LE MERIDIEN ISLE OF PINES
Our Resort Report
OUR Thoughts on Le Meridien Isle of Pines. Baie d’Oro, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
Rated 5 Star, Le Meridien Isle of Pines has a stunning location on the shores of Oro Bay which is located on the eastern side of the Island and flanked by a group of sheltering off-shore islands to provide a perfect holiday spot. There is a pleasant stretch of white-sand beach on the bay outside The Resort. The waters of the bay being some of the clearest you will find anywhere is alive with corals and fish. Kanumera Beach, one of the Isle of Pines finest beaches is not too far away.
Le Meridien Isle of Pines gives one the feeling of being on its own island. The resort is accessed by a bridge across an inlet in the Bay and sits on the corner of the inlet fronting a beach which curves around the inlet. At one end of the beach there is a low rock outcrop on which the 4 Panoramic Bungalow Suites are located with their individual staircase access direct into the Bay. The Resort’s Central facility is set around a beautiful Horizon Pool which appears to merge with the bay. The Resort has a very good Boutique and an excellent Spa.
Le Meridien Isle of Pines is a complete destination in its own right; you will probably want to explore a little of the rest of the Isle of Pines, but you can get everything you could possibly need for a great holiday right here at the resort where they provide a very good restaurant and a wide range of water sports equipment etc with complimentary use of snorkelling equipment, but the most outstanding features, in our opinion, are the wonderful gardens, the beach with its sun-loungers and double day beds in individual beach “rooms” and the many thoughtful touches provided such as umbrellas in the rooms for the occasional rainy day.
Included in the Tariff at Le Meridien Isle of Pines
● Full buffet breakfast for 2 persons per room
● Complimentary 24/7 access to the Fitness Centre
● Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports
equipment (subject to availability)
● Complimentary car parking area.
What Le Meridien Isle of Pines Say About Themselves
“Le Méridien Ile des Pins is nestled on Oro Bay, a natural lagoon protected by a colorful coral reef. Our resort is in close proximity to the stunning Kuto and Kanumera beaches. Kanumera Beach with its white sand is perfect to swim with the clown fishes.
Le Méridien Ile des Pins offers the ultimate tropical dining experience at our lovely restaurant near the glittering waters of Oro Bay. The cuisine, as well, is a perfect blend of exotic local and classic French cuisines.
La Pirogue Restaurant: Windows open onto the glorious bay and dark wooden thatched beams arch overhead in typical tropical architecture. Savour freshly-caught seafood and handpicked herbs from around the island in exquisite French/Melanesian dishes. La Pirogue offers a vast selection of choices in varied settings, from a relaxed barbecue lunch to an elegant and romantic candelabrum dinner on the terrace overlooking a spectacular Oro Bay sunset.
La Boussole Lounge Bar: Upon your arrival, a complimentary welcome cocktail is available in a comfortable armchair. Enjoy a refreshing aperitif before heading to dinner next door. Or share a nightcap after a romantic rendezvous on the beach in this comfortable lounge.
Le Méridien Ile des Pins boasts 50 luxurious, spacious rooms and bungalows furnished with tropical-inspired beds and private terrace. Accented in soothing blues and warm cream tones, the bedrooms exemplify island chic. Views look out over the fragrant coconut trees or the shimmering turquoise lagoon of Oro Bay.”
Our Specials:
Combo Special
Special Combination Rates with Le Meridien Noumea
and Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort
A really worthwhile discount is provided on all three resorts’ rates when combining stays at Le Meridien Isle of Pines with Le Meridien Noumea and/or Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort.
Conditions:
- Booked nights do not have to be consecutive but need to
be booked at the same time for the same party.
Year-Round Specials
Stay/Pay Special:
Stay 4/Pay 3 (1 Night Free)
● Stay 4 consecutive nights and only pay for 3 nights.
Valid for stays in all accommodation types except
Panoramic Bungalow-Suites.
Conditions:
- Not valid for stays 01 September 2019 to 31 January 2020
- Offer may be combined with Combo Special and
Honeymoon and Romance Special.
Stay 7/Pay 5 (2 Nights Fre)
● Stay 7 consecutive nights and only pay for 5 nights.
Valid for stays in all accommodation types except
Panoramic Bungalow-Suites.
Conditions:
- Valid for stays all year except any stays which fall in the
period 27 December 2019 to 05 January 2020
- Offer may be combined with Honeymoon & Romance
Special
- Offer may be combined with Combo Special except for
stays 01 September 2019 to 31 January 2020.
