Where to Stay in Solomon Islands
A regional guide to accommodation across the country
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Regions of Solomon Islands
Each region has a distinct character and accommodation scene. Find the one that matches your travel plans.
The political and commercial heart holds half the nation’s rooms—everything from backpacker dorms to harbour-view business hotels—plus the best restaurants, museums and WWII sites.
Coral atolls, WWII wrecks and excellent dive sites make Gizo the country’s tourism engine, lined with over-water bungalows and eco-lodges.
Munda’s coral walls and skull-island culture are drawing increasing numbers of divers and adventure flyers arriving on the new airstrip.
Traditional shell-money culture and lush highlands attract culture-seekers, with most beds in Auki town and along the lagoon.
Tulagi’s deep-water harbour and Savo’s steaming volcano offer off-the-grid stays popular with yachties and history divers.
Former 1930s administrator’s house with sea-view veranda and shared self-cook kitchen.
Dive-centre combo with air-con rooms and fast boat to nearby WWII fleet wrecks.
Three solar bungalows tucked inside the volcanic crater rim with guided night-time turtle tagging.
Pristine reefs and dugong havens draw live-aboard divers; land stays are limited to mission stations and eco-camps.
Basic rooms beside the 1902 Anglican cathedral and free canoe use to the mangrove boardwalk.
Community-run solar units on stilts over the lagoon, meals cooked with village-grown vegetables.
Single clifftop villa leased from the tribe, with chef, dive guide and 270-degree reef view.
Makira’s highland rainforests and unique birdlife attract researchers and hikers; expect village stays with kastom guides.
Mats on the floor, three home-cooked meals and guided night walks to see the endemic kingfisher.
Solar power and lab space for visiting scientists, open to tourists when rooms free.
Five safari tents on a private motu, reached by 4×4 and boat, with chef and marine biologist host.
UNESCO-listed Rennell’s raised coral atoll offers the South Pacific’s largest lake and unique Polynesian culture, with only a handful of guesthouses.
Sleep in a thatched hut, paddle dug-out canoes and eat freshwater prawns from the lake.
Five lake-view bungalows with 24-hour solar and free airport transfers across the coral runway.
Clifftop coral-stone house with satellite Wi-Fi and private chef flown in from Honiara.
The country’s easternmost province feels closer to Vanuatu, famed for red-feather money and excellent surf; accommodation is ultra-limited.
Clean government rooms, cold showers and the only restaurant serving fresh tuna curry nightly.
Two timber bungalows run by the island’s best surf guide who provides boat access to 6-ft reef breaks.
Solar-powered coral-lime villa on its own motu, reached by outboard and staffed by village chefs.
Choiseul’s dense rainforest and dugong-filled bays remain well off the visitor map, with homestays linked to conservation projects.
Mat floors, shared facilities and nightly string-band performances under the mango tree.
Solar-lit bungalows beside a calm bay where dugongs feed at dawn—kayaks and guide included.
Four-suite ridge lodge with 360-degree jungle views and helicopter pad for private charters.
Accommodation Landscape
What to expect from accommodation options across Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has no international chains; all properties are locally or regionally owned, giving visitors authentic Pacific hospitality but limited loyalty-program perks.
Village guesthouses and church missions dominate outer islands—expect shared bathrooms, set meals and inclusion of cultural activities such as shell-money making or lagoon fishing.
Over-water bungalows (Fatboys, Sanbis), WWII relic dive lodges, lake-front eco-camps on Rennell, and kastom homestays where guests sleep in leaf houses and pay via traditional shell money.
Booking Tips for Solomon Islands
Country-specific advice for finding the best accommodation
Properties in Munda, Gizo and Uepi have fewer than 30 beds combined; book six months ahead for July–September and always reconfirm flights because cancellations ripple through island supply.
Meals, airport boat transfers and sometimes dive tanks are bundled; clarify before you compare nightly rates, in Western Province where fuel surcharges can double the bill.
ATMs exist only in Honiara, Gizo and Noro; guesthouses elsewhere accept cash (SBD) or sometimes Australian dollars—cards won’t work, and village stays rarely invoice electronically.
When to Book
Timing matters for both price and availability across Solomon Islands
Secure rooms at least four months ahead for June–August and the Christmas window; over-water bungalows sell out first.
April–May and September–October offer decent weather and lower crowds; two–three weeks advance booking is usually sufficient.
November–March sees cyclone risk and heavy rain; many resorts close for maintenance—confirm operations and book flexible rates one–two weeks out.
For anywhere outside Honiara, reconfirm your reservation 48 hours before domestic flights, as irregular schedules often force lodge owners to shuffle bookings.
Good to Know
Local customs and practical information for Solomon Islands