Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott

Property class: 5 and above

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
View from room
Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beach View (Terrace) | Exterior
View from property
Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Terrace) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Baie d'Oro, BP 175, L'Île-des-Pins, 98832
  • Place, Kuto Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame de l'Assomption
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Baie de Vao
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Poolside (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

L'Île-des-Pins

A luxury stay in L'Île-des-Pins awaits you at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott. You'll be steps from Lagoons of New Caledonia. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a private beach and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Deep Nature Spa Ile des Pins can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with body scrubs, facials and aromatherapy. The restaurant, La Pirogue Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Longitude 167 is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and free use of bicycles. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places in the area of this 5-property class L'Île-des-Pins hotel include Grotte de Hortense and Pic N'Ga.

What's nearby

  • Grotte de Hortense - 19 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kuto Beach - 25 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Kanumera Beach - 28 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Notre Dame de l'Assomption - 33 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Baie de Vao - 34 min drive - 23.4 km

About this property

Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour health club, a sauna and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star L'Île-des-Pins hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This L'Île-des-Pins hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Deep Nature Spa Ile des Pins has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • La Pirogue Restaurant
  • Longitude 167

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via aeroplane or boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 7 July 2025 to 31 October 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for XPF 5900.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: XPF 19900
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: XPF 9950 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: XPF 3000 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: XPF 1500 (return), (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: XPF 5900.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Meridien Ile Pins
Meridien Ile Pins Hotel
Meridien Ile Pins Hotel Isle of Pines
Meridien Ile Pins Isle of Pines
Méridien Ile Pins Hotel Isle of Pines
Méridien Ile Pins Isle of Pines
Le Méridien Ile des Pins Hotel
Le Méridien Ile des Pins L'Île-des-Pins
Le Méridien Ile des Pins Hotel L'Île-des-Pins
Le Méridien Marriot Ile des Pins

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Yep, Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

The closest beach to Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott is Kuto Beach (12 km).

Is there a spa on site at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Yep, Deep Nature Spa Ile des Pins is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott have a pool?

Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott has a pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott features a private beach, a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott.

Is Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 485 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quite and beautiful place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational location friendly staff nice facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

SHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have wonderful atmosphere & environment of this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is impossible not to love this place, set in one of the most idyllic places you could wish for, and everything about the hotel matches the location.
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10/10 Excellent

Suchitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly amazing

Truly amazing location, very comfortable bungalow stepping straight into the water. Lovely staff, wonderful, relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional property with amazing local staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10, you will be hard pushed to find a nicer destination anywhere on earth, highly recommend, I will be back to that bungalow on the beach, heaven is all I’ll say
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained property with great amenities included (snorkling gear, table tennis, badminton, kayaks, SUP, beach volleyball, mountain bikes) quiet vibes but perfect to get away from it all
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with 2 babies The beach is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever been The hotel is in great condition and very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio Sanchez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is excellent, located in a place that is the closest we’ve seen to Paradise. In addition the staff is really friendly. It’s been an absolute pleasure.
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the setting the staff and other guests were really nice we did however have some disappointing meals
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

While there were a couple of issues. They rectified them, and they made you feel welcomed and important, we’ll be back, other hotels look pretty in pictures, this place WAS amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sotirios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is at a beautiful location and the staff are excellent and attentive. The food menu can be expanded and more varied for a 5 star resort. My wife also does not eat seafood so a limited menu became even more limited.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience at the Meridien was amazing from the start of our stay till the end. The hotel staff picked us up from the hotel, they also had everything ready for our check-in. The beach is gorgeous and the view amazing. The natural pool is really nice and it is at walking distance. The food was delicious and the size of the serve just right. The staff was also friendly and help us with our requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing property however location was next level!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

My stay at the méridien was wonderful… I was upgraded to a bungalow and treated like royalty… the bungalow was super well equipped and ultra comfortable. The staff at the hotel was very professional, efficient, and friendly! They did go out of their way to make us feel special… I hope that I get a chance to go back and stay there again, one day
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a few problems with the equipment, such as broken switches and safes, and poorly placed doors, but the natural beauty and good service of the staff more than made up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having visited over 130 countries (and a bundle of beaches), the Meridien at Iles de Pins has to take the crown for the most idilic place anywhere. The amenities are top notch and the beach, sea, azure skies, trees are all entirely breathtaking. Unlike Australia, there are no sharks, no stinging jelly fish, no flies and no crocodiles either. And even the wifi works everywhere! Not cheap but worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Walkable distance (10-15min) to the Natural Pool. Most of the staff were supportive but some were rude to guests who didn't speak French. Breakfast was okay, not many options. There is no restaurants, shops around the area, so make sure to bring your own meal if you don't want to dine at the same restaurant for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A beautiful location almost surrounded by water. Service was excellent and the staff are very friendly. The problem for us was the room lighting; it was a like being in a twilight zone ! It was too dim to read a book! The other problem was that we were unable to access the Internet on our i-Pads in the room, though the phone connection was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise !

