One of the Great Hotel's of the Pacific, Madang Resort Hotel, is
set alongside the beautiful entrance of Madang Harbour, amongst five acres of exotically landscaped gardens of
native and hybrid orchids, palms and native flora.
The History
The Madang Resort Hotel has a rich and colourful history.
It is the only hotel in PNG that dates back to early German Colonisation of Papua New Guinea, when Madang was known
as Frederick Wilhelmshafen. It's name was changed to Madang by the Germans after an island near Finschafen, that
resembled Madang.
The area experienced many influences, due to such things as the take over by Australian's after World War I. Extensive
fighting took place by the Japanese, Australians and Americans during World War II and the subsequent period between
1945-1975 during which time the Australian Government administered the “Territory” on behalf of the United Nations.
The Location
Few hotels are centred so close to the thriving centre
of the township, yet hidden and surrounded by interesting waterways, lagoons, parks and landscaped gardens with
exotic birds and animals indigenous to PNG.
The Madang Resort offers the best of both worlds, the convenience of being close to the action, yet inside, a thousand
miles away from the hustle and bustle!
The Accommodations
Madang Resort offers travellers a range of accommodation from inexpensive budget rooms to luxurious Waterfront
Bungalows and Split-level Forum Suites overlooking Dallman Passage and Yamilon Bay. All rooms offer private bathrooms,
air conditioning, telephone, satellite television, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. There are rates to
suit all budgets.
The Restaurants
You can choose to eat in the traditional style “Haus
Win” Restaurant beside the sea front or the “Terrace Coffee Shop
Both offer fine cuisine, sensational Seafood Buffets and light snacks, along with entertainment by the Melanesian
Bamboo Bands. Meal service is available in rooms.
The Diving
Niugini Diving Adventures is a fully recognised P.A.D.I. dive operation based inside the hotel grounds and is under
the management of a qualified dive instructor and dive masters. Three dive boats operate daily excursions to some
of the many spectacular dive sites within the harbour and nearby areas. Extended diving can be arranged to Kar
Kar and Bagabag Islands, or aboard the “Melanesian Discoverer”.
The Sightseeing
You can arrange local sightseeing tours of Madang, the harbour and helicopter tours to inland villages.
The Sports
Have a game at the beautiful Madang Golf Course or play
tennis, lawn bowls or Squash at the Madang Country Club. All guests of the Madang Resort receive automatic membership.
Game Fishing is available from Taleo Game Fish Charters, who are based in Madang. You can arrange a more modest
fishing excursion by canoe or small boat from the hotel's reception.
Other sporting activities in Madang include football, cricket, softball and netball in season. |
