Kiribati · Capital
Accommodation in Tarawa · Kiribati
In Tarawa, take a look at the address before choosing a room. An atoll name alone does not tell you where the room is. Include the journey from Bonriki and your planned historic visits when deciding where to stay.
Choosing where to stay around Tarawa
View the location on a mapCheck the airport on your ticket
Bonriki is the international airport in South Tarawa. Kiritimati has a different airport and is a separate destination. Check the name on your ticket, then ask your accommodation about the arrival journey and reception arrangements for your flight.
Choose around the historical visits
The tourism authority identifies World War II remains on Tarawa. If that history is the reason for your stay, ask which sites you can visit and how to reach them. Activities described for Kiritimati should not be assumed available on Tarawa.
What works for your stay?
| Your choice | Why consider it | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| A room chosen around Bonriki | Compare this when arranging your arrival is the priority. | Confirm the address, transfer and reception time. |
| Accommodation for planned historical visits | Consider this for a stay focused on Tarawa’s history. | Check accessible sites, local guidance and journeys. |
| Compare Tarawa with another island | Useful if your main activity belongs to a different island. | Check flights and accommodation for each island separately. |
Compare locations before you choose
These straight-line distances use GeoNames points, with places selected within 30 km. Check locally for roads, boat connections and journey times.
| Place to compare | Type of place | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bairiki Village | Populated place | ≈ 0.3 km | northwest |
| Nanikai Village | Populated place | ≈ 2.3 km | east |
| Teaoraereke Village | Populated place | ≈ 3.9 km | east |
Which areas could you look at near Tarawa?
Among the places shown, the geographic data puts Bairiki Village about 0.3 km from Tarawa in a straight line. You can look at advertised addresses in both areas and compare the journeys. This list does not confirm that accommodation is offered there.
More about the area
- Tourism Authority of Kiribati — Journey With Us · Checked on
- Tourism Authority of Kiribati — Things To Do · Checked on
Find the location
Find the location
To find Tarawa in Kiribati, use latitude 1.3278 and longitude 172.97696. The point helps you locate the place on a map. It is not necessarily a hotel entrance or a meeting point.
Destination
Place type · Capital
Coordinates
Latitude 1.3278
Longitude 172.97696
Also known as
Juzhnaja Tarava · South Tarawa · Sued-Tarawa · Süd-Tarawa · TRW · Tarava · Tarawa · Tarawa Sud · Tarawa do Sul · Tarawa-Sud · Zuid-Tarawa · namtalawa · sauseutalawa · talawa · Тарава · Южная Тарава · דרום טאראווה · 남타라와 · 사우스타라와 · 타라와
Compare before booking
Before booking a stay around Tarawa, compare the total price for your dates and number of travellers. Look at the room or property offered, included services and the terms for changes or cancellation. Free cancellation and booking without extra fees apply only if the offer includes them.
This page helps you find the location. Accommodation, availability and access still need to be checked before your trip.