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…
Must-see hotels in Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Tanna
These ocean-front bungalows hide in lush gardens less than 1km north of the airport. All have soft beds, hot water and verandahs. New villas at the back…
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…
Tanna
Tom and Margaret run this friendly place. Three simple but very comfortable bungalows have en suites with hot-water showers and small sea-facing balconies…
Tanna
Established 30 years ago, this was one of the original bungalow set-ups close to the volcano entrance and owner Kelson is still very active in the local…
Espiritu Santo
The four luxurious, romantic bungalows here are very private and have absolute water frontage with verandahs overlooking a perfect patch of sand. Boutique…
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…
Vanuatu
A great place to base yourself in Waterfall Village (Vanu). The well-kept house has six bedrooms and there are three double-bed huts with shared bathroom…
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…
Port Vila
Owners Jack and Janelle have created a hostel/guesthouse you’ll fall for, with spotless motel-style rooms orbiting a small pool and convivial bar area…
Luganville
This private island resort some 30 minutes’ speedboat ride from Santo has Bali-sourced bungalows and an eco bent (all profits go to the Ratua Foundation,…
Malekula
These three spacious oval-shaped bungalows on the seafront across from Norsup island come with clean attached bathrooms, 24-hour mains power and solar hot…
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…
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 …
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…
Luganville
Spacious, well-designed bungalows (some in a child-free area, others for families), grassy slopes to the water, snorkel gear and kayaks: all are good, and…
Port Vila
Hideaway is a favourite with day trippers but also a great place to stay. Spacious, well-designed rooms and bungalows are all waterfront, while the…
Port Vila
This is one of Vila’s top resorts, set on a secluded peninsula 12km from town and boasting honeymoon rooms with private plunge pools and baths with views…
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,…
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…
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…
Vanuatu
Organic food and the relaxed lodge life of Epi Island Guesthouse draws people south to Valesdir. This arty ecolodge run by Alix and Rob Crapper features a…
Malekula
Etienne and Lyn run this friendly place about an hour by truck north of Lakatoro. It's well placed for exploring the Dog's Head and the nearby island of…
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…
Luganville
The Espiritu has transformed into an elegant boutique hotel and central Luganville's best midranger. First-floor rooms come with lounge, flat-screen TV…
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…
Efate
Emma runs these five bright blue-and-yellow bungalows in a landscaped garden facing a decent grey-sand beach. Clean bathrooms are shared (bucket water),…
Vanuatu
This bright, modern six-room guesthouse is at Saratamata, not far from Longana airport. There's a guest kitchen, a restaurant and hot water, and the hosts…
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…
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…
Port Olry Beach Bungalows & Restaurant
Espiritu Santo
The three beautifully designed traditional bungalows here are a cut above most island huts, with solid timber decks and flooring, open-sky en suite and…
Luganville
Confortable rooms, all with bathrooms and kitchenettes, sleep three and are set around a cramped but sociable central area. Central but quiet location,…
Oyster Island Restaurant & Resort
Espiritu Santo
The romantic resort on Oyster Island consists of a scattering of individual traditional-style bungalows (the best are waterfront) and supremely…
Tanna
Tanna's top resort has 18 cosy bungalows with king-sized beds. Rambling grounds look out onto tiny rocky inlets, which are linked by timber bridges. There…
Tanna
Up on a bluff next to Ireupuow village, the grounds here overlook Port Resolution Bay, and one bungalow, with attached bathroom, tiled floor and balcony,…
Ambrym
Away from the main village, these seafront bungalows enjoy a fabulous location overlooking a small rock-and-coral beach cove. At low tide you can relax in…
Tanna
Island Dream is in an interesting and slightly secluded location overlooking a small lake and Port Resolution on one side, mountains on the other. There…
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…
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…
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…
