Must-see hotels in Solomon Islands

  • Rekona Flourish

    Honiara

    A pleasant surprise, this abode feels like a cosy bird's nest, with only six fan-cooled rooms and a kitchen for guests’ use. Patricia, your helpful host,…

  • Raiders Hotel

    Solomon Islands

    New Zealander and owner Bob ensures everything runs smoothly at this diver-friendly venture – there's an onsite dive centre – right on the waterfront (no…

  • Heritage Park Hotel

    Honiara

    By far the fanciest hotel in Honiara, this venture right in the centre and on the waterfront is a hot favourite among international businessmen and…

  • Honiara Hotel

    Honiara

    Reposed over sloping grounds with lots of tree and flower coverage, this sprawling hotel has seen better days but the deluxe rooms in the more recent…

  • King Solomon

    Honiara

    Anchored on a steep hill with a kinky funicular that shunts people between the rooms and the reception area, this longstanding venture features a variety…

  • Chester Resthouse

    Honiara

    This budget set-up is popular with travellers and local families because it’s spitting distance from the action. In the older wing, fan-cooled rooms are…

  • Sanalae Apartments

    Honiara

    A well-guarded secret among long-term visitors, this pert little number in a quiet neighbourhood is a reliable establishment despite being far from the…

  • Pacific Casino Hotel

    Honiara

    You certainly won’t fall in love with this two-storey, barrack-style block at the eastern end of town – the neon-lit corridors feel oppressive and the…

  • Hibiscus Homestay

    Honiara

    On a quiet backstreet close to the centre, this B&B-like oasis is a safe choice, with helpful hosts and good amenities. The four rooms, two of which come…

  • The Ofis

    Honiara

    This fair-value cafe-cum-B&B occupies a verdant plot right by the seashore, but it’s about 3km west of the centre just past the White River market (a not…

  • St Agnes Mother's Union Transit House

    Honiara

    A reliable choice for budgeteers, this well-run venture is a 10-minute walk from the centre. There is a variety of rooms for all budgets, from fan-cooled,…

  • United Church Resthouse

    Honiara

    This teetotal place features a handful of rooms that are in sore need of TLC; otherwise the place is in reasonable condition. Some rooms have saggy…

  • Solomon Kitano Mendana

    Honiara

    If you want to launch yourself into the heart of the action, this is your answer. While the rooms in the older blocks are seriously frayed around the…

  • Sunset Lodge

    Solomon Islands

    Features 24 threadbare rooms, some with private bathrooms, in a fairly bland concrete building on a hillside. The setting is enchanting, with the added…

  • Coral Sea Resort

    Honiara

    Honiara's most recent hotel, the Coral Sea Resort was built in 2016 and features a casino, a restaurant and a series of buildings that shelter rooms with…

  • Papatura Island Retreat

    Solomon Islands

    An isolated venture on Isabel, with lovely beach frontage. There's superb fishing, snorkelling, surfing and swimming.

  • Ngarando Faraway Resort

    Solomon Islands

    Transfer from Lata to Ngarando is S$2900 per boatload and takes two to three hours depending on weather.

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