Betikure Parc Lodge

Beautiful location in a magnificent valley. Stunning old Royal palm trees and diverse other vegetation. We drove after midnight from Tontoula airport, and management kindly arranged to leave keys and instructions for us. Design seems to aim for a rustic look. We had a villa with jacuzzi, which the family enjoyed. The peacocks adopted us and arrived on the jacuzzi deck (perhaps hoping the children would feed them); it was fascinating to watch their behaviour. Beds were very comfortable. Staff were friendly and gave advice about walks to take. We only had the continental breakfast on our first day and then self-catered, buying ingredients from shops in nearby Bourail. The kitchen would be enhanced by a decent chef's knife to prepare food. One negative was that bedroom 2 and the living-room were on a different level from bedroom 1, kitchen and bathroom., and negotiating those stairs (and the timber walkway from reception to our villa) was a challenge for one grandmother in our group. Price was reasonable for the quality of accommodation.

We spent a nice stay at this lodge. The lodge is wonderful, very quiet , the apartment are spacious, clean with a wonderful view. The jacuzzi are very relaxing . The restaurant is great. If ever we come back to Bourail for sure we will go there !

A real find. A relatively late minute change saw us spend a night here and we’d wished it had been more. Built about ten years ago by the current owner, the lodge is a series of paired villas stretching up a grassy valley above the restaurant. Options include a villa with outdoor garden and spa or a simple villa. They’re comfortable and well appointed with views down the valley. The main lodge is built around a pool surrounded by bush with an open air restaurant under a living roof. The menu is taken from a choice of the one entrée, main and dessert that changes nightly. But from looking at those around us, you can obviously order what you want ahead of time. The main dish on our night was the traditional French cod dish Brandabe de Bec de Cane-Gratuite. A cheesy dish with dried cod and really good. Bourail is close to the coast and a variety of activities, including a beach with nesting turtles and the restored Fort Téremba. There is good access to hiking and cycle trails from the lodge. Not too far away is the Parc des Grandes Fougères (Giant Tree Ferns.) The one slight caution is the road access which is narrow even by New Caledonian standards. Take care on the single-lane roads. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back for a longer stay and it was our first choice to go back to when it looked like we might have had our return flights home cancelled due to cyclone activity. Highly recommended.