Tanna
Down the road past the Tanna Coffee Factory you'll find a lovely, secluded white-sand beach, pounding surf, palm trees and these simple bungalows, some…
Must-see hotels in Vanuatu & New Caledonia
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…
Malekula
These eight self-contained, one-bedroom units are tired looking and in an unappealing (but central) location behind the LTC co-op, but they're well…
Malekula
Next to Batis Seaside Guesthouse and identical in most respects, the two sturdy waterfront bungalows have private bathrooms at the rear and verandahs over…
Malekula
This basic place on the waterfront next to Levi's Store has six rooms in two lodge-style buildings. The abominable shared toilet and shower were being…
Malekula
Lines and Jake run the secluded Nan Wat Bungalows on Uri island. It’s 1000VT to get a boat transfer to this peaceful little spot where there’s little to…
Malekula
These traditional bungalows with bathroom have been renovated and make a peaceful northern base for trekking and exploring the Small Nambas in Vao. There…
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…
Ambrym
For a family welcome and volcano information, Sam's is hard to beat in Craig Cove. There are three tidy rooms (with attached bathroom) in a quiet area of…
Ambrym
The two excellent double-storey traditional bungalows here sleep up to eight people and are set in a lovely garden with sea views in Endu village. Host…
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…
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…
Luganville
Facing the park of the same name, Unity is a friendly and reliable budget hotel. Upstairs are large airy rooms along a hallway (ask for a front one with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Luganville
The 18 swish, traditionally designed self-contained family units orbit a pool and lush gardens. It’s close to the waterfront, the recommended Restaurant…
Luganville
This luxurious private island resort boasts bungalows just steps from astounding reef snorkelling. It’s a real getaway with everything you need: day spa,…
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…
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…
Luganville
This old-school backpackers has eight- and four-bed dorms and a small double in a loft-like space. Run by Mama Lou, it's built for travellers who like a…
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…
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…
Malekula
This neat and friendly guesthouse in the centre of Lamap village has four small rooms (three singles and a double), a sitting room with comfy couches and…
Ambrym
This thatched bungalow has two rooms sleeping five, with basic shared facilites. Owner Joses Wilfred is an experienced volcano guide, so this is a good…
Luganville
High on the ridge behind Luganville, with views overlooking Segond Channel, Deco Stop has a convivial deck framing a pool with a view and a good…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Luganville
Clean, modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms surround a courtyard garden (which acts like an echo chamber if it's busy). The industrial-sized communal…
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,…
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…
