Must-see hotels in Papua New Guinea

  • Coronation Drive Guest Haus

    Papua New Guinea

    This welcoming guesthouse is still locally known by its former name of Fabies. It has spic-and-span bedrooms in a renovated family home that share a…

  • Kaibola Beach Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Overlooking the gorgeous strip of white sand that is Kaibola Beach, this breezy guesthouse consists of three simple rooms. Emmanuel and his wife provide…

  • Hotel Cloudlands

    Papua New Guinea

    There are three types of rooms (budget, standard and executive) and all are clean, if a little uninspiring. Internet costs an exorbitant amount. The bar…

  • Kofure

    Papua New Guinea

    Long-running guesthouse with white sands, palm trees, snorkelling and canoeing the rias (fjords). Chief Davidson is very knowledgeable when it comes to…

  • Oro Bay Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    This traditional guesthouse, run by the friendly Mrs Felicity Watiwati, sits in the middle of a village by the water's edge, a 30-minute walk from the PMV…

  • Weigh Inn Hotel

    Port Moresby

    This ageing place offers poorly lit standards with cinderblock walls and boxy but airier ‘premier’ rooms, all with TV and fridge. There’s a restaurant and…

  • Laidex Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    The island’s best and friendliest accommodation is Laidex Guesthouse, a very simple village guesthouse operated by Makos Los. There’s a total of three…

  • Hideaway

    Port Moresby

    Rooms here are clean but compact, and have noisy air-con and uninspiring decor. The palm-fringed pool is a nice retreat on sweltering days. The attached…

  • Tugutugu Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Tugutugu Guesthouse is about 3km from Kulili wharf (45 minutes by foot), and 10km from Kinim wharf. The guesthouse is set in beautiful grounds and is a 15…

  • Magila Motel

    Port Moresby

    This clean place has rooms with private bathroom and satellite TV. The attached Magila Gorilla Club can be rowdy (and rough!) until late, so ask for a…

  • Kwato Island Bungalows

    Papua New Guinea

    In the shadow of a rain tree, the two Kwato Island Bungalows, fully equipped and with private sun decks, are the island's only lodgings; book them through…

  • Lynchar Hotel

    Papua New Guinea

    Lynchar has clean but unexceptional rooms, with all the mod cons (fridge, hot water, cable TV). Pricier quarters add space, but are probably not worth the…

  • Jebo

    Papua New Guinea

    Fishing village situated by a white-sand beach a 1½-hour dinghy ride south of Tufi with traditional canoes bringing in fresh catch. There's a waterfall…

  • Homestay

    Papua New Guinea

    In Lamabo Village on this largish island, Peter and his family welcome guests in his homestay's two breezy bungalows. Snorkelling and canoeing are among…

  • Homestay

    Papua New Guinea

    On the same stretch of beach as Nuli Sapi, this low-key homestay has a couple of basic rooms for budget travellers. Guests are welcome to hang out and…

  • Valley View Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    A 10-minute walk from Wau on the road to Bulolo, this informal, breezy guesthouse has large rooms, comfy beds and enough of the owner’s personal effects…

  • Komoa

    Papua New Guinea

    Fishing village with a gorgeous beach and swimming and snorkelling on offer, a 15-minute outrigger canoe ride from Tufi on the mouth of the ria. Komoa is…

  • Bernhard’s Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Opposite the Dulia Stoa, Bernhard’s Guesthouse is a simple beachside hut that has a pleasant veranda. It can supply sheets and simple meals (K20), but…

  • Orotaba

    Papua New Guinea

    A hillside village between two fjords, with terrific trekking, knowledgeable local guides and bird-of-paradise sightings. It's a 1¼-hour outrigger trip…

  • Sunrise Guest House

    Papua New Guinea

    A friendly and affordable (for Bougainville) option in Arawa with basic rooms and clean shared bathrooms. The kitchen cooks local meals of yam, taro and…

  • Kamiali Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Our favourite guesthouse on the Huon Gulf Coast, 30km south of Salamaua. The attraction here is the 69,000-hectare Kamiali Wildlife Management Area.

  • Buin Inn

    Papua New Guinea

    Probably the best of the meagre options in Buin. Don't expect luxury despite the tariff. Only two of the 10 rooms have air-con. Meals cost extra …

  • Salamaua Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Beds are in six bungalows with shared bathrooms plus a couple of larger family rooms. Although meals can be provided it is wise to bring your own food and…

  • Bauwame

    Papua New Guinea

    Overlooking the area's largest fjord, a 45-minute outrigger ride south of Tufi, this large village offers great hikes into the hills and ample…

  • Ponderosa Family Hotel

    Port Moresby

    In a quiet area, this friendly place has simple, tidy rooms (though the cheapest rooms have very old bathrooms and lack air-conditioning). Popular with…

  • Hani’s Inn

    Papua New Guinea

    A rather lacklustre option, away from the waterfront, with small, cramped rooms and average beds. However there is a restaurant (K20–30) and helpful staff.

  • Kubugam Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    If you are trying to reach Karkar Island and the weather gods are unfriendly you can stay in the very basic Kubugam Guesthouse and await favourable seas.

  • Lumankoa Guest Haus

    Papua New Guinea

    This weatherboard house has dimly lit rooms a little short on charm (and natural light), but it’s clean and the spacious garden makes a nice retreat.

  • Sona Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    This guesthouse has accommodation in a former family home and, although food is available, guests are welcome to bring their own and use the kitchen.

  • Liberty Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    A bare-bones cheapie for the financially embarrassed, with 10 basic rooms with lino floors, wafer-thin mattresses and shared facilities.

  • Bomatu Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Nuakata has several guesthouses, including the lovely Bomatu Guesthouse located on a sandy beach on the island’s eastern side.

  • Okaiboma Beach Huts

    Papua New Guinea

    Get your lodgings to contact Tobulowa at Okaiboma to spend the night in one of the basic beach huts located there.

  • Pine Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    In Bulolo, Pine Lodge has passable rooms and food. Each room sleeps two and comes with private facilities.

  • Esa'ala Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    The friendly Esa’ala Guesthouse is on the beach near the main wharf.

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