Rabaul Hotel

Located beneath the hills of Rabaul that surround Simpson Harbour, the Rabaul Hotel has been hosting visitors to the area since 1952. Formerly known as The Ascot, it was renamed the Hamamas (happy in Pidgin English) when purchased by the Chan family in the 1970s.

After being severely damaged by fire in 1984 the hotel was rebuilt by the McGrade family in partnership with Sir Julius Chan, then Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. In 2005, the Hotel returned to it's birthright and renamed the Rabaul Hotel for posterity. The Rabaul Hotel is now fully owned and operated by Susie McGrade and her "Adventurer" husband Bruce Alexander.

The Rabaul Hotel is situated 45 minutes from the Tokua Airport in Kokopo. Featuring 34 hotel rooms and catering for all budgets, the hotel's atmosphere reflects a blend of Rabaul culture (the Tolai people), and its more recent Chinese and Australian influences. Rabaul Hotel is perfectly situated for visitors wanting to discover the many unique experiences Rabaul has to offer.

The Hotel is within walking distance to the markets, historical sites, and is just 20 metres from the bus stop providing direct access to the surrounding attractions. Catering for business travellers or visitors with a special interest in war history, volcanoes, indigenous culture, the islands, diving, fishing, trekking or golf, Rabaul Hotel is the perfect base to discover a town shaped by an amazing and dramatic natural and social history.

All rooms are tastefully furnished with a cool tropical decor and include the following facilities:
Air conditioning
Cable TV and in-house movies
Tea and Coffee making facilities
Telephone
Fridge
En-suite bathrooms
Desk
Room Service

The Rabaul Hotel has an extensive array of facilities:
Rabaul Hotel Rent-a-Car
25 metre crystal clear swimming pool
The Phoenix Room - International Restaurant speciaising in Asian fusion cuisine
Guest Lounge bar
Billiard table
Casino Machines
Friday & Saturdy Night Disco
Full Conference facilities able to seat 100 people in air conditioned comfort with overhead projector, sound and lighting, whiteboard and computer aided video.

The Rabaul Hotel offers a wide variety of services:
Airport Transfers
Laundry Facilities
Mail, Fax, IDD Telephone, Photocopying, Email
Secretarial Services
Late check out on request
VIP meet and greet is available at the Tokua Airport, please contact Hotel Reception for details.
For airport transfers, car hire, chauffeur drives, tours or assitance on arrival at Tokua Airport, please vitis our staff at our airport booth.

The Rabaul Hotel offers a variety of adventures and tours to make
your stay at rabaul exciting!. Our local tours include:
Exploring Japanese Caves
Volcano Tours
Local Village Tours
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Simpson Harbour Tours

CURRENT RATES

Accommodation tariffs (Valid to 31 December 2008) These are rack rates per night, please contact Reservations for our NETT and GROUP rates. All tariffs are subject to 10% Value Added Tax.Note: Tariffs are subject to change, to avoid disappointment please confirm current rates with Reservations.
Rates are subject to currency fluctuations and management reserves the right to withdraw rates at any time. Credit card details or a deposit to the value of 50% of the booking is required to secure the reservation. Any cancellations less than seven days out will incur a cancellation fee to the value of 50% of the booking. Any cancellation less than 24 hours out requires full payment. Cash only is accepted for backpacker room bookings. Automatic upgrade subject to availability.