Must-see hotels in Grande Terre

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Gîte Iya

    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…

  • Hôtel La Néra

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Tiéti Poindimié

    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…

  • Hotel de Poé

    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…

  • Monitel Koumac

    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…

  • Kanua Tera Ecolodge

    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…

  • Babou Côté Océan Camping

    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…

  • Site de Netcha Camping Site

    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…

  • Gite du Lagon

    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…

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