Papua New Guinea Hotel Tips by Mauswara

Haus Poroman: Haus Poroman

Shared rooms starting at US$46; single with en suite bathroom $US72. Prices include dinner and breakfast.

Unique Qualities: Nice accomodations based on traditional design, but with modern comforts. Reasonably priced, family-run business. Great food. Very safe. Beautiful setting. Excellent service, including reliable airport pick-up and drop off. Near an international airport. Offers a range of travel tours within PNG.

Address: Mount Hagen (HIGHLANDS)

Comparison: about average

Other Contact: Great place to start for FIRST-T

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TUFI DIVE RESOR: TUFI DIVE RESOR

US $200/night. Plus you have to fly there. NOT CHEAP, BUT WORTH IT IF YOU CAN GET THERE. Great place for small CONFERENCES or RETREATS.

Unique Qualities: NOT JUST FOR DIVERS. Comfortable, clean, quiet guest house with an unbelievable view down the inlet. Bungalows available with view. EXCELLENT FOOD. French toast and pancakes served each morning on the dining patio hanging over the inlent. Great place just to HANG OUT or go through walks in the countryside. Pub on the premises. Occasional live music. FIRST CLASS DIVING, including things like shark feedings. DEEP SEA FISHING. Beach nearby. Small local market for shopping and people watching.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Tufi, Oro (Northern) Province. About a 1-hour flight east of Port Moresby -- just down the coast to the southeast from Popendetta. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you can afford it.

Other Contact: http://www.reefrainfrst.com/pngt

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