Reviews of Grand Papua Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 5 stars
Mary Street, 495 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Loading
Guests also reviewed these properties:
Seminyak, Indonesia
Telgate, Italy
Sharonville, United States
Cotulla, United States
Big Bear Lake, United States
Moscow, Russia
Skopelos Town, Greece
Canberra, Australia
How guest reviews work
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
- Politically sensitive comments
- Promotional content
- Illegal activities
- Personal or sensitive information (e.g. emails, phone numbers or credit card info)
- Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence
- Spam and fake content
- Animal cruelty
- Impersonation (e.g. if the writer is claiming to be someone else)
- Any violation of our review guidelines.
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
Guidelines and standards for Reviews
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
Translations disclaimer
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is superb
My biggest gripe is that, once again, staff didn't take an imprint of my card when I checked in, so that (once again) when I went to charge a meal to my room I was told I couldn't, and had to traipse down to the front desk to arrange it. I have stayed in the hotel probably half a dozen times in the last 12-18 months and this has happened probably half the time. It should be a standard part of check-in routine, as in every other hotel in the world.
Dear Mr. Reddell, Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our superb location, but we're truly sorry to learn about the recurring inconvenience you've experienced with the card authorization process at check-in. You're absolutely right — this should be a consistent and seamless part of your arrival, and we regret that it hasn't been handled properly during several of your stays. Please accept our sincere apologies for the frustration this has caused. We’ve shared your comments with our front office team and will reinforce procedures to ensure that card imprints are consistently taken at check-in moving forward. You should never have to make an extra trip to the front desk to arrange charges — especially as a returning guest. We value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we truly hope to make your next visit entirely hassle-free. If there’s anything we can do to prepare for your next arrival, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Mr. Reddell, Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our superb location, but we're truly sorry to learn about the recurring inc… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOnly thing I enjoyed about this stay had to be the prompt room service.
This stay had to be my worst experience out of the many times I’ve chosen to stay at GPH. At first when entering the room, the carpet was literally damp and the odour was very unpleasant. Then the morning after I was forced to check out earlier than I usually would because the water stopped running.
Dear Loa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and for being a returning guest of GPH. We are truly sorry to hear that this recent stay did not meet your expectations, especially given your history of choosing to stay with us. We are glad to hear that our room service team delivered promptly during your visit — but we deeply regret the issues you experienced with the room condition and water supply. A damp carpet and unpleasant odor are unacceptable, and certainly not the standard we aim to provide. We also understand how disruptive it must have been to have the water stop running, especially when it forced you to cut your stay short. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and discomfort this caused. We are investigating the issues you’ve raised with our housekeeping and engineering teams to ensure they are properly addressed and prevented moving forward. Your loyalty means a great deal to us, and it’s disappointing to know we fell short this time. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to restore your confidence in us. Should you choose to return, please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can ensure a far better experience from the moment you arrive. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Loa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and for being a returning guest of GPH. We are truly sorry to hear that this recent stay did not meet your expectations, especially given your history of choosing to … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view was stunning, although the windows are so dirty that you can barely enjoy the view without looking at the stains.
1. Check-in experience: The front desk took 6 hours to check me in. I was offered several excuses - room is not ready, we are upgrading you, etc etc. 2. The room was not clean and had to make several requests for cleaning the carpet, provide fresh linens, towels. 3. The service overall was very slow. Housekeeping, laundry, room service required several calls and follow-ups - sometimes for hours. 4. Limited food options on most days at the restaurant and for room service - except for the buffet days. The taste and quality were not satisfactory, although staff were very warm and friendly.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. While we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the stunning view and found our team to be warm and friendly, we are truly sorry that several aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconveniences you encountered. The delay at check-in, lack of room cleanliness, and the slow response times from our service teams are not reflective of the standards we strive to uphold. We fully understand how frustrating and disappointing this must have been, especially after a long journey. Rest assured, we are reviewing these incidents internally with the relevant teams to understand what went wrong and ensure immediate improvements are made. We also regret that the food options and quality did not meet your expectations, particularly outside of buffet service. Your feedback has been shared with our culinary and F&B teams, and we will be reviewing our menus and service delivery to better cater to guest needs throughout the week. Cleanliness, efficiency, and a comfortable experience should be a given – not a request. We are committed to addressing the issues you have raised, and we truly hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the level of hospitality we’re known for. Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for a much-improved stay in the future. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. While we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the stunning view and found our team to be warm and friendly, we are truly sorry that several aspects of your sta… Show more
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff
Furniture looks tired especially bed.
