The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Papua New Guinea. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Papua New Guinea for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Papua New Guinea is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Papua New Guinea, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

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

Airways Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Papua New Guinea
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at Jacksons Parade Jacksons International Airport, Airways Hotel has great rooms from $202 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

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


Lamana Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Papua New Guinea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Lamana Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lamana Road, Waigani. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and golf which weekend 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. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
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
  • City


Loloata Island Resort

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Resort with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Loloata Island Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $199. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at P.O. Box 5290 Boroko. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable 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.

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


The Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Papua New Guinea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

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. Travelers will really like this relaxing 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 weekend trip hotels.

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


Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $164 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Waigani Dr & Wards Rd, Boroko. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • 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
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

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 weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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


Grand Papua Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Papua New Guinea
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Grand Papua Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $161. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at PO Box 2093. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a spa at this fun hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ela Beach Hotel

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Papua New Guinea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Ela Beach Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $128 (before taxes). It's located at Ela Beach Road, PO Box 813 and has earned a guest rating of 7.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Papua New Guinea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Located at Islander Drive Waigani, Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby has great rooms from $140 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.26 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find mountain views, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

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


For more terrific hotel ideas in Papua New Guinea, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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 a weekend visit cost in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$160

Travelers to Papua New Guinea will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 9 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $160. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $196
  • 4-star hotels: $156
  • 3-star hotels: $141


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