Sleep area · Port Moresby
Town and Ela BeachTown and Ela Beach
First-timers: choose a hotel with 24-hour security, a restaurant on site and a booked car from the airport; do not plan to walk out.
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Rules in force · 6Do not walk between clusters or hail taxis on the street
- Papua New Guinea ↗Most visitors need a visa, which some nationalities can apply for online: check the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority for your passport before booking.
- Papua New Guinea ↗Some governments advise against travel to parts of the Highlands provinces because of tribal fighting; check your own government's current advice before you go.
- Papua New Guinea ↗Almost all land is customary: ask permission before walking, swimming or photographing, and expect to pay fees to landowners.
- Port Moresby and Central Province ↗Check your own government's current advice for the capital and Central Province before booking; advice changes.
- Port Moresby ↗Do not walk between clusters or hail taxis on the street: use a hotel car or a driver booked through your hotel or operator, door to door, and stay in daylight.
- Port Moresby ↗Check your own government's current travel advice before you book: crime in the capital is serious and advice changes.
Key facts
- Price band
- $$$
- Desk
- 24 h
- staffed 24h
- Bags OK?
- Yes
- 15 m from Car to the door
- Night walk
- lighting unknown
- flat, no steps
- Morning out
- 3–6 min
- to Town & Ela Beach
First night
From Car to the door: 15 m, flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Town & Ela Beach: 3–6 min.
Take Pre-booked hotel or operator car to the door at 23:20. Bed by ~00:22 (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contractTake Pre-booked hotel or operator car to the door at 23:00. Bed by ~00:02 (+1) (p90).
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Area facts
- Reception
- staffed 24h · forwarding not accepted
- Walk to clusters
- Town & Ela Beach: 3–6 min
- Night lighting
- unknown
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Fits
- family · age70
- Lodging tax
- —
Cons
- Pricey for what you get.
- Do not walk out after dark, even a short way.
Within walking distance
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.