Dear George, Thank you for your recent stay and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very pleased to hear you found our staff friendly – providing a warm and welcoming experience is something we take great pride in. We also appreciate your comments regarding the furniture, particularly the bed. I am pleased to let you know that we are currently undergoing a refurbishment, and the areas you have mentioned are among those we are actively working to improve. Your feedback is both timely and valuable as we continue to enhance the comfort and quality of our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon so you can enjoy the improvements firsthand. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear George, Thank you for your recent stay and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very pleased to hear you found our staff friendly – providing a warm and welcoming experience is something we take great pride in. We a… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the level of service. The room was also very good.
A bit disappointed by the restaurant, decent quality but not especially tasty. The pool was closed and I was not advised beforehand. Would have loved a swim to unwind after a long day of work.
Dear Julia, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re delighted to hear that you loved the level of service and were pleased with your room – it’s always wonderful to know when our team and accommodations make a positive impact. We’re sorry to learn, however, that your experience with the restaurant didn’t quite meet expectations. While we're glad you found the quality decent, we understand that taste is just as important, and we’ll certainly share your comments with our kitchen team for review and improvement. We also sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the pool closure and the lack of prior notice. We understand how important it can be to unwind after a long day, and we regret that this wasn’t communicated in advance. We're working on improving how we inform guests of any facility changes or maintenance to avoid such disappointments in the future. We truly value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless and enjoyable stay. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Julia, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re delighted to hear that you loved the level of service and were pleased with your room – it’s always wonderful to know when our team and accommodations make a positive i… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are really nice at the dining room and the chef is often going around talking of the customers. The location is beautiful on top of the hill. Great view.
The carpet in the hallways and the room is dirty with Betel nut. You should forbid customer to chew betel nuts in the hotel. In the lobby, chairs are needed closer to the door, so we can better view if our drivers are coming to pick us up.
Dear Isabelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our beautiful location and views, and that our dining room team and chef made a positive impression. It’s always encouraging to know our staff’s efforts are appreciated. We also truly value your constructive suggestions. Regarding the condition of the carpets and betel nut stains, we completely understand your concern. Please be assured that we are actively reviewing this issue and reinforcing our policies to discourage betel nut chewing on the property, as maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is a top priority. As for your suggestion about placing chairs near the lobby entrance — we agree that added comfort while waiting for transport would be helpful. Unfortunately, due to the current structure of our lobby, placing chairs closer to the entrance is not feasible. However, your feedback is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. Thank you again for your valuable insights. We look forward to welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable experience. Best regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Isabelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our beautiful location and views, and that our dining room team and chef made a positive impression. It’s always encouraging … Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable beds
Soap dispenser in the shower was running low on soap
Dear Gabriel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to read from your review that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you rating us 9/10, despite the issue with the soap dispenser. I am truly sorry to hear that the soap dispenser in your bathroom did not meet expectations during your stay. We understand how even small details can impact the overall experience, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Please know that we’ve already shared your comments with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure the issue is promptly addressed and does not happen again in the future. We value your input as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more seamless and comfortable stay. Warm regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Gabriel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to read from your review that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you rating us 9/10, despite the issue with the soap dispe… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe personnel is super friendly and helpful. The dining staff are very helpful and nice. On some nights, they have different style of food such as Asian, Seafood and BBQ nights. When you come for many days, it's an appreciated feature.
The carpets in the hallway are dirty with betel nut juice and the smell is bad. They are renovating, so hopefully, they will choose flooring that can be easily cleaned. In the lobby, there are no chairs close to the doors to allow us to wait for our transport.
Dear Isabella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to read from your review that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you pointing out the excellent service you received from our ambassadors. Also, your comments regarding our carpets in the hallway is well noted. We would like to assure you that our hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment to enhance the quality of our rooms and facilities. Your concerns as per mentioned are being addressed as part of this upgrade. We thank you again for your review and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Best regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Isabella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to read from your review that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you pointing out the excellent service you received from our… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff were excellent, very respectful and helpful to myself and the whole family.
Nothing, everything was great.
Dear Kidu, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to read from your review that you and your family had enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you pointing out the excellent service you received from our friendly and hardworking staffs. I am sure to share this feedback the rest of the team. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you back to our hotel in the near future for another memorable stay. Best regards, Debbisha Sariman Front Office Manager Grand Papua Hotel
Dear Kidu, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to read from your review that you and your family had enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you point… Show more