Hotels in Papua New Guinea

Hotels in Papua New Guinea: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Papua New Guinea cost?

The price depends on the city, the standard and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually June, while December is the priciest. Most of the better hotels are in Port Moresby, so that is where prices vary the most.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Papua New Guinea: most popular cities

Travellers most often stay in Port Moresby, then in the port and highland towns. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Port Moresby. The capital and arrival point, with the widest choice of hotels from budget to 5-star. A base for the first and last night.
• Lae. The second-largest city and a key port on the Huon Gulf. Business hotels and apartments.
• Goroka. A highland town known for its culture festival and the Asaro people. Guesthouses and hotels with local character.
• Kokopo. A coastal town near Rabaul, with beach resorts and views of the volcanoes.
• Madang. A diving resort on the ocean, a base for reefs and islands. Resorts and mid-range hotels.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Papua New Guinea

This is a destination for those after wild nature and living tribal culture.

• Port Moresby Nature Park. A tropical garden over 12 hectares with native wildlife: cassowaries, wallabies and crowned pigeons.
• The Asaro Mudmen. A tribal display with clay masks and a ceremonial dance, a hallmark of the Goroka region.
• PNG National Museum and Art Gallery. Collections of artefacts from across the country, instruments, ceremonial accessories and vessels.
• Yuo Island. A small island ringed by coconut palms, with calm snorkelling in clear water.
• Parliament Haus. The parliament building with traditional Maprik architecture set into lush gardens.

How much does a trip to Papua New Guinea cost

A meal at a cheap restaurant is about 50 PGK (around 15 USD). The country remains largely cash-based, with cards usually accepted only at higher-end hotels, so it helps to carry kina (PGK). ATMs are mainly in larger cities and can be hard to find in the provinces.

When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea

The best time is the dry season from May to October, when it stays comparatively dry and temperatures sit around 28 degrees. Still, pack for short, heavy bursts of rain that happen even then. Booking is cheapest in June and most expensive in December. The wet season brings heavy rain and makes travel inland harder.

Getting to and around Papua New Guinea

Most international flights land at Jacksons Airport in Port Moresby, from Brisbane, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, among others. National carrier Air Niugini also flies from Sydney. Within the country, flying is the easiest option (Air Niugini and PNG Air), as roads can be poor and domestic flights usually take under an hour. In cities, PMVs (vans and pickups) run for a few kina. Take care on the Highlands Highway, which can be unsafe. A 4x4 is recommended for car rental.

Example hotels in Papua New Guinea

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences and Airways Hotel in Port Moresby (upper tier, from approx. 440 PGK).
• Grand Papua Hotel and The Stanley Hotel & Suites in Port Moresby (from approx. 450 PGK).
• Rapopo Plantation Resort in Kokopo and Madang Resort in Madang (oceanfront, from approx. 380 PGK).