Island Home

Hotels
8.5 (91 reviews)
Vavaea ridge, parliament Rd. Honiara Ground floor , Honiara , sb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Difficult location
Cleanliness issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Mixed reviews on cleanliness; some issues noted with the accommodation.
Service
9.3
Hosts were friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist guests.
Location
7.84
Location is somewhat remote, requiring a walk to city center; however, it offers a nice view.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms are comfortable, with good amenities available.
Amenities
8.82
Good kitchen facilities and warm showers provided.
Value for Money
8.78
The price is fair for the overall experience and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Food options are satisfactory, but specific offerings weren't mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a highly recommended stay with memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 04:25

Property Description

Garden and Barbecue Facilities - Make the most of the beautiful garden and barbecue facilities during your stay at Island Home.

Shared Kitchen and Free WiFi - Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Shuttle Service and Full-day Security - Let the on-site staff take care of your transportation needs with a shuttle service and ensure your peace of mind with full-day security.

Book your stay at Island Home in Honiara now to experience these amenities and more!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 91 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 7.84
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Mike Susilovic solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Good price and easy to get to the city. Great WiFi and buffering.

Cons:

All good.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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shigeru solo_traveller jp
3
私は、お勧めしません、変わった経験をしたいなら、どうぞ!
Pros:

良いところは、ほとんどありません、他の客がいなかったので、良かった程度!部屋数は3-4部屋で、共同キッチン、トイレなので、もし満室ならば、かなり窮屈な思いをしたと思う

Cons:

・とにかく最悪なのはロケーション、街まで徒歩25分、悪路の坂を下る!しかも、丘の上なので、帰りは登りが大変!!バスは30分に1本・洗濯機は壊れて使えない ・エアコンは追加でUS$37/日 ・前の日に管理人の男性(Mr.JR)と「5時間1300ソロモンドル(US$160)で」約束したPrivate Tourが、当日の朝、車がない、という理由で、突然キャンセルされ、文句を言ったら、奥さんからは、逆に「あんたの態度が悪い!」と、何故か逆切れされた。結局、自分で、25分、坂を下りて、流しのタクシーと1時間100ソロモンドルで、交渉して、予定の場所4件を、周遊した。坂を下りないと、スーパーやレストランは全くありませんので、初日に、パン、Noodle、Pastaなど、4日分を買い込み、自炊するしかなかった。ムンダ島から国内線での到着で、空港でのPick Upを、150ソロモンドルで、頼んでおいたが、Mr.JRは、間違えて国際線で待っていて20~30分待たされた。もし会えなかったら、辺鄙な場所にあるホテルに行けたかどうか、不明。Wifiは、文章を送ったり、ネットの閲覧はできましたが、ラインでの友人への写真送付は不可、容量が足りません。私はランチのレストランのWifiを借りていました。これらは、全て事実です。普通のホテルのサービスを期待するなら、少し高くてもも、市街の北野ホテルなどに、泊まるべきです。 1人の女性が、ポイント5で、ロケーションの悪いことを、キチンとクチコミで述べてましたが、他の人が、なぜ、7~8など、高評価を付けているのか、全く理解できません! また、悪い内容のクチコミがないのは、誰かが削除しているのではないでしょうか??管理のご夫婦のことを、思うと、あまり厳しいことを書くべきではないかもしれませんが、ただ、ホテルの内容を誤解して予約し、予期せぬ不愉快な宿泊をする客がいたら、そちらの方が悲劇ですので、、事実を正確に述べました、繰り返しますが、全て事実です。

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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SHYAM solo_traveller at
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Dagmar solo_traveller au
10
On all accounts wonderful and true to its namesake! Highly recommend!
Pros:

A tranquil, tropical garden setting with distant views overlooking the lush valley from the deck of my rustic unit.
Unit was self-contained and equipped to meet needs with hospitable hosts, Jan & Jr, accommodating personal requirements & preferences.
Comfortable bed and ambient lounge room with colourful decor & cultural artefacts. Lovely staff member, Priscilla, ensured cleanliness and comfort, too.
An unexpected bonus was a freshly, home-made jar of pickled cucumbers generously presented by Jan!
Hosts personally facilitated access to the spectacular, not-to-be-missed Tenaru Falls with the trek to, swim at and trek out a highlight of my Solomons adventures!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Ziegelwanger solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Very nice place

Cons:

Little out of the way.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Cecilio solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Se trata de una guesthouse muy bien ubicada para visitar Honiara. El dueño es muy amable y me dio varias recomendaciones al llegar. Todo muy limpio. Muy buenas vistas desde la terraza. La cama era muy cómoda lo que facilito mi descanso. Muy recomendable

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Cole solo_traveller us
10
Amazing stay and absolutely worth it!
Pros:

Island Home is a wonderful accommodation. The rooms were great, the service is excellent, and the price is the best in town. Jr and Jannette are amazing hosts! They also offer nice excursions (snorkeling, hiking, etc.) for a very fair price. If you have something specific you would like to do in Honiara they will help you in any way they can. The value you get far exceeds the price. The property is beautiful and much more quiet than the places in the main town. If you like talking with people there are usually other guests from all over the world. This is the only place I will stay at while I am in Honiara!

