Honiara
Honiara is the nation’s capital, located on the north coast of Guadalcanal with approximately 70,000 inhabitants. Its international airport was the site of The Battle of Henderson Field, during the Guadalcanal campaign of 1942.
Modern day Honiara contains most of the government buildings and institutions of the Solomon Islands, as well as an International School, University and the National Museum. It attracts many visitors to the city for conferences, seminars and other corporate functions, so depending on your final or onward destination in the Solomon Islands, airline schedules may conspire to require you to spend a night or two in Honiara.
Most of the city’s accommodation is located within walking distance to the centre of town, for easy access to the banks, shops, Point Cruz wharf and the markets. There are also some great little cafes and restaurants, all independent of the major hotels.
There are several hotels of differing standards, a short drive from the airport. Many offer a choice of accommodation with at least one restaurant, conference room, swimming pool, long stay apartments and all have credit card facilities. Honiara is the gateway to Central Province, where currently the only access is by sea.
We recommend and can book the following properties. If you cannot see the one that you are interested in, please email us and we still may be able to assist you.
Coral Sea Resort
With traditional Melanesian architecture, the Coral Sea Resort & Casino is a unique blend of warm Solomon Islander hospitality and South Pacific sophistication. Located on the waterfront overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Florida islands, the Coral Sea Villas are nestled in the heart of tropical landscape gardens, and only 1.5 km from Honiara CBD, and 11.5 km from Henderson International Airport.
Solomon Kitana Mendana Hotel
The Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel offers a variety of facilities for the business traveller and tourist alike. It has a fully equipped boardroom for any style of conference, banquet or function. Explore our gift shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs. The swimming pool for our guests is right on the ocean edge.
Heritage Park Hotel
The Heritage Park Hotel is located on Mendana Avenue, in Honiara’s central business district. It offers a blend of luxury coupled with its cultural heritage, and has been recreated with state-of art architecture exuding contemporary grace. Only 12 kms from the Honiara Airport, it offers an unforgettable stay at this historic town.
Honiara Hotel
Smiling faces and warm island hospitality are a distinctive trait of the Honiara Hotel which is located in tropical surroundings only a few minutes from the city centre. With the addition of a new wing perched on a hilltop, the hotel has increased its guest accommodation and set an even higher standard with rooms that feature large balconies overlooking Honiara and the historic Iron Bottom Sound.
IBS Monarch Hotel
The IBS Monarch Hotel, formerly the Iron Bottom Sound Hotel, is located on the Western end of Mendana Avenue along the water’s edge, and a leisurely 10 minute walk to the CBD. It has short and long term accommodation available with all rooms and apartments fully air-conditioned with ensuite shower rooms, IDD telephones and Wi-Fi internet.
King Solomon Hotel
In the very centre of Honiara you will find the ‘King Sol’ nestled amidst lush green gardens, only a 20 minute drive away from Henderson International Airport and within easy walking distance of the Solomon Islands’ Cultural Museum, banks, business houses, shopping centres and cafés.
Rekona Flourish Lodge
The Rekona Flourish Lodge, sits high on a hilltop with unobstructed views of Honiara city and across the Iron Bottom Sound.
