Vaisala Beach Hotel

Quirky Vaisala has a distinct retro charm, with mismatched furnishings and a dated, barracks-like main building. Rooms are slightly oddball but comfortable, and all have terraces; the fale have traditional thatched roofs and louvres. The hotel’s restaurant has an outdoor deck and serves filling dinners, including a much-lauded lobster dish. It faces its own beautiful – and swimmable – beach.