L'Escapade Island Resort Noumea - a 4 star New Caledonia Resort

L'Escapade Island Resort Noumea - previously known as the Coral Palms Island Resort - is a 4 star New Caledonia Resort on Ilot Maitre, a marine reserve in the world's largest coral reef lagoon.

The resort has an air conditioned 58 passenger navette, the "Coral Palms", that makes up to 7 round trips a day from downtown Noumea to Ilot Maitre. The 25 minute boat trip is in the calm, protected waters of the New Caledonia Lagoon (In the picture below you can see Noumea in the background, behind the Coral Palms, as it approaches the resort).

As you arrive at l'Escapade Island Resort aboard the Coral Palms, you will see the unique overwater bungalows. Built on pilings over the lagoon, they are both attractive and environmentally friendly, built to minimise the ecological impact of the resort on the island itself.

After the Navette ties up to the pier, an electric cart arrives to carry your luggage to your bungalow. You walk up the pier to be welcomed by the staff at the Reception. The staff will offer you a welcome drink and after you check in, will show you to your bungalow.

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l'Escapade Island Resort Overwater Bungalows

The overwater bungalows are accessed by an overwater boardwalk high over the cear waters of the lagoon. If you stop and look down into the lagoon you are sure to see fish swimming by and the occassional snorkler and possibly a kayak.

Each overwater bungalow stands on it's own and has a lounge, bedroom, ensuite and a balcony with direct access to the lagoon. In the photo below you'll see a young lady sitting on the stairs to the lagoon, watching the tropical fish in the crystal clear water.

The entrance to the bungalow opens directly into the lounge with large picture windows offering a specatular view of the lagoon.

The bedroom also looks out over the fabulous lagoon - a truly spectacular view at sunset. The bungalow is air conditioned and has a direct dial phone, DVD and Satellite TV, Internet connection, iron, ironing board, room service, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, mini-bar and in-room safe.

The luxurious ensuite bathroom is just off the bedroom with shower, bath, a large basin and make-up area, and a separate toilet (with phone!).

The balcony is perfect for sunbathing, reading, and sunset drinks before dinner. Stairs lead from the terrace into the lagoon so you can go for a swim or a snorkel right from your bungalow.

If you do go for a snorkel and look back at your bungalow, this is what you'd see. The reef is only a meter or so below the surface so you just have to float around and admire the antics of the brightly colored tropical fish playing in the living coral.

l'Escapade Island Resort Island Bungalows

The island bungalows are hidden in the tropical gardens of Ilot Maitre. The Island Bungalows are set up for couples or families (children are not allowed to stay in the overwater bungalows). Some of the island bungalows overlook the lagoon but most of them look out onto the gardens.

The door opens into the bedroom/lounge area and the bungalows have three to 4 beds, Satellite TV, coffee tea making facilities, mini-fridge, ensuite with a separate toilet, direct dial phone, hair dryer, air conditioning plus an overhead fan.

l'Escapade Island Resort - Restaurant Ouen Toro

Ouen Toro Restaurant has three dining rooms, two bars, plus seating around the big swimming pool. The weekend buffet brings many Noumea residents out for a day of good food and fun in the sun.

If you wish a romantic setting for dinner, the staff with happily set up a table where you can dine in royal luxury in one of New Caledonia's most picturesque locations.

The gourmet chef creates delicious French-style meals and specializes in fresh seafood.

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New Caledonia Weddings and Honeymoons at l'Escapade Island Resort

The island resort has a wedding chapel and is a very popular destination for New Caledonia wedding ceremonies and honeymoons. Click here to open a new window with details on how to plan the perfect New Caledonia island wedding and honeymoon at l'Escapade Island Resort.

l'Escapade Island Resort Activities

There are plenty of things to do on this lovely little tropical island.

You can walk all the way around the island on the white sand beach or find a secluded little part of the beach and stretch out for some happy sunning.

Have a drink at the swim up bar at the swimming pool.

For more action-oriented water sports, you'll visit the resort's Nautical Center where you can sign out snorkelling gear and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs of the Ilot Maitre marine reserve.

Try a fun ride all around the island on the "banana boat" pulled by a jet ski.

If you really want some speed, try a jet ski yourself - instruction is available (it doesn't take much instruction).

If you want a little more exercise, try a kayak for two.

There is also a Kite Surf school that comes to Ilot Maitre (where there is wind). Kite surfing has to be the most thrilling new water sport and the Kite Surf school instructors are world champions.

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