Honeymoon & Romance Offer:
Honeymooners
Guests Celebrating a Wedding Anniversary
Receive the following with compliments of Le Meridien Isle of Pines:
● Welcome In-Room Amenity
● 10% discount off all Deep Nature Spa treatments.
Guests staying a minimum 4 nights receive:
● Welcome In-Room Amenity
● 10% discount off all Deep Nature Spa treatments.
● A complimentary bottle of French Champagne.
● Guests booking a Deluxe Pool Room qualify for
a free upgrade to a Coconut Grove Bungalow
(subject to availability at the time of booking).
● Guests booking a Coconut Grove Bungalow qualify
a free upgrade to a Waterfront Bungalow.
(subject to availability at the time of booking)
Conditions:
- Valid for stays all year.
- Offer may only be combined with Combo Special Rates.
- Honeymoon/Anniversary status to be established at
time of booking accommodation.
- Copy of Wedding Certificate required.
- Honeymoon Specials apply for stays taken within
12 months of guests’ actual wedding ceremony.
Wedding Anniversary Special applies when the
anniversary is within 2 months either side of the stay
- Offer applies to mixed and same gender couples.
Your Accommodation Options
Le Meridien Isle of Pines is a beautiful property with a good range of room types. The Superior Garden View Rooms and the Deluxe Pool View Rooms are “hotel-style” rooms each type in a separate 2 storeyed building (Guestroom Pavilion) containing 10 rooms each. The Garden View Pavilion block is located within the resort gardens but is no great distance from the pool and beach and the Deluxe Pool View Pavilion block flanks the resort swimming pool and is very handy to the hotel central complex. Guests in Deluxe Pool View Rooms enjoy stunning views of the bay from their balconies and patios.
The 25 Bungalow Suites offer deluxe facilities with separated bedroom and large living room which flows through to the covered, furnished terrace through wide opening doors - perfect for private breakfasts or dinners.
The 4 cliff-top Panoramic Bungalow Suites are located on the top of the rocky outcrop which forms part of the waterfront of the bay. Each has private stairs for direct access to the lagoon. Similar in layout and facilities to the Bungalow Suites, each enjoys a very pleasant, private location with spectacular views.
All accommodation types are air-conditioned as well as having a ceiling fan and flow-through ventilation. All beds are partially covered by insect nets and an insect repellant diffuser is provided in every room.
Room Categories - in ascending order of tariff
Hotel Rooms
Superior Garden View Rooms:
The 2 storey Superior Room building is located in the quiet of the tropical gardens. Each room is a spacious 43m² in size. Rooms are modern in décor with fresh, light colours and a furnished balcony or patio. The King Bed has a net curtain. Each room has a large bathroom with separate bath and shower and separate toilet.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed can be added.
Deluxe Pool View Rooms:
The 2 storey building containing the 10 spacious Deluxe Pool View Rooms is located alongside the large swimming pool. Each room is 43m² in size and includes a private furnished balcony overlooking the pool or a patio beside the pool. The large bathroom has a separate shower, bath and private toilet. The polished timber floor and wooden joinery with painted walls give these rooms a very pleasant modern feel.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed which can be split into 2 Single Beds.
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed and a cot for a child aged under 2 years can be added.
Bungalow Suites:
All Bungalow-Suites measure 55m² and consist of a private outdoor terrace veranda which flows seamlessly from the interior to the exterior. Bungalow Suites feature a separate bedroom, a separate lounge and a spacious bathroom with separate shower, large bath, free-standing vanity, dressing area and separate toilet. Décor is a little more traditional “island” style than the Hotel Rooms. Bungalows have vaulted ceilings in both the bedroom and the lounge.
Coconut Grove Bungalow Suites:
Located amongst the century-old coconut grove with tropical garden views.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children aged under 12 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed which can be split into 2 Single Beds and a fold-out Sofa Bed (140cm wide).
Additional Bedding: A cot for a child aged under 2 years may be added when the sofa is not being used as a bed.
Waterfront Bungalow Suites:
Nestled in the gardens with a filtered view of the water channel and the columnar pine trees.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 12 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed which can be split into 2 Single Beds.
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed for an adult or a child or a cot for a child aged under 2 years can be added.
Beach View Bungalow Suites:
Located in the garden with a lovely view of the beach.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 12 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed which can be split into 2 Single Beds.
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed for an adult or a child or a cot for a child aged under 2 years can be added.
