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…
Must-see hotels in New Caledonia
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grande Terre
The rustic but comfortable bungalows are in a coconut grove beside a small private beach. Meals are from 2100 CFP. You can snorkel along the fringing reef…
Grande Terre
This place has simple rooms with a river view, a pool and a children's playground, and is by the Néra River bridge. The cosy restaurant serves dishes such…
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…
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…
Grande Terre
At the northern end of Poindimié, this is the most upmarket place to stay on the northeast coast. There's a refreshing pool, renovated bungalows, a…
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…
Grande Terre
This immaculate new hotel, a block back from Poé beach, offers 14 fully equipped stylish bungalows with bathrooms, refrigerators, TV and wi-fi. The…
Grande Terre
In the middle of town, Monitel Koumac has well-equipped clean rooms that look out on the pool with its inviting deck chairs. The restaurant meals (eat…
Grande Terre
This place is seriously isolated and hard to get to on the seafront overlooking Port Boise Bay. There are 18 bungalows, plus a restaurant and bar. If you…
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…
Grande Terre
About 10km southeast of Hienghène, on the coast, this is the best place to camp. The Babou Côté Océan dive club is based here. Bring your own food. There…
Camping de Sarraméa Decouverte
Grande Terre
Right beside the road in the valley, this lovely shaded campground in tropical surroundings has shower and toilet facilities, plus tables and chairs. No…
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…
Grande Terre
Roofed campsites, set by the river, have camp fires, tables and benches, plus there are bathroom facilities. There’s no electricity and you'll need to…
Grande Terre
This attractive spot, right on the water a five-minute drive from town, has bungalows and camping and is a good budget option. The whole site is covered…
Grande Terre
With a great location along the Poé waterfront, this campground has a snack restaurant on site and good facilities.
