The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Papua New Guinea

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Papua New Guinea

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Papua New Guinea? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Papua New Guinea, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Papua New Guinea to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Papua New Guinea, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Papua New Guinea for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Papua New Guinea for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Lamana Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Lamana Road, Waigani, Lamana Hotel has great rooms from $118 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Loloata Island Resort

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Resort with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Papua New Guinea

A great place to stay is Loloata Island Resort which has nice rooms starting at $199. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at P.O. Box 5290 Boroko. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Airways Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Airways Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $202. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jacksons Parade Jacksons International Airport. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Papua New Guinea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $137, The Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa, at Pitpit St., North Waigani provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby has a great guest rating of 8.26 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Islander Drive Waigani. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Stanley Hotel & Suites

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Stanley Hotel & Suites is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $190, and it's located at Sir John Guise Drive, Port Moresby. We also love the laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club


For more terrific hotel ideas in Papua New Guinea, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Papua New Guinea, Best Hotels for One Week in Papua New Guinea, Best Hotels for One Night in Papua New Guinea, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Papua New Guinea.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$164

Travelers to Papua New Guinea will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $164. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Papua New Guinea.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $196
  • 4-star hotels: $168
  • 3-star hotels: $129


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