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Reviews of Tangalooma Island Resort 4 stars

Tangalooma, 4025 Tangalooma, Australia

#10 of 23 hotels in Tangalooma

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 998 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Great escape thats not too far from the mainland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Hotel Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had everything you wanted and more. So many things to do, but I loved the dolphin feeding

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Tangalooma hospitality is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rather noisy as people were wandering and shouting outside the doorway a lot. Northern Safari was cancelled - which was unfortunate in whale watching season. (We did go whale watching again instead).

    Nice sized room compared to the Hotel rooms we have booked before. Bigger kitchen but only a microwave in the unit - barbeques outside and downstairs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Hotel Deluxe Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Nice, clean , newly renovated room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Great place woth lots to do and even had reasonably priced food optikns.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t take the cheaper Micat ferry unless you want a 2km walk through the sand with your bags. No option of a transfer either.

    Great location. Lots of activities to do.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Great visit......we will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights

    After a few days I was really bored with the limited food choice.

    The resort has many activities to keep you busy. We especially enjoyed the whale watching cruise and the wild dolphin feeding was a magical experience for my children.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    7.0
    Amazing sunsets and an unbeatable location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated for the price and noisier than what we are used to but at the same time it was lovely to hear families creating happy memories and enjoying themselves.

    Great location with plenty of access to activities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be great to have a different variaty of restaurant rather than all with pub-style food. Otherwise, great place expecially for families

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant taste of Pacific's Paradise at out Front door.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiles in A block are very 1970s as is the carpet square. It's also shedding and unravelling. The tiles are in good condition although old, so could be overlooked, IF that square of carpet were to be removed and New Carpet (tiles) were to be fitted/installed. Dear Brett, the hair length doesn't compensate for the retreating hairline!

    1. We self catered as we booked the apartment style accommodation. So I can only say the meals were Fantasmegorical... 2. We managed very well with our Fabulous A block location and glorious picture window for winter warmth and magnificent outlook. 3. The excursions offered were great and we particularly enjoyed the performances delivered by Brett, he's a natural in that role. We were glad we did the Northern expedition with him. 4. We'd been Welcomed by Staff, smiling, hospitable and informative, smartly presented in Logo branded outfits. All readily identifiable. All neat and clean and tidy... until dear charming but scruffy Brett! 5. The layout and range of facilities are most amenable. 6. Unfortunately it was Pool maintenance time so those very inviting Day beds under the lovely big umbrella couldn't be utilised. But I awoke each day hoping...

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    7.0
    The location is wonderful, but the room cleaning could be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room appeared to be quite neglected and dusty, especially in the less visible areas under the beds.

    The beach boasts clear, pristine water. The spa and pool are welcome additions. The staff provides helpful service.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    9.0
    Perfect mini break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building works started too early. We know it has has to happen. But the noise could have been managed better

    Free feeding shows were very informative and entertaining

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great activities for the kids

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Tangalooma Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the last day, the noise from slamming doors and music in the Kookaburra Lodge where we were staying was loud. (A wedding party.)

    Loved the location and food. Loved feeding the wild dolphins on the beach and exploring marine life in the glass-bottom boat. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Very accessible resort close to Brisbane
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We only found out about the works being carried out at the resort when we checked in. We subsequently had to endure building noise from 7.30am to 4pm each day. As the works were carried out in front of our apartment block, we also had full view of the trucks etc coming and going which is not our area of interest. The food choices were also disappointing, particularly since we were there between Easter Monday and Anzac Day when the resort was packed and there were queues everywhere. The grill was shut on both days as this is usually the weekdays it closes - makes no sense when it's really busy! Also, there were hardly any vegetarian options.

    We had a lovely view from our balcony across the water towards Brisbane. The resort is very accessible for someone with limited mobility. All staff members we encountered were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower barley accessible.

    Location great, food options limited,

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    Great get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Hotel Deluxe Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So beautiful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prices on some items

    Well run and beautiful

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved that mostly food was reasonably priced and loved the activities available.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was comfortable And the room was spacious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough food options esp breakfast options

    Beautiful place and amazing experiences

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Deluxe King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in a King Deluxe Room for 2 ppl, room has no crockery, cutlery ie plates, knife, fork or spoons for eating, toaster, chopping board or knife, these small inclusions would have made our stay a little more comfortable...maybe the resort could consider these inclusions for future guests or byo Dolphin feeding is crowded so get there early. Order, eat & drink early for breakfast, lunch & dinner as restaurants & bar run out of menu items.

    Friendly helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean, basic appointed accommodation with easy 75min transfer to island but you feel like you are miles from home.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful location, poor management of the beach and wrecks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Deluxe Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pros: Beautiful location Lovely beach with access to amazing diving/snorkelling Room was comfortable Ferry service was efficient and well run Cons: Location was beautiful but completely overrun with motorised vehicles of every sort As you walk on the beach you have to avoid quad bikes and cars. The eco centre has a photo of a turtle that was run over, but there has been no effort to prevent this from happening Once you get to the wrecks, you have to dodge huge boats (there were 14 there on one of our swims) and jet skis. Why is there no boat exclusion zone? Why isn’t the safety of swimmers prioritised? Some of the boats are engaged in fishing, which is known to increase the risk of shark interactions for any swimmers in the area. The dolphin feeding is a few seconds of interaction amongst several hundred people lined up. Not an authentic wildlife experience. Overall: a beautiful site that lacks any regulation to prevent ecological damage, and fails to provide a safe environment for swimmers/divers.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Location is unique and picturesque, old but nice accommodation, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The resort has a shop, but the options are very limited: almost no vegetables (so if you want to cook a salad, it is not possible), no slippers (so if you forget yours or they broke, too bad), no porridge for kids except expensive ones in single use bowls. We stayed at the Kookaburra building and one of the lifts' d oors did not open properly from time to time. There are some options for eating out, but they are quite limited. You have 3 options for the evening: grilled meat and fish (absolutely delicious!); fish and chips cafe with burgers, pizzas, salads; Stone and Fire restaurant which is quite expensive (average dish is $40) and dishes mostly are very spicy (the menu shows 4 options: no spices, one pepper icon, two peppers and three) and we couldn't eat the dishes with even one pepper, so spicy they were.

    Heated towel rack, plenty of beach towels, staff is amazing, and there is something to do even in rainy weather (table tennis, billiard, trail walks). Dolphin feeding is extremely well organised, family friendly and overall it was a fantastic experience. Pools are aways clean, we saw how meticulous staff are cleaning it (both pools) every day. Each level of the building has washing and drying machines.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    7.0
    Nice for a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice resort. In need of a refurbish. Could hear the people in the next room very loud and clear. Heard when the carts were going and coming back. If you want to sleep in there is no chance. You have to walk 1.2km to the car park if you drive there. The staff were very efficient and friendly. Plenty of food variety to buy. Merchandise was expensive. The grounds were very clean and tidy. Lots of places to have BBQs.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    8.0
    Amazing, refreshing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Deluxe King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the atmosphere, the room size, activities and resources available but didn’t love the limited food services

    Stayed in April 2025

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