Located one minute’s drive from the airport, this member of the Coral Sea chain is a Moresby institution, with comfortable, if rather worn, standard rooms (go for a newer room) that will do in a pinch for an overnight stay. There are a couple of bars and restaurants; the Palazzio pizzeria downstairs serves passable pizzas.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Port Moresby attractions

1. SP Brewery

1.09 MILES

A highly recognisable Waigani landmark.

3. Parliament Haus

2 MILES

The main Parliament Haus building is in the style of a Maprik- or Sepik-style haus tambaran, while the attached, circular cafeteria follows Highland…

4. National Museum & Art Gallery

2.18 MILES

This superb museum, beautifully remodelled for the country's 40th anniversary of independence, is the best introduction you can get to Papua New Guinea's…

5. Koki

3.46 MILES

The picturesque stilt village of Koki, at the eastern end of Ela Beach, is worth visiting if you can find a local to take you. The best way to do that is…

6. Hanuabada

3.97 MILES

Past the docks to the north lies Hanuabada, the original Motu village. Although it is still built over the sea on stilts, the original wood and thatched…

8. Bomana War Cemetery

4.29 MILES

A turnoff near Fourteen Mile takes you to the large and carefully tended Bomana War Cemetery, where 4000 unknown PNG and Australian WWII soldiers are…