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Aerial view of Noguna Island Homestay’s jetty and bungalows on stilts among mangrove islets and coral shallows

Solomon Islands/Village & Family Stays/Noguna Island Homestay

Noguna Island Homestay

Pristine waters, beautiful jungles and an immense number of nearby uninhabited islands and bays to explore.

Noguna is a locally owned homestay located in Kia, approximately 2 hours from Suavanao, Santa Isabel’s most northern airstrip. You’ll be well looked after by family and friends, always ready with a smile, laugh and the genuine Melanesian hospitality that the Solomon Islands is well known for.

The setting

This destination has some of the most pristine waters, making it perfect for snorkelling and swimming. There are also beautiful jungles to explore, a variety of species to fish and an immense amount of nearby uninhabited islands and bays to explore, relax and enjoy.

Accommodation

The island has a large traditional hut which includes a kitchen, dining room and common room for all guests to use. There are also shared bathroom facilities on the island.

Noguna offers two different types of accommodation: two over-water couples bungalows from $60 AUD per night, and the main house with four private bedrooms from $45 AUD per night. Ask us to confirm current rates.

A standard 5-day trip

A standard 5-day trip includes:

  • A traditional welcome
  • 2 island day trips
  • A traditional tool and weapon workshop
  • A village tour and bushwalking
  • A traditional send-off with feasting and performances

All of the above, including accommodation, traditional-style food and Suavanao boat transfers, is only $2,000 AUD per couple. Ask us to confirm current rates.

Activities

  • Village day trips and garden hike — free
  • Fishing trips (bring your own gear)
  • Snorkelling (bring your own gear)
  • Island day trips to Rapita and Pelopeka islands
  • Surfing
  • Traditional performances
  • Tools and traditional weapons workshop
  • Keu collecting — mud shell collecting and a scenic boat ride

Around Noguna

The bungalows, the islands nearby and a morning’s keu collecting.

A woman and a small child on the boardwalk outside a leaf-thatched bungalow on stilts over the water
A timber-lined bedroom with a mosquito-netted bed and a hanging woven chair
A palm-fringed island beyond clear turquoise shallows
A net bag full of freshly collected mud shells, known locally as keu
Noguna Island Homestay, Santa Isabel, Solomon Islands

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