Please be aware when booking travel to any of the remote places in the Solomon Islands, many homestays, village stays, and guest houses do not own any smart phones. The Solomon Islands is truly a unique place, and the remoteness of many villages make communications challenging. Phone towers are often faulty or un-serviced, and even if a village does have a smartphone they may need to hike up a hill or travel across their island to get reception - which many only do once a week to check for messages and bookings.
If you aren't having any luck getting in touch with the accommodation you are after, reach out to Tourism Solomons via their website. They will try to get in touch with the accommodation/tour provider for you. This may take a few weeks, so plan ahead, be patient, and check in with them politely. Sometimes a message to an accommodation will have to travel via word of mouth to advise that there is a guest coming to stay. So be patient, and please don't behave like an entitled foreigner if a reply takes a few weeks!
My advice is that if you're interested in visiting a particular remote area, message as many of the accommodation providers as you can via email and WhatsApp, then choose which one you'll stay with based on who is able to respond!
The Solomon Islands is incredibly remote. It's like no where else in the world, and you can truly experience village life away from the conveniences of the West. You won't always get a reply, and communciation can be slow, but it's worth it.
Location: East Rennell
C/O: Tigoa Postal Agency
Village tours available on request. Meet & greet on arrival, with airport transfers arranged. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests. Conference facilities available.
Location: Tigoa Airstrip, West Rennell
C/O: Tigoa Postal Agency
Village tours available on request. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests.
Location: Tigoa, West Rennell
Village tours available on request. Meet & greet on arrival, with airport transfers arranged. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests. Conference room available.
Location: East Rennell
Telephone: (677) 7599515
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
Location: East Rennell
Telephone: (677) 7618605
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
Location: East Rennell
Telephone: (677) 7462120
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
Location: Tigoa, West Rennell
Telephone: (677) 7416274
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
If you are struggling to get in touch with any of these accommodations, contact Tourism Solomons. Otherwise, you can also contact Rennell World Heritage Tours and ask them to put you in touch.
📞 M: (677) 746 4285
📧 E: ianpuia@solomon.com.sb | itaupongipuia@gmail.com
Location: Tangakitonga Village, Central Bellona
Telephone: (677) 7380575
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
Village tours available on request. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests. Conference & workshop venues available.
Location: East Bellona
Mobile: (677) 7499030 / (677) 7774268
Email: tengemoana@gmail.com
Village tours available on request. Airport transfers arranged. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests. Conference facilities and bar available.
Location: West Bellona
Mobile: (677) 7497253
Village tours available on request. Meet & greet on arrival, with airport transfers arranged. Offers double & single basic rooms with shared facilities, a common kitchen, and free cooking utensils for guests. Conference room available.
This is a unique one! Check out Aotaha Cave Lodge - you get a bed in one of 10 private cave rooms, with direct view to the beach. It's very simple, but it's a night you'll never forget.
Because it's remoteness, prices are usually around SBD$250 (AUD$80) per night, including 3 meals and transfers. But please do message the owner directly and work out a price with them, as there are many factors that may change the price, including availability of boats, fuel, and ingredients for food!
Location: East Bellona
Telephone: (677) 27796 / 7380575
Mobile: (677) 7784011
Email: info@tourismsolomons.com.sb
Please be aware, Aotaha Cave Lodge do not own any smart phones. The above telephone and mobile numbers will only work if you are in Solomon Islands, or if you can make international calls. The hosts have very infrequent access to internet and reception, and often won't receive calls. If you are in the Solomon Islands, either call the telephone numbers, or text the mobile number. Otherwise, reach out to Tourism Solomons and they will get in touch with Aotaha Cave Lodge on your behalf. It is best to contact them a few weeks in advance to guarantee your stay.