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A unique, safe and friendly cultural experience with pristine diving sites and adventure activities! Come explore the amazing Tufi and venture to the wild organic surrounds of the last pacific frontier of the beautiful emerging Papua New Guinea.
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Highchairs available
Strollers
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Special diet menus
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Free airport transportation
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24-hour security
Baggage storage
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Gift shop
Mosquito net
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
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We had a fabulous time at the resort. The staff are wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble.The manager Luth runs a good team. Alex our dive leader was awesome and his eyesight even better. We had a home stay at Garewa. That was a wonderful experience and one not to miss on your holiday. The village tour was informative and also enjoyable. The resort has good, clean facilities. The rooms are nice and big and very comfortable beds.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 1 week ago
Hello Danielle! Thank you for this wonderful review and sharing your fantastic time with us. It has been our pleasure to host you and Sue. The whole team will be delighted to learn about your feedback and will certainly uplift their spirits to provide even better service to all our guests. Once again, thank you and hope to see you again soon. Luth, Anne & the whole Tufi team
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Family of five, three kids under 12, best holiday ever. Do yourself a favour, and take advantage of the off-site village stays. We stayed at Garewa with a wonderful family. Had the time of our lives snorkelling every day on a private beach. Had a couple of canoe trips around the fjords, and were very well looked after. Then spent a couple of days in the resort. Luth and the staff were top shelf, all round. Food was great, place is clean and tidy, and nothing was too much trouble. Fishing was a highlight. Honestly, can't fault it. It's expensive, but money can't measure against these kinds of experiences.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 17 July 2023
Hello N and family! Thank you for the review. We are really happy you enjoyed your time at the resort and at Garewa Guesthouse, it is a special spot indeed. We will pass your comments on to the whole team at Tufi. Thanks again and happy travels. Jordan, Luth, Anne & the whole Tufi team.
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We stayed over a weekend at Tufi as "local tourists" just needing to get away from the city hustle. Not being a great flyer, I actually didn't mind the flights to and from Port Moresby. The Tropic Air pilots were really good and we flew over on a twin-engine. The PNG Civil Aviation Safety Authority only allow small planes into the airstrip so Air Niugini don't fly there any more. We're not divers so can't speak on those how good that is but can say there were a small group of four Americans who did 4 dives per day while we were there and seemed to enjoy themselves. They also offer introductory diving for the beginners and my wife and I are tempted to try that out next time (we weren't brave enough this time around). We did the fjord cruise and waterfall visit which were both good. We went on these alone with 2x local crew so it felt more private/personal and quite enjoyable. We went in the morning but the crew advised that it is more enjoyable in the afternoon when more birds are out. In the afternoon we visited Suicide Lookout which overs a good photo opportunity of the fjords. 5mins away is a butterfly farm where we were able to see a Queen Alexandria butterfly. Disappointingly the only one there when we visited but apparently more visit later in the afternoon evening if you're willing to wait. Both locations you hardly have to walk anywhere or exert any real energy. On Sunday we relaxed in the morning and just before lunch were brought over to Komoa Beach (3mins away) for a Sunday barbeque by the beach. Loved the food and the beach was nice and clean. Opportunity here for snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and hobie sailbot. New management seem to have taken on constructive criticism from previous reviews as there have been notable improvements: * The resident kokomo is now caged. * The resort has an improved relationship with the various surrounding villages (as mentioned by local staff) * Costs of the various cruises, dives etc... are displayed in several areas around the main building * There was a singsing group that visited and performed on Sunday evening but we weren't charged for this * They do make it clear during the small induction on arrival that there is continental breakfast and if you want anything extra, you would pay extra Some points that might be helpful to those that may want to visit: * Meals are the same for everyone although if you have dietary requirements, you can make these known to the resort staff on arrival. Breakfast is continental breakfast. Best available coffee is ground coffee. Dinner is 3-course and was our favourite. Generally the food is pretty good and we enjoyed it. * There is no need to bring cash there, in fact it is discouraged. Everything you need to purchased can be charged to your room, including purchasing artifacts etc... from locals outside the resort. * There is a small bar, snooker table, table-tennis table, and dart board. There's also a small collection of reading books. * WIFI is unlimited and only available in the main/central building. Purposely not made available in the rooms. * The only mobile network there is Digicel although it too is spotty. * If I had to recommend a room type, I'd probably go with the Bungalow as it offers more privacy. The Deluxe also good but the verandah faces the front(or back?) gate where locals market artifacts etc... just outside. * Deluxe room was basic but adequate. Has a ceiling fan and air-conditioning, fridge and electric jug, no study desk. * Staff will bring along water, young coconut(kulau), and towels on any trip you take (Eg. fjord cruise, Komoa beach) so you don't need to worry yourself taking any of this along. * There is a small pool, not permanently built, but enough for a quick dip The area is pretty remote and is only reachable by air or boat. So you have to lower your expectations a bit and not expect a 5-star setup. Some things are rustic but didn't really bother us. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. We were able to switch off of work for a couple of days and refresh our minds. The staff were quite friendly and very attentive. The management have that place running like a well-oiled machine I must say which we really enjoyed and elevated our experience. As soon as we returned from a cruise, the pick-up car was already there to bring us back to the resort. As soon as we returned to the resort, reception staff were already waiting to pass on our room keys like clockwork. As soon as you get off the plane, your baggage is brought for you from the airport (5mins away) directly to your room. The check-in counter is within the resort itself so when you're leaving, you leave your baggage outside your room while you just check-in yourself and hand luggage. Everything else is taken care of. A really good place to relax and be taken care of.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 June 2023
Andy, thank you very much for your positive, constructive & detailed review. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your weekend getaway at Tufi Resort. We have passed on your review to the whole team. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Oro! From Jordan, Luth, Anne & the whole Tufi team.
