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Gazelle International Hotel

3.5 star property
Ocean views set the stage for relaxation at this hotel where guests can swim in the outdoor pool, savor Asian cuisine, or enjoy a game of billiards

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The Gazelle International Hotel offers ocean views and Asian specialties at Emmas restaurant. Travelers can relax on sun loungers by the outdoor pool, grab a coffee at the café, or challenge each other to a game at the billiards table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Single Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room (Plantation View)

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

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Premium Single Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Single Room, Bay View

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

About the neighborhood

Kokopo is home to Gazelle International Hotel. East New Britain Historical & Cultural Centre and Rabaul Volcanological Observatory are local attractions and Ralum Golf Club is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kokopo travel guide
Map
Makau Esplanade, Kokopo

What's nearby

  • Ralum Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • War Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kokopo Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • East New Britain Historical & Cultural Centre
    1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • New Guinea Club & Rabaul Museum
    34 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rabaul (RAB)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rapopo Seaside Dining
    7 min drive
  • Lulak Lounge Bar
    2 min drive
  • Rapopo Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort Coffee Shop
    2 min drive
  • Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort Restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Gazelle International Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a nightclub at Gazelle International Hotel. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Emmas, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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 center
  • Conference center (2,260 square feet 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gazelle International Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gazelle International Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gazelle International Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gazelle International Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gazelle International Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Gazelle International Hotel located?

Situated in Kokopo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ralum Golf Club, East New Britain Historical & Cultural Centre, and War Museum. Kokopo Market is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gazelle International Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tambelina

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

6/10 Okay

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good cuisine, compliments to the chef. Also lovely staff at the restaurant. Clean room but a bit dated especially bathroom / shower. Good TV channels. Wifi doesn’t work. Overall, decent stay for a business traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

FMR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe place, friendly staff and perfect transfers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
エアコンの効きが悪い。 ティッシュ、ドライヤー、水ペットボトル が常備されていませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simla

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

値段は高いが質は確か

ラバウルは全体的にホテルが高めであるが、質は問題ない。市内の中心から近い距離にあり、戦争博物館まで歩いて行ける距離である。室内は冷房が完備されているため、暑い気候だが、問題ない。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

AR

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tito

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Weekender

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

E

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

christabel warren

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

liveandbreathe_shmotels

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

3/5

Nice staff & good local seafood, free laundry service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto zanoni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024