One of the nicer hotels we have stayed at. Very quiet, yet plenty of activities to keep you busy if you're up for it. The proximity to the Natural Pools was great, and the staff were very helpful in organising airport transfers, the Pirog outrigger canoe tour, etc. Sebastien (the manager) also made a point of introducing himself which was great, and you can see that there is still plenty to do after the hotel had been closed for 2 years due to Covid. The only constructive criticism I sould make would be that I thought the lunch/dinner menu was a little limited if you were looking for a smaller (for cost effective) meal. Otherwise...fantastic. Hope to get back there again sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful resort, on a bay with crystal clear water. We saw stingrays and turtles out in the bay. Kayaks and paddle boards available at high tide, also snorkeling equipment. Really worth going out on the lagoon around the island(s), water is astounding. We had beachside bungalow, literally 10 metres to the water. Lovely pool. Dining and cleaning staff super friendly and accommodating with v good English. There is no shop and no other cafes nearby, and there were no bikes available when we were there, so a bit restricting. But NC just reopened after Covid, so we were impressed with how well organised they were, including transfers and checkout. Food was nice, we expected better coffee, but we are pretty fussy. Would stay again although it’s nearly out of our price range; it was a beautiful holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't Wait to Return

Stunning location on a beautiful lagoon. Our room was large and well appointed with a nice view of the pool area and lovely landscaping. We enjoyed the pool and beach area everyday and loved the games, SUP's and bikes available for us to explore the area and get out snorkeling. The bay is very tidal so you can not swim at all times of day but there are many other options to keep you happy. Breakfast buffet was very nice, and all the tables are set for you to see the beautiful water view. Service was fantastic, all the staff were knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful and cheerful. Grounds were lovingly maintained and the atmosphere peaceful. Dinner was expensive and perhaps not what I would call gourmet, and wine list overpriced for lower quality wines compared to what is available in Noumea. Overall we plan to return to this resort as we loved our 5 day stay and fell in love with Ile des Pins. Wonderful for couples but also for families. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is very exclusive. you can easily spend a whole day on Oro Bay, or pay a visit to Natural Pool. The staffs are all warm and friendly. We traveld with our 21 months old, and the hotel manager did everything he could to help us out with special needs. As he explained, the resort was closed for 2 yrs due to covid, they lost a lot of staffs. They just open up and they have dificulty to hire staff and need to train the new staffs. They will invest the income to bring it up to level. I apreciated the honesty, covid made a big impact to hospitality industry. They deserve some understanding. One thing we don't really agree with is they charge shuttle between the airport. At a such exclusive location and premium room rate, you would expect the hotel to offer free shuttle. Overall, if you want to enjoy private space and breath taking view, this place won't disappoint you.
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here for our honeymoon. I wanted a beautiful beach away from people and noise and Le Meridien exceeded my expectations. The beach view bungalow was spacious and comfortable and we had our own balcony with lounger. I loved the cabanas on the beach and spent a lot of time reading there in peace and quiet. The breakfast buffet was good, similar to other resorts but the french toast was my favourite. The restaurant menu had limited options (no pizza or pasta or curry) but there were interesting specials every day and a wonderful buffet on Saturday. After dinner we would stroll back down the beach with a torch and watch the cute hermit crabs scuttle around. The staff were all lovely and helpful (especially Christian and the guy in the beach fare) even if they found it difficult to understand our kiwi English sometimes. If you like snorkelling you should walk around the sand river to the natural pool at low tide. At high tide you need use fins and to swim out 0.5km into the bay to find coral and lots of fish. Near the rock in the middle of the bay is a good spot. Also between Île Kônubutr and Île Mwâréya I saw turtles. There is also a nice 1 hour walk to Upi bay. It would be good if they had a boat to take you further out for snorkelling. Otherwise you have to take a shuttle to Kuto bay for the boat tour. Overall, it was a lovely place for a honeymoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023