Accommodation in Oceania ranges from world-class luxury resorts to simple family-run guesthouses. On small islands supply is limited, so book early for school holidays (December–January in Australia and New Zealand) and the dry season (May–October) in the tropics.
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Free cancellation on many stays across Oceania. Via Booking.com.
Where to stay by destination
| Destination | Best bases | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney (Circular Quay, Bondi), Melbourne CBD, Cairns/Port Douglas, Airlie Beach | Hotels, apartments, eco-lodges |
| New Zealand | Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Te Anau, Wānaka | Motels, lodges, holiday homes |
| Fiji | Denarau, Mamanucas, Yasawas, Coral Coast, Taveuni | Resorts, island lodges |
| French Polynesia | Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa | Overwater bungalows, pensions |
| Cook Islands | Muri (Rarotonga), Aitutaki | Boutique resorts, bungalows |
| Samoa | Apia, Lalomanu, Savai'i | Beach fales, small resorts |
Villas, apartments and self-catering
For families, groups or longer stays, self-catering villas and apartments save money, especially in expensive destinations such as French Polynesia where eating out is costly.
Villas, apartments & beach fales
Self-catering stays for families and longer trips. Via Booking.com.
Tips
- Choose free-cancellation rates and re-check prices closer to the date.
- On islands, check whether transfers and meals are included: some resorts are only reachable by boat or seaplane.
- Read our Bora Bora on a budget and honeymoon guide.
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