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Tangalooma Island Resort

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Villa, Beach View (Unserviced) | Beach/ocean view
Family Suite | View from room
Resort Unit | Living area
TV
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Moreton Island, Off Brisbane, Tangalooma, Moreton Island, QLD, 4025
  • Place, Tangalooma Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • Place, Suncorp Stadium
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)

Room options

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Resort Unit

Resort Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Moreton Island

A family-friendly stay in Moreton Island awaits you at Tangalooma Island Resort. You'll find Tangalooma Wrecks and Mount Tempest in the area. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 coffee shops/cafes. .A day of pampering can include facials and body treatments. The restaurant, Fire and Stone, serves Asian cuisine. At the resort's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating and parasailing, and enjoy the on-site outdoor tennis court. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Tangalooma resort include Fort Cowan Cowan and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tangalooma Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tangalooma Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fire & Stone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whalers Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tursiops - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tangalooma Island Resort

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 nearby corner/local shop. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Tangalooma Island Resort offers 302 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

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: 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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

What is the cancellation policy at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Tangalooma Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yep, Tangalooma Island Resort has a self car park for AUD 20.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yep, Tangalooma Island Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Tangalooma Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, parasailing and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort have a pool?

Tangalooma Island Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Is Tangalooma Island Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Tangalooma Island Resort is a hit with families.

Does Tangalooma Island Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tangalooma Island Resort?

No, Tangalooma Island Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tangalooma Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tangalooma Island Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tangalooma Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 791 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claeton

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was great. Good old school Australian resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great natural beauty
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at the resort - had a family unit which had plenty of space for the 3 of us (including 7m old baby). Only downside was the shower was a bit hard to get right but wasn’t a major. Lovely beach front views. Food options are limited at the resort / restaurants so worthwhile bringing your own lunch from the mainland if staying a few days (and have a fridge in your unit!)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was was great , very clean and comfortable. All staff were very welcoming , polite and friendly. The staff delivered bags to room and picked them up from our door on checkout morning which made everything so much easier and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rico

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The dolphin feeding is not eco-friendly at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
More food options
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with spectacular view. Resort facilities were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, the dolphins are quite special. Friendly and efficient staff, no complaints at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nash

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

Great family getaway

Amazing location. Great facilities and so many top activities for the kids. Fam favs were the ATV tour, the sand tobogganing and of course the dolphin feeding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view was amazing. Lots to do for older kids. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

German David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food service was quick & efficient with good portion sizes! Room was comfortable & very quiet even in the middle of the day with lots of people outside the room was still fairly quiet surprisingly. The customer service at front desk over phone could use some work in manners & focus to helping the customer as best as possible - very short, clueless & rude answers with no solution tips or effort to solve or help. Otherwise the stay was 100% worth every minute & dollar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lots of fun activities, and nice accomodation. really need to step up the food offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zeel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room looks nothing like what was advertised. No beech view, old rundown bathroom, black hair everywhere (on towels, through the bed, all over the floor), very dusty as well and lots of spiderwebs. Had to give the place a once over as we have a toddler touching everything. Location of the car park was a fair hike away, so you wouldn’t want to forget anything in your room because it would take you a good 10 minutes to go get it. The smoke alarms are in the most stupid position as they were right above where you cooked, but no venting to help prevent it. So you were constantly setting them off, even if you had all the doors open. Was very disappointed with paying $940 for 3 nights. Expected a lot more with the money we paid and photos shown on the property. In saying all of this the location of the accommodation was great, the beds were very comfortable and staff was great.
Mould and slime in shower
Spiders and spiderwebs
Spiders and spiderwebs
Spiders and spiderwebs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed it.

Go there often. Always enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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