Nuemea has to be the worst location in the world. The people have very little idea of the word service. They are sullen and very intimidating. The centre smells like it has open sewers and the stench is terrible. We went to a restaurant about 3 miles out. The food was vastly overpriced and was of a very third rate... more

On a recent stay in Noumea, we decided to book at the reasonably priced Best Western Le Paris. For a standard "two star" hotel, I found that this hotel really was quite good for what it is -- it's right in the downtown of Noumea, the people are friendly, it's relatively inexpensive (for New Caledonia) and the rooms were clean,... more

The Best Western "Le Paris" is located just to the edge of the downtown area of Noumea. The position is fine - very handy to the bus depots and the shops. Many good restaurants, museums and historic sites are in the Latin Quarter nearby. Very oddly, though, the hotel is completely hidden by a curious metal mesh that totally obscures... more

This hotel is a good place to stay on your way to somewhere else. We arrived at Midnight and were greeted nicely, check in was fairly easy given that we spoke no French. Continental breakfast was provided each morning at a Bar/Cafe downstairs. the food was good, the service was o.k. Parking is limited to the street and can be... more