Festivals

Lagoon Festival

18 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 (TBC)Marovo Lagoon, Western Province, Solomon Islands

Celebrates lagoon culture and traditional canoes on Marovo Lagoon.

Places to stay in Western Province

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Oravae Cottage

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessBoat transfer

Whole-cottage exclusive use on its own private island — you book the entire cottage, not a room. Rates per night include all meals and airport transfers: 1 guest AUD 350 · 2 guests AUD 400 · each additional guest AUD 190 (up to 8 guests). Children under 15: 20% off · under 5: free.

USD 273 /night

SBD 2,200 /night

Evis Resort

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessBoat transfer

Evis Resort sits on Nggatirana Island, a 15-hectare conservation island in Western Province, with beachside bungalows around a shared dining area. Cuisine leans French-Lagoon fusion using local catch; guests can snorkel a 300m reef, hike, kayak or join a village visit.

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Fatboys Resort

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessBoat transfer

Fatboys Resort sits on Mbabanga Island near Gizo, with calm lagoon water at the doorstep and views across Kolombangara and Kennedy Island. A laid-back base for exploring Gizo's reefs, favouring quiet island living over a high-density resort feel.

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Gizo Hotel

Western, Solomon Islands

Boat transferTours & excursions

Waterfront hotel in Gizo town beside the local markets, a relaxed base for exploring Western Province. Its position puts the Solomons' well-known dive and snorkel sites within easy reach, with boat charters and day trips arranged nearby.

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Ibibu Transit Lodge

Western, Solomon Islands

Airport transferKitchen

No-frills homestay-style lodge in Munda, Western Province, above a local meat and bread shop within walking distance of the airport and jetty. Six standard rooms with shared bathrooms, a self-catering kitchen, and a lounge.

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Imagination Island Eco Resort

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessRestaurant

Eco resort on a private coral-fringed island in Gizo Lagoon, 10 minutes by canoe from town. Basic by design — solar/generator power, composting toilets, no air-con — built for divers drawn to the reef and nearby WWII wrecks. Overwater restaurant, private beach and boat access to dive sites.

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Kilupania Resort

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessBoat transfer

Kilupania Resort on Epaga Island is a five-minute boat ride from Gizo airport, offering one self-contained bungalow with a double and single bed, ensuite and kitchen, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. Trawling and snorkelling trips can be arranged.

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Leleana Eco Resort

Western, Solomon Islands

Beach accessRestaurant

A seafront eco resort on Kolombangara Island, Western Province, with three oceanfront bungalows built from local timber and powered by solar energy (one wheelchair-accessible). Its Vinarpoha restaurant and nearby waters open up snorkelling, diving, fishing, hiking and WWII history tours.

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