Panoramic Bungalow Suites:
The 4 cliff-top (adults-only) Panoramic Bungalow-Suites enjoy a panoramic view on the Oro Bay creating a sense of seclusion. Similar in style to the other Bungalow Suites, each room is 55m² in size and consists of a separate bedroom, a separate lounge and, a spacious bathroom with separate shower, large bath, free standing vanity, dressing area and separate toilet. There are 2 private terraces overhanging the lagoon.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed which can split into 2 Single Beds.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Getting To and From Le Meridien Isle of Pines
There are normally at least 2 flights each day between Noumea’s Magenta Airport which is much closer to the city than the international airport at which you will have arrived in New Caledonia. A normal holiday package will include transfers between your Noumea accommodation and Magenta Airport, return flights on Air Caledonie between Noumea and Isle of Pines and a return vehicle transfer between the Isle of Pines Airport and Le Meridien Isle of Pines.
Flight time between Magenta and Isle of Pines is 20 minutes on a jet-prop ATR-style aircraft.
Families & Kids
Children Stay Free
No extra accommodation charge for children aged up to 12 years of age sharing a room with parents, either utilising existing bedding or a rollaway bed (subject to availability of a rollaway bed).
Conditions:
- Valid for stays all year in all accommodation types
- Number of children staying free is subject to individual
rooms maximum occupancy policies.
- Children Stay Free does not include Kids' breakfast.
Little Kids Eat Free
Children up to 3 years old eat free from breakfast, kid’s menu or buffet.
Discounted Meals for Children 4 to 12 Years
Children aged 4 to 12 years old enjoy 50% discount on meals (Excludes Kids Buffet meals and Kids' Menu meals).
Conditions:
- Not valid for stays including period
24 December 2019 to 01 January 2020.
- Some specific dining options may be excluded.
- To qualify, children will be accompanied by a paying adult
Family Offer:
Second Room for a Family at 25% Discount
For a family with more than 1 child or any family seeking more space book, 2 Superior Garden View Rooms or 2 Deluxe Pool View Rooms may be booked, the first room is booked at the normal rate and with normal conditions.
A second room may be booked (for a maximum 2 children aged under 13 years of age) at a 25% discount.
Conditions:
- Offer is based on 2 rooms booked and paid for per night, by
the same family for the same dates.
- Available in Superior Garden View Rooms and
Deluxe Pool View Room categories only.
- The offer cannot be combined with any other Specials
except the Combo Rates Special.
- Offer is not available for stays during the Xmas/New Year
Peak Seasons
27 December 2019 to 05 January 2020
Free Kids Meal Offer:
Coconut Grove Bungalows
Book 4 consecutive nights in a Coconut Grove Bungalow and up to 2 children aged under 13 years sharing with parents receive:
● Complimentary breakfasts each day from breakfast buffet
● Complimentary lunch daily from Kids' Menu
● Complimentary dinner daily from Kids' Menu.
Conditions:
- Available for bookings in Coconut Grove Bungalows
- Valid for up to 2 children sharing with parents
- Valid for stays all year with the exception of
any stay including:
27 December 2019 to 05 January 2020
- A minimum 4 night stay required to qualify.
- To qualify, children will be accompanied by a paying adult
Exclusively For Adults
The Panoramic Bungalow Suites are reserved for adults only.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in time is 3:00pm
Check-out time is 12:00 Noon.
Early check-in from 10:30am and late check-out to 6:00pm, when available, is charged at 50% of the room rate booked. Baggage may be checked in early for those guests arriving early before rooms are available for occupation.
Resort Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing
All booked room nights which are not availed once
guests arrive at the hotel will be charged in full.
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to scheduled
arrival date incur a cancellation fee equal to the cost of
staying 1 night at the rate booked.
No Shows: Guest who fail to show on the scheduled
date incur a cancellation fee equal to the cost of staying
2 nights at the rate booked.
Cancellation Policy For the Peak Holiday Season
01 September 2019 to 31 January 2020
Cancellations made between 30 and 45 days prior to
scheduled arrival date incur a cancellation fee equal
to the cost of staying 2 nights at the rate booked.
Cancellations made within 30 days prior to scheduled
arrival date incur a cancellation fee equal to the full
cost of the accommodation booked.
No Shows: Guest who fail to show on the scheduled
date incur a cancellation fee equal to the cost of staying
3 nights at the rate booked.
Travel Insurance is recommended
OUR Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance
The information on this page is correct as at 11 September 2019 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2020. All information shown is subject to change without notice