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Noumea Accommodation 6 Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa With one of the best spots on Anse Vata, this beachfront chic apartment hotel is one of our favourites. Since opening its doors in February 2011, it’s gained a reputation for service, style and class, with a very high standard of accommodation, and received an international travel award every year since 2014. Set in four acres of gorgeous tropical gardens on Pointe Magnin, the Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa opens straight onto a superb stretch of beach ideal for swimming and has views right across the lagoon. Although its accommodation is apartment-style, it provides a full range of hotel facilities, including three restaurants, lounge bar, café-concert and pool bar, boutique, activity desk, fitness centre and day spa. Apartments are airy and fresh, with contemporary design, fully equipped kitchen, living room and a balcony with table and chairs. Head to Le Roof in Anse Vata Bay for exceptional French cuisine. A dining experience not to be missed! Superior Suite Le Meridien Noumea 7 Perfectly located on the tip of Pointe Magnin, this magnificent resort overlooks Anse Vata and the balmy waters of the world’s biggest lagoon. Here, 5-star luxury, modern elegance and absolute relaxation go hand in hand, ideal for business and holiday travellers. Families are welcome too, with spacious suites including kitchen facilities. There’s direct access to one of the island’s best beaches, and a wide range of leisure activities, including tennis, a huge swimming pool, children’s pool, kayaking, stand-up paddling, snorkelling, bike rental and wind surfing. Golf and horse riding are available nearby. There are four restaurants within the resort, two bars and a world-class Deep Nature Spa and fitness centre. In-room amenities are, of course, excellent. Le Meridien Noumea is quite simply the finest hotel in the area. 8