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Boutique hotels in Kavieng (New Ireland)

A quiet island province with overwater bungalows on small islands, wartime wrecks and surf.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Kavieng (New Ireland)

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Clem's Place

Kavieng (New Ireland)

A rustic, intimate stay two to three hours by boat from Kavieng.

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Kavieng Hotel

Kavieng (New Ireland)

A town-center hotel with air-conditioned rooms, five minutes from the airport.

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Lissenung Island Resort

Kavieng (New Ireland) · 7 rooms

Seven oceanfront rooms in four spread-out duplex bungalows on a small island 20 minutes by boat from Kavieng, with diving.

Kavieng is the main town of New Ireland, a long, thin island in the Bismarck Sea, with a small harbor, a market and the reefs and wrecks of the surrounding waters. The island is known for its malagan carvings and for surf breaks and diving, particularly around the small islands off the town.

Where to stay

In town, Kavieng Hotel is five minutes from the airport, with air-conditioned rooms and airport transfers. Lissenung Island Resort, a 20-minute boat ride from town, has seven oceanfront rooms in four duplex bungalows and diving. Nusa Island Retreat has traditional-style bungalows, some built over the sea, and Treehouse Village Resort is traditional in style and laid-back. Clem's Place is a rustic stay two to three hours by boat from Kavieng.

Good to know

The Wikivoyage-derived guide is a 2025 snapshot, so check that each property is open. Confirm boat transfers in advance and check official travel advice.

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Questions about Kavieng (New Ireland)

How many boutique hotels are there in Kavieng (New Ireland)?

We list 5 boutique hotels in Kavieng (New Ireland), including Clem's Place, Kavieng Hotel and Lissenung Island Resort.