Menen Hotel

The Menen Hotel is the premier and largest accommodation facility in Nauru, situated on the scenic shores of Anibare Bay on the island's eastern coast. Built in 1969 during Nauru's economic boom, the hotel stands as a testament to the nation's historical wealth and its ambitions to become a regional hub. With 119 guest rooms and extensive meeting facilities, it has long served as the primary venue for international summits, visiting diplomatic missions, and Pacific Island Forum gatherings. The hotel's position features sweeping views of the coral-fringed bay, known for its dramatic shoreline and turquoise waters. Beyond its function as a hotel, it serves as a major social center for the island, housing popular restaurants and bars frequented by both residents and international guests. Its sheer scale and prominent location make it an indispensable landmark on the island, representing Nauru's modern history and its role as a crossroad for diplomacy in the central Pacific.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

Anabar

Anabar is located in the northeast of Nauru and is characterized by its rugged rocky coastline.

History & landmarks

Anibare Pinnacles

The Anibare Pinnacles are distinctive limestone formations rising from the coastal sand.

Fisheries Authority (NFMRA)

NFMRA manages the rich fishing grounds in Nauru's exclusive economic zone.

Anibare Escarpment

This steep escarpment marks the transition from the central plateau to Anibare Bay on the eastern coast.

Eastern Plateau Rim

The eastern rim of the plateau features steep cliffs overlooking the narrow coastal plain of Ijuw.

Meneng Terrace

The Meneng Terrace is a flat topographical step located between the high plateau and the southern coastline.

Phosphate Pinnacles

These bizarre limestone columns were left behind after the phosphate layers were mined in Nauru's interior.

Moqua Well Area

The surroundings of Moqua Well are characterized by underground water reservoirs and specific moisture-loving vegetation.

Phosphate Discovery Site

The location where vast phosphate deposits were identified around 1900, changing the course of Nauru's history forever.

Nature

Anibare Bay Reef

The coral reef in Anibare Bay hosts a wide variety of marine life.

Meneng Pandanus Groves

In Meneng, extensive groves of the Pandanus tree can be found.

Ijuw Mangroves

Small stands of mangroves grow along the Ijuw coast.

Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon is a landlocked, brackish lake located in the center of the island.

More places

Anibare Bay

Anibare Bay is the largest and most prominent coastal stretch in Nauru, located on the east.

Anibare Boat Harbour

Anibare Harbour supports the local fishing industry and the emerging tourism sector.

Anibare Landing Site

A historically significant coastal section in Anibare Bay, serving as one of the few safe landing points on the island.

Nauru State House

The State House is the official residence of the President of Nauru.

Anibare Forest

The Anibare Forest is a rare remnant of the original tropical rainforest on the limestone terraces.

Meneng Beach

Meneng Beach in the southeast of the island is known for its clear water and fine coral sands.

Ijuw Coastline

The coastal stretch of Ijuw in the northeast is characterized by pristine reefs and rock formations.

Central Plateau Ferns

New fern communities are developing on the central plateau following phosphate mining.