Alotau International Hotel

Really good staff at what is now the Alotau Bay Hotel. Some of the best smiles in PNG. The rest of the place is average, with the exception of the sunset view, which is terrific. Food was ok, with some reasonably large portions. Recommend if you’re transiting to Tawali.

We spent five days in Alotau attending the Anzac Day commemoration. The hotel is under going an expansion and the main building and surrounds could do with a refurbishment. Our twin room was basic but nice and comfortable however, the air-conditioner is old and could not keep the room cool. The bathroom is old and tired looking with broken fixtures, door handle and lock. There is a generator outside that is incredibly loud when it comes on which is frequently due to the many power outages. The Wi-Fi wouldn't connect, the pool was small but clean and refreshing, staff friendly and helpful and the food was good however, the menu could do with more on offer especially for vegetarians. There was a lot of garbage thrown around near the fenced-off water area which I pointed out to the manager suggesting perhaps some bins. There is a good market a short walk away which we visited a couple of times and went on an over-priced tour of some of the WWII sights which we suggest hiring a car.

When there's a power outage, they run an electric generator, which makes and extremely awful noise. And when there's not, you have the noise of the AC, which we could not turn off. Wi-Fi does not work properly. It disconnects all the time and when it connects there's no data. At the dorm bathroom there's no lid at the toilet. Unbelievable. And other things are broken there too. The locker did not work either. Other things are OK. Service is very good. there's a bar at the beach and a nice restaurant with terrace. The swimming pool was clean.

Spent yesterday in Alotau, off the ship Coral Princess. A predictably hot & humid day and during a walk along main road, back to the dock we happened across the hotel, a welcome stop for some shade, a cold drink and a great view over Milne Bay. Super friendly staff, from security on the gate to the lady in the outdoor bar hut. Good selection of beers including the PNG owned South Pacific Brewery range. Large garden & lawn area, more like a park than a beer garden.