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Luxury travel in Solomon Islands

Luxury Travel in Solomon Islands 2026

Experience the finest hotels, dining, and exclusive experiences Solomon Islands has to offer.

Solomon Islands has 4+ luxury hotels and experiences covered in this guide, led by Heritage Park Hotel, Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel and Uepi Island Resort. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

The Solomon Islands is a Pacific archipelago of nearly 1,000 islands offering pristine diving sites, WWII history, traditional Melanesian culture, and untouched natural beauty. From the bustling capital Honiara to remote coral atolls, this destination provides authentic South Pacific experiences far from mass tourism.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

4-Star City Hotel

Heritage Park Hotel

$220-380/night4.2/5

Honiara's premier hotel set on 5 acres of beachfront gardens along Mendana Avenue, representing the highest standard of accommodation in the Solomon Islands. Features three restaurants, a swimming pool, business centre, and professionally maintained tropical gardens with direct waterfront access.

Oceanfront Hotel

Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel

$210-340/night4.0/5

The Solomon Islands' largest hotel with 106 rooms on the Honiara oceanfront, home to the celebrated Capitana Japanese restaurant. A long-established Honiara institution combining convenience, ocean views, and reliable service in the heart of the city.

Boutique Island Dive Resort

Uepi Island Resort

$300-450/night (all-inclusive)4.6/5

One of the South Pacific's most acclaimed dive resorts, located in the heart of UNESCO-nominated Marovo Lagoon in Western Province. Comfortable bungalows on a private island with world-class diving from an extraordinary house reef teeming with sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and pristine coral.

Private Island Resort

Tavanipupu Island Resort

$350-520/night4.5/5

A secluded private island resort off the Guadalcanal coast with traditional-style bungalows and pristine beaches. Accessible only by boat from Honiara, this exclusive retreat offers superb snorkelling and diving, fresh local seafood, and complete escape from civilization.

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

Capitana Restaurant

Japanese$60-100/person

The finest restaurant in the Solomon Islands, serving authentic Japanese cuisine using locally caught Solomon Islands tuna and fish for exceptional sashimi and sushi. Located within the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel with an elegant, calm atmosphere and professional service.

Fine dining

Club Havana

French$55-90/person

A sophisticated French restaurant at the Chinatown Honiara Hotel serving refined European classics with locally sourced ingredients. Coq au vin, bouillabaisse with local reef fish, and duck confit are specialities. The most romantic dinner setting in central Honiara.

Fine dining

Heritage Park Garden Restaurant

International Contemporary$50-80/person

The flagship outdoor dining venue at Heritage Park Hotel serves elevated international cuisine in a lush tropical garden under fairy lights beside the waterfront. Fresh Solomon Islands seafood with contemporary Pacific Rim preparation — mahi-mahi ceviche, prawn bisque, and lobster thermidor.

Exclusive experiences

Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Experience

Liveaboard Dive Charter on Iron Bottom Sound

$400-800/day

Multi-day chartered dive vessels offering access to the deep WWII wrecks of Iron Bottom Sound including the Bonegi ships, aircraft wreckage, and offshore coral walls. The most immersive and exclusive way to experience the Solomon Islands' extraordinary underwater heritage.

Experience

Private Island Day Charter to Tavanipupu

$300-500 per group

Chartered speedboat to Tavanipupu Private Island for an exclusive day on pristine beaches with fresh seafood lunch, unlimited snorkelling on pristine reef, and return transfer. The ultimate day trip from Honiara for luxury travellers.

Experience

Helicopter Tour of Guadalcanal Battlefields

$500-900 per person

A rare aerial perspective on the Guadalcanal Campaign battlefields — fly over Henderson Field, the American Memorial ridge, Mount Austen Japanese positions, and Iron Bottom Sound to appreciate the geography that defined one of WWII's most critical battles.

Experience

Private WWII History Expedition

$200-350 per person

A private full-day guided expedition covering all major WWII sites with a specialist historian guide. Includes American and Japanese memorials, Vilu War Museum, Bonegi Beach wrecks, and access to restricted historical areas not available on group tours.

Spas & wellness

World-class spa retreats and treatments.

Spa

Coral Sea Resort Spa Services

Massage and beauty treatments available at the Coral Sea Resort, the most comprehensive spa facility in Honiara. Treatments include traditional massage, deep tissue therapy, and beauty services in a resort setting with pool access included.

Spa

Heritage Park Hotel In-Room Spa Treatments

The Heritage Park Hotel can arrange professional masseuses and beauty therapists to provide in-room treatments. Traditional Melanesian massage incorporating coconut oil and local ingredients offers an authentic wellness experience in the comfort of your room.

Luxury transport

Travel in style.

Car
Private car hire with driver from $150-200 USD per day through major hotel concierges — covers all Guadalcanal sites in air-conditioned comfort
Air
Domestic charter flights to Western Province, Malaita, and remote islands available through Solomon Airlines and local charter companies. Helicopter transfers to island resorts and remote sites can be arranged.
Airport
Heritage Park Hotel and Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel offer private airport transfer service with hotel vehicle and driver. Pre-arrange through hotel concierge.