Located beneath the hills of Rabaul that surround Simpson Harbour, the Rabaul Hotel has been hosting visitors to the area since 1952. Formerly known as The Ascot, it was renamed the Hamamas ('happy' in Pidgin English) when purchased by the Chan family in the 1970s.
After being severely damaged by fire in 1984 the hotel was rebuilt by the McGrade family in partnership with Sir Julius Chan, then Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. In 2005, the Hotel returned to it's birthright and renamed the Rabaul Hotel for posterity. The Rabaul Hotel is now fully owned and operated by Susie McGrade and her "adventurer" husband Bruce Alexander .
The Rabaul Hotel is situated 45 minutes from the Tokua Airport in Kokopo. Featuring 34 hotel rooms and catering for all budgets, the hotel's atmosphere reflects a blend of Rabaul culture (the Tolai people), and its more recent Chinese and Australian influences.
Rabaul Hotel is perfectly situated for visitors wanting to discover the many unique experiences Rabaul has to offer. The Hotel is within walking distance to the markets, historical sites, and is just 20 metres from the bus stop providing direct access to the surrounding attractions.
Catering for business travellers or visitors with a special interest in war history, volcanoes, indigenous culture, the islands, diving, fishing, trekking or golf, Rabaul Hotel is the perfect base to discover a town shaped by an amazing and dramatic natural and social history.
Accommodation
All rooms are tastefully furnished with a cool tropical decor and include the following facilities:
Air conditioning
Cable TV and in-house movies
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Fridge
En-suite bathrooms
Desk
Room Service
Facilities
The Rabaul Hotel has an extensive array of facilities:
Rabaul Hotel Rent a Car
25 metre crystal clear swimming pool
Facilities
The Phoenix Room international restaurant, specialising in Asian fusion cuisine
Guest Lounge bar
Billiard table
Casino machines
Friday and Saturday Night Disco
Full conference facilities able to seat 100 people in air conditioned comfort with overhead projector, sound and lighting, white board and computer aided video.
Services
The Rabaul Hotel offers a wide variety of services:
Laundry facilities
Mail, fax, IDD telephone, photocopying, email
Secretarial services
Airport transfers
Late check out on request
VIP meet and greet is available at the Tokua Airport, please contact Hotel Reception for details.
For airport transfers, car hire, chauffeur drives, tours or assistance on arrival at Tokua Airport, please visit our staff at our airport booth.
Activities
Exploring the Japanese Tunnels
Volcano tours
Local village tours
Scuba diving and snorkeling
Simpson Harbour tours
Fishing and golf
Bush trekking
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Price guide
RABAUL HOTEL ESCAPE
PRICE
3 Nights
From
BACKPACKER (Tour Code: CRAB03IHB)
SINGLE
$1136
TWIN
$1058
STANDARD (Tour Code: CRAB03IHS)
SINGLE
$1323
TWIN
$1152
EXECUTIVE (Tour Code: CRAB03IHE)
SINGLE
$1417
TWIN
$1199
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3 Nights Accommodation
International & Domestic Airfares
Airport transfers
Full Breakfast
Live Volcanoe Harbour Cruise
Tour Japanese War Tunnels
Price Ex Cairns Price Ex Brisbane: +A$80 Price Ex Sydney: +A$150 Prices are per person and plus taxes