a hilly 4.5km of dirt road, Waidroka caters to serious surfers and divers looking for an upmarket alternative to the Yanuca island surf camps. Check…

  • Namu’a Island Beach Fale

    'Upolu

    Namu’a is only a short boat ride from Mutiatele, but once you’re on this tiny private island, Upolu seems light years away (though it’s clearly visible…

  • Stoney Creek Resort

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Minutes from the airport but tucked away in a verdant valley, Stoney Creek is less 'resort' than retreat, with brilliant hosts Michelle and Gary on hand…

  • Walindi Plantation Resort

    New Britain

    This beautifully designed resort run by Cheyne and Ema Benjamin is highly recommended for divers due to its full-service on-site dive centre and easy…

  • Madang Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    With something for everyone and with great snorkelling nearby, this is one of the best places to stay in PNG. The budget rooms are the best value in town…

  • Jais Aben Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    This lovely resort resides on its own pretty peninsula, with private swimming beaches and sweeping lawns. The beachside bungalows are airy and comfortable…

  • Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort

    Coral Coast

    The 7m outrigger canoe suspended from the ceiling in the main lobby and the stunning balcony views create a powerful first impression at this much-touted…

  • Navutu Stars

    Yasawa Group

    This intimate resort specialises in Pacific-style decadence: think petal-sprinkled baths, romantic sunset dining and complimentary massages on arrival…

  • Botaira Beach Resort

    Yasawa Group

    Botaira makes a great day-trip destination – the open-air deck restaurant serves spectacular seafood lunches and there's fab snorkelling right off the…

  • Ms Pinetree's

    Koror

    Finding its groove at the budget-friendly end of Koror's overpriced accommodations spectrum, this large house is a great place to call home during your…

  • Safari Lodge

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    With the great range of outdoor activities available, Safari Lodge is the place to stay for the wind- and water-sports inclined. It's run with a…

  • Grand Pacific Hotel

    Suva

    The GPH, as it's locally known, is one of Suva's jewels. This iconic 1914 building facing Albert Park has undergone extensive renovation to return it to…

  • Colo-i-Suva Rainforest Eco Resort

    Suva

    It is hard to believe that the tranquil, rainforest-fringed lake that provides such a lush backdrop here was once a rock quarry. The three dormitories,…

  • Ikurangi Eco Retreat

    Rarotonga

    Glamping style comes to Rarotonga at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. Accommodation is either in luxury safari-style tents – each with their own spacious deck and…

  • Airways Hotel & Apartments

    Port Moresby

    The perfect place for the visitor who wants nothing to do with Port Moresby, Airways has spectacular views over the airport and the poolside lounge-and…

  • Beach Place

    Rarotonga

    With an absolute beachfront location, this spacious heritage villa has wooden floors, wraparound decks, and a winning combination of a well-equipped…

  • Dave Parker's Eco Lodge

    Apia

    Surrounded by rainforest and boasting jaw-dropping views of the coast, this delightful hilltop spot is an excellent escape from the heat of the big smoke…

  • Lupe Sina Treesort

    'Upolu

    If you're looking for a (literal) love-nest, grab your bags – and your beloved – and head up the hill to Lupe Sina, home to two extraordinary treehouses…

  • Nuli Sapi

    Papua New Guinea

    Nuli Sapi, run by Aussie Kayleigh and her local business partner, is the loveliest place to stay in the area. Lodging is in one of four attractively…

  • Résidence Linareva

    Mo'orea

    Résidence Linareva has a great reputation and features a cluster of well-furnished, self-contained bungalows in a lush garden by the lagoon. What's…

  • Sibonai Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Run by knowledgeable local guide Waiyaki Nemani, whose family has been resident in Sewa Bay for 300 years, this guesthouse, beautifully set amid primary…

  • Tawali Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    On a coral-fringed headland overlooking Hoia Bay, this beautifully set resort, tucked away amid verdant greenery, lives and breathes diving. The views…

  • Havannah

    Efate

    The Havannah is a luxurious child-free resort with 20 villas. Choose from the cosy garden villas or go all out on the deluxe waterfront ones with elevated…

  • Bobo’s Farm

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    Bobo’s Farm is a clean, tranquil, solar-powered, two-room timber cottage 15 minutes from Rukuruku, all on an organic farm carved out of the thick…

  • Bayview Resort

    Savai'i

    First you'll be taken by its dramatic location on a solid river of black lava, then you'll be knocked for six by the dazzling turquoise bay it's named for…

  • Rapopo Plantation Resort

    New Britain

    This beautifully designed resort is set amid fig and coconut trees, with immaculate lawns, a large pool and a postcard beach. Expect tasteful, amply sized…

  • Tikehau Village

    The Tuamotus

    You can’t argue with the location. It’s right on the beach, so your biggest worry is tracking sand into your bungalow. Beautiful views are augmented by…

  • Ifiele'ele Plantation

    'Upolu

    Set on a six-hectare working tropical fruit plantation, this self-catering retreat is the definition of intimate, with just one villa and a studio (both…

  • Levuka Homestay

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    Far and away the most chic choice in Levuka – a multi-level house with four large, comfortable, light-filled rooms with terraces, each one on its own…

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