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Reviews of The Sanctuary Hotel Resort Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Pitpit St., North Waigani, 121 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

#5 of 17 hotels in Port Moresby

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 233 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    9.0
    Yep, go there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    None really

    Very comfortable bed and pillows, no pancake pillows, so no sore neck. Meals in restaurant was well above expected, not talking about burger and chips menu.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    7.0
    A natural haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The aviary and animal 'cage' were in need of maintenance and cleanliness, it was dirty and neglected... The room was parted in two, one side for the entrance and seating area, one side for the room, enclosed, in a corner...

    In a quiet relaxing place near Waigani, Port Moresby University is a 10-minute drive from the airport. Good restaurant, a garden with an aviary for birds and some tree kangaroos. A natural atmosphere. Friendly staff....

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All is okay,

    Staff service

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Would return again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aircon not cold enough.

    The trees , plants and gardens

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Enjoyed the quiet & greeny environment

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Very peaceful and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sliding door to the pool view was deliberately locked. Wish i had the outside view

    I love the pool and the environment and complimentary breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thank you 😊

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    8.0
    Would be a great value budget stay but for the price you could stay at a 5 star hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, price

    Friendly efficient staff, very clean room, good food reasonably priced.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It's a great place to stay with amazing green environment and peaceful atmosphere. The staff were helpful and the hospitality was great with delicious food.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    All in all, I was satisfied with my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The Wifi service was poor the whole of the nearly two weeks I was there. It curtailed work and services such as electronic transfers. I hope this is improved when I next stay at the property.

    The complementary breakfast was a real bonus. Also the portion of all meals was very generous. The property offered a free shuttle service to the main shopping mall.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No spa anymore and pool was under maintenance. Maybe if we were told before that pool was under maintenance may not have stayed. Should have given small discount on room rate to compensate

    Food and service was excellent price of food also excellent.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need to do something with the breakfast. Ordering big breakfast is a pile of food and toast above. Other choices are again egg. Not even a fresh coffee done in a proper way. This is the most expensive hotel payed in my life in 133 countries. Triple with average. Althought that in POM all have similar prices or even more

    I've couldn't choose better hotel in Port Moresby. Lovely welcoming starting with the shuttle from airport, the security guys, the reception. A BIG Thank You to Norman that made possible my best day here taking the pulse of the city, blending with locals.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful setting for a relaxing vacation with friendly and welcoming staff.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony was locked off. It would have been nice to be able to access it.

    Love the rooms even though it was not fully furnished.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    8.0
    If you want to stay away from the beach, this is the place and best special rates around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    King suit has small shower room. Other than that, staff are friendly, swimming pool and lovely gardens to walk through, birds singing, cats walking around.

    Complimentary breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool hours closing early

    The atmosphere is excellent

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    9.0
    A very nice hotel in Port Moresby
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, I loved it all.

    I loved everything, the food was really delicious and the animals that they keep in the little sanctuary are very nice (a couple of tree kangaroos and a paradise bird). The staff was extremely nice, the room spacious and very clean, the bed very comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    8.0
    Port Moresby Oasis. Great place with a fantastic restaurant. Highly recommended.
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think the front desk needs better training. The staff is really helpful and nice but making changes in booking results in a long wait and uncertainty... Overall very good just feedback. I will come back!

    Second time staying at the sanctuary.a little Oasis, green, perfect for a break. Nice rooms and lovely staff. The highlight for me is the restaurant. Local dishes served including fresh fish. Delicious. The only part needing improvement is the front desk... A bit vague especially if you need to make changes. No fault of the staff though... Just needs better training. Highly recommended!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is named 'resort & spa' but it didnt even had the pool working or a place in the garden to sit and relax.

    Staff was very helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing that I can think of.

    The room was nice and spacious and clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room layout and interior settings are superior.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was happy with the stay overall and will come again.

    Appreciate the local cuisine served in the restaurant. Spacious room with a big fridge and microwave. Complementary breakfast. Regular shuttle service to the main mall. Friendly staff Nice bed linen. Great greenery.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    9.0
    Nice, peaceful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice relaxing stay, away from city centre. Hotel offers courtesy airport transfers. Rooms are very good size. Have a restaurant on site. Worth to stay, value for money.

    Stayed in August 2024

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