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Tangalooma Island Resort

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools, near Tangalooma Wrecks

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Boating
On the beach, white sand, sailing, kayaking
Beach/ocean view
TV
Living area

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Resort Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Suite

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

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Tangalooma Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Desert - 6 min drive - 0.8 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

Upscale eco-certified resort near Gheebulum Kunungai 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. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Asian cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, parasailing and basketball. 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)
  • A ferry terminal shuttle, supervised childcare (surcharge) and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • A billiards/pool table, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Cots/infant beds, 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 37 for adults and AUD 25 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
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (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
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

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
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 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
The listed service fee comprises the ferry cost. 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. Guests may also choose to book their own ferry tickets.
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.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 37.00 for adults and from AUD 25.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25 per stay
  • Service fee: AUD 94 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this 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 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gheebulum Kunungai National Park.

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Tangalooma Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 764 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants in the resort had variety of options for different dietary requirements
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing location! The beach is stunning and the wildlife is incredible. Sunsets were something special! Very close to Brisbane and easy to get to. Very comfortable rooms with great views. Lots of activities to keep everyone entertained. Not a huge range of dining options on Mondays and Tuesdays but we were only staying a couple of nights so that was ok. Please buy some new tennis racquets and balls!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family holiday destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

MAXINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for family holidays, general facility are lack of maintenance, like courts, lobby etc. But outdoor space are great. Activities are expensive but unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and views, stunning water, More variety of food options should be a available as there isn’t much options available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

MT

Bed is too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Beaches were beautiful! Loved it all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place lots of fantastic activities to do ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Everything was idealic The Northern tour was the highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. The unit was a little tired but the location was incredible and better than we could have imagined. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with so much to do, staff were so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

YONGSEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My family really enjoyed Tangalooma. It was nice trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so lay back and relaxing. The staff were all so friendly and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the island! A great getaway for a few days and so close to Brisbane! Plenty to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHERYL

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 -
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024