Gateway Hotel

Hotels
6.7 (955 reviews)
Jacksons Parade , Port Moresby , pg

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location near the airport
Customer service of the staff
Cons:
Poor air conditioning
Room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.7
Comments on dirty curtains, wear and tear, and poor housekeeping.
Service
8.2
Some delays and issues, but overall customer service was mentioned positively.
Location
8.7
Consistently praised for its proximity to the airport.
Room Quality
5.2
Issues with outdated rooms and air conditioning not working properly.
Amenities
7.2
Good facilities, but noted issues with air conditioning and needs for upgrades.
Value for Money
5.7
Perceived as overpriced given the condition of the rooms and amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.2
Breakfast noted as complimentary, but overall could improve.
Overall Experience
6.7
Mixed feelings; some good experiences, but significant areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:54

Property Description

Resort-Style Pool and Dining Options
Gateway Hotel offers a resort-style swimming pool, 5 restaurants, and 2 bars for guests to enjoy. Indulge in modern cuisine with Pacific Island and Asian influences at Wild Orchid Restaurant, or grab a quick bite at Enzo's Express Takeaway.

Convenient Location and Free Shuttle Service
Located across from Jacksons International Airport, our hotel is just minutes away from the government precinct of Waigani and the CBD. Guests can take advantage of the free 24/7 airport shuttle for a hassle-free stay.

Comfortable Rooms and Recreational Activities
Each air-conditioned room features amenities like a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Unwind at the fitness center, play tennis, or relax on the sun loungers by the pool. Varirata National Park is also a short drive away for nature enthusiasts.

Book your stay at Gateway Hotel for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: POM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 955 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.7
Service: 8.2
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 5.7
Food and Beverage: 6.2
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Sandra couple pg
1
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Edna solo_traveller au
6
Simple protocols are not as simple at gateway :(
Pros:

The property has been beautifully refurbished and looks fantastic. I also have to give a special shoutout to the shuttle bus drivers — they work incredibly hard, especially handling guests’ luggage, and their customer service was exceptional. They were friendly, helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay more comfortable. A big thank you to the team!

We travelled with our children and arrived in Port Moresby in the afternoon, well after the scheduled check-in time. Unfortunately, simple processes such as checking in and checking out took over an hour, which was quite frustrating after travelling with children.

We were initially taken to our apartment, however, the building was very old and unfortunately experiencing flooding. Thankfully, we were then upgraded to two rooms in the hotel, which were lovely and much more comfortable.

The restaurants on-site are nice and offer a good range of options. However, one area that could be improved is the breakfast service. You are unable to order a coffee directly at the buffet breakfast and instead need to leave the restaurant and go to Enzo to order one separately. This seems like an unnecessary inconvenience and would be an easy service improvement.

Lastly, I am still waiting for a K500 authorisation fee to be refunded. It has now been a month since my stay, which is far too long for a simple authorisation hold to be released.

Overall, it is a shame because many of these issues are simple hotel protocols that could easily be improved. Unfortunately, the delays, room experience and refund issue took away from what could otherwise have been a much more pleasant stay.

Cons:

I would not recommend staying in the apartments, as the buildings are very old and quite worn out and do not reflect what is advertised online. I would recommend staying in the main hotel instead, where the rooms are much more modern and comfortable.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Darian solo_traveller pg
9
Pros:

Staff and facilities were superb!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Asha solo_traveller sg
10
Best stay always
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
B
Brandon solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
B
Brandon solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Stay is perfec

Cons:

Waiting time upon check in

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
B
Belinda extended_group fj
9
Enjoyable an comfortable and welcoming!1
Pros:

I stayed at the apartments which were on the hill overlooking Jackson airport..which was literally 5mins or so away. the city was around 8-10mins drive (downtown) ..you really need to be prepared for power fluctuations and water cuts however with the hotel having its own water tanks and geneset that helped but be prepared. PNG is truly the land of the unexpected

Cons:

the 3 bedroom apartment is truly not disable friendly so if you thinking of stay at Gateway I would recommend that you book the rooms and not apartments.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
J
Jess solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere, and the environment and it's very close to the airport, makes it very convenient for my travels.

Cons:

The facilities need a bit of upgrading.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
J
Janaka solo_traveller pg
5
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
C
chen extended_group au
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
K
Kua solo_traveller pg
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
T
Tony Morisause solo_traveller pg
10
Refreshing stay that helped me rejuvenate.
Pros:

Balcony setting is good. Room is excellent and environment is superb.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was good.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
L
Liamenu couple pg
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children pg
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
L
lester solo_traveller pg
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Asha solo_traveller sg
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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LAYTON1775 solo_traveller gb
4
Not acceptable.
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location

Cons:

The room was not up to my expectations. The TV didn't work, the phone didn't work, the air conditioning had problems with the air pressure and there was not shower gel in the shower room containers.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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LAYTON1775 solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

I was in the executive room so it was an amazing experience

Cons:

Nothing. It was perfect.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
B
Brandon solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
T
tm82 solo_traveller pg
5
2026-07-19 via Nuitee