Tipping in Solomon Islands
How much to tip in Solomon Islands
Tipping is not traditional. Small tips appreciated at tourist establishments.
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Restaurant in Solomon Islands
AppreciatedUp to 10%Not expected. Round up appreciated.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (5%)
$2.50
Total
$52.50
Tipping customs in Solomon Islands by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. Round up appreciated. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | SBD 10-20 per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | SBD 10-20 per night. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | $5-10 for diving/tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10% appreciated. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Solomon Islands. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up appreciated.
- How much do you tip for bar in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Solomon Islands?
- Not customary. SBD 10-20 per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Solomon Islands?
- Not customary. SBD 10-20 per night.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Solomon Islands?
- Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 for diving/tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Solomon Islands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
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