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.
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, snorkelling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kokopo travel guide
Makau Esplanade, Kokopo
What's nearby
Ralum Golf Club
2 min walk - 0.2 km
War Museum
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kokopo Market
13 min walk - 1.1 km
East New Britain Historical & Cultural Centre
1 min drive - 0.8 km
New Guinea Club & Rabaul Museum
34 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Rabaul (RAB)
45 min drive
Restaurants
Rapopo Seaside Dining
7 min drive
Rapopo Restaurant
7 min drive
Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort Coffee Shop
2 min drive
Lulak Lounge Bar
2 min drive
Bayside Bistro
3 min drive
About this property
Gazelle International Hotel
Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free return 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 sunloungers
Free self-parking
Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
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 centre
Conference centre (2,260 square foot 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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2010
Smoke-free property
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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Payment types at the property
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Gazelle International Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gazelle International Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from RM559, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gazelle International Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gazelle International Hotel?
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?
Checkout 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 selected 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
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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.
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 .
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
Lovely hotel and restaurant, but lack of elevator and room on top floor was challenging. Absolutely not for old, slow or handicapped.
Joseph
6/10 Okay
John, New Zealand
19 Jul 2016
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
christabel warren
6/10 Okay
liveandbreathe_shmotels
10 Jul 2014
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.
liveandbreathe_shmotels
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
2 Jun 2014
3/5
Nice staff & good local seafood, free laundry service