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City · No. 10 in Papua New Guinea

Boutique hotels in Lae

A port and gateway city, where Hotel Morobe and a few business hotels serve those headed to the highlands and islands.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Lae

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Hotel Morobe

Lae · 38 rooms

A 38-room boutique property that is affordable yet comfortable, well rated by families.

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Melanesian Hotel

Lae

A hotel rated 3.5 stars on Expedia, suited to travelers who want to experience local culture.

Lae is Papua New Guinea's second city, a port at the head of the Huon Gulf and the starting point of the Highlands Highway. It has a botanic garden with a fine orchid collection and a war cemetery, but its role is mostly as a transit stop and the commercial center of Morobe Province.

Where to stay

Hotel Morobe is a 38-room boutique property, a more affordable choice that still offers comfort and is rated well by families. Huon Gulf Hotel & Apartments is a business-oriented three-star with a pool and free Wi-Fi, and Crossroads Hotel Lae has an outdoor pool and a central location. Melanesian Hotel is rated 3.5 stars on Expedia, and Lae City Hotel has good conference facilities.

Good to know

Security is a concern in Lae, so use hotel-arranged transport and check official travel advice. Most visitors stay one or two nights before flying on.

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Questions about Lae

How many boutique hotels are there in Lae?

We list 4 boutique hotels in Lae, including Crossroads Hotel Lae, Hotel Morobe and Huon Gulf Hotel & Apartments.