Crown Hotel

United Kingdom , Dorset
Blandford Forum, West Street Blandford Forum
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10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jorge

Very conveniently located hotel, only a few blocks away to the Harbour Area where you can find nice international bar & food restaurants and shops and live music all facing the ocean. On the other side of the coast you can enjoy watching Ela Beach and jogging during daytime hours. The hotel has two good restaurants and a great buffet breakfast. The staff is totally friendly and kind.

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Kaarl

Brutal hotel would not recommend

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Shane

The staff were fabulous; very helpful and friendly, especially the cleaning staff and security guards (I met several, and they were wonderful and helpful).
The room was a good size. It was clean. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of TV channels. It was nice to swim in the pool. Overall, it was a really comfortable stay.
The location is excellent, right in the heart of downtown, with good security
It is an older property, but it is maintained quite well.
The free airport shuttle is fantastic.
I recommend if staying in Port Moresby.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

John

Stayed there before and liked the facilities o

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Natasha

Clean, great location and great food.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Steve

Four day stay for work. Its not to the usual crown standard. Room was ok. Bed was ok. whole place needs a complete work over. Unsure what the go with charging things back to the hotel. Staff kept showing up at my door wanting payment for services that should of been charged back.
Staff we great but would benefit from learning english a bit more..

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Mathew

Conditions were OK. More food variety for an inter-continental feel would be good though.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Yohannes

The hotel has a very welcoming and supportive team who made the stay truly pleasant. The rooms are clean and well maintained, and the reception staff are efficient and friendly. Overall, a great experience with a professional and caring team.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Mathew

Crown hotel meets the standard of comfort for a traveller and it comes at a most cost effective way, compared to its competitors. With a functional central air conditioning system, staff are friendly and smiling with readiness to support and the ambience is clean and amazing in every sense. I'd recommend this hotel any day, any time to anyone in need of where to stay in NCD.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Mishlyn

Every thing was good

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Ian

clean room, quiet space, good view. all amenities working.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Junior

Room was not spotless and no complimentary breakfast buffet but view was spectacular, the pool was enjoyable and the staff were super friendly and keen to assist with making the stay memorable

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Junior

Friendly staff. Fridge in room needs an upgrade. Spotted rust at the bottom. Room was not swept well. No complimentary breakfast. But buffet available at K65.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Igen

The staff were friendly and professional. The room was clean and fresh.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Lynna

I did not use the pool because of maintenance. My room had a pool view

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Cassender

Need new lifts

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Christopher

Hospitality of staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Daniel

Good value near APEC Haus

Very good value and close to APEC Haus. Hotel staff were willing to drive me there. Airport shuttle service also was quite useful, although pick up instructions could have been more clear.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

ANTHONY

Excellent value for what you pay for. Great restaurant, friendly and welcoming staff and senior management, clean. Thank you

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

naoani

food at the restaurant

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Simon Min

It is great location right in the CBD.
Also it is the unique horel. But it seems to maintaing is not quite well.

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2025

Sevrina

Staff are friendly and that’s about it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Francis

Location very convenient for my area of work to get to the offices which are working distance.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2025

Michael

I've stayed here before and had a good experience. However, this stay was pretty poor. Cleanliness was poor with a toothpick and hair on the floor! Toilet stopped flushing during a one night stay. Safe was not working either. The wifi showed no internet connection for much of the time. Probably won't stay again unless forced to by circumstances.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Cinderella and Lucy

Prefer ocean view on higher non smoking floor.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Francis

Home away from home.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Salome

Best service. Enjoyed the place and everything.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Great Stay

Great stay! Thank you!

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Michelle

They have a nice pool. It’s a quick walk to the beach. The hot water was great. The bedding was washed but did have a couple small stains.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2024

Ryan

Wasn't in the best part of town. Super expensive for what you get. Dining options limited at premium price, mediocre options.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Andrew

Lovely stay as always

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Chadwin

The Crown has comfortable and clean rooms and is safe. There’s good food in the restaurant and it is reasonably priced. The staff is accommodating and will work with you to help you if you have any problems. Great place to stay!

Business Self

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2024

Vavine

The pictures online did not match the property after check-in. The room was dirty and the hot water was not working so I had to wait almost an hour to be moved into another room and even that room was not clean. Attention to detail needs to be practiced. Customer service was otherwise average. Asked to get a wake up call at 3:45am to leave for the airport and got a call at 4am, just as well I had my own alarm set.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

Raka Oala

Everything is alright about the Hotel. The stuff just needs to be more friendly and smile.
Check out time is at 11am but was disturbed at 10:30am to check out.
Overall if I wanted to stay at a Quiet place, I would go back to Crown.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2024

Jonathan

Easily the best I stayed in whilst in PNG

A really international hotel in a good position with some great people. I enjoyed it - this ws the fourth hotel I stayed in during a 10 day visit to PNG and is the only one I would willingly return to. I would have given it 5 stars except for an irritation on check-out when it was suddenly determined that the deposit I paid through Expedia hadn't been collected. Not mentioned at check-in or notified before my taxi turned up. Otherwise very good.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2024

Barrycourt

Its was good overall but room air-conditioning is not cold too hot. Staff overall and customer service was excellent.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Cathy

staff were excellent and restaurant great

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2023

Mike

Probably the two things that were sub-par for the hotel was the musty odour in the hall ways and also the shower function and the shower cubicle conditions were well overdue for a good refurbish. Everything else was fine. Thanks.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

David

This old classic is gradullay coming back to life.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2023

Senitiki

The bar service is good and cheap price of beverage and the food is good .

