Where to Stay on Lifou Island, New Caledonia

Whether you’re seeking a luxury resort by turquoise lagoons or a cozy guesthouse nestled in a Kanak village, Lifou Island offers accommodations for every kind of traveler. From the upscale InterContinental Lifou Wadra Bay Resort to charming family-run gîtes like Chez Bella and Fenepaza, visitors can experience authentic island hospitality in the heart of the Loyalty Islands.

Here’s a curated list of the Top 10 places to stay on Lifou Island — categorized by luxury, mid-range, budget, and ecolodge options — including verified contact details, current price ranges, and direct booking links to help you plan your stay with confidence.

Luxury

  1. InterContinental Lifou Wadra Bay Resort — Luxury / Resort
    • Address: Tribu de Mou, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 41 23 33
    • Price range: ~225–405 USD per night

Mid-range

  1. Drehu Village (Hôtel Drehu Village) — Mid-range / family rooms
    • Address: Baie de Chateaubriand, P.O. Box 265, Wé 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 02 70
    • Price range: ~108–198 USD per night
  2. Oasis de Kiamu (Hôtel Oasis de Kiamu) — Mid-range lodge / pension
    • Address: Tribu de Hnaeu / BP 417, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 15 00
    • Price range: ~90–162 USD per night
  3. Lodge / Villa Yucca (Lifou Villa Yucca) — Mid-range villa / small lodge
    • Address:
    • Phone:
    • Price range: ~90–180 USD per night

Ecolodge / Boutique

  1. O naturel Lodge Lifou — Ecolodge / boutique
    • Address: Hnaman, Lifou, Loyalty Islands, 98820, New Caledonia
    • Phone: +687 82 44 88
    • Price range: ~72–180 USD per night

Budget / Guesthouses / Gîtes

  1. Chez Bella — Guesthouse / family-run
    • Address: Luengöni, BP 475, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 09 53 / +687 72 35 49
    • Price range: ~45–90 USD per night
  2. Chez Jeannette Ihage — Gîte / homestay
    • Address: Luecila, BP 882, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 45 05 / +687 71 59 49
    • Price range: ~36–81 USD per night
  3. Tamanou / Tamanou Beach (table d’hôte & bungalows) — Budget beach bungalows
    • Address: Mou, BP 30, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 09 24 / +687 84 67 63
    • Price range: ~45–99 USD per night
  4. Fenepaza (Gîte Fenepaza) — Budget / local gîte with rustic charm
    • Address: Mucaweng, BP 45, 98820 Lifou
    • Phone: +687 45 15 02 / mobile +687 92 12 68
    • Price range: ~40–86 USD per night
  5. Wanalai / Wanalaï (guesthouse / gîte) — Budget / guesthouse
    • Address: listed in local directories (check tourism page)
    • Phone: available via Tripadvisor/local tourism listings (local +687 number)
    • Price range ~36–81 USD per night