Mouli Beach

The cottage was incredibly welcoming, Charly and his wife were absolutely charming. They provided a variety of activities and were attentive to our needs. We dined there multiple evenings and the food never failed to impress us. The highlight of our trip was the desert island excursion with Charly and Patrice. I visited in both 2013 and 2023, and I cannot recommend it enough.

Charly, the owner, is quite friendly, but his wife lacks warmth in her welcome. The communal toilets were not properly cleaned, and during a storm, our bungalow got flooded, resulting in a wet bed and water puddles on the floors. Additionally, the dresser drawers were dusty. Furthermore, the airport shuttle was initially quoted at 3500, but I was billed 5200 instead. Their reason for the price increase was attributed to recent changes. In summary, there was a sense of dissatisfaction regarding the handling of financial matters. This caused some damage to the overall experience.

The campsite is situated in a highly inconvenient location, all the way in the southern part of Ouvéa, a staggering 15 kilometers away from the nearest grocery store or service station. I would recommend sending an email beforehand to inquire about the nightly rates, as once you arrive, they tend to arbitrarily increase the prices, even if you show them your reservation confirmation via email. The breakfast option, priced at an additional 900 francs, is nothing more than a baguette meant to be shared among 10 people, accompanied by jam that expired six months ago. Adding to the disappointment, the managers of the campsite are extremely unfriendly, making it quite challenging to receive even a simple smile. They seem to go out of their way to make you feel like a burden. One may wonder, why would they even bother opening a cottage in the first place? That question remains unanswered.

I'm quite surprised by all the negative comments I've read about this place to stay. The huts are spotless, freshly cleaned, with beds made and even a broom at the entrance in case we want to sweep away any sand as we enter, keeping the place tidy. The bathrooms are also regularly cleaned and therefore very clean. Of course, it's not a fancy hotel, so we shouldn't expect top-notch services. The meals are simple but really delicious. The beach itself is absolutely stunning. It's one of the few cottages that are situated right next to the beach, which is a huge plus. Charly is incredibly friendly, and we had a nice chat with him during breakfast. Based on my experience, I highly recommend this accommodation.

The beach has a great location, but it's not worth the 7.5k charge for just a clean room. The kitchen is unusable, but at least the shower is hot, even though the bathroom is dirty.