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We spent 5 days in this breathtaking part of PNG, after having spent a week at Walindi in Kimbe Bay. The resort is beautiful and well maintained, and its staff is outstanding. Really professional, super helpful and very friendly. We especially enjoyed the meals we were served which were delicious and diverse. Our room, with a nice porch and a hammock overlooking the breathtaking fjord was excellent, serviced daily and... with an air-conditioner that was a great addition. We were lucky enough to be the only guests at the resort that week which really made us feel very VIP... I am a diver and my wife is not. The diving was really outstanding, and I say this as someone who has been diving for many years across the globe. Great local divemasters take you out on the resort's comfortable boat to the outer reefs which are literally in the middle of the ocean. You find yourself diving with just your trunks and a dive shirt in the warmest sea on earth ( 30 degrees...), with just some minor currents and outstanding visibility in reefs bursting with life and color. I mean - where else can you find yourself diving alone with a divemaster, no other boats in sight, in truly amazing reefs and walls? I took 3 looong dives a day and also a night dive and couldn't get enough.... Unfortunately no Nitrox available which made things more difficult. My wife also went snorkeling in the very clear and calm Solomon Sea. Non diving activities were also great. This is real jungle. Zero infrastructure in the villages adjunct to the resort - no electricity, running water, paved roads, stores or restaurants of any kind. Wifi is available in the main area in the resort, but not always working...We took a village tour with Beverly ( super nice) and were able to see the local way of life, the school, the small market. People are super friendly everywhere. We also took some other tours which were great but quite pricey as well. The highlight for us was to sit on our porch in the morning and watch the kids from the surrounding villages rowing their canoes in the beautiful fjord and then joyfully climbing the path to their school. Not easy logistically and not cheap to get out to Tufi, but sooooo worth it.... Highly recommended for anyone looking for something special. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 June 2023
Yaron, thank you so much for your positive review. We are really happy you both enjoyed your time in Tufi. I have passed on your review to the whole team. All the best. Oro! Jordan & the whole Tufi team.
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We really enjoyed our stay at the resort however I gave it 3 Stars because of the “hidden” fees. We asked the manager what we could do and he said “let me organize “ which he did do a great job of however we were not quoted costs. He also arranged each night to have locals come for a native dance one night and a “string band” the other night. We did the fiord cruise, Village and BBQ experience, and waterfalls. It rained but we made the best of it. The manager had his family there and they attended all our excursions as well which I do not believe they paid for which I don’t mind however for the beach BBQ every guest was invited. Not sure if they were charged as well but we definitely were. I am sure this was to save on staff however the cost should be split. We then got charged 300 Kina for the “sing sing” which we thought was included! The manager said each family would pay this. I didn’t ask them. We were also charged for the omelets at breakfast which we also did not know as food was supposed to be included. In total including souvenirs (~800 Kina) Our bill with the flight(part of the package) was 5000 Australia so be aware. Things to know good and bad… Excursions are non refundable Food is amazing Room are spacious and air conditioned LOTS of bugs at night Highly recommend the waterfall and Village tour Only airline that goes there is TropicAir as AirNiugini left due dogs on the runway. Reef at the beach BBQ reef was bleached but did not do house reef. No need for cash as the resort have a system with the locals If you are scared to fly this is a fairly old single engine plane so would not recommend but if you don’t mind the view is great. Would recommend but buyer beware.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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One of the most fantastic diving resorts; a beautiful getaway in a unique ecosystem—tropical fjordlands! This is my second time visiting Tufi and both trips were spectacular. The reefs are some of the most pristine and rich I've dived in PNG and the dive crew really spoils us and takes care of us on these excursions. Seeing a baby whale shark (and my first one ever) just as we had gotten out of our second dive one day was the highlight of the trip. Every dive is unique and you never know what kind of creatures you will encounter. After a morning in the saltwater what better way to relax than lunch and lounging in the pool sipping kulau (green coconut)? Awesome resort. Jana and Thomas were attentive to our needs and went out of their way to make us feel accommodated. Highly recommend.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Mosquitoes and sea lice are real so pack plenty of insect repellent/pants and make sure to wear a...
