The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Port Moresby

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Port Moresby

If it's your first trip to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Port Moresby. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Port Moresby. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Port Moresby for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Port Moresby beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Port Moresby for your first trip!

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

Lamana Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Port Moresby
  • 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 2.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the 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

4-star Resort with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

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 3.1 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Port Moresby
  • 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 3.1 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • 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 5.1 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. 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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Port Moresby
  • 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 2.4 km 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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • 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 3.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

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 Port Moresby, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Port Moresby, Best Hotels for One Week in Port Moresby, Best Hotels for One Night in Port Moresby, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Port Moresby.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Port Moresby?

Port Moresby Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$164

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $164. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Port Moresby.

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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