Tangalooma Island Resort

3.5 star property
Ocean-view resort with a bar/lounge, near Tangalooma Wrecks
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Tangalooma Island Resort

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On the beach, white sand, sailing, kayaking
Exterior
Bed sheets
Resort Unit (Ferry Additional)  | Living area
Point of interest

Overview of Tangalooma Island Resort

8.2

Very good

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Moreton Island by travellers.
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Moreton Island.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Check out the area

Moreton Island, Off Brisbane, Tangalooma, Moreton Island, QLD, 4025
  • Popular LocationTangalooma Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Desert11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoreton Island National Park4 min drive
  • AirportBrisbane, QLD (BNE)66 min drive
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Room options

Resort Unit (Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Suite (Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Twin Room (Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Deluxe Villa, Beach View (Unserviced - Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 9 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Villa, Beachside (Unserviced - Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 107 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe King Room (Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (Ferry Additional)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

About the area

Moreton Island

Located on the beach, Tangalooma Island Resort is in Tangalooma, a neighbourhood in Moreton Island. Fort Cowan Cowan and Champagne Pools are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moreton Island National Park and Mount Tempest. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Tangalooma Wrecks. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tangalooma Beach - 2 min walk
  • The Desert - 11 min walk
  • Woorim Beach - 1 min drive
  • Moreton Island National Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tangalooma Beach - 5 min walk
  • Fire & Stone - 5 min walk
  • Whalers Bar - 5 min walk
  • Tursiops Buffet
  • Fire & Stone Beach Front Restaurant Tangalooma - 5 min walk

About this property

Tangalooma Island Resort

Eco-certified family-friendly resort near Moreton Island National Park
Located close to Tangalooma Wrecks, Tangalooma Island Resort provides a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial or a body treatment. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature Asian cuisine and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as basketball, boat tours and ecotours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a lift and barbecues
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and wedding services
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 23 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Beach BBQ
  • Beach Cafe
  • Coffee Shop
  • Fire and Stone
  • Tursiops Buffet

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible only by ferry. Guests are automatically booked on the 12:30 PM ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma on the day of arrival, and on the 2:30 PM ferry from Tangalooma to Brisbane on the day of departure. Ferry transfers depart from Holt St Wharf in Pinkenba and are payable on arrival according to the listed transfer service fees. Guests must contact the resort prior to arrival to choose an alternative ferry time.
This property has occasional scheduled power outages. Guests who require continuous power supply for life support equipment must notify the property 96 hours prior to check-in.
This property hosts events throughout the year, including cruise ship arrivals. On these dates, tours and activities may not be available. For more information and specific event dates, please contact the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Boat transfer per adult: AUD 88 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: AUD 48 (return), from 3 to 14 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and from AUD 23.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Tangalooma Island Resort
Dolphin Resort Tangalooma Wild
Hotel Tangalooma Island
Tangalooma Beachcomber / Driftwood Hotel Moreton Island
Tangalooma Island Hotel
Tangalooma Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Tangalooma Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Self-parking is available for AUD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tangalooma Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tangalooma resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Moreton Island National Park.

Tangalooma Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 729 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, beautiful beach , relaxing and ideal for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Excellent trip , can’t wait to return again ..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best holidays ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I liked the tropical, relaxing atmosphere. The grounds were well maintained and the staff were friendly. Loved our stay and we’ll definitely be back 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location! A few umbrellas or shade netting on the beach (say 20) with some beach chairs, perhaps a beach bar would enhance the experience. Landscaping could be updated. The netting at the beach looks tacky, other options could perhaps be explored. Fire and Stone is disappointing with half the menu not available. The sunset deck is unavailable to visitors for sundowners when functions are on. Milk in the room fridge was past due date.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing setting. Beautiful beach. Feeding the dolphins was an amazing experience. A lot of tours available but pricey. We did the ATV activity and it was excellent. We snorkeled the wrecks on our own without any trouble. Not much choice for dining which was a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eda and Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rusty, shower draine blocked. Requested 2 double or queen beds no one cared. Rude staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is overrated. If it wasn’t for the dolphin feeding, it wouldn’t be worth the trip. Our room was old and had a strange smell to it. It took ages to get the water temperature right in the shower - turn the hot or cold knob ever so slightly and you end up with either super cold water or super hot water. A lot of light still comes in with the blinds down so you get woken up early. Housekeeping is not included. The property advertises free wifi but that’s only 200mb a day. Expected far better for the price we paid. Overall the resort feels dated and not luxury at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023