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This place doesn’t deserve its 4.5 Trip Advisor rating. At best it’s average, and by international standards poor value for money. We stayed here for a week with friends after a month of diving at three other locations around PNG. Tufi was by far the worst run place we stayed - and the diving the most disappointing. We understand the current managers will finish up early in 2023, so offer some constructive advice to the new management team: 1. Get rid of the bird. The novelty of a resident Hornbill is drastically outweighed by the annoyance and anxiety it causes the guests, who are near-constantly subjected to its pecking and harassment. The local staff appear as frustrated with the bird as the guests, but seem unable to do anything about it because of its privileged position in the pecking order at the resort (apologies for the droll pun). 2. Either sack the dive team or appoint a manager who understands what it takes to deliver a diving operation at an international standard. Currently it’s well below that (see photo in of the emergency oxygen bottle). Their sullenness and lack of motivation/organization might have something to do with the palpable tension between the local dive team staff and the expat managers. 3. Urgently improve the relationship between the resort and the local community, which is currently poor. We spoke to a community leader who blamed the expat management team for the current tension between locals and the resort. It is untenable for a remote resort in PNG to operate without the support of the local community. While we appreciate that there have been serious security incidents in recent times, armed guards and locked gates are unlikely to be the answer in the long term. 4. Urgently improve the food. As a resort that operates on a “fully inclusive” basis, guests expect a good standard of food and beverage. It currently falls well short of an acceptable international standard. The continental breakfast (which included undrinkable coffee, barely edible “fried rice” and soggy bread) is manifestly inadequate, and it’s rich to ask guests to pay extra for an omelet or scrambled eggs. It’s even worse when the expat managers sit down to a bespoke hot breakfast in front of the guests. At the very least turn down temp on the bar fridge so the beer isn’t tepid! A final piece of advice to travelers contemplating visiting Tufi - DON’T. You’re much better off going to Walindi (West New Britain Province). The diving is much better (awesome big schools of pelagic fish) and the dive operation is world class. The food and accommodation is also vastly superior to Tufi. Overall it is much better value and more professionally run operation than Tufi.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our second dive trip to Tufi Resort this year was exceptional to say the least. We went in May of this year, and it was so good then, we decided to head back for 10 days before Christmas. I can honestly say that the sea conditions were exceptional. Like glass every day, no wind, the sun was out, water is 30 degrees, and the visibility, especially on the outer reefs is around 40-50 metres. The dive crew were extremely professional and helpful, and the Tufi Resort staff and management were just the best. Meals are very healthy and beautifully prepared and presented. Accommodation is always spotlessly clean rooms and air conditioned. Anyone considering a dive trip here should really go and experience the abundance of marine life. If you happen to be an underwater photographer you'll love it. Barry S. Newcastle…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: The resort is never packed whereby people are getting in each other's way. There is always...
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Responded 4 Dec 2022
Thank you Barry :) We really appreciate the rave review. It was great to have you back and hope to see you again.
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Tufi is a beautiful land and water not spoilt by development and tourists. The resort allows you to switch off from a busy world and have your breakfast, lunch and dinner organised for you, all within your price! If you want to switch off from a busy world this is for you, but if you want TVs, internet and other mod comms…..stay away! I loved this place and all the beauty that Tufi had to offer…..simple and totally beautiful
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded 4 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and time in Tufi.
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We were there for 3 nights, while staying in guest houses around Tufi too. The view of the fiord is amazing. It's at 2 minute walk from the airport and they wait for you at the airstrip. Rooms are great. Food is much better than almost anything else we've had in PNG so far, except for the breakfast, which is way too basic for the price tag. There is a hornbill as a mascot hanging around. It's fun but it bites your feet all the time, ending up being annoying - you can't even read or eat quietly. There are diving and other activities available, but pricey. On Sunday there's a nice barbacue at the beach at the other side of the fiord. Overall the place is great but the price is obscene.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 Dec 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. Sorry to hear that you were not happy with the continental breakfast. It is included in the accommodation price which is a basic continental option of boiled eggs, toast, cereal, yoghurts, fruit, assortment of pastries/muffins. There is hot breakfast options available off the al a carte menu. We have made a note on all of your comments and will endeavor to improve where possible.
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PRICE RANGE
USD 274 - USD 305 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tufi Resort
What are some of the property amenities at Tufi Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Tufi Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a view of a nearby landmark.
What food & drink options are available at Tufi Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Tufi Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a yoga room during their stay.
Does Tufi Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Tufi Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Tufi Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Tufi Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Tufi Resort located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.01 km away from the centre of Tufi.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tufi Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Dutch.
Does Tufi Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.