Must-see hotels in New Caledonia

  • Relais de Poingam

    Grande Terre

    On a long beach at the northern tip of Grande Terre, this place is a prime reason to fit the far north into your schedule. Comfortable bungalows have…

  • Hotel Hibiscus

    Grande Terre

    Be prepared for a surprise. What doesn't look much from the outside turns into an absolute oasis in the middle of Koné township. Gorgeous swimming pool…

  • Le Lagon

    Noumea

    Although back from the beach at Anse Vata, Le Lagon is the top boutique hotel in Noumea. A bright aquarium, lovely art and friendly staff welcome guests…

  • Gîte Nataiwatch

    Île des Pins

    This is a popular gîte with a wide range of accommodation options in a wooded area towards the eastern end of Baie de Kanuméra. There's everything from…

  • Refuge de Farino

    Grande Terre

    On a hillside in Farino’s forest, Florence's superb timber bungalows have a kitchenette and forest views from their decks. There are barbecues, a hot tub …

  • Ka Waboana Lodge

    Grande Terre

    Opposite the marina in Hienghène, this is a top place to stay. The smallest rooms with shared bathrooms meet requirements and are good value for the price…

  • Moague

    Loyalty Islands

    This friendly beachside accommodation in Mouli is run by Charly Aema, famous for his boat excursions. There’s camping, five thatched-roof bungalows,…

  • Auberge Historique de Moindou

    Grande Terre

    Right in the centre of the village and on RT1, this historic hotel, built in the 1890s, closed in 1976, has been beautifully restored and re-opened as the…

  • L’Oasis de Kiamu

    Loyalty Islands

    This oasis right beside the main road and below limestone cliffs offers a variety of smart rooms, a swimming pool, a superb restaurant, a snack bar and…

  • Hôtel Beaurivage

    Noumea

    Nicely refurbished and in a brilliant location just across the road from the beach, the Beaurivage is a great option. Le Nahalie's Bar, the popular onsite…

  • Gite Yedjele Beach

    Loyalty Islands

    A top spot to stay right on the island's most gorgeous beach. These sturdy bungalows, with kitchenette and mezzanine floor, can accommodate up to seven…

  • Auberge de Poé

    Grande Terre

    This new purpose-built hostel is as good as it gets, just back from the beach. All rooms have ensuite facilities, there's a laundry, a fully equipped…

  • Nëkwéta Fish & Surf Camp

    Grande Terre

    One block back from the beach, Nëkwéta has a lovely tropical garden setting. Choose from an attractive case (bungalow) or one of the rooms in a two-storey…

  • La Petite Ferme

    Grande Terre

    For a farmstay experience about 12km east of La Foa township, head to La Petite Ferme, a 34-hectar ranch farming cattle and chickens. The bungalows with…

  • Hôtel Nengone Village

    Loyalty Islands

    The island's only upmarket hotel, Nengone Village has spacious and comfortable bungalows that feature local timbers along a boardwalk. There's a…

  • Koulnoué Village Hotel

    Grande Terre

    Undergoing refurbishment at the time of research, this surprisingly large ex–Club Med complex was starting to regain some of its mojo. The bungalows are…

  • Chez Nath

    Loyalty Islands

    Head through the casual open-air restaurant (meals from 2000 CFP) and follow the coral paths to two smart traditional thatched-roof cases with an external…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    Noumea

    This efficient and friendly hostel, behind St Joseph’s Cathedral, has a fantastic view of the city and Baie de la Moselle. The dorms and twin rooms share…

  • Seday

    Loyalty Islands

    Up north, in the quiet tribu of Roh, is a little honeymoon bungalow (5600 CFP) set on a rock in the water, plus three thatched bungalows. Sit on the…

  • Relais de Ouane Batch

    Grande Terre

    The bungalows and campsites that line the beach are simple at this friendly spot, but they do the trick. There's free wi-fi at the main building and meals…

  • Nouvata Hôtel Complex

    Noumea

    In the middle of the tourist atmosphere at Anse Vata, this complex has all the facilities you could possibly need. There are three hotels: Le Pacifique,…

  • Ramada Plaza

    Noumea

    With studios, suites and apartments at the twin-towered Ramada Plaza, the bases are covered. All are tastefully decorated in contemporary Pacific style…

  • Hôtel Paradis d’Ouvéa

    Loyalty Islands

    Step out of your luxurious spacious villa onto the stunning white-sand beach, or lie on your private deck and think about swimming in the azure sea. The…

  • Tour du Monde

    Noumea

    It may seem a suburban location, and it is out of town, but you’re in another world when you get through the gates. Each cabin is themed with pictures of…

  • L’escapade

    Noumea

    This is overwater bungalows at their best on Îlot Maître, a couple of kilometres south of Anse Vata beach, only 20 minutes from Noumea by shuttle boat…

  • Hôtel Banu

    Grande Terre

    Right in the middle of La Foa on RT1, the Banu has both rooms and bungalows, though the latter, which are at the back near the refreshing swimming pool,…

  • Hôtel Malabou Beach

    Grande Terre

    This family-friendly place at Baie de Néhoué has newly renovated, well-equipped upmarket bungalows. The main restaurant’s grand buffet (3900 CFP)…

  • Chez Dydyce

    Loyalty Islands

    This spot has a good camp kitchen, clean bathrooms and sunny camping spots. The restaurant Snack Champagne (complete with sand floor) is on-site, offering…

  • Loisirs Concept

    Grande Terre

    A somewhat weird concept, but these guys have tents suspended from trees a few metres off the ground in two locations at Parc Provincial de la Rivière…

  • Le Méridien Noumea

    Noumea

    Out on the point beyond Anse Vata beach, this stunning hotel has landscaped grounds, a hypnotic pool area (the best in town) and several restaurants. You…

  • Hotel Evasion

    Grande Terre

    This upmarket eco-retreat has well-equipped rooms, plus smart bungalows with verandahs overlooking a stream at the end of the road in Sarraméa. There is a…

  • Faré Falaise

    Loyalty Islands

    Perched on the very edge of the cliffs at Jokin at the northern tip of Lifou, Faré Falaise offers rustic bungalows and camping. The water is via 150 steps…

  • Sheraton Déva Resort & Spa

    Grande Terre

    At Domaine de Déva, a five-minute drive west of Poé Beach, the Sheraton has everything you'd expect to find at a new five-star resort hotel, including two…

  • Hôtel Drehu Village

    Loyalty Islands

    Turn down towards Châteaubriand beach and you’ll find Lifou's upmarket hotel where comfortable bungalows spread through to the grass and white-sand beach…

  • 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…

  • Auberge du Mont Koghi

    Grande Terre

    Overlooking Noumea and its bays, 476m above sea level, the auberge has chalets and more remote huts about a 10-minute walk into the forest. The restaurant…

  • Les Bancouliers de Farino

    Grande Terre

    A lovely timber bungalow with a mezzanine looks out over a river and sleeps six, or stay in one of the brightly decorated rooms that are attached to the…

  • 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…

  • Hôtel Koniambo

    Grande Terre

    Named after the nearby nickel-bearing mountain range, this makes a very comfortable base to explore the surrounding ‘stockman’s country’. There is a heart…

  • 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…

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