How to Find Luxury Hotels in Nauru

Nauru, an island in the South Pacific near the equator, experiences inclement weather during the monsoon season, between November and February. Nauru is not traditionally a tourist destination, so accordingly there are only a couple hotels on the island and luxury is a bit hard to come by. But if you must travel, read on to learn how to find luxury accommodations in Nauru.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Passport
• Visa

Find Luxury Accommodations

1. Stay at the moderately priced Menen Hotel, one of only two accommodations options in Nauru. Amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, snorkeling and air conditioning. Call [phone] to book your reservations.
2. Enjoy a dinner on the beach at the luxury restaurant housed in the Menen Hotel. This is one of the only dining establishments in Nauru.
3. Relax with a drink in hand in Nauru's sole drinking establishment, located at the Menen Hotel.
4. Plan a conference in Nauru and stay in Meneng. The Menen Hotel has executive accommodations including office technology for business travelers' convenience.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Aiwo

5. Visit the OD-N-Aiwo hotel, your other option for accommodations in Nauru. From the third and fourth story bedrooms of the hotel, you'll get a view of the ocean. Rooms are very inexpensive. The hotel's phone number is 011 ([phone].
6. Plan a night in Aiwo to enjoy luxury accommodations relative to the island and the conveniences of being in an urban environment.
7. Enjoy basic amenities such as air-conditioning, television and a small fridge. Ask for a room with a balcony if possible. You may be able to see some lovely sunsets.
8. Stay in Aiwo for the surrounding environment, not necessarily for the hotel's accommodations. There are no restaurants or pools for entertainment.

Get to Know Nauru

9. Use Nauru's official currency of the Australian dollar to purchase goods and services.
10. Exchange your currency at any bank. The hotels may also exchange currency during specific hours.
11. Communicate in Nauruan or English, as both are spoken in Nauru.
12. Fly into Nauru International Airport on one of the two airlines that fly to the island. Plan ahead, as they make only a few trips per week.
13. Coordinate with the shuttle from the hotel to pick you up from the airport, as it is one of the few modes of transportation on the island.
14. Rent a car to drive across the island. Inquire about rental agencies at the front desk of your hotel.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no official tourism Web site or phone number for booking accommodations in Nauru.
• There is no official Web site for the Menen Hotel or the OD-N-Aiwo Hotel. No online booking is available for both properties.
• You need a passport, visa, plane tickets, proof of hotel bookings or proof of sponsorship from a resident of Nauru to enter Nauru. Your tourist visa is good for 30 days.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

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