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller nl
7
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Rod solo_traveller us
8
Best budget value in Honiara
Pros:

It is the cheapest budget accommodation I could find in Honiara. Decent place and very simple (don’t expect hotel like quality, it’s basically like a home stay). My bungalow was a two bdrm I shared with someone else; has a kitchen and shared toilet/shower. Nice to have a washing machine. JR and his family are very nice. They provided airport transfer to/from for a fee. Small local shack like stands nearby selling basic stuff (not a proper market though). Good budget value for a short stay in busy dusty Honiara.

Cons:

As others have mentioned it is a bit far from city center but a nice safe walk down the hill through neighborhoods of families and children playing. However, I would suggest getting a taxi back up to this place unless you like walking uphill in the heat for about 20-30 min daily.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Denise couple nl
10
Alles in een!
Pros:

Het was een gezellige en knusse accommodatie. Alles zat erbij. Je kon zelf koken en zelfs een was draaien. De bedden zijn ook erg goed. En zelfs een warme douche met goede straal.

Ze regelen ook je transfers en kunnen ook tours met je doen. Zo kun je bv. the Eastern of Western Battlefield tour doen via hun.
Je kunt in 20 minuten heuvel af naar de markt lopen in het centrum van Honiara.

De mensen zijn superlief en attent. Ik was mijn earbuds vergeten en ze hebben er alles aan gedaan om mij te helpen om ze terug te krijgen. Zo lief.

Echt een aanrader en voor en eerlijke prijs.

Cons:

Niks.
Houd er rekening mee dat accommodatie niet geschikt is voor gehandicapten vanwege de trappen.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Maria del mar solo_traveller es
10
2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Kalusiani Vuki solo_traveller fj
8
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Itiri solo_traveller nz
8
Would highly recommend Island home if you want a real Solo experience.
Pros:

The hosts were amazing they were like family I treasured their knowledge and their hospitality and they made my long stay their very memorable. Will be a trip I will remember my whole life.

Cons:

I didn't not like anything just things that you have to get used to like the hyenas howling at night lol. Ps would probably pay to bring some ear plugs on rare occasions.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Eliane solo_traveller pf
8
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Georg extended_group at
9
Overall great stay in Honiara!
Pros:

Very nice room and amenities all around, warm water and towels provided, good kitchen. Just Bring earplugs as it can get loud in this area at night at weekends.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Dominic solo_traveller sg
9
Pros:

Comfortable bed, nice balcony and with a small kitchen which is sufficient to cook a meal. Landlord is friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Location is at top of the hill which is about 2km from city centre.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Asami solo_traveller jp
5
良い経験。ありがとう
Pros:

スタッフが親切だった。ご夫婦でやっている。ホニアラ庶民の暮らしを体験できる、、?見晴らしのいいところがある。

Cons:

坂の上にあり、街まで徒歩25分で、周りに店もなく、不便。バスが来るのに25分かかる。街中からバスを乗るにも、バス停はわかるが、その中でどこの場所なのかよくわらないし、25分くらい待つ。部屋は、小屋みたいだった。窓の虫除け網戸は、破れていたので、蚊が入ってきて、刺された。ボロかった。スタッフは、現地の人って感じで、親切なんだけど、気が利かない、、。例えば、タオルをくださいと2回もお願いするも、洗剤をください何度かお願いするも、タクシーを何度も依頼するも、チェックアウト9時予定の日の、朝6:30に部屋に訪ねておきにきた。寝てるのに。空港に13時くらいに着いたが、チェックインしたのは、16:30だった。親切でいい人達だと思うが、言われたことをすぐに忘れて、実行しないので、非効率で遅く、サービスが微妙と思ってしまう。市内観光は、半日で1200sdですごく高い。自分でタクシーをつかまえて交渉したが、 5時間930sd入場料込みだった。朝5時、夜遅くまで、近隣住民の人達大多数は、爆音で音楽をかけるので、苦手な人は微妙かも。電子レンジは壊れていた。夜は19時には、門が施錠されて、入れないので、外の暗い中で待ちつづけた。24時間、宿にスタッフはいない。

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Virisila solo_traveller fj
7
Pros:

Friendly hosts, homily environment.

Cons:

NA

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mike family_with_children my
9
Pros:

The owner, KR , is very helpful and informative

Cons:

A little bit difficult getting down to town

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller us
6
Rustic accommodations with super hosts
Pros:

The hosts, JR and Jen, were super friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the shower water was hot. The room cooled off nicely at night so sleeping with the fan was comfortable. The gardens had pretty flowering and fruiting trees. Taking a bus downtown was easy. The hosts did everything they could to make my stay go smoothly and communication with them was very efficient.

Cons:

The suite (with private bathroom) was a bit more rustic than I expected. Fridge was not plugged in, teakettle lacked an adapter, there were no mirrors, no shower soap or cleaning supplies, and surfaces had not been cleaned prior to my arrival. The hosts corrected all that as soon as they got home in the evening. The family dogs howled right below me at 3am, but at least it only lasted 15 min then I was able to get back to sleep. There is party music coming from nearby from 6am until midnight, but it’s not super loud.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee