Perfect Honeymoon Hotels to Book in New Caledonia

A honeymoon in New Caledonia should have three things: white sand beaches, cerulean seas and plenty of opportunities to switch off and relax. Luckily, with a stay at Le Méridien Ile des Pins, you can get all three. Newlyweds should book into one of the sleek bungalows with beach or lagoon access and line up a couple’s massage at the Deep Nature spa – your honeymoon is all about treating yourself, after all.

A four-star resort overlooking the pretty Anse Vata Bay, Chateau Royal Beach Resort and Spa is a little slice of luxury. Beyond booking treatments at its in-house spa, honeymooners can ask the hotel to arrange day trips to nearby islets for a snorkelling session with turtles. Once you’ve tuckered yourself out, head to your ocean-view suite to watch the sky turn pink at sunset.

Plonked in the heart of Nouméa, the Méridien Nouméa Resort & Spa allows you to explore New Caledonia’s capital (and its best beaches) right from your doorstep. Book the Resort Suite, complete with oversized tub and jaw-dropping sea views. Make a beeline for the al fresco Le Faré restaurant to dine on grilled fish, classic barbecue dishes and tropical fruit cocktails, New Caledonian-style.

Overlooking the Unesco World Heritage-listed barrier reef, you’re bound to make some once-in-a-lifetime memories at the Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort. Newlyweds should consider booking into one of the beachfront bungalows – these sprawling abodes boast private terraces. Make the most of the hotel’s amenities, including the 18-hole golf course, luxury spa and beachfront infinity pool.

Set on a quieter part of the main island (read: more privacy), Hôtel Tiéti Poindimié is a coastal oasis. Here, luxury bungalows are dotted between palm trees – opt for one with direct access to the beach to enjoy the hotel’s Coral Sea-front position. Feeling peckish? Head to the airy on-site restaurant for proper wood-fired pizzas and be sure to ask when their next musical night is to experience the festivities.

Just steps from one of the best beaches in Nouméa, as well as its restaurants and shops, Hotel Le Lagon Nouméa is perfect for the honeymooning couple who love to be in the thick of it. When you’re not lounging in your suite or indulging in a spa treatment, take advantage of the organised on-site activities including yoga, tennis and round trips to the protected marine reserve of Île aux Canards.

Oure Lodge Beach Resort takes the best of New Caledonia and wraps it all in one resort. The palm-fringed beach is flanked by the resort on one side and dazzling azure waters on the other, the latter best discovered by using the resort’s kayaks and snorkel gear. After dining on Île des Pins lobster at Kanuméra restaurant, retreat to your own private bungalow – book a beachfront one, if you can, to fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves.