Heliconia Park Hotel and Golf Resort
A golf resort built around a year-round outdoor pool and kids' area
About this hotel
Days here start early with a round on the attached golf course before the heat sets in, and settle by early afternoon into the year-round outdoor pool, where a separate kids' pool keeps younger guests occupied nearby. The restaurant, bar, coffee shop and picnic area spread the dining options across the grounds rather than one room, and evening entertainment with live music picks up once the sun drops. Family rooms, a concierge service and a minimarket round out a property clearly built for longer resort-style stays rather than a quick overnight near the Government Reserved Area, roughly 26 kilometres from Port Harcourt International Airport. Private check-in and check-out and a 24-hour front desk keep the arrival process smooth despite the resort's larger footprint, and free on-site private parking is included for guests driving in from elsewhere in Rivers State.
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Golf course
- Kids' pool
- Tennis court
Our take
Travellers staying here will find one of Port Harcourt's few genuine resort-style properties, built for guests who want golf, a proper outdoor pool and evening entertainment in one place rather than a compact business hotel. Families will do well with the separate kids' pool, though solo business travellers on a short trip may find the resort layout and distance from the Government Reserved Area more than they need.
- ✓Book a tee time on arrival, since the golf course and hotel share the same grounds and slots fill up on weekends.
- ✓Ask about the kids' pool schedule separately from the main pool, since family hours sometimes run at different times of day.
- ✓Catch the evening live music by the picnic area rather than heading back to your room after dinner.
Why we love it
- A separate kids' pool next to the main outdoor pool
- Golf course attached to the hotel grounds
- Evening entertainment with live music
- Picnic area spread across the property
Why guests love itHeliconia Park Hotel and Golf Resort is a five-star property in Port Harcourt with a year-round outdoor pool, a separate kids' pool, a golf offering and a tennis court. A fitness centre, a garden, family rooms, live music and evening entertainment complete the resort. An 8.7 score from 21 reviews is encouraging. It sits about 26 km from Port Harcourt International Airport, so I would book it for a stay spent mostly on site.