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"Your Home Away From Home" We are A Unique Bed & Breakfast Located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

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"Your Home Away From Home" We are A Unique Bed & Breakfast Located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

Phone Number : +675 72384549

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Address : [email protected], Goroka, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

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Taken back a short time ago by a new team, this modest B & B is ideal for small budgets. The rooms are clean and bednets in good condition. Anna, the owner, is known throughout the city to cook Goroka's best chicken. And as you are in the city center, you can explore the surroundings very easily. The guesthouse can also arrange expeditions to the mountains.

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Single room starting from 200 kinas, double starting from 240 kinas, suite 3 people with 290 kinas. Breakfast included. To dine: approximately 30 kinas the dish.

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1. Bird Of Paradise Hotel

2. Pacific Gardens Hotel

3. GK Lodge

4. Bendam Lodge: Accommodations & Meals

5. Emmanuel Lodge & Guesthouse

6. Hotel Phoenix

7. The Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge

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• Airport transfer
• Shuttle service
• Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
• Fitness center
• Swimming pool [outdoor]
• Front desk [24-hour]
• BBQ facilities

• Wi-Fi in public areas
• Security [24-hour]
• Food delivery
• Hand sanitizer

• First aid kit
• Staff trained in safety protocol
• Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
• Hot water linen and laundry washing

• Pets allowed
• Check-in/out [express]
• Golf course [on-site]
• Coffee shop

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Hotels in Goroka that are exceptionally rated by group tourists are Bird of Paradise Hotel, The Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge and Omo Bugamo Skeleton Tribe Eco Resort.

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A property in Goroka which is exceptionally rated with regards to service is Bird of Paradise Hotel.

When should I visit Goroka?

Last year, Goroka received its most visitors during the month of July. Nonetheless, you may want to consider other months during which there are a fewer amount of vacationers, as the most popular landmark will be less jampacked.

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Foreign tourists are allowed into Goroka, based on our most updated information. Due to evolving restrictions, we recommend you browse here for additional details.

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Quarantine is not required for fully vaccinated visitors to enter Goroka from outside the country. For up-to-date and in depth information on travel restrictons, please check out the official websites of the travel authority or government of the country you wish to visit, or go to here .

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Bird Of Paradise Hotel

Elizabeth Street, 495 Goroka, Papua New Guinea – Great location - show map

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Overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges, Bird Of Paradise Hotel features 3 bars, a bistro and a swimming pool. All rooms offer garden views and cable TV. On-site facilities include a squash court and a fitness centre. A well-known landmark of Goroka, The Bird Of Paradise is conveniently located in the centre of town, just 2 minutes’ drive from Goroka Airport. Free airport transfers are available to and from the airport. Kainantu Village is an hour's drive away. All rooms feature a safety deposit box, a work desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and guest toiletries. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV. Offering views over the swimming pool and lush tropical gardens, the Deck Bistro offers buffet and à la carte dining including international cuisine and the popular Enzo’s pizzas. Enjoy a refreshing beer at the Deck Bistro Bar, or relax with a fruity cocktail at Birdy’s Cocktail Bar. The Sports Bar presents live football on big screen TVs and features regular live entertainment.

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• Airport shuttle (free)
• Fitness centre
• Room service
• Free parking
• Family rooms

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings, restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

• Cuisine African • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Cajun/Creole • Cambodian • Cantonese • Caribbean • Catalan • Chinese • Dutch • British • Greek • Austrian • Australian • German • Asian • Croatian
• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
• Ambiance Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
• Dietary options Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Bird Of Paradise Hotel

