Kiribati is a remote Pacific island nation consisting of 33 coral atolls scattered across the equator. Known for pristine beaches, world-class diving, significant WWII history sites, and being among the first places on Earth to see the sunrise, this tropical paradise offers an authentic, unhurried island experience far from mass tourism.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Nemat Resort
Kiribati's finest accommodation, a family-run boutique resort on pristine Buariki, North Tarawa, offering traditional-style bungalows with modern amenities and direct access to unspoiled beaches. Surrounded by crystal-clear Pacific water and complete absence of development, Nemat delivers an exclusive island paradise experience that few places on Earth can match.
Fema Lodge
South Tarawa's most comfortable hotel, offering well-appointed air-conditioned rooms, reliable hot water, a quality restaurant, and conference facilities. Popular with international business travellers, aid agency staff, and government delegations, Fema Lodge delivers the most consistent service and facilities in the country.
Otintaai Hotel
South Tarawa's longest-established international hotel featuring a swimming pool, the most consistently reliable kitchen on the island, and conference facilities. The Otintaai combines historic character with modern comfort and remains the default choice for diplomatic and official visitors to Kiribati.
Captain Cook Hotel, Christmas Island
The premier accommodation on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), offering comfortable rooms with air conditioning, an excellent restaurant focused on fresh seafood, and direct access to world-class bonefishing on the Christmas Island flats. The hotel coordinates expert local fishing guides for guests pursuing the legendary Christmas Island bonefish.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
The Captain's Table
South Tarawa's most upscale dining experience, offering the freshest Pacific seafood — lobster, coconut crab, wahoo, and tuna — alongside imported steaks and international dishes in a romantic waterfront setting. The extensive wine list and attentive service make this the destination for special occasions in Kiribati.
Otintaai Hotel Restaurant
The Otintaai's kitchen blends traditional I-Kiribati ingredients — fresh local seafood, taro, breadfruit, coconut — with international cooking techniques to create sophisticated Pacific fusion cuisine. Elegant air-conditioned atmosphere with attentive service and one of the few wine selections in Kiribati.
Babes Place
While not fine dining in the western sense, Babes Place is widely regarded as the best eating experience in Kiribati. The coconut crab (ordered 24 hours in advance), fresh ika boi, and palu sami made from family recipes are of genuinely outstanding quality. An essential culinary pilgrimage for visitors seeking authentic flavour at its finest.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Bonefishing Charter, Christmas Island
A full-day guided bonefishing excursion on the legendary Christmas Island (Kiritimati) flats with an expert local guide, boat charter, and equipment. Christmas Island is consistently rated among the world's top three bonefishing destinations, with massive fish populations on pristine shallow flats visited by virtually no other anglers.
Private Boat Charter to Outer Islands
Charter a private speedboat from Betio Wharf to explore North Tarawa's pristine beaches, snorkel the undisturbed reefs, and visit traditional villages where daily life has changed little in generations. The complete absence of other tourists creates an extraordinary sense of exclusive discovery.
Exclusive WWII Historical Tour with Expert Guide
A private all-day guided tour of the Battle of Tarawa sites on Betio Island with a specialist historical guide, including access to rarely-seen positions, detailed tactical explanations, and a visit to the Te Umanibong Museum. Ideal for history enthusiasts and veterans' families.
Diving the Tarawa Lagoon & Outer Reef
Explore Kiribati's extraordinary marine biodiversity through guided dives on the outer reef, the WWII wreck sites in Tarawa lagoon, and pristine coral gardens teeming with reef sharks, manta rays, giant clams, and hundreds of tropical fish species. Kiribati's remoteness means dive sites are virtually untouched.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Fema Lodge In-Room Massage Service
Fema Lodge offers in-room massage services arranged through reception, using local therapists trained in traditional relaxation massage and deep tissue techniques. Sessions use coconut oil and provide an authentic Pacific wellness experience in private surroundings.
Nemat Resort Wellness by the Beach
Nemat Resort on North Tarawa arranges personalised wellness experiences including beach-side relaxation massage, traditional coconut oil treatments, and sunset yoga on the beach. The pristine, isolated natural setting creates an unparalleled relaxation environment that no spa facility could replicate.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private vehicle with driver from $50-80 AUD/day through major hotels. No formal chauffeur service exists but hotels arrange reliable private drivers for multi-day touring.
- Air
- Air Kiribati operates light aircraft on domestic routes. Charter flights are theoretically possible for groups — enquire through the airline directly.
- Airport
- No VIP lounge at Bonriki Airport. Pre-arranged hotel pickups from $10-20 AUD per person. Negotiate private taxi in advance through your hotel for most comfortable airport transfer.