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Tangalooma Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with bar/lounge, near Gheebulum Kunungai National Park

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On the beach, white sand, sailing, kayaking
1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets
TV
Beach/ocean view
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Unwind at Tangalooma Island Resort, an eco-certified haven near Gheebulum Kunungai National Park. Soak up the sun on the white sand beach, indulge in spa treatments or savor Asian cuisine at one of 3 restaurants. Take advantage of sailing and volleyball activities or explore shopping options on site.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Resort Unit

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the area

Map
Moreton Island, Off Brisbane, Tangalooma, Moreton Island, QLD, 4025

What's nearby

  • Tangalooma Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tangalooma Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whalers Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fire & Stone - ‬2 min walk
  • Tursiops Buffet
  • ‪Fire & Stone Beach Front Restaurant Tangalooma - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tangalooma Island Resort

At Tangalooma Island Resort, you'll have access to onsite parasailing, sailing, and kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in facials. Serving Asian cuisine and offering a beachfront location, Fire and Stone is one 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a garden are other highlights at this eco-certified resort.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 302 units
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (AUD 20.00 per day)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Basketball
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Golf driving range on site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Fire and Stone - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Tursiops Buffet - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Beach Cafe - This beach bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Coffee Shop - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Beach BBQ - This diner is located on the beach. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 37.00 for adults and AUD 25.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1 percent

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 22 2025 to July 11 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 25 per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 20.00 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tangalooma Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 20.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Tangalooma Island Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball, ecotours, and helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Asian cuisine.

What's the area around Tangalooma Island Resort like?

Tangalooma Island Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Tangalooma Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Moreton Bay.

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Tangalooma Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,0/10

Cleanliness

7,8/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

7,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Beach
Family friendly
Location
Trip

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A friend and I spent a couple of days at Tangalooma Island Resort recently. Tangalooma is on Moreton Island which is off the coast of Brisbane. The Tangalooma Island Ferry is the normal means of transport to and from the island, about a 75 minute ride and it runs multiple times each day. The resort has many accommodation choices, many venues for food and drinks, and many options across a wide range of activities. In our case it was just unwinding for a couple of days, doing nothing much at all, and Tangalooma provided exactly what we were after. All the staff we came in contact with were friendly and helpful, and we'd like to say a special thank you to Dante from B&B's Bar, for his excellent service and always with a welcoming smile.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tangalooma is a hidden gem just over an hour by ferry away from Brisbane. The island resort is fantastic, with tours and activities for everyone. Feeding wild dolphins is incredible! The staff are all wonderful and there is nothing you can fault about the place!
MAXINE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great family holiday destination.
Fiona, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning place, beautiful beach , relaxing and ideal for a holiday.
Regina, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location and views, stunning water, More variety of food options should be a available as there isn’t much options available
Warren, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

MT

Bed is too soft.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent trip , can’t wait to return again ..
Bruce, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Towels

We stayed 2 nights at Tangalooma but could just get towels for one day. New once for the second day would have cost extra ☹️ Would be nice to get clean once for the nights depending on the days you stay.
Ingrid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! Beaches were beautiful! Loved it all
Angie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was idealic The Northern tour was the highlight.
Robert A, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love this place lots of fantastic activities to do ;)
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 😎
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place. The unit was a little tired but the location was incredible and better than we could have imagined. We loved our stay.
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family really enjoyed Tangalooma. It was nice trip!!
YONGSEON, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort with so much to do, staff were so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back
Jodie Leanne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was so lay back and relaxing. The staff were all so friendly and polite.
Neryl, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chips and more chips

Staff are enormously friendly but the menu choices are limited and often run out. I think only one or two dishes come without chips. Could use a couple more options. Outlook is beautiful beach is clean and accessible to most.
Wendy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sunsets, birds and dolphins

This is a beautiful island and there is a lot of stunning birds, and of course the gorgeous dolphins that arrive every night. Many tours are available (some only if they have a group of 6 people) and there are options for kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling, jet skiing etc. We joined a snorkelling trip around the wrecks but it was quite busy with too many people at once (many of whom could not snorkel very well). We did see a sting ray, but the trip felt a bit rushed and chaotic. We loved the Northern Safari tour and our guide Adam was great - down to earth, friendly and happy. Food on the island is ok. There are two options - a Chinese restaurant and pub food. The Chinese restaurant was tasty and some of the bar food (pizzas) not bad, but definitely overpriced. Many people take food with them and there are BBQs around the resort that can be used. Most staff were friendly and helpful. Overall we had an enjoyable stay.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the island! A great getaway for a few days and so close to Brisbane! Plenty to do.
Gina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay in Tangalooma! It was beautiful and so much to do! Great customer service and loved the eco rangers and photography staff on site.
Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was great, activities were excellent. The only down side was the BBQ - they over cooked the fish and it was tough, yes fish tough
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in apartment next to the jetty. Staff are amazing, very helpful. Booking activities were easy. The only downside was the rooms were not very sound proof.
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal for 3–day stay with grandchild - room basic but adequate - plenty to do if you’re willing to pay - food options a bit limited - room service non existent but your told that if you read the fine print -
CHERYL, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The resort is in an amazing setting. The quality of the resort's amenities was disappointing
Belinda, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Tangalooma is a beautiful resort on Moreton Island, which unfortunately does not come with any inclusions. Everything is an additional charge. Want to play volleyball? A charge to hire. Want some shade on the beach? $30 to hire a cabana. The beach is beautiful and the resort is really well maintained, clean and relaxed. The food options are lacking, and the only restaurant style option is SO expensive. We probably wont be coming back.
Holly, 5-night trip