Double Tree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort

With the closest overwater bungalows to Australia, L’Escapade Island Resort is located in a 200ha nature reserve on Ilot Maitre.

Save yourself a trip to Tahiti and escape to Double Tree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort – the closest overwater bungalows to Australia! – for your holiday paradise. The Resort is part of the group of hotels including the Hilton Nouméa La Promenade Residences and the Nouvata Parc, so guests can be confident it’s well looked-after and offers luxury, comfort, elegance and style to all who visit.

Featuring three styles of bungalow, with 69 in total, the resort is mainly known for their overwater bungalows, which float above the shimmering blue water like a mirage in an oasis. What says paradise more than diving off your private terrace into the water below? But there’s more to the resort than that, of course! Located within a 200 hectare natural reserve, some of the locals who frequent the resort are a local species of sea turtle! The resort also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, room service and a variety of equipment for rent to participate in the variety of water sports on offer.

Double Tree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort is secluded from the hustle and bustle of central Nouméa and is reached by a 20-minute boat ride from Anse Vata. This offers guests peace, serenity and privacy during their New Caledonia holidays, where it’s so easy to kick back and listen to the wildlife while sipping a cocktail or floating around your room. The Resort is still close enough to visit the local restaurants and bars in Nouméa, however, or do some boutique shopping for clothes or jewellery at some of the European retailers.

If this sounds like your perfect holiday to New Caledonia, give us a call now on 1300 000 225!

Why we love it

  • Closest Over-Water Bungalows to Australia
  • Only 20 Minutes from Anse Vata
  • Located in 200 Hectare Nature Reserve
  • Island Paradise Close to the City

Resort Facilities


  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Water activities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Children’s Playground

Room Features


One Bedroom Villa

Enjoy direct access to the beach from the spacious One Bedroom Villa. With an individual lounge area and sleeping quarters, you’ll love all 53 sqm of this villa. Featuring one king bed, a separate lounge area with a sofa bed, a luxe modern bathroom, rain shower, Crabtree and Evelyn bath amenities, air conditioning, a bonus 10 sqm deck, tea and coffee making facilities, and blackout curtains for a cosy night’s sleep. With space enough for a family of four, you’ll love watching the stunning sunsets each evening from your very own terrace as your worries melt away.


Two Bedroom Villa

Beautiful and spacious, your Two Bedroom Villa at Double Tree by Hilton Noumea boasts direct access to the beach. Comfortably sleeping six people, this is the perfect room for your family getaway. Covering a vast 65 sqm, your room features two separate bedrooms, two king beds, a spacious lounging area with a double sofa bed, a luxe modern bathroom, a flatscreen TV, an outdoor dining table, tea and coffee making facilities, a microwave, and a fridge. Experience sunset views each evening from your very own outdoor deck. There is only one Two Bedroom Villa available so be sure to capture your spot.


Deluxe Garden Bungalow

Offering guests separate lounge and sleeping areas, the Garden Bungalows are spacious and comfortable, with décor that truly captures the spirit of New Caledonia. Featuring free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. This room is 38sq. metres & sleeps up to 3 guests.



Deluxe Beach Bungalow

Feel the sand between your toes when you step out of your comfortable Beach Bungalow. The floor-to-ceiling bay windows overlook the white sand beach, allowing tropical paradise to permeate ever view and all your senses! With air conditioning, ceiling fans, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and separate lounge area, any beach lover can easily picture themselves here. This room is 38sq. metres & sleeps up to 3 guests.



Deluxe Overwater Bungalow

The spacious and area overwater bungalows feature an undisturbed view of the lagoon with the natural reserve in the background. With separate lounge and sleeping areas decorated in local timber, a private terrace with steps leading directly into the amazingly blue water, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathtub to relax in after a hard day of swimming with the fishes, it might just be impossible to leave! This room is 55sq. metres & sleeps up to 2 guests.

Resort Location


Located southwest of the mainland in the secluded serenity of Ilot Maitre, Double Tree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort is accessed by water taxi (20 minutes) from Anse Vata.

Things To Do


Immerse yourself in the extensive range of activities available to you around the Double Tree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort. Set within a 200-hectare natural reserve experience the beauty of mother nature at the stunning marine reserve where a local species of sea turtle are frequent visitors. Dive off your private terrace of your overwater bungalow into pristine waters of the Pacific and discover an oasis of colourful coral and tropical fish. Make use of the equipment available at the resort and hit the water with a paddleboard, canoe or jet ski. For a New Caledonian cultural experience pay a visit the Tjibaou Cultural Centre or go on an island cruise. Catch the 20-minute boat ride to the city of Noumea and visit the local restaurants and bars or check out the European retailers for French influenced boutiques. Or perhaps, simply do nothing but relax in the tropical paradise of your bungalow while sipping a pina colada and watching the marine life right below your feet.

We had a wonderful relaxing 3 days on this island and found the facilities excellent. Our over sea bungalows were perfect and it was like being in an aquarium with a wide variety of fish, turtles and the sea snakes. The food was fantastic – and staff so friendly and helpful.

Marg B

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