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The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Port Moresby with full-service spa and free airport shuttle

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Studio Suite | View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Section 276, Lot 60, Pitpit St., North Waigani, Port Moresby, National Capital Region
  • Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nature Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Port Moresby Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Moresby (POM-Jackson Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | Garden view

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio Suite | View from room

Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Port Moresby

At The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hubert Murray Stadium and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Parliament House. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Lingzhi Serenity Spa can include hot stone massages and Swedish massages along with body scrubs, facials and aromatherapy. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Port Moresby hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from University of Papua New Guinea.

What's nearby

  • Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nature Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Royal Port Moresby Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Royal Papua Yacht Club - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • PNG Football Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Moresby (POM-Jackson Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeanz Coffee Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daikoku - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duffy Café - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa

Hotel in Port Moresby with full-service spa and free airport shuttle
The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Port Moresby hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Lingzhi Serenity Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: PGK 30 per day
  • Spa fee: PGK 150 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 2-device limit.

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Port Moresby
Sanctuary Port Moresby
The Sanctuary Hotel Spa
The Sanctuary Hotel Spa
The Sanctuary Spa Port Moresby
The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa Port Moresby
The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa Hotel Port Moresby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

Yep, The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

Yep, Lingzhi Serenity Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa have a pool?

The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Boio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay was quite satisfactory.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Paid online, also was asked to pay at check-in. refund is a bit slow coming. staff are lovely. room is an odd shape and size.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

James, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were out of this world, humble,welcoming and always ready to help. Rooms were clean and big but little things like tissue, room menu were not available. Food serve was good and made mostly from excellent local products, however chefs and taste of food was not up to standard. It seemed the cooks took a good food and turned it into rubbish. So called local menu was prepared more in asian and western way. Taro which we Pacific Islanders love was not available. I will stay there again but eat outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Andrew L

The hotel was advertised as a 4 stars hotel, it's not! The rooms and the general condition of the hotel is substandard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Smurf924

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Poor check in, they didnt seem to have my booking, had to wait whilst they ran around trying to confirm my pre payment. Staff were ok not outstanding, poor guy on porter duty, took me in the wrong direction for my room, then we had to track back. Room was 2 double beds with a bathroom in between, phone next to other bed kept making beeping noise all night to the point i disconnected it, as it kept me awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great surroundings within the hotel. Friendly staff and great yummy local cuisines
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Poody9, Atlanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our stay here. It was clean and comfortable. It has all that we needed: breakfast included, food available in the restaurant, and free transfers between the airport and hotel, and hotel and Vision City Mall. It also has a saltwater swimming pool and an aviary with native birds. The staff were all helpful and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again if we have the opportunity to do so!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good people will return good restaurant and professional massage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Feel For the Tropics

They allowed us to change a non-refundable reservation when our flights were changed...at no extra charge. Their shuttle service was excellent, pick-up and drop-off at airport and a free ride and back to the mall. The large walk-in aviary was great, though maybe a bit too crowded with the baby cassowary dominating the other critters. They have two cuscus, two baby tree kangaroos, two wallabies, and many birds of various types. It was nice to wake up to the sounds of exotic jungle birds. The negative about the place was that they came by our windows with a very loud fumigator, blowing insecticide over the bushes. Apparently they do this often. And our toilet seat wouldn't stay up on its own.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

food's good, the aviary is the real attraction

This booking was made by me for another person, who said that the food at the Sanctuary is good, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Except for the fact that the animals and birds are in cages, he loved the aviary, where he saw many of the creatures he knew to exist in PNG but were hard to see in the wild.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend if you have a few days in Port Moresby

This was my first stay at Sanctuary and I truly enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and helpful, the grounds are lush, tropical and relaxing. The rooms are lovely. The staff is diligent to keep everything clean.and fresh.There is a little menagerie where you can get close to some healthy, well cared for native birds and animals. Close to Parliament, the National museum and the Nature Park near UPNG.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the aviary at the property, which has a reasonable size for the birds / the caretaker of the aviary was very kind showing us around the place. Disliked the weak internet service and the big fish inside a small aquarium. It's animal cruelty to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big comfy bed, excellent food. I ordered from their local dishes menu and had my first good hotel meal in PNG (usually the food is terrible at the hotels)- it was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiencia absolutamente extraordinaria

el hotel es absolutamente extraordinario. lo mejor de todo: su personal... la gente es absolutamente maravillosa... lo recomiendo sin ninguna duda...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020