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Tawali Resort

4.0 star property
Beach resort in Alotau with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $115
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 160 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Maramathana Biwa Ward, Alotau, Milne Bay Province

What's nearby

  • Alotau Beach - 57 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Alotau (GUR-Gurney) - 29.7 miles/47.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Tawali Resort

Situated on the bay, Tawali Resort is a great choice for a stay in Alotau. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 staffed during limited hours
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PGK 55 for adults and PGK 27.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PGK 242.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 10 costs PGK 121 (roundtrip)

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 500041448

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

Is there a pool at Tawali Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tawali Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tawali Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tawali Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PGK 242.00 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tawali Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Tawali Resort and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tawali Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Tawali Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Tawali Resort like?
Tawali Resort is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Alotau Beach, which is 44 minutes away by car.

Tawali Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tawali is amazingly positioned on a remote coastal paradise. All the creature comforts you could hope for, comfortable beds, spectacular balconies and amazing activities. Even as a non-diver there was plenty to do and enjoy. Friendly staff and an impressive chef. What a privilege to experience this place! Thank you Tawali.
Malcolm, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not able to check in
Was not able to make it to the hotel due to airline cancellations. Could you please cancel my itinerary, and if I could get a refund?
Leanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

The diving
Timothy, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Samuel, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Resort was excellent and Milne Bay is a stunning area to explore.
Judith, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Diving was excellent. Well run dive operation.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing spot
Great location.
Jared, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxed atmosphere and beautiful location between jungle and see. A real escape!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jo, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
scott, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 !!!
Trent, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Miroslav, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and service. Had a great time doing 10 dives on their main dive boat. Local dive crew were excellent giving proper briefings with maps of dive sites and you felt that safety was a priority for them. Great place to stay.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place with world class snorkelling on the door step
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, great staff, great accommodation.
It's a very relaxing resort. You can kayak, snorkel and dive. Like most of PNG it's safe but you can only go out of the resort with a guide. Skull caves are worth a visit.
Steve, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

N., 6-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ホスピタリティが素晴らしい！アロタウが大好きになりました。食事も美味しかった。
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

素晴らしいハウスリーフ
ここは何と言ってもハウスリーフが素晴らしいです。 スノーケリングで十分楽しめます。 スノーケリングで、ナポレオンやイルカが見られました。 私は見れていませんが、運がよければ、クジラやジュゴンも現れるようです。 周辺のダイビングポイントももちろん素晴らしいのですが、ダイビング時は天候に恵まれず、残念でした。 それでも、モブラやバッファロー、サメ（オグロメジロザメ？）などが見られました。 無料でカヤックも借りられ、近くの無人島まで行くことが出来ました。 8歳の息子は大喜びでした。 アクセスは、アロタウ空港から陸路1時間半、船で20分くらいと不便ではありますが、これもアドベンチャーと割り切ればそれはそれで楽しいです。 お湯の出はあまりよくなく、食事は高いです。プールは塩水です。 リゾーターの方にはお勧めしませんが、キレイな海を求めている方にはお勧めします。 子供にはとてもやさしいです。
HIROMI, 7-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

tan, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent
Best location, excelent food, on room a little bit noisy aircondition. PNG Digicell 3G covering OK
Miroslav, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fint resort for å dykke
Tawali er en greit resort men på rommene kunne man gjøre noe. Belysning var kalt og alt for mye (2 nakne neonrør). Mannen på nabohus (18) jobbet helle natt, vi hørte hver og en telefon han fikk. Kunne ønske at man fikk en village-stay eller Sing Sing.
Hans Frank, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

感想
スタッフの気遣いがよかった。 6日間滞在したが同じ食事はなく、また味も問題なしだった
Verified Hoteles.com guest review