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Driftwood Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront bed & breakfast with full-service spa

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On the beach, beach towels, kayaking, motor boating
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Waterfront Bungalows

Waterfront Bungalows

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Bungalows

Garden Bungalows

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Alotau

At Driftwood Resort you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Cameron Secondary School and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Milne Bay War Memorial. Highlights at this beachfront B&B include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at Driftwood Spa and Massage can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and body treatments along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating and kayaking. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Alotau B&B, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Alotau Beach and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Viewpoint.
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What's nearby

  • Cameron Secondary School - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Alotau Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Viewpoint - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Alotau Port - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Alotau (GUR-Gurney) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alotau International Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Resort

Beachfront bed & breakfast with full-service spa
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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Cable televisions are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with cable channels

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 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
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 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. 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

What is the cancellation policy at Driftwood Resort?

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

Is parking available at Driftwood Resort?

Yep, Driftwood Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood Resort?

The closest beach to Driftwood Resort is Alotau Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Driftwood Resort?

Yep, Driftwood Spa and Massage is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and body treatments, as well as prenatal massages.

What makes Driftwood Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Driftwood Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Driftwood Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood Resort?

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

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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.