Reliable mid-range option in Port Moresby offering comfortable rooms, good security, and professional service. Swimming pool and restaurant on-site. Popular with business travelers seeking value without sacrificing safety and comfort.
Gateway Hotel sits on Waigani Drive in Port Moresby's main administrative corridor, placing it within a short drive of Parliament House, the National Museum and Art Gallery, and the bulk of government ministries and international development agency offices. The property is approximately 15 kilometres from Jacksons International Airport and about 8 kilometres from the Ela Beach waterfront district. Its location in Waigani makes it a practical choice for guests whose business draws them to government and diplomatic circles rather than the Ela Beach downtown precinct.
The hotel was established during the 1980s and carries a utilitarian tropical character — low-rise buildings, wide covered walkways, and practical room layouts — that has been updated incrementally rather than overhauled. Standard and superior room categories both include air conditioning, television, private ensuite bathrooms, and Wi-Fi access. The tone is workmanlike rather than decorative, which suits the corporate and NGO clientele that forms the hotel's core market.
An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is popular with both hotel guests and local office workers for its affordable set menus. The bar is a known gathering point for Port Moresby's expatriate community and operates into the evening. An outdoor swimming pool in the secure grounds offers a practical respite after long working days.
Security at Gateway is a key selling point: the grounds are fully fenced, with guarded entry, and the hotel's established security protocols give first-time visitors to Port Moresby a straightforward and reassuring base of operations. Staff are accustomed to assisting guests with taxis, transport arrangements, and general orientation around the city.
Amenities
- pool
- restaurant
- bar
- free wifi
- laundry
- security
Location
Waigani Drive, Port Moresby, National Capital District
-9.4519, 147.1792 View on map
Highlights
- Waigani location within easy reach of Parliament House, national ministries, and development agency offices
- Established security perimeter with guarded entry, valued by first-time visitors to Port Moresby
- On-site restaurant and bar popular with local expat community for affordable set-menu dining
- Outdoor swimming pool in secure grounds providing a relaxed break from the city heat
- Practical mid-range rates with reliable Wi-Fi and ensuite rooms across standard and superior categories
Tips for visiting
- The restaurant's set lunch menus offer good value compared to nearby alternatives; ask staff what the daily specials are before ordering from the full menu.
- Arrange taxis through the hotel reception rather than flagging them on Waigani Drive; staff can call trusted operators and give you a fair price estimate.
- Superior rooms are set further back from Waigani Drive and are noticeably quieter at night — worth specifying on booking if noise sensitivity matters.
When to visit
Open year-round. Waigani is at its most active during the week; the dry season (May–October) is more comfortable for Port Moresby travel generally.
Accessibility
Ground-floor rooms available. The property is mostly single-storey with covered walkways. Contact the hotel directly for specific accessibility requirements.