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Gazelle International Hotel

3.5 star property

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with lounge chairs and umbrellas providing shade.
Enter a warm and inviting space with a welcoming entrance, a reception desk, and comfortable seating.
Step into a spacious lobby with a high ceiling, featuring a reception desk and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a serene view of the lush garden and distant mountains from this balcony.
Step into a stylish lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and doors leading to a lush outdoor space.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Makau Esplanade, Kokopo
  • Ralum Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • War Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kokopo Market
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rabaul (RAB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Single Room, Bay View

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, adorned with decorative runners and pillows, sit in this stylish room.

Premium Single Room, Bay View

  • 23 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room (Plantation View)

Two single beds with made bedspreads and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Single Room (Plantation View)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Single Room

Relax in this stylish room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a chair.

Premium Single Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gazelle International Hotel

Hotel in Kokopo with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a nightclub are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite.
Gazelle International Hotel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kokopo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Gazelle International Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Ralum Golf Club. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Emmas
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Steps from Ralum Golf Club and 14 minutes by foot from East New Britain Historical & Cultural Centre
  • Free airport shuttle service
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2260 square feet (210 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Gazelle International Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Kokopo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Emmas - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Chinos - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open 24 hours.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chinos
  • Emmas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,260 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Gazelle International Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Gazelle International Hotel
Gazelle International Hotel Kokopo
Gazelle International Kokopo
Gazelle International Hotel Papua New Guinea/New Britain Island
Gazelle International
Gazelle Hotel Kokopo
Gazelle International Hotel Hotel
Gazelle International Hotel Kokopo
Gazelle International Hotel Hotel Kokopo

Gazelle International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tambelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

GREGORY

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and it is located ideally in a central place but very quiet. Services were excellent so close to the Kokopo show ground so really enjoyed the stay with my family Highly recommend families and friends to come enjoy yor vacations here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like much . Property is cheaply constructed many things did not work or were broken. Staff themselves were nice but had no idea what service was all about just poorly trained .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the fact that the hotel sits on such an historic site, and provides such easy access to the Ralum Club and beautiful golf course.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel in an amazing location. Travelled with friends for a golf trip and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Simla

Since it was one night, great location, great ambience and nice and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

AR, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in Rabaul for just the single night and was very comfortable at this hotel. Free airport transfer was a plus.

6/10 Okay

CHEK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No blanket provided n air-con blows direct onto the bed. Found out blanket has to be requested for! Sound insulation very poor. I got a room near/on-top of nite club. Tthe noise of music n people went on till 2am. Bad for my early morn flt

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place, but No Elevator

Lovely hotel and restaurant, but lack of elevator and room on top floor was challenging. Absolutely not for old, slow or handicapped.

6/10 Okay

John, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Hotel

This is a comfortable Hotel that with good facilities, however a number of little things need attention, the air conditioning unit was noisy and the control somewhat erratic which resulted in a room change, the plug in the bathroom sink of both rooms was broken. The restaurant provided a good selection of meals ranging from pizzas to steaks. The complementary breakfast vouchers on arrival were appreciated and the breakfast was good. The staff were very helpful and friendly although they struggled in the restaurant when it was busy.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Beenleigh, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gazelle International is the only place to stay

My recent stay in Kokopo, PNG was made even more special thanks to the people at the Gazelle International. The friendly greeting started at the airport and they never failed to impress. Every member of staff was helpful, friendly and could not be any more obliging to all our needs. The facilities are fantastic, the food is sensational thanks to the Head Chef and his team of fabulous wait staff who were there to answer all our questions and helped with all our dining needs. The cleaning staff were amazing and went above and beyond any other place I have stayed. The front desk was always courteous and helped us with tours, travel arrangements and recommended some excellent sites to see. Thank you to Rodney, the Operations Manager and his team for making this a memorable stay.

8/10 Good

Tito, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Kokopo

The quality of the service is the best among the hotels in Kokopo. The breakfast was very nice. The weekend special rate is very convenient. They offer free laundry service too.

8/10 Good

Weekender, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

The staff were very friendly and eager to please. The hotel is well run and the food is very good. The organised tours bought through reception are the best way to see the local area.

4/10 Poor

E, Melbourne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Management problems

I booked a room for 3 nights at the Gazelle International several weeks in advance, paid for it in full at the time of booking, and rang the hotel to confirm the booking 2 days before arriving. Upon arrival at the Gazelle International we were informed that they had neither any record of my reservation, nor a room for us. Mistakes happen, and they do not really upset me if dealt with properly and professionally. Unfortunately this did not happen at the Gazelle. The manager did his utmost to deflect any responsibility for the situation onto Expedia, onto the receptionist in his employ who had confirmed the booking 2 days earlier, even onto us. It took hours for the manager to finally concede, and then eventually correct, the mistake - and only, we think, because we insisted they provide a refund if they would not honor the booking. This was easily the worst and most singularly frustrating experience either of us has ever had with a hotel. There is simply no excuse for the rude and offensive manner in which we were treated, especially given that the original mistake lay firmly with the hotel. Unfortunately, evidence of inadequate managerial skills is also evident elsewhere in the hotel. Despite some wonderful and friendly staff, there is a clear lack of training, with mistakes being made with orders in the restaurant and generally idiosyncratic service. Corners have been cut when furnishing rooms, and the place is quite characterless. Great tour and dinners, hence stars.

2/10 Terrible

christabel warren, Cairns Australia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

devastating service by manager.

Limited linens and towels at time we had to look for staff to get towels, no pillow case on pillows on arrival. This totally unexceptable condition for a 4 or 5 star international standards. Manager putting the blame on staff where he is the responsible person for the inadequate inventory or stock referred to the goods and material and also his managerial skills, very pathetic.

6/10 Okay

liveandbreathe_shmotels, Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness

Average Stay

Rates are too high for what is offered. the decor in the room and around the hotel is tired. needs a revamp. Cleanliness in room especially in bathroom needs to be focused on more.. more specifically the shower - need to get rid of mould in grouting and around taps and soap holder needs a scrub badly. Drinking glasses/cups need to be polished. The furniture- especially the type of material used on the bed, bedside tables and chairs/table in the room need to be replaced as it attracted unwanted friends-. Was not a pleasant experience finding creepy crawlies in the room.The Do Not Disturb sign needs to be respected as it was not respected during my stay. On the up side the location is great. The garden and scenery from the cafe and restaurant and is beautiful. Service was good. Food is was decent.

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Night Stay

Nice Hotel nice location. Breakfasts and transfers to the Airport included. Staff are friendly and polite.