Vacation rentals in Eastern Highlands Province

This was a perfect place to stay while passing through Goroka on our PNG trip! The room was on the small side for two people but was fine for two nights and would be great for one person. It covers all your basic needs and Nina and Fraser (and family) are super kind and helpful hosts! They generously picked us up from the bus stop in town when we arrived and even arranged for a local guide (John) to come speak with us to coordinate a private tour to see the local tribes during our time in Goroka. While staying there, we opted to add the dinner option for an extra charge and enjoyed the organic feast they prepared for us with more food than we could eat. The included organic breakfast was an extra bonus and was plenty of food to start the day. The local organic coffee provided was amazing as well! We were welcomed in as family during our time here and would definitely stay again. Thanks for a great experience!

We stayed at Elijah’s apartment during the Goroka Show. The apartments are right opposite the showground so we were able to arrive at the event before the crowds and had the added advantage of being able to pop ‘home’ for a break. The apartment itself is basic but clean and comfortable and had all that we needed for self catering - fridge, stove microwave, utensils etc. A big bowl of fruit and several packets of local coffee were also provided. Elijah’s manager David and his staff were brilliant - friendly and helpful. They met us at the airport and took us into town when we wanted to visit the market or shops. (Though we could also walk into town in about 20 mins.) Would definitely stay here again.

The host went above and beyond, picking us up at the airport, driving us to town each day, essentially providing security for us. Ekesu became more like a friend than a property manager. As a source of information and assistance, he was invaluable. The house is very roomy and the bed was very comfortable. The house was kept neat, but we chose not to use the kitchen. Goroka in Papua New Guinea is not Paris or New York City, so temper your expectations -- this is a PNG experience. For example, the shower delivers hot water, but in a very light stream. The fact is, there are not many accommodations in Goroka, and this home is not walkable to the city center; however Ekesu more than made up for any minor issues by being the best host one could hope to meet, taking us anywhere we wished to go at any time. As a result we had many conversations, and he gave us a lot of insight into daily life in Goroka. Priceless!