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Driftwood Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront B&B with kayaking

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Garden Bungalows | Iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charles Abel Highway, Alotau 211, Alotau, Milne Bay
  • Cameron Secondary School
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Milne Bay War Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alotau Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alotau (GUR-Gurney)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Bungalows | Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Garden Bungalows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Waterfront Bungalows | Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Waterfront Bungalows

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Alotau

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alotau B&B, you'll find Cameron Secondary School and Milne Bay War Memorial. Alotau Beach and Viewpoint are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cameron Secondary School - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Milne Bay War Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Viewpoint - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Alotau Port - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Alotau (GUR-Gurney) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alotau International Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Resort

3-star beachfront B&B with kayaking
Driftwood Resort offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Driftwood Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Alotau bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Driftwood Resort offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Cable television is provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Driftwood Spa and Massage has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 5 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 5 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 10 (one way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 5 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 5 per hour (rates may vary)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Resort Port Moresby
Driftwood Port Moresby
Driftwood Resort Alotau
Driftwood Alotau
Driftwood Resort Alotau
Driftwood Resort Bed & breakfast
Driftwood Resort Bed & breakfast Alotau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Driftwood Resort to the airport?

Driftwood Resort is 6.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Alotau (GUR-Gurney) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood Resort?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood Resort on Jun 26, 2025 start from $125.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Driftwood Resort have an airport shuttle?

Driftwood Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (per person).

How close is Driftwood Resort to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Driftwood Resort offer free breakfast?

Driftwood Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Driftwood Resort?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Driftwood Resort?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Driftwood Resort have a pool?

Driftwood Resort does not have a pool.

Does Driftwood Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Driftwood Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Driftwood Spa and Massage, where you can enjoy massages, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is Driftwood Resort to downtown Alotau?

Driftwood Resort is 11.3 mi away from Alotau.

Driftwood Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett, Queanbeyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Anura, New Zealand

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location with several challenges

Good name and nice location. Adjacent to bay but no beach, or the short beach is gravelly. No corals to see around. Excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Get away from it all

Real get-away-from-it-all type of place.

6/10 Okay

Raymond and Pam, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Driftwood resort

Resort is hard to judge by western standards as infrastructures and cultures are completely different. Driftwood gave us a good, clean and safe base from which to travel to see the true culture and beauty of this area of PNG . Management we're extremely helpful, staff were very pleasant and friendly. Travellers need to be slightly adventurous and searching to explore the area as there are few conventional tours setup.You need to hire local guides to get out of the Alatou area as the town itself has few redeeming features.