Tawali Resort
4.0 star property

Upscale resort near the beach

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Tawali Resort

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Front of property
Aerial view
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Daily buffet breakfast (PGK 55 per person)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Tawali Resort

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Alotau by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is S$143
Price available on 31/03/2024

Explore the area

Maramathana Biwa Ward, Alotau, Milne Bay Province
  • Popular LocationAlotau Beach57 min drive
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Room options

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 160 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Alotau

Located in Alotau, Tawali Resort is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.

What's nearby

  • Alotau Beach - 57 min drive

About this property

Tawali Resort

Upscale resort on the waterfront
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Tawali Resort. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site local and international cuisine restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Tawali Resort offer thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: PGK 55 for adults and PGK 27.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately PGK 55 for adults and from PGK 27.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PGK 242.00 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PGK 121 (return), (from 3 to 10 years old)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 500041448

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Tawali Resort Milne Bay
Tawali Resort
Tawali Milne Bay
Tawali Resort Resort
Tawali Resort Alotau
Tawali Alotau
Tawali Resort Alotau
Tawali Resort Resort Alotau

Frequently asked questions

Does Tawali Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tawali Resort?

As of 28 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tawali Resort on 31 Mar,2024 start from S$142.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tawali Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tawali Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tawali Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tawali Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Tawali Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of PGK 242.00 per person applies.

Where is Tawali Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this resort is 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Alotau Beach.

Tawali Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The diving
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, every single staff member made us feel welcome. The resort is spectacular and the diving incredible!!! The food was delicious and the rooms beautiful. Thank you Tawali!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith, TOLL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Resort was excellent and Milne Bay is a stunning area to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Diving was excellent. Well run dive operation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the resort is in an absolute paradise. Very beautiful, very tranquil. There are a lot of amazing activities to do while there, and my tour guide was great. The resort is nice, and the staff are friendly. The only problem was the female manager. She demanded that I pay for the accommodation, even though I had already paid online at the time of booking with lastminute.com. I showed my receipts for payment and she still demanded that I pay “in cash” for the room. Since the credit card machine wasn’t working I paid for my tours by bank transfer (so there was a record of payment) but refused to pay again for accommodation. The female manager was rude and unprofessional. Beware of her trying to charge again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very relaxed atmosphere and beautiful location between jungle and see. A real escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights, primarily for diving. The resort is in a remote location on the beautiful East Cape of Milne Bay. It was an easy journey from the airport to the boat (approximately one hour) through picturesque villages by the coast. The boat ride to Tawali is approximately 15-20 minutes. All the resort staff were very welcoming and made every effort to assist us during our stay. The dive master, Alfred, is very knowledgeable and was great to dive with. Our visit to Hiliwau Village was also a highlight. It included a visit to a skull cave and waterfall. Highly recommended and am looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott, Monroe, NC USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tawali is paradise. They pick you up at little airport and take you by van and boat to secluded resort cut out of jungle. They treat you Sooo good. I had a fishing expedition planned with an Aussie outfitter that got cancelled due to weather so cousin and I went to Tawali as we were already in Alotau. Great choice! They took us 2 fishing everyday and we smashed them! Captain Charlie and mates are awesome and know the waters. Just the views of island mountains take your breath away. We caught trevally, yes GT’s, coral trout, red bass, list goes on. Bring fish back and they cook them for you. It’s a dive resort but they cater to whatever you want. I did a mountain hike. They have great security and keep you very safe. I read some reviews about bandits but Tawali has a bunch of guys now nobody is going to mess with. We fished 20 to 40 miles of coastline and offshore, safe as could be. My cousin left after his stay but I stayed and got PADI scuba dive certified and went diving which was incredible! Nosaki was my instructor, very tough and thorough as it should be but she made it sooo much fun. They took me back to airport after my 11 day stay, png air flight was delayed and I would have missed Port Moresby connection but Nosaki stayed with me and helped get flight changed and I made it. PNG is an out there place do if you go, go to Tawali. It is an established gem with a strong reliable local network of locals to take care of you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trent, Coleambally, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pristine Tranquility !!! When You look at the website, sometimes You have to downgrade Your expectations of a place when You get there, Not with Tawali, this place is set in one of the most beautiful places we've ever been to. The rainforest comes down to the water and the Resort is perched up on a limestone cliff about 60 feet above the house reef, (a great place to snorkel) the rooms were very spacious and comfortable and looked out over a quiet bay that was just Gorgeous, add to that the Dolphin pods that played there a couple of mornings at about 6.30 am and We were in a slice of paradise. You can't get there by road, which is a good thing (helps keep it unspoilt). The 15 minute boat ride was fine and All the Staff were Very helpful and courteous, nothing was too much trouble the whole week we were there, We could not fault Anyone or Anything, Well done to the whole team !!! We did the Skull cave and waterfall wall with the 2 hour walk back through the Villages on the way back, Gilbert Our guide was from one of the villages and did an excellent job of answering all Our questions and telling us all the history of the area along the way. The diving experience was Breath taking, with All of the spots We went to were amazing !!! Clear water !!! No broken coral, a wide range and plenty of critters, with All the Staff on the boats looking after Us both in and out of the water. We will be going back in two years. Well done Management !!! you have a great Team !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018