Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort
PO Box 674, Milne Bay, 211 Alotau, Papua New Guinea – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 21 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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, November, December is the best time for divers, but I recommend Tawali for a holiday any time. Will definitely come back.

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 10 for a two-person trip.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Ulrike
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
“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
“beautiful location, covered walkways so you don’t get wet when it rains”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Resort facilities of Tawali Leisure & Dive ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- FishingAdditional charge
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Japanese
- Filipino
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
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.
Cash
Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Room options at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort include:
- Bungalow
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Single
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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.
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Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Swimming Pool
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Check-in at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.