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Reviews of Walindi Plantation Resort

Talasea Highway, 621 Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

#1 of 1 hotels in Kimbe

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Review Score

Based on 24 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    10
    Amazing property and diving
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no AC in cottages and some evenings and nights were pretty brutal. We knew about the AC and mentally prepared for hot nights 😂 I can see how AC might not be needed since majority of guests were expats living in PNG or Australians, and almost everyone we talked to doesn’t even use AC at home, but for us, the Americans, this was hard. We would gladly pay extra for the privilege of having air conditioning.

    This was our first visit to PNG and Walindi. The property was beautiful, and cottages spacious and well appointed. Food was good. All staff were beyond amazing and helpful. Diving was great with the reefs teeming with life and thousands of colorful fish. If you are thinking about staying here, don’t think twice. You will love it!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    9.0
    Calm and a change of scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Too quiet? No mosquito net over the bed.

    Excellent welcome, dedicated and charming staff, Absolutely peaceful High-quality meals Perfect bedding Absolute relaxation surrounded by nature and birds

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The diving around the resort is not as spectacular as I’d hoped at least for the half dozen dives I did. I did not go on the associated dive boats. That said, there a a few sites where coral and fish life seem healthy.

    It’s a relaxing if slightly isolated spot for divers and adventurers. Staff is friendly and helpful. The volcano trek was spectacular. And the huge neon green butterflies, exotic birds , land crabs and insects and immaculate grounds make this a relaxing and interesting place. The thermal river was also one-of-a-kind.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    10
    16 days rest & nice company
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 17 nights

    If credit card is standard method to pay, Booking.com should mention 3% credit card costs by the accommodation.

    Beautiful, peaceful & comfortable location, kind & helpful staff and good meals. Great place to just hang around and charge your battery. If you want, there are plenty of possibilities to make trips in the neighbourhood: nature, birding, snorkelling, diving, nearby village. The assistance is excellent. Just ask.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    9.0
    Walindi Plantation Resort is a magical place to visit... will stay longer next time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    dietary options particularly for lunch were rather limited for my sister who is gluten intolerant and does not eat any kind of fish / shellfish. our bungalows were side by side (No 3& 4) but it would have been even more ideal if we could have had the bungalows that shared the foot path. ie No 2&3 The window curtains in the rooms were the only things that needed an upgrade. They are showing signs of age and do not cover the windows completely. An extra towel would be good for hair drying.

    staff were all delightful it was terrific highlight to meet Cecily (the owner) who was extremely knowledgeable about everything on that part of the island and war history. gardens are magical and so well kept. meals were all quite tasty. comfortable beds authentic down to earth island stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    10
    Amazing diving, relaxing vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet, paradise on earth, good facilities, good food, nice ppl, amazing diving

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    10
    Super friendly staff! As a solo traveler, they made me feel so welcome and included!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Softer bed sheets, A/C option in room or swamp cooler, cheaper tours.

    Excellent! Delicious vegetarian options!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    10
    Lovely place to stay, diving was excellent, plus lovely gardens and friendly staff. Paradise!
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely gardens, convenient dive shop operation on the grounds, great food, friendly helpful staff, well appointed rooms

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    My main reason was to dive on the MV Febrina which is based at Walindi. It was a wonderful time and such beauty, friendl
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Magic location with numerous dive boats and live-aboard boats to dive the Bismarck Sea

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    I had the pleasure of staying twice in the past month at Walindi. Not only is it a natural wonder, the staff and facilit
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is located in one of the most beautiful places, adjacent to one of the top diving locations in the world. The jungle, trees, plants and volcanoes add to the beauty.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    10
    I / we would return to PNG and Walindi at the ‘drop of a hat’
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfect!! … because of all of the above we loved the community/ village atmosphere. I asked many of the staff if they loved / enjoyed working at Walindi and received positive and enthusiastic replies. We loved seeing the pride that the staff had in their work . A credit to the Walindi family and the team.

    Every aspect was perfect.. the care and attention to detail of Walindi staff from all perspectives was exceptional and all done with a ‘generosity of spirit’

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    10
    Great dive resort on Kimbe Bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing stood out.

    Great dive resort on Kimbe Bay. Friendly owners and staff. Nice bungalows and good food, plus fantastic diving and snorkelling in the bay, Transfers to and from the airport are included.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food that night was not too my liking ..but I'm sure there a good days.

    I like peace and quiet. private and very relaxing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2022

    9.0
    airlines to get there not reliable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2022

    9.0
    Magical place - spectacular diving (75% of world’s coral species) and special to see the fireflies and star at night! Gr
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

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