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Tawali Leisure and Dive Resort

Hewiia, Alotao, Milne Bay, PO BOX 1030 ALA, Papua New Guinea

Love at First Sight

Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort sits on the far eastern tip of Papua New Guinea, where the rainforest runs down to the Coral Sea. No roads reach it, so guests arrive by boat across the bay and leave the outside world behind as the shoreline comes into view. Here there is clear water in front, green forest behind, and a calm that is hard to find anywhere else in the world. For couples who want to escape the crowds and enjoy each other’s company, Tawali is one of the last truly unspoiled corners of the Pacific.

Romance

At Tawali, romance is personal. The resort’s small, attentive team takes the time to get to know each couple and shapes each stay around their story. Picture a private dinner by the water under the stars, a sunset drink for two as the bay turns gold and rose, or a surprise waiting in your room after a day on the reef. Honeymoons, anniversaries, vow renewals and proposals are all celebrated with warmth and care. If you are planning to ask the question, the team will quietly help set the scene, so all you need to do is find the words.

Your Stay

Accommodation is set among tropical gardens and rainforest, with private verandas looking toward the sea. Mornings bring birdsong and calm, glassy water, and evenings bring cooling breezes off the bay. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, with no schedules to keep and no dress codes to follow. Days are measured by tides and sunsets rather than clocks, and for many couples that is the greatest luxury of all.

What to Do

Milne Bay is famous worldwide among divers for its extraordinary marine life, rare creatures and vibrant reefs. Experienced divers will find some of the most rewarding diving anywhere, and couples who have never dived can snorkel together in sheltered water or take a first guided dive with the resort’s dive team. Above the surface, you can paddle side by side along the coastline, visit a nearby village to learn about local culture and tradition, or explore the forest trails. Or you can do nothing at all and spend the afternoon in the shade with a book and the sound of the sea.

The Food of Love

Meals at Tawali are prepared by the resort’s kitchen team using fresh local produce and seafood from the surrounding waters. The flavours are honest and generous, served with views across the bay. Dining here is unhurried, so a long lunch can drift into the afternoon, and dinner can stretch into the evening by candlelight. Ask the team about a private dining setup for a special night, perhaps with sand beneath your feet, the stars overhead, and nobody else around.

Visit our website: https://www.tawali.com/

    Accommodation:
  • Resort
  • Unusual/Unique Property
  • Villa
  • Yacht/Boat
    Setting:
  • Beach
  • Hills & Mountains
  • Island
  • Nature Reserve
  • Rainforest
  • Sea & Ocean
  • Town/Village
  • Waterfalls
  • Woodlands
    Hotel features:
  • All Inclusive
  • Amazing Sunset
  • Dog Friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Panoramic View
  • Private Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Self Catering
  • Swimming Pool
Recommended for:
  • Adventurous
  • Climbing High
  • Destination Dining
  • History & Culture
  • Natural Wonders
  • Once in a Lifetime
  • On the Water
  • Private Tours
  • Romantic Dinner
  • Tasting Experiences
  • Tours & Excursions
  • Underwater

Weddings at Tawali Leisure and Dive Resort

    Wedding services:
  • Reception Only
    Wedding locations:
  • Beach
  • Hotel Function Room
  • On Water
  • Poolside
  • Underwater
Ceremony capacity: 45
Reception capacity: 45

Occasions

Honeymoons

Paradise Season Special
Paradise Season Special

Escape to a secluded island-edge hideaway in Milne Bay. Tawali’s Paradise Season Special includes twin-share bungalow accommodation, all meals…

Package includes 2 night stay

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Accommodation

Ocean Villa
  • Beachfront
  • Panoramic View
From £334
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Deluxe Bungalow
  • Amazing Views
  • Beachfront
  • Panoramic View
  • Personalised Fridge/Minibar
  • Private Terrace/Balcony
From £167
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Special Offers

Paradise Season Special
Paradise Season Special

Escape to a secluded island-edge hideaway in Milne Bay. Tawali’s Paradise Season Special includes twin-share bungalow accommodation, all meals…

Package includes 2 night stay

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Passion Thrillers

Ocean Villa
  • Beachfront
  • Panoramic View
From £334
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Deluxe Bungalow
  • Amazing Views
  • Beachfront
  • Panoramic View
  • Personalised Fridge/Minibar
  • Private Terrace/Balcony
From £167
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Seasonal Offers

Paradise Season Special
Paradise Season Special

Escape to a secluded island-edge hideaway in Milne Bay. Tawali’s Paradise Season Special includes twin-share bungalow accommodation, all meals…

Package includes 2 night stay

More Details