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Reviews of The Sanctuary Hotel Resort Spa 4 stars

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

#4 of 14 hotels in Port Moresby

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 165 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room was very spacious and the bed very comfortable. Lighting was great as was hot water. Had everything we needed for our 3 day stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pick up service from the airport is not trustable, totally unknown from the other spots. We were waiting 30min for promised ride and we ended up to an overpriced taxi.

    Location from the airport

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent will stay here next visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricing and quicker pickup at POM airport

    Rooms quiet and spacious. Great restaurant and bar on facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Experience a quiet space in busy Port Moresby
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room didn't come with all that was advertised for the room. It didn't have a microwave, the TV remote didn't work, there was no safe, and the door was difficult opening. Just need someone checking off before patrons arrive.

    Staff were super friendly. Grounds kept so green and gave you that feeling of being secluded from the hustle and bustle of the nearby road and community. I was pleased to discover that the hotel runs a shuttle service to the city's main mall. The room was spacious, and there was a proper size fridge. The local cuisine was👌

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable due to excellent customer service by friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited hot water available

    Exceptional staff- always cheerful and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay at Sanctuary Hotel, the employers were so friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner in the room

    The breakfast and pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Family trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mosquitos, the main reason why we couldn't use the balcony

    Membership and discounts, its almost 10yrs now they have operated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay with exceptional service.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms need a spruce up.

    Exceptionally friendly staff. Free shuttle service to the airport and Vision City shopping centre. Complementary breakfast was very good, not just the usual continental affair.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Good value for the price we may visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool was out of order The food portion was too big we couldn't finish it and wasted For lunch we ordered a seafood platter, it was battered fried calamari prawns and fish, it's not a seafood platter. Tuna made our mouths itchy we didn't eat it they offered us cake instead, it's appropriate if they didn't charge for it. Steak was supposed to be well-done but it was a bit burned The room AC was not cool enough it was so warm at night that we couldn't sleep. The safety locker was not working. The reception staff called our room for a wake-up call that we didn't request. TV channels are limited compared to other hotels.

    Most of the staffs are very friendly Food is reasonably priced Good location it was peaceful Tuna made our mouths itchy and the staff offered us free cake although we couldn't accept we were already full.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Jungle in the middle of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was really wonderful. Will gonna k for sure!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about the place was amazing. I mean getting to enjoy nature and the animals just made the experience worth it☺️

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The local dishes at the restaurant were great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Good accommodation overall with comfortable rooms and excellent staff. Will likely stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    These are not major gripes - would be easy to attend to. The room had a continuously running toilet (had to remove the cistern top to stop it) and bathroom door was difficult to close - not ideal for a twin room. Housekeeping supplies inconsistent (bathmats, face towels available one day and not the next) or not topped up (tea/ coffee).

    Staff are fantastic - friendly, courteous, helpful - nothing is too much trouble. The staff are a real asset and set the Sanctuary apart from other hotels. Rooms are comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    9.0
    I love that Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They're just Fine

    The Surrounding Nature Athmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay while on holiday or break. Staff are friendly and food is fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Studio rooms are pricey but the bedroom does not meet expectations like other deluxe rooms which are more spacious.

    I like the complimentary breakfast. I don’t think other hotels in town offer this.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathrooms was very bad very small and bad equipped the hot water come only 2 or 3 hours at noon

    they have big birds cage with a deer walking around

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Fair enough
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool area could use an uplift and was a bit smelly but might be due to the water shortage at that time. Its just suprising a big hotel like that doesnt have any water backup.

    In general a nice hotel for Port Moresby. I like the restaurant and relaxing areas with proper kept animals and green surrounding. The rooms are according to the local standard but decent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much noise and doors are really bad. Freely lo move whenever movements on the building.

    The environment was friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the fact that the rooms don't have access to the balconies for fresh air.

    The location and the environment overall - friendly staff, loved the atmosphere when I'm over with family. A beautiful place to unwind esp over the weekends

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Great oasis in Port Moreseby, especially if you are staying put for safety reasons, and great staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    It would be good to have a small shop/kiosk to buy snacks aside from the restaurant, especially for those of us who did not venture beyond the hotel. Not a great variety of food choices if you were vegetarian.

    The staff are superb. My room was large and light, which is good as I was there for a week. The bathroom was fine, bed very comfortable, a small fridge. I only swam twice, the pool is not big but was clean. Breakfast was very good, although nothing happens very fast. Internet worked well across the whole site, just one disconnect. I took my own wine and was able to drink it in the restaurant.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Good stay, no pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was closed and the information was not shared online. That was the main reason of our booking and stretching our budget.

    Staff was wonderful. The room was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    7.0
    A nice place for a day layover away from the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are a lot of plants throughout the hotel which means there are a lot of mosquitos around unfortunately.

    The hotel is a pleasant sanctuary, a short trip from the airport. Transport was waiting at the airport to collect as expected. We were brought punctually to the airport the following morning. The staff were pleasant. The hotel was large with a good restaurant in it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Jungle in town
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa not in use Swimming pool not in use Gym not available Credit card surcharge

    Friendly staff Good value Good restaurant Lots of trees and plants Mini zoo Big room Courtesy bus

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice

    Stayed in June 2023

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