Must-see hotels in South Pacific

  • Breaka’s Beach Resort

    Port Vila

    On a sublime piece of Pango surf beach, Breaka's is an intimate child-free resort. Traditional individual bungalows in the garden or facing the beach have…

  • Gîte Cocotier

    Loyalty Islands

    Sammy has some good options at Cocotier, about 500m north of the church in Mouli. It’s across the road from the beach, but you can pitch your tent on the…

  • Vila Chaumières

    Port Vila

    This romantic child-free resort has three private octagonal bungalows enshrouded in lush gardens and two upper-floor hotel-style rooms with spacious…

  • Reef Resort Backpackers

    Espiritu Santo

    At pretty Turtle Bay, this waterfront garden backpackers is run by Honey. Rooms range from six-bed dorms or basic rooms in the main house to spacious…

  • Rah Paradise Beach Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    On a beautiful beach on a tiny island just off Motalava, this guesthouse is run by Father Luke and his wife Rona, who work closely with the village…

  • Bay of Illusions Guest House

    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…

  • Camping/Restaurant Le Kou-gny

    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…

  • Lonnoc Beach Bungalows

    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…

  • 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…

  • Le Méridien

    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…

  • Waterloo

    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…

  • Wora-Namoa Bungalow

    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…

  • Ouré Tera Hotel

    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…

  • À La Petit Baie

    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…

  • Mule Ocean View Guesthouse

    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…

  • Mystery Island Guesthouse

    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,…

  • Hôtel New Caledonia

    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…

  • Chez Jeannette

    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…

  • Serety Sunset

    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…

  • Turtle Bay Lodge

    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…

  • Hôtel Kou-Bugny

    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…

  • Seachange Lodge

    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,…

  • Relais Le Kuberka

    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…

  • Casa del Sole

    Noumea

    This hard-to-miss skyscraper houses spacious and modern apartments with bright kitchenettes, comfy furnishings and private terraces filled with views. It…

  • Holiday Inn Resort

    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…

  • Paunvina Guesthouse

    Efate

    This friendly guesthouse is in Unakapa village, facing across to Pele. There are three cramped rooms at the side but much better is the large double in…

  • Havannah Eco Lodge

    Efate

    There are four original bungalows here with kitchen facilities, bathroom and verandah, and two newer bungalows facing Havannah Harbour. All are waterfront…

  • Towoc Restaurant & Bungalows

    Espiritu Santo

    These simple bungalows are scattered around a garden setting on pretty Towoc Beach, a few minutes' walk to Champagne Beach (free access to guests). Solar…

  • Hôtel Le Paris

    Noumea

    With 24-hour reception in the centre of Noumea, Hôtel Le Paris is only a short stroll from Place des Cocotiers and right next to Best Cafe. Rooms are…

  • Aniwa Ocean View Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    The five colourful bungalows here are the only formal accommodation on Aniwa, and you'll get a friendly welcome from Jethro and Joshua. There's a…

  • Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences

    Noumea

    A top spot on Anse Vata beach with gorgeous rooms ranging from studios to suites to apartments. The beach, restaurants and shopping are right outside…

  • Mari Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    These traditional thatched bungalows are set into the hills beside a land-dive site and opposite Londot beach. Luke Fargo operates land-diving tours from…

  • Room with a View

    Port Vila

    This lovely colonial building on a hilltop overlooking the harbour just north of town has three charming rooms and an expansive balcony. There's also a…

  • Nak Bungalow

    Vanuatu

    There are 12 beds in this basic guesthouse in the heart of Pangi village. The simple rooms are dressed with colourful sarongs and the shared bathrooms…

  • River Lodge

    Vanuatu

    Set in a palm grove opposite a rocky beach a short drive north of the airstrip, this simple guesthouse has four rooms. Jonas arranges land-diving,…

  • Kamilisa Memorial Resort

    Vanuatu

    The delightful Kamilisa guesthouse has four bungalows in a delicate rainforest, right on the lagoon on Linua island. Phone coverage is patchy, but owner…

  • Moorings Hotel

    Port Vila

    Moorings enjoys an excellent waterfront location with cute, chalet-style bungalows facing the harbour or orbiting a large pool. The restaurant is good and…

  • Hotel Beaupré

    Loyalty Islands

    Lovely bungalows, the restaurant specialises in seafood, plus you can join island and boat tours at this well-positioned place not far from the airport…

  • Grand Hotel & Casino

    Port Vila

    The Grand is Port Vila's only highrise building, a deluxe six-storey concave building with casino, restaurant, top-floor lounge and views over the harbour…

  • Napanga Bungalows

    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…

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