Lifou, in the Loyalty Islands, is a 40 minute flight from Noumea on Air Caledonie. There are 3 hotels, 9 gîtes, and 3 camp sites. All of these are featured in the Travel Guide Nouvelle Caledonie along with activites and cultural information for Lifou.
The presentations for the three hotels in Lifou include 360 degree panoramas of the rooms and beaches. For photos of these Lifou New Caledonia Hotels and other Lifou accommodation click on the cameras.
Accommodation Hotels |
Phone 687+ |
# |
A/C |
Pool/ |
Kitchen |
|
Hotel Drehu Village (international)2 star hotel, recently renovated, it is right on the best beach in Lifou and within walking distance of the main town of We. |
45 02 70 |
20 |
Y |
P/B |
N |
|
Hotel Le Servigny Close to the airport. |
45 12 44 |
5 + 1case |
Y |
P |
N |
|
L'Oasis de Kiamu (international) |
45 15 00 |
15 |
O |
P/B |
N |
A "Case" is a melanesian thatched hut. These are central to Lifou society and unlike most Pacific islands, the traditional thatched structures are in excellent condition. Every night the families of Lifou sleep together in the family case - even if the family also has a modern style house on the property. These remarkable structures are also constructed for visitors and are popular with the French residents of Noumea.
Most of the cases have a cement floor covered with a thick layer of woven mats and a low cement wall that keeps the interior dry. Generally the Cases sleep between 6 to 12 people. Some have beds, others matresses on the mats, others are "BYO" sleeping bag.
For bookings contact one of the Inbound Travel Operators or (if you speak French) call the following numbers. To see big full screen high resolution images of what all these places look like, and exactly where they are, order your copy of the Rocket Guide Nouvelle Caledonie CD-ROM.
Click here to see photos of Gites, tribal visits and home stays in Lifou.
Accommodation Gîtes/Homestays/Camping |
# |
Phone 687+ |
Camping |
Pool/ |
Kitchen |
Chez Benoit Bonua |
3 + 1 case |
45 90 08 |
Y |
|
N |
Chez Fabrice Bole |
2 cases |
45 07 69 |
N |
|
N |
Chez Helen Gaze (shown above) |
3 + 1 case |
45 09 99 |
N |
B |
Y |
Chez Jeannie Forrest |
2 + 1 case |
45 16 56 |
Y |
B |
N |
Chez Jeannette Ihage |
2 + 1 case |
83 81 54 |
N |
B |
N |
Chez Waka Gaze |
2 + 1 case |
45 15 14 |
Y |
B |
BBQ |
Hukekep |
3 + 1 case |
45 14 34 |
N |
B |
N |
Lilo Reve |
3 |
45 14 23 |
Y |
B |
BBQ |
Camping Chez Noel Pia |
1 |
45 03 09 |
Y |
B |
BBQ |
Camping Le Kuien |
|
84 89 10 |
Y |
B |
BBQ |
Camping Sama Discovery |
|
45 08 95 |
Y |
|
N |
|
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