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Located on a volcanic mountain overlooking Milne Bay, Tawali Leisure & Dove Resort features a private beach, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Each bungalow features a large private balcony overlooking the bay. The tour desk books half-day waterfall and cave excursions, scuba diving tours and fishing trips. All bungalows offer wooden décor and local artworks. Each includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a mixture of local and international cuisine using fresh seafood and tropical fruits. The bar offers a selection of beer, wine and cocktails.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 king bed
3 full beds
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
High score for Alotau

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • George
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Incredible spot ideal for diving, snorkeling and unwinding far away from the outside world!! Absolute tranquillity in a stunning location with attentive staff and great food.
  • Jennifer
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    I love the beautiful scenery and the peaceful environment. The tour to the waterfall and the skull caves were the highlights of the trip!
  • Neil
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    Beautiful location Friendly staff Neat and clean facilities
  • E
    Evelyna
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    We went to Tawali to have some family time with our young children and it was worth it. Away from the city and we were able to enjoy swimming in the sea, kayaking and just having the kids really enjoy themselves.
  • Rae
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    The staff were amazing, the views, the facilities and just the atmosphere was incredible
  • Ulrike
    Australia Australia
    Tawali is a fantastic resort for divers, snorkeling and travellers who just want to relax in a beautiful setting. The staff are amazing and the buffet style dinner experiences were 5 star: freshly caught seafood cooked to perfection. October,...
  • Netty
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    The food was great, the staff where friendly and assisted us I whatever we wanted to do during our stay at the resort. There rooms where spacious and all amenities. The rooms with Balcony where we stayed had Majestic views of the bay. So many...
  • Kathleen
    Australia Australia
    beautiful location, covered walkways so you don’t get wet when it rains
  • M
    Maegan
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    Given its remote location, we were delighted with the Tawali’s amenities. The food was excellent, the activities well organised and throughly enjoyable. Diving and snorkelling were amazing. We were a 6 person 3 generation travelling group. The...
  • Bryn
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location, Nosake & team are very welcoming and helpful.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Resort facilities at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view

Outdoors

  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Filipino

House rules
Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking full board, please note that drinks are not included.

Tawali Resort is accessible via a boat from Alotau. Guests must fly from Port Moresby to Alotau Airport, then transfer on a 90-minute bus ride along the Milne Bay coast followed by a 20-minute boat ride to the resort.The trip between Alotau Airport and Tawali Resort takes approximately 2 hours.

Transfers are available to and from Alotau Airport. These are charged PGK 220 + GST per guest, return. Please inform the property in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the extra bed rate is AUD 45 per person for room only and AUD 120 per person for full board.

Please note that divers must secure their PADI certificate or any diving certifications and diving insurance before arrival to Tawali Resort. The property requires a copy of these documents for each diver.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • The prices at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort include:

    • Bungalow
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Single
  • Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is 22.4 miles from the center of Alotau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.