Where to Stay in Bougainville & Solomon Sea (Remote)
Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Bougainville & Solomon Sea (Remote)
Accommodation Overview
Tourist accommodation in Bougainville is limited to small lodges such as Buka Island Resort and a few guesthouses around Arawa and Kieta, with no large resorts. The most effective way to dive the region, especially Tulun Atoll, is on an expedition liveaboard that carries its own lodging, food, and dive infrastructure. Because logistics are complex and flights infrequent, divers should plan a longer, well-organised trip and treat Bougainville as a true expedition rather than a resort holiday.
Recommended Areas
Buka
The main gateway with a small resort and guesthouses; base for Buka Island and Arawa dives.
Arawa / Kieta
Town bases near the wartime wrecks; basic lodging only.
Tulun Atoll (liveaboard)
Reached only by expedition liveaboard; no lodging on the atoll.