Hotels on the beach in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts on New Britain Island. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 3 Amazing Beach Hotels in New Britain Island
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1 Walindi Plantation Resort Kimbe
Located on the shore of Kimbe Bay, Walindi Plantation Resort offers a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant. Guests enjoy an on-site dove center that offers 3 diving boats and access to 30 diving sites. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas. Well known for its wonderful scuba diving and snorkeling options, Kimbe Bay is home to over 900 species of fish and 420 species of coral. Kimbe Walindi Resort is 20 minutes' drive from central Kimbe. It is an hours' drive from Hoskins Airport. Planter's Bar offers a range of beer, wine and cocktails, while Casuarina Restaurant serves international and Asian cuisine. The tour desk books visits to hot river, WWII wreck diving, village visits and rainforest walks. Other facilities include a free laundry service and a communal lounge area. All accommodations offers tea/coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with a shower. Some accommodations features a kitchenette and a patio. Most also offer tropical garden views.
Address Talasea Highway Show on map- Swimming pool
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2 Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort
Kokopo
Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort offers modern bungalows with private balcony boasting views of Blanche Bay. Guests have access to a private beach, restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool. All accommodations at Kokopo Beach Resort includes air conditioning, satellite TV and ironing facilities. Each has a private bathroom and some rooms include kitchenette and laundry facilities. Free tropical breakfast is served each morning. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Hauswin Restaurant is built in an authentic traditional style with local timber poles and a sago roof. Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort features sweeping views of New Ireland, the Duke of York Islands and the volcanoes surrounding Rabaul town. It is 5 minutes’ drive to the Kokopo Waterfront and 20 minutes to Tokua (Rabaul) Airport.
Address 1 Kurur Place Show on map- Swimming pool
- Water sports facility
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3 Rapopo Plantation Resort
Kokopo
Offering a day spa, a restaurant and a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, Rapopo Plantation Resort is located on the Island of New Britain. All rooms boast free WiFi and a balcony offering sea views. Guests enjoy direct beach access and free airport transfers. Unwind with a massage or beauty treatment at the Rapopo Beauty Spa, located alongside the pool and bar area. Your included breakfast consists of a buffet featuring fruit, cereals, juices and your choice of eggs. All rooms feature polished wooden or tiled floors, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each has a private bathroom, some offering a bathtub. Plantation Veranda Restaurant and Bar offers lovely views over the bay and serves an a la carte menu featuring International cuisine. Other on-site facilities include a scuba diving center and a tour desk. Located on the Gazelle Peninsula, Rapopo Plantation Resort overlooks the Simpson Harbor. It is a 6-minute drive from the Kokopo town center. It is a 20-minute boat ride to the Watom Volcano Island. Free transfers are available to and from Tokua Airport with prior approval.
Address Kokopo Road Show on map- Swimming pool
- Karaoke
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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Hello! I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in September 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!