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Jais Aben Resort
Madang
A resort listed by Lonely Planet with private swimming beaches and sweeping lawns.
Coast & beach · No. 3 in Papua New Guinea
Boutique hotels in Madang
A harbor town of tamarind trees and coral islands on the north coast, with waterfront lodges and snorkeling.
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Where to stay in Madang
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Madang Lodge
Madang
Lonely Planet's top pick in town, with good-value rooms, a seaside pool, a waterfront restaurant and great snorkeling nearby.
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Madang Resort
Madang
A three-and-a-half-star resort with a pool and family amenities, the most consistently recommended in town.
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Nambis Inn
Madang
A well-reviewed inn that is the closest hotel to the town center.
Madang is often called the prettiest town in Papua New Guinea, with a peninsula of shaded streets, a lagoon of coral and small islands, and a harbor of fishing boats. Offshore reefs and wrecks make it a dive and snorkeling center, and the interior has villages, parrots and birds of paradise.
Where to stay
Madang Lodge is the top pick in Lonely Planet's listing, with good-value rooms, a seaside pool and a waterfront restaurant. Madang Resort is the most consistently recommended larger hotel, rated 3.5 stars with a pool and family amenities. Nambis Inn is the closest hotel to the center, and Madang Star International Hotel is the cheapest of the three-star options. Jais Aben Resort appears in Lonely Planet's list with private swimming beaches and sweeping lawns.
Good to know
Rates range from about $30 to $217 depending on the hotel. Check official travel advice and use hotel-arranged transport after dark. The dry season runs roughly May to October.
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Questions about Madang
How many boutique hotels are there in Madang?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Madang, including Jais Aben Resort, Madang Lodge and Madang Resort.
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