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Driftwood Resort

Garuahi

We visited as day trippers from a cruise. We were collected from the Port by the resort transfer vehicle, air-conditioned and welcoming. On arrival at the resort we were made to feel like valued guests by Patricia. After refreshing drinks we organised an excursion across the bay to the small village of Waga Waga were we spent a few hours snorkelling on a local wreck just off shore. Fabulous little reef with lots of fish and a good variety of corals.  Some sandwiches and local fruit were a welcome reward once we returned to the beach.  Back at the resort we relaxed on the deck with yummy lunch and cold drinks before being returned to Port.  A great day excursion that I can highly recommend.  Slightly rustic & authentic,  but oh so enjoyable.  Thanks to all the staff who treated us like specialty guests. 

Driftwood day trip & snorkel

Stayed only 1 night before getting a boat to outer islands, however we had an amazing stay. The team here are beautifully friendly and welcoming with great service.

The rooms are very comfortable and the food quality was fantastic. My wife is coeliac and they made us a special Thai dinner which was as good as what we have had in Thailand.

Delicious fresh fruit and omelets for breakfast overlooking the bay.

Would highly recommend and will return for longer next time.

Thanks Marcus and team

Wonderful stay

Upon arrival we were greeted with smiles and ice cold coconuts outfitted with paper straws. I can’t remember ever drinking anything that good. The people were so welcoming and several friendly and extremely polite dogs made us feel like we were home. 

The resort is situated on a peaceful beach with island views.

Our cabin was roomy and cool. We didn’t need the AC because we were so close to the beach. We were only able to stay one night because we were leaving on the diving liveaboard MV Oceania the next day.

The restaurant is amazing for such a remote location. My husband is a foodie and loved the lamb shanks and I was thrilled with the lobster. I have read another reviewer complain about the resorts dogs "begging" in the restaurant. I found that to be curious.  "Lucky” and his doggy family are extremely well mannered and the sweetest pups you could ever meet. They DO NOT BEG. We loved having them hang around share their joy of life. If anything they are a reason to come back to this wonderful place. 
We loved talking with the manager, Marcus. The entire staff were so kind and thoughtful.

I look forward to our next visit

Improbable comfort and serenity

A great place to relax with great food and watch the sun sink down with friendly and efficient staff to attend to your requests. A real touch of Paradise in a world being depleted of this type of setting.

Million Dollar location

I really wish they would not have the dogs in the restaurant. While we are eating they came and begged for food.  We come back because it is a nice place and good food. Nice bungelows also but we did not stay there this trip

Excellent food

An incredibly charming resort with pebbled paths, arches along the walkways, and trailing greenery. The bungalows are delightful with their seafaring decor and timber decking, and it is easy to while away several hours sitting on the deck reading. Staff were helpful and friendly. Our meals were fresh and delicious. We were only there for one night but thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Charming Beachside Resort

I like driftwood because of the settings and great view looking out into the bay. The staff are friendly & welcoming. It is also quiet & away from the main centre. You can ask reception to call a cab for you or jump on when they do a run into town. Alotau is a beautiful little town with easygoing people. Unfortunately, people from other provinces have given the place a bad name, not the Milne bay people. Eating over the wooden jetty gives you and exotic feeling. The type of feeling one is after when going on a holiday to s undeveloped country. You certainly won't get the silver spoon service here, but than, that's why you choose PNG, 'the land of the unexpected" so expect the unexpected.

Nice as usual

Lovely clean accomadation set right by the waterfront which is the highlight. Even though I was on a business trip the location made for a very relaxing setting. 

You are free to kayak the bay anytime which was very enjoyable, and recommended, as well as dinner and drinks on the jetty. The food was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and hospitable. 

There was also some very good entertainment at night, just dont order cocktails.

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Booked a charter Thru Driftwood when we did cruise to PNG x Cairns. Caught a great Papuan Black Bass and released. Driftwood owner Brendan was fantastic. Picked us up from Cruise Boat when docked and then delivered us back after the fishing trip. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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