Located on a volcanic mountain overlooking Milne Bay, Tawali Leisure & Dive 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
3 double beds
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.9
High score for Alotau
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  • 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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Resort facilities of Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Filipino

House rules

Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort

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

  • Room options at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort include:

    • Bungalow
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Single

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

  • The prices at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming Pool