Where to Stay in Port Moresby & Loloata Island (Central Province)

    Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Port Moresby & Loloata Island (Central Province)

    Accommodation Overview

    The standout base is Loloata Island Resort in Bootless Bay, a full-board property with a house reef and easy boat access to the wrecks and pinnacles, while the city offers upmarket hotels such as Airways, The Stanley, and Ela Beach for those combining diving with business or transit. Most sites are a short boat ride from Loloata, and the resort includes gear storage and early breakfasts. A stay of three to five days is enough to sample the wrecks and reefs, making this the most logistically simple region in PNG.

    Recommended Areas

    Loloata Island

    A full-board dive resort in Bootless Bay with house reef and boat access; ideal for divers.

    All divers
    Photographers

    Port Moresby city

    Upmarket hotels close to the airport and diving; good for transit and business.

    Transit
    Business travellers

    Bootless Bay

    The sheltered bay around Loloata with easy access to the wrecks and reefs.

    All divers

    Featured Hotels & Resorts

    Loloata Island Resort

    Bootless Bay, Port Moresby

    Airways Hotel

    Port Moresby

    The Stanley Hotel

    Port Moresby

    Ela Beach Hotel

    Port Moresby