Must-see hotels in Papua New Guinea

  • Alotau International Hotel

    Papua New Guinea

    For the central location and facilities, the International is hard to beat and if there's any function in town, you can bet it's happening here. The rooms…

  • Liamo Reef Resort

    New Britain

    At the eastern end of town, Liamo is a good deal if you're after some cosseting in a serene environment. Liamo offers a range of air-con accommodation…

  • Queen Emma Lodge

    New Britain

    Located 1km east of the town centre, Queen Emma has attractively designed wood-panelled rooms that open on to a common deck with garden or waterfront…

  • Deidei Hot Springs ZIMS Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    A 20-minute walk from the Deidei Hot Springs on Fergusson Island, this latest addition to Airbnb consists of traditional thatched houses and it's a…

  • Gomwa Eco Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    In Gomwa Bay, this guesthouse, made of traditional materials, is run by Siosi and Amy Solon. There's no electricity; the win haus jutting into the bay…

  • Bayviews Apartments

    Papua New Guinea

    Expect a warm welcome, but cold water. The budget rooms are in a self-contained house while the other rooms are larger, lighter and airier, but still…

  • Lamana

    Port Moresby

    The 1970s rooms at Lamana have had a contemporary makeover but the mattresses could also do with revamping, and are fitted sheets too much to ask? Staff…

  • Birdwing Butterfly Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    Friendly place, 1.5km northeast of town on the road to Gona. Rooms have fridge and (sometimes functioning) TV, but cleanliness leaves something to be…

  • CWA Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Occupying a prime slice of real estate on the waterfront near the town centre, this church-run guesthouse may be rather basic and well worn, but is clean…

  • Lutheran Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Clean, simple and friendly sums up this guesthouse. Dorms have either two beds or three beds, and each room, although basic, has its own bathroom. It is…

  • Alotau Waterfront Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    This friendly new spot is all pastels and blues and provides the best quality lodgings in town for budget travellers (spotless four-bed dorms with…

  • Paddy's Hotel

    Port Moresby

    Secure, and right in the middle of Boroko's action, Paddy's is a motel-style setup spread across three floors. Rooms probably won't make your social media…

  • Kokoda Trail Hotel

    Port Moresby

    The plushest option on the Sogeri Rd is this Aussie-owned lodge that’s often booked out by trekkers. Amid lush landscaping, the rooms here are bright and…

  • Comfort Inn

    Port Moresby

    In a quiet location two minutes’ walk from central Boroko, the Comfort Inn has friendly service and comfortable rooms with TVs; get a garden-view room if…

  • Crowne Plaza

    Port Moresby

    In the heart of Town, this concrete behemoth has commanding views from its nine floors of neatly fitted-out rooms. The standard rooms are modestly sized,…

  • Kiunga Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Run by the wife of Warren Dutton of Ningerum Transport, Kiunga's best lodgings have budget and basic rooms that share the common bathroom, while the more…

  • Bwanasu Women’s Association Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    At the top of the steep steps leading up from the north side of the football field, this guesthouse is somewhat rundown but the staff here are…

  • Hiwehiwe Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    All baby blues and creams, this lofty hillside spot has nine rooms, divided into clusters of three, with each cluster sharing a spotless bathroom, fridge…

  • Wanigili Centre

    Papua New Guinea

    The staff are lovely at this community development centre. The rooms are spacious en suites with TVs, the two bungalows (one with a kitchen) and several…

  • Gateway

    Port Moresby

    Located one minute’s drive from the airport, this member of the Coral Sea chain is a Moresby institution, with comfortable, if rather worn, standard rooms…

  • Grace Eroro’s Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    About 2.5km along the road to Popondetta is Grace’s place, run by the big-hearted portmistress Grace Eroro. Grace welcomes travellers in her bunkhouse (a…

  • Manaia Guesthouse

    New Britain

    This very friendly family-run guesthouse can be found at the western end of Kimbe town opposite the Department of Works. Currently there's seven supremely…

  • Madang Star International Hotel

    Papua New Guinea

    The landowners of Star Mountain (where the Ok Tedi mine is located) have used some of their profits to invest in hospitality. Aimed squarely at the…

  • Arawa Women’s Centre Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    This long-standing choice in Arawa is a peaceful spot with tidy rooms, crisply dressed rooms and well-maintained shared bathrooms. The wood-panelled…

  • Losuia Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    A 10-minute drive from Losuia, this lodge has 18 simple but pleasant rooms opening onto a shared veranda. The waterside restaurant (meals K25 to K35)…

  • Shady Rest

    Port Moresby

    The rooms at this secure, intimate hotel are clean, bright and well-equipped (large flat-screen TV, fridge) but wi-fi costs extra. Nothing within easy…

  • Mahonia Na Dari

    New Britain

    Next door to Walindi Plantation Resort, this place has simple but clean rooms and self-contained bungalows – when it’s not booked out by scientists or…

  • Camp 39

    Papua New Guinea

    Named after the legendary 39th Battalion, Camp 39 is a friendly, pleasantly sited spot with a grassy lawn (for camping) and a large open thatch-roof…

  • Krangket Island Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    At the opposite end of the island from Laidex Guesthouse, the Krangket Island Lodge is operated by the Dum clan (pronounced ‘doom’). The caretaker/toll…

  • Kokopo Village Resort

    New Britain

    This ageing resort consists of a series of two-storey buildings with red corrugated roofs, as well as an on-site restaurant and a tour desk. All could do…

  • Comfort Inn

    Papua New Guinea

    The most central option has a rather dingy lobby with a correctional-institution vibe and staff that may not honour your booking. Simple rooms with tile…

  • Napatana Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    Friendly Napatana offers comfortable but ageing bungalows with private terraces, kettles and fridges, as well as rooms; the cheaper ones are smaller and…

  • Reasons

    Papua New Guinea

    The latest addition to Buka's options is the upmarket, oddly named Reasons, which has four standard and four executive rooms. It's located right on the…

  • Kokoda Memorial Hospital

    Papua New Guinea

    The first guesthouse after exiting the trail (to your right) is part of the Kokoda Memorial Hospital, which has some dormitories with toilets, showers,…

  • Cindarella’s

    Papua New Guinea

    Opposite the cricket field at 'the station', big-smiling widow Cindy and her daughter Janet welcome visitors into their home. The small house has two…

  • Maggie's Homestay

    Papua New Guinea

    On the west side of the football field, Cyprian and Magrette give a warm welcome to visitors. Bed down in the shared room, with privacy curtains between…

  • Kalam Guest House

    Papua New Guinea

    This community-built guesthouse is the only place to stay. It’s 15 minutes from Simbai Station, and constructed from bush materials. Local meals, which…

  • Jessie Wyatt House

    Port Moresby

    Run by the Country Women’s Association, this churchy place is popular with Papua New Guineans. It is clean, quiet and homely with a communal kitchen, free…

  • Sogeri Lodge

    Port Moresby

    Popular with Kokoda trekkers, Sogeri has clean, simple, fan-cooled rooms and a pleasant restaurant (mains K20 to K50) with a terrace offering fine views…

  • Beto Guest House

    Papua New Guinea

    This well-worn place right near Sanderson Bay has extremely basic rooms (think thin mattresses and small, inadequate fans) with shared bathrooms, but it’s…

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