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2023

Stephanie

Customer service needs to be improved. Need more friendly staff and also they need to advise of the options of the rooms if not available. I requested two beds but was given one only. Rooms were not ready upon check in as well. Will not be booking with Crown anytime soon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Susan

Would recommend this hotel

A restful stay during PNG travels. Room, bed, air conditioning were great. Shuttle service from airport was so helpful. Some confusion when ordering room service but all sorted out. A few food options within walking distance. Pool was amazingly perfect. Foot massage was divine. I would recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 Oct 2023

John

The hotel is quite run down and some rooms are smelly. Staff are very nice

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2023

Wayne

Love the view

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2023

Luis

Wonderful hotel

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Jorge

Friendly service, nice rooms, meals very good. Surroundings not friendly though. Be careful if you go out for jogging.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2023

Narayan

Manager Ms. Mea and her colleagues make every effort to look after hotel guests. Regards

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2023

Kristian

Enjoyed our stay, comfortable bed, good food!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Jorge

Beautiful ocean view, friendly and caring staff, excellent breakfast, responsive to your needs

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2023

Fay

Nice rooms. Ill rate the rooms around 4.5 stars but I was disapointed that I had to catch an early flight and was unable to get a proper sleep because the guests next room decided to have a huge party there with loud music and screaming. No respect at all. Told the reception about switching rooms but unfotunately, they got none left vacant for that..
Ill recommend staffs walking around in the night to ensure the place is quiet so some guests can have their sleep. Especialy the ones transiting over for an early flight out of POM.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Rodney

Fantastic

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2023

Rabi

Ok.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2023

Dr Paula

We loved the very comfy beds. The most softest beds we’ve ever slept in. The room and bathroom amenities were great.
However, we waited 50 mins for the reservation team to confirm our online booking reservation. Also we can’t control the temperature in our room so we were hot a couple of nights in the room.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2022

brian

Wonderful customer service !!
And the room was clean and comfortable!
They helped me SO much with transportation too— I’m very grateful !

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2022

Steve

Rooms are very old and tired. Not very clean either.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2022

Christina

Enjoyed my stay..friendly and courteos staff too

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Good music , nice food, quality beer. 3.5 weeks of good service

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2020

Geraldie

Service is good. Area is safe. Good facility. Seaview is great.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Nice beach market. Can be expensive especially tours.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Nice views from our room. Friendly efficient staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The staff are great! It what makes the hotel special

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Staff very friendly, and efficient. Good choice of eating options in the hotel. Hotel clean and comfortable but a bit old and tired looking. One really annoying feature during our 4 day stay - every day, our room keys failed and needed re-setting, sometimes twice a day (at first we thought it was our fault for putting them next to mobile phones, but it turned out to be a fault with the hotel system).

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Was central for family to visit.We enjoyed being there .No complaints

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2018

Darrel

Not so good

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Very old hotel that needs urgent renovation. The whole room is outdated. Good for the 80’s maybe

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2018

Poul

some positives, some lacking

Good courtesy bus, though requires some waiting. Nice 20 minute drive to see the area. Beautiful seaview from room, comfortable beds and pillows, a safe, nice room and bathroom with good toiletries, dressing gown and slippers. It took a while to get a spare bed, but they were very busy with many guests arriving for a big conference. The bedroom freezer needed defrosting and leaked to form a puddle on the floor. The microwave plate was dirty. The pool was basic: good pizza by the poolside, but the water was a bit dirty and the pool not very big or very attractive area. This was my main disappointment as that is what we wanted to use for the afternoon, which we still did, but not as exciting as we had hoped. Nice PNG tourist looks through the hotel. General service was reasonable and friendly. Good buffet breakfast with wide variety of cereal, fruit, rolls/pastries,juices, English fried food. Some flavour was a bit lacking, but then meat tastes in general in PNG are different to UK. Overall, I wouldn't rate it to equal a 4 star British hotel, but then PNG is not a modern country, so if you want high quality, then pay more for a more superior hotel. Still an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2018

mick

I was charged pre-authorisation twice

The hotel condition and facilities were okay, quite good for port moresby but they charged me twice for pre-authorisation. The second time was without my knowledge and was a different amount. It was a huge let down as it was only realised after I left the country. I'm still trying to chance up a refund and they claim a 1 week turnaround on refunds.

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2017

Dan

Nice Hotel in centre of Town

Very pleasant stay with friendly staff. Room was nice and meals very good.

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2017

Karen

Lovely hotel with a beautiful view to the sea

Nice quiet bar with good music. Splendid room a tired traveller could ever ask for.