• Toilet paper
• Towels/sheets (extra fee)
• Bath or shower
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Alarm clock
• Mountain view
• Garden view
• Sun terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Shared kitchen
• Electric kettle
• Refrigerator
• Clothes rack
• Evening entertainment Additional charge
• Nightclub/DJ Additional charge
• Entertainment staff
• Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
• Seating Area
• Flat-screen TV
• Cable channels
• Kid-friendly buffet
• Kid meals Additional charge
• Special diet menus (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
• Street parking
• Accessible parking
• Invoice provided
• Concierge service
• ATM/cash machine on site
• Luggage storage
• Currency exchange
• 24-hour front desk
• Baby safety gates
• Babysitting/child services Additional charge
• Daily housekeeping
• Ironing service Additional charge
• Dry cleaning Additional charge
• Laundry Additional charge
• Fax/photocopying Additional charge
• Business centre Additional charge
• Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
• Fire extinguishers
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• Key card access
• 24-hour security
• Safety deposit box
• Shuttle service
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Minimarket on site
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Designated smoking area
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Allergy-free room
• Tile/marble floor
• Packed lunches
• Soundproof rooms
• Barber/beauty shop
• Ironing facilities
• Airport shuttle
• Kids' pool

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From 14:00 to 18:00

From 10:00 to 11:00

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash Bird Of Paradise Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bird Of Paradise Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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How far is Bird Of Paradise Hotel from the centre of Goroka?

Bird Of Paradise Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Goroka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What is there to do at Bird Of Paradise Hotel?

• Golf course (within 3 km)
• Evening entertainment
• Nightclub/DJ

What kind of breakfast is served at Bird Of Paradise Hotel?

Guests staying at Bird Of Paradise Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.6).

• Continental
• Full English/Irish
• Gluten-free

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bird Of Paradise Hotel?

Check-in at Bird Of Paradise Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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• Mount Gahavisuka Provincial Park

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• J.K. McCarthy Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at J.K. McCarthy Museum during your travels in Goroka. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

• Raun Raun Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Raun Raun Theatre during your stay in Goroka. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area.

• Mt Kis Lookout

You can find out about the history of Goroka with a stop at Mt Kis Lookout. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area.

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The Premier Inn owner Whitbread is to cut 1,500 jobs in the UK and shut more than 100 struggling restaurants despite announcing a significant rise in returns to shareholders.

Whitbread, which runs 850 hotels in the UK and has the sector’s biggest brand, Premier Inn, said it was starting a consultation on the cuts on Tuesday and that it would seek to find alternative jobs for those affected.

The move is part of a £150m three-year cost-cutting drive that will slim down its 37,000-member workforce. It has also begun a process to sell 126 restaurants.

The job cuts are in stark contrast to buoyant figures delivered to the City on Tuesday. The company’s sales rose 13% to nearly £3bn in the year to 29 February, and adjusted profit before tax climbed 36% to £561m.

Whitbread raised its final dividend for each share by 26% to 62.9p and was planning a further £150m share buyback. Its shares rose 0.5% on the news.

Dominic Paul, the chief executive, said demand had been slower in the seven weeks to 18 April, partly because of the earlier timing of Easter.

He added that midweek room bookings by business travellers had been “really resilient” while weekend demand had not been as strong, which meant total hotel revenues were 1% behind the full-year results.

Paul said there was still strong demand for rooms this summer from those attending events such as Taylor Swift concerts and the Goodwood motor sports festival in July.

The company’s summer holiday bookings are also ahead of last year and some coastal towns, such as Newquay, have sold out early.

The company has embarked on a £500m investment plan that includes adding 3,500 new hotel rooms at Premier Inn in the UK to its current 80,000, and building more restaurants inside its hotels. It said 387 of its hotels had integrated restaurants while others had a restaurant next door, run either by Whitbread or another operator.

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As part of the plan, Whitbread plans to sell 126 unprofitable Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants, with 21 sales already agreed, but intends to keep 196 mainly larger restaurants adjacent to hotels. It will close 112 restaurants and convert the space into new hotel rooms.

“We are materially bigger than we were pre-pandemic,” said Paul, while other smaller hotel operators had to shut permanently because of the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns.

“With interest rates still pretty high, developers are struggling to develop sites and our competitors are struggling to get new sites. We will have more rooms in our future pipeline in the UK than all of our key competitors put together.”

In Germany, where Premier Inn has 59 hotels, the company wants to become the biggest hotel brand and is on track to break even this year, after a loss of £36m for last year despite sales growth of 62%.

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