The hotel was full but stayed (sadly) elsewhere. We still booked a flight over the Coeur de Voh through the Hibiscus and arrived in time for coffee beforehand. The hotel is lovely, service attentive and ambiance warm and relaxed. The flight over the barrier reef was sensational. More
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The exterior is not very encouraging - there is construction across the street as well as construction on the exterior of the hotel. Don't let it fool you - inside is an oasis of zen tranquility and a restaurant worthy of Michelin star.
We were really pleasantly surprised by our poolside room which was tasteful and comfortable. The restaurant is spread across a number of rooms and the menu is superb. Don't expect an easy ride - wines are really quite expensive - but the food is outstanding.
Dear Roz57_13
Thank you very much for your post.
We are indeed very focused on all our services: our restaurant belongs to our hotel and a good dinner or breakfast, is a priority for our melanesian chief .
We would love to receive a Michelin star, but we think that they do not come so far away :)
Our wines are unfortunately very taxed in New-Calédonia (almost 50% tax), but we try to suggest some delicious one to our clients.
Hope to see you again in our North Province
Cécile KUBECK
Owner
Rooms are OK and clean, beds are comfortable, everything you would expect from a hotel . Roadside rooms can be affected from traffic noise, but then the same can be said for poolside rooms if you want an early night. The staff were attentive and friendly, the food was excellent. I would definitely stay there again.
Dear Wilkiadj
Thank you very much for your post, and your positive appreciation.
We are always very happy to welcome australian travellers and wish you good trip back to your beautiful country.
The owner
Cécile
The anonymous exterior belies one of the best places on the Caillou. The very comfortable rooms are mostly around a patio centred on a small but pleasant swimming pool. There is a good bar and an excellent restaurant - like in most NC, local produce prepared along French cuisine standards. Good wines as well. The hotel offers a series of excursions in the Kone area: do not miss the flight in ultralight over the Coeur de Voh and the Trou Bleu. You can actually book an all-inclusive package, but even without it it's good value for money.
Hi Stefano and thank you for your lovely post!
I apologise for my late answer, and I hope that all the North Province seduced you as well as our hotel, restaurant and flights!
Hope you had a very good trip,
Best regards
Cecile KUBECK
The owner
It includes one night, breakfast and dinner for 2 and a duo flight over the Heart of Voh (Cœur de Voh) and the Blue Hole (Le Trou Bleu). The place is very relaxing and the staff is very friendly. There is a beautiful garden at the back. The luxury package includes a private spa in a quiet corner of the hotel (off the pool side). There are cheaper package with regular room (make sure to book one with direct access to the pool in that case).
The flights in ULM that are available from the hotel are just astonishing. You'll be blown away by the magnificence of the scenery, which include the barrier reef, manta rays spotting, clear blue water, and of course the highlights that are the heart of Voh (cover of Earth from Above from Yann Arthus Bertrand) and the blue hole (this is one of the only 2 blue holes in the world apparently - unverified).
If you happen to drive through Kone during your trip, book yourself a nice treat there with a night, dinner and flight!
Dear Teknivor,
We are very happy to read your post, for many reasons:
First of all, we love to welcome foreign tourists in Koné, you have such an incredible energy to come to this north part of New Caledonia after having crossed the Pacific ocean, and, last but not least, after a long road trip from Noumea city!
Plus, you can appreciate another part of our big island, more isolated but ...more authentic with nature all over the cockpit of our planes...
We are happy too, for your great appreciation of our rooms and dinners.
Do not hesitate to join us during your caledonian trip, if we can help!
Best regards,
Cécile KUBECK
Owner
Kone is a small country town on the west coast of New Caledonia. It was surprising to come across this modern hotel. The room was clean and fresh and overlooked the pool. It also came with a petit dejeuner (breakfast) as a part of the room rate which was unusual for Now Caledonia. There were two minor problems. The room overlooking the pool had little privacy as the area was a central social point for guests and included the restaurant. Curtains had to be kept closed to retain privacy. The second was getting luggage from the car park to the room and back. It was a bit difficult as it was quite steep.
However the room was comfortable and breakfast was good. Probably a bit expensive for what we got but some of the New Caledonian tourist industry thinks it is okay to charge a premium. This might change as it develops.
Dear Bryan,
Thank you for your kind post on Tripadvisor!
We have indeed a specific design of our rooms around the pool that make guests closer to the restaurant, which is a social point.
Our car park is behind the hotel and could be a little be difficult for a heavy luggage.
Do not hesitate next time to ask for help, we would be very happy to carry your luggage.
Hope you will have a good end of trip in North Province
The owner
Cecile Kubeck
