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Tangalooma Island Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Gheebulum Kunungai National Park

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On the beach, white sand, sailing, kayaking
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Villa, Beachside (Unserviced) | Beach/ocean view
TV
Deluxe Twin Room | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Moreton Island, Off Brisbane, Tangalooma, Moreton Island, QLD, 4025
  • Tangalooma Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tangalooma Wrecks
  • Gheebulum Kunungai National Park
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)

Room options

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Resort Unit | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Resort Unit

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Moreton Island

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Tangalooma resort, you'll find Tangalooma Wrecks and Mount Tempest in the area. Fort Cowan Cowan and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Tangalooma Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

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

4-star beachfront resort near Gheebulum Kunungai National Park
Tangalooma Island Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and an outdoor tennis court. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Tangalooma Island Resort. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Moreton Island resort.

  • 302 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Tangalooma Island Resort offers 302 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available

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 percent 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.

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 37.00 for adults and AUD 25.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Tangalooma Island Resort to the airport?

Tangalooma Island Resort is 45.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Brisbane Airport (BNE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tangalooma Island Resort.

How close is Tangalooma Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tangalooma Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Tangalooma Island Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 37.00 for adults and AUD 25.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tangalooma Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for AUD 20.00 per day.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have a pool?

Tangalooma Island Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Asian cuisine, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments and facials.

How close is Tangalooma Island Resort to downtown Moreton Island?

Tangalooma Island Resort is 7 mi away from Moreton Island.

Tangalooma Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 760 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

MT

Bed is too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Steven

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

Great stay good value and location.

Great stay. Good value and food was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Holly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Warren

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Anne, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Commercial resort popular with families and school parties Our K block room was smart and recently renovated with great views out to see. Food was very cafeteria like. Fried and little healthy options. Oriental restaurant was better. The activities and excursions are its positives. Enjoyed sunset trip to the wreck. The snorkelling along the reef was exciting, if challenging, given the strong current and hidden sunken wrecks, just below the surface. Dolphin feeding has become too busy. There must have been nearly 100 people queueing up on the beach for two seconds, feeding a fish to this enormous wild animal. It’s still a surreal experience however. Sadly the trips to view the rest of the island and it scenery were not available, which was very disappointing. Would have booked a different time and worth planning them ahead and it was a key element we wished to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food was the biggest let down unfortunately. It was a full week of takeaway food. You need to be able to hire a villa that has a kitchen and bring your own food. So many WH&S hazards around the island, ie low hanging cords (at head height), boxes covering dangerous tripping hazards, other hazards not roped off ie large drains
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from Brisbane and lots to do at the resort. Beautiful beach and friendly staff. Food a bit limited, but to be expected on an island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Snorkeling the wreaks was amazing. Water was beautiful. If you're looking for a relaxing get away with amazing water this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled 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

Neryl

Traveled with partner
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

Darren

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

8/10 Good

CHERYL

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled 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