Ponderosa Family Hotel

Port Moresby


In a quiet area, this friendly place has simple, tidy rooms (though the cheapest rooms have very old bathrooms and lack air-conditioning). Popular with locals.


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Nearby Port Moresby attractions

1. SP Brewery

0.41 MILES

A highly recognisable Waigani landmark.

3. Parliament Haus

1.55 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

1.72 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 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

3.28 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. Port Moresby Nature Park

3.77 MILES

At the northern end of Waigani Dr, by the University of Papua New Guinea, this is an island of calm. More than 2km of walkways thread under and through…