Noumea
This hard-to-miss skyscraper houses spacious and modern apartments with bright kitchenettes, comfy furnishings and private terraces filled with views. It…
Must-see hotels in South Pacific
Port Vila
Set on 24 hectares, the rooms here have great views and are beautifully presented. Head over the rope walkway to the gorgeous over-water villas. This…
Malekula
The two double bungalows and restaurant here front the Nawov Coastal Sanctuary on Uripiv island, a 25-minute boat ride from Lakatoro Wharf. Try to get a…
Efate
This friendly guesthouse is in Unakapa village, facing across to Pele. There are three cramped rooms at the side but much better is the large double in…
Efate
There are four original bungalows here with kitchen facilities, bathroom and verandah, and two newer bungalows facing Havannah Harbour. All are waterfront…
Espiritu Santo
These simple bungalows are scattered around a garden setting on pretty Towoc Beach, a few minutes' walk to Champagne Beach (free access to guests). Solar…
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…
Vanuatu
The five colourful bungalows here are the only formal accommodation on Aniwa, and you'll get a friendly welcome from Jethro and Joshua. There's a…
Tanna
Directly opposite the entrance to Mt Yasur (location, location!), the tree house here is good value. Owner Thomas has worked hard to restore his bungalows…
Ambrym
These simple but sturdy stone and palm-thatch bungalows in a village garden include two rooms in one building and a separate bungalow sleeping three. Long…
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…
Vanuatu
These traditional thatched bungalows are set into the hills beside a land-dive site and opposite Londot beach. Luke Fargo operates land-diving tours from…
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…
Malekula
These simple bungalows share a pleasant central sitting area and are conveniently located a five-minute walk north of the airport. Meals are 500VT and…
Port Vila
This lovely colonial building on a hilltop overlooking the harbour just north of town has three charming rooms and an expansive balcony. There's also a…
Vanuatu
There are 12 beds in this basic guesthouse in the heart of Pangi village. The simple rooms are dressed with colourful sarongs and the shared bathrooms…
Vanuatu
Set in a palm grove opposite a rocky beach a short drive north of the airstrip, this simple guesthouse has four rooms. Jonas arranges land-diving,…
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…
Ambrym
John Tasso runs this simple multibed guest bungalow in Port Vatu and guides volcano tours directly from here on the southwest route. A truck charter from…
Vanuatu
The delightful Kamilisa guesthouse has four bungalows in a delicate rainforest, right on the lagoon on Linua island. Phone coverage is patchy, but owner…
Port Vila
Moorings enjoys an excellent waterfront location with cute, chalet-style bungalows facing the harbour or orbiting a large pool. The restaurant is good and…
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…
Port Vila
The Grand is Port Vila's only highrise building, a deluxe six-storey concave building with casino, restaurant, top-floor lounge and views over the harbour…
Efate
Kenneth has a very colourful bungalow set on a cute little bay on Pele's east side. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters off the rocky beach and look out for…
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…
Vanuatu
The thatched two-bedroom Wongrass, near the airport, was the first in Gaua and is still going strong. Charles can arrange tours to the crater lake (3500VT…
Vanuatu
The best bet for exploring west Ambae is Toa Palms, with three comfortable en-suite bungalows. The owners can help organise a trek to the crater lakes.
Vanuatu
Duviara Last Stop Bungalows is the closest place to the start of the treks to Lake Vui and Lake Manaro Lakua. Owner Paul can organise a guide (2000VT).
Vanuatu
In a remote spot at the end of the road in the northeast, the two bungalows here are quiet and close to some surf beaches and tiny Nikaura village.
Efate
Frank runs this colourful bungalow with floor matting, solar lighting and a shady verandah. It's in a garden setting just above the beach.
Port Vila
You can't beat the price at this cheerful little budget motel, five minutes' walk north of town, with sprawling gardens and patio areas.
Efate
This single two-room bungalow (sleeps five) has a brilliant white-sand beachfront location on Pele's western tip across from Nguna.
Grande Terre
With a great location along the Poé waterfront, this campground has a snack restaurant on site and good facilities.
Vanuatu
In Ranputor village, Joseph runs the five simple beachfront rooms here. There's solar lighting and a friendly atmosphere.
Vanuatu
At the mouth of Williams River, two-room Meteson’s Guesthouse is Erromango's only formal accommodation.
