New Caledonia Family Holidays
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New Caledonia is a decent destination for Family Holidays with several nice beach resorts with safe swimming and lots of water activities and with few Caledonian people being very accepting towards children. poor value for money compared to its South pacific neighbours and late dining hours are the only drawbacks.

The following accommodations are recommended for a family holiday in New Caledonia:

Escapade Island Resort, Noumea, Grand Terre
Euro € 272 - 522 per couple

Escapade Island Resort is Noumea's most luxury resort and the only dedicated small island luxury resort in New Caledonia. With a choice of stunning overwater bungalows offering steps into the turquoise lagoon, or island bungalows which are spacious enough to cater for families, Escapade offers a truly breathtaking atmosphere.

Casa del Sole Apartments, Noumea, Grand Terre
Euro € 172 - 248 per couple

Casa del Sole is a 16-storey high apartment building ideally located between Anse Vata Beach and Citrons Bay Beach, and a short stroll to the restaurants along the promenade. With 64 fully furnished 1- and 2-bedroom apartments offering generous living space, Casa del Sole is an excellent value option for families.

Le Surf Hotel, Noumea, Grand Terre
Euro € 113 - 293 per couple

Hotel Le Surf is the original large hotel in Noumea located on the point straddling Anse Vata and Citrons Bay and directly across the road from the northern stretch of Anse Vata beach. With a nice swimming pool, direct access to the Casino Royal, and 167 hotel rooms, Le Surf offers an excellent value for money.

New Caledonia Hotel, Noumea, Grand Terre
Euro € 74 per couple

New Caledonia Hotel is a centrally located affordable hotel in downtown Noumea opposite the New Caledonia Museum and within the fashionable Latin Quarter with its lively bars and restaurants. This budget hotel has clean rooms and is best suited to backpackers or budget travellers.

Mocambo Hotel, Noumea, Grand Terre
Euro € 74 - 134 per couple

Mocambo Hotel is a budget hotel a few minutes walk back from the popular beach at Citrons Bay and close to the heart of Noumea. Despite a sterile looking exterior, the Mocambo is a lively and affordable accommodation with a vibrant reception and lively nightclub in the basement.


For a straightforward, uncomplicated family holiday, the beach hotels around Anse Vata in Noumea are a good choice. here you'll find some of the better value accommodation in New Caledonia driven by competition as well as lots of independent restaurants for dining out, shopping and a handful of excellent day tours and offshore island cruises to keep you busy.

Tieti Tera Resort, East Coast, Grand Terre
Euro € 102 - 192 per couple

Tieti Tera is a modern resort mid way along the tropical east coast of Grand Terre about three hours north of Noumea. With a long sweeping sandy beach and decent swimming lagoon, mountains to explore and stylish bungalows, Tieti Tera is the most upmarket resort on Grand Terre outside of Noumea.

Koulnoue Village Resort, Hienghene, Grand Terre
Euro € 108 per couple

Koulnoue Resort is located a few kilometres south of Hienghene and its scenic coastline. With 50 rooms in duplex bungalows and set in a large coconut plantation fronting a pretty beach, Koulnoue is a good choice for families looking for an affordable beach holiday or for travellers exploring this scenic region of Grand Terre.


If you're looking for a sightseeing break with the family, there are a couple of options around the north east coast of Grand Terre with decent swimming beaches.

Hotel Oure, South Coast, Isle of Pines
Euro € 256 - 406 per couple

Hotel Oure is one of the nicest boutique beach resorts in New Caledonia. Located on a beautiful fine white sand beach fronting Kanumera Bay on the south side of Isle of Pines, Hotel Oure offers 25 bungalows with exquisite interiors, an excellent restaurant and small swimming pool.

Hotel Kodjeue, West Coast, Isle of Pines
Euro € 137 - 271 per couple

Hotel Kodjeue is the most affordable hotel on the Isle of Pines offering spacious garden bungalows and absolute beachfront villas on the quiet east coast of the island making this a great choice for a budget beach holiday. There’s a small swimming pool and basic hotel amenities including restaurant and boutique shop.

Chez Regis, East Coast, Isle of Pines
Euro € 110 per couple

Chez Regis is a charming locally owned guesthouse on the secluded lagoon edge of Oro Bay, access point to the stunning environment of the Natural Swimming Pool. With just four bungalow rooms and a lovely restaurant overlooking the lagoon, this popular spot often gets booked out in advance.


For a more intimate beach holiday, the Isle of Pines is a 2-hr ferry ride from Noumea or a 20-minute flight making it very accessible. Here you'll find a more laid back atmosphere than Noumea with better snorkelling and some exciting day cruises to uninhabited islands.

Drehu Village Resort, We, Lifou, Loyalty Islands
Euro € 123 - 220 per couple

Drehu Resort is the most upmarket accommodation on Lifou with 28 boutique style bungalows directly fronting a gorgeous white sandy beach at We. With a relaxing swimming pool, fine dining restaurant and snorkelling in the lagoon, Drehu is a great choice for a secluded beach holiday.

Chez Ihage Huts, We, Lifou, Loyalty Islands
Euro € 18 - 39 per couple

Chez Ihage is collection of budget tribal huts in the village of Luecila facing a beautiful lagoon – it’s less than a minute walk to the long sweeping sandy beach of We. This is a great option for backpackers and budget travellers looking to enjoy cultural interaction as well as having easy access to the beach and snorkelling lagoon.

Nengone Village Resort, Mare, Loyalty Islands
Euro € 123 - 229 per couple

Nengone Resort is a small boutique resort fronting a secluded white sandy beach on the south coast of Mare. With 18 traditional bungalows with stylish interiors, a swimming pool and good restaurant, Nengone makes the perfect base for exploring the wonderful beaches and sights of Mare.

Oasis Kiamu Hotel, Lifou, Loyalty Islands
Euro € 91 - 105 per couple

Oasis Kiamu Hotel is a two star budget hotel with 15 rooms in a landscaped plantation backed by limestone cliffs and located across the road from a small pretty white sand cove beach. With a swimming pool and good restaurant, this makes an excellent choice for those travelling on a budget but seeking home comforts.


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