Honiara may seem an unlikely place for an international-standard hotel, but off a small side street by a central roundabout is the Heritage Park. Its reception occupies the original residence of the British governors from the 1950s, and the modern hotel was created after 2005 as the country set out on its recovery and looked to tourism.
At a glance
Location: Central Honiara, Solomon Islands
Stayed in: Executive Room, sea view
Best for: business travellers and visitors passing through the Solomon Islands
Reviewed: February 2017
8.0 out of 10
Setting and arrival
The entrance is tucked away behind other buildings, and check-in was quick. The colonial style of the original house carries through to the newer buildings, and beyond the restaurant is a courtyard of bright lawn and healthy palms.
The rooms
My Executive Room on the top floor faced the sea, with a queen bed, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, very welcome air conditioning and, best of all, a balcony over the bay. The minimalist bathroom with a shower is stylish.
Dining
GG’s Restaurant serves European and Asian dishes with fresh local ingredients, while The Terrace Restaurant hosts the buffet breakfast in the cool open air of the morning.
The verdict
Surprisingly polished for its surroundings, the Heritage Park is the most comfortable base in Honiara.
- Rooms: 8.0
- Service: 8.0
- Dining: 8.0
- Facilities and spa: 7.5
- Location: 8.5
Heritage Park Hotel Honiara, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in February 2017. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
