Go West

Gizo Hotel, Experience the Charm of Gizo

Gizo Hotel is conveniently located right opposite the dock as you arrive into the Western Province. Comprising 51 rooms that encompass a charmingly landscaped swimming pool, the hotel warmly extends the renowned King Solomon friendly service. Enjoy your meals from the Nguzu Nguzu Restaurant and Bar on the upper level of a large, open air Leaf Haus that overlooks Gizo Bay. Tuck into fresh and delicious local seafood accompanied with regular island performances. Downstairs, the hotel’s popular Local Carvers Bar offers the chance to mix with locals while enjoying a cold Solbrew.

Kennedy Island, Where a US President Became a Hero

Just outside the town, only 15 minute boat ride away, rests Kennedy Island, where history was made.

On the night of 2nd August 1943, an American motor-torpedo boat PT109 commanded by John F Kennedy, was rammed and cut in half by a Japanese warship. The eleven survivors of the 13-man crew spent the next ten days marooned on Olasana Island better known as Plum Pudding Island near Gizo. John F Kennedy later became President of the United States of America from 1960 – 1963.

The island now serves as a beach bar and day trips can be made to this historic location.