Ouvea Beach

The hotel is in a great location with a beautiful view of the lagoon from all the spacious rooms. Even though my room was in the second row, I still had a lovely view from the terrace, which all the rooms have. Plus, it's only a short 30-second walk to the beach. The breakfast could be improved slightly, but it's not too bad. The staff is friendly. Without a means of transportation, you can enjoy the beach and visit the amazing bay with turtles and rays, but the hotel is a bit secluded with no other restaurants, bars, or shops nearby.

In my humble opinion, this hotel is situated on the most exquisite beach on the island. The water is incredibly clear, and there are ghost crabs to chase. Additionally, the restaurant is well-stocked with fresh seafood. There aren't many dining options on the island apart from hotels, but this one was quite good. Although it's a bit of a drive from the airport, we rented a car and the owners met us at the airport. The hotel offers ample parking space. I would recommend not leaving your clothes outside to dry, as the stray cats will leave behind a lingering odor. The room was spacious and had excellent air conditioning. The in-floor spa bath was truly remarkable.

I stayed at this hotel with a couple of friends. The location is fantastic, with beautiful turquoise water surrounding the property. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the bathroom had a large bathtub. Unfortunately, our fridge didn't work properly, so we had to get a bucket of ice from the restaurant to keep our bottle of wine cold. The friendliness of the staff varied - some were extremely nice, while others seemed disinterested. There was a slight language barrier since we didn't know French, which may have contributed to the communication issues. For English speakers, I recommend downloading the French language pack on Google Translate, as it was helpful for us. The food was generally good, although we didn't enjoy the seafood trio starter plate. I had never tried raw seafood with goat cheese before, and I wouldn't recommend it. The Tahitian Salad lacked flavor as well. However, the coconut crab was excellent, and I suggest making a reservation and specifying the number of crabs you want to avoid missing out, as they tend to sell out. The prawn pasta and seafood in cream were tasty, and my friend enjoyed her lamb shank, which had a drizzle of chocolate. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel since it was buffet-style, but I would suggest having breakfast there if you need it, as there aren't many options on the rest of the island. Alternatively, you may be able to book breakfast at the local cafe next door called Snack Fassy, which offers a more local experience and isn't buffet-style. They are only open for lunch and dinner, unless you arrange something with them the day before. Coffee is also hard to find on the island, as there isn't much of a cafe culture, so we also had coffee at the hotel. The drinks at the bar were priced similarly to other places in New Caledonia, so we had a few. However, I would recommend buying duty-free wine on your way in, as I don't recall seeing a liquor store on the island. The cocktails at the hotel were delicious, although I believe they cost around 1400XPF. Additionally, you can book a shuttle tour of the island through the hotel or rent a car. Just keep in mind that there aren't many cars available, so it's best to book in advance. If you're not planning on renting a car, I would also suggest booking an airport shuttle with the hotel ahead of time.

The beach was in a pristine location and the hotel staff provided excellent service. The breakfast provided was satisfactory, and the lunch and dinner menus were very impressive. The chefs clearly took pride in their cooking. The beach itself was absolutely wonderful, except for a patch of green algae in the first few meters that discouraged diving. However, if you walked about 2 km towards Moully, you could find a spot to swim without algae. I don't believe the algae would be present all year round. We stayed for 6 nights, but in hindsight, I think 3 nights would have been sufficient as all the tourist spots can be seen in just one day. I recommend hiring a car before arriving to pick up at the airport. I've noticed in previous reviews that people don't understand why the safes in the rooms are not bolted down. If you're seeking tranquility and paradise, this is the place to be.

Pristine location. The hotel staff were excellent. The breakfast provided was satisfactory, while the lunch and dinner menus were very good. The chefs clearly took pride in their cooking. The beach was wonderful, although the first couple of meters had some green algae that discouraged immediate diving in. We walked about 2 km towards Moully to find algae-free swimming spots. I don't believe this algae is present all year round. We stayed for 6 nights, which I think is too long; 3 nights would be sufficient as you can see all the tourist spots in a single day. I recommend hiring a car before you arrive to pick up at the airport. I've read in previous reviews, "I don't understand why safes in rooms are not bolted down." If you're seeking tranquility and paradise, this is the place.