Destination: Papua New Guinea
Magi Hwy, Papua New Guinea | Full-board + 3 dives from $463++/ppn
Loloata Island Resort Quick Pitch
Although just minutes from Port Moresby, this resort set on an exclusive private island with incredible tropical beauty, serenity and offering excellent diving with abundant marine life Seemlessly integrating luxury with its pristine surroundings, Loloata Island Resort offers a luxury, relaxing and unique experience that you will remember forever.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 68
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: AC or ceiling fans, dive shop, bar, volleyball, table tennis, guided excursions and more
- Nearest International Airport: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
- Airport shuttle: Yes, free
- Wifi: Stable
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Accommodations - Resort Facilities - Package & Rates
Dive Information - Dive Center Facilities
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How to Get There
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Loloata Island Scuba Resort is just 15 minutes from Port Moresby but guests feel like they're on a distant Melanesian garden isle. Port Moresby is the international airport of Papua New Guinea, so Loloata is easily accessible from flights through Asia and Australia, while the resort will take care of the remaining trip to the island. This area is also one of the most popular for diving in Papua New Guinea, and Loloata is perfectly situated amongst numerous Coral Sea dive sites.
Dive Overview
Diving at Loloata offers a distinctly "local" flavor with a great following that enjoys the 29 known dive sites the location offers. Some of the best dive sites are concencentrated along the offshore and sunken barrier reefs. Loloata boasts several dive sites that are less than a 30 minute boat ride away.
[Read More: Papua New Guinea Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
Loloata Island Resort Accommodation Overview
Loloata Private Island Resort offers an array of unique experiences to its diverse guests – from a luxury tropical holiday destination, to a “home away from home” for lazy weekend getaways, to state of the art conferencing facilities and services, or pristine dive opportunities.
OCEAN VIEW ROOMS
Our breezy, comfortable Ocean View Room is set within our main resort building with stunning sea views and direct access to our private beach, Bootless Bay Restaurant & Bar, The Beach Club, Sea Salt Spa and our spectacular pool.
The room is fully air-conditioned; provides coffee and tea making facilities, cable TV, hairdryer, minifridge, safety box and a tropical fruit basket on arrival.
- 12 units available
- 34 sqm bedroom & 11 sqm private terrace
- Double king size bed or two twin single bedsUninterrupted ocean views
- Luxury in-room & bathroom amenities
- Complimentary indulgent breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary land & sea transfers
OCEAN VIEW SUITE
Set within tropical gardens, this modern and well-appointed suite is bright, spacious and has uninterrupted sea views. Slightly secluded, it is romantic and private yet only a short, leisurely stroll to our private beach, Bootless Bay Restaurant & Bar, The Beach Club, Sea Salt Spa and our spectacular pool.
The suite is fully air-conditioned; provides coffee and tea making facilities, cable TV, hairdryer, minifridge, safety box and a tropical fruit basket on arrival.
- 34 units Available
- 30 sqm bedroom & 12 sqm private terrace
- Double king size bed or two twin single beds
- Tropical garden access
- Luxury in-room & bathroom amenities
- Complimentary indulgent breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary land & sea transfers
OVER WATER SUITES
The Overwater Suite is right on the water; sleep to the soft sound of the waves and wake up to spectacular sunrises. These suites are private and romantic, yet only a stone’s throw away from our private beach, Bootless Bay Restaurant & Bar, The Beach Club, Sea Salt Spa and our spectacular pool.
- 19 units available
- Absolute oceanfront
- 30 sqm bedroom and 30 sqm private overwater deck
- Outdoor shower (subject to availability, in 16 suites)
- Double king size bed or two twin single beds
- Luxury in-room & bathroom amenities
- Complimentary indulgent breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary land & sea transfers
OVER WATER 2 BEDROOM VILLAS
The Over Water 2 Bedroom Villa offers a luxury accommodation alternative for families and friends with two spacious en-suite bedrooms, a comfortable lounge and kitchenette. The serene setting, spacious interiors and a large over water deck allow every guest to find their own space. These villas are private and slightly secluded, yet only a short walk to our private beach, Bootless Bay Restaurant & Bar, The Beach Club, Sea Salt Spa and our spectacular pool.
The villa is fully air-conditioned; provides coffee and tea making facilities, cable TV, hairdryer, minifridge, safety box and a tropical fruit basket on arrival.
- 3 units available
- 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Absolute oceanfront
- 81 sqm interior and 44 sqm private over water deck
- Double king size bed or two twin single beds per room
- Kitchenette
- Lounge
- Luxury in-room & bathroom amenities
- Complimentary indulgent breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary land & sea transfers
Resort Facilities
Loloata Island Resort Features
- Dive & activites center
- Sea Salt Spa
- Spectacular pool
- Island boutique
- 2 private beaches
- Two world-class restaurants and bars
- Private transfer service
- Unique conference rooms
- Amazing wedding venues
Loloata Island Resort Food & Drinks
The Loloata private resort is also complete with two world-class restaurants and bars, Bootless Bay and The Beach Club, who offer a variety of South Pacific-inspired and world cuisines with emphasis on locally sourced produce. The restaurants pride themselves in keeping to the highest standards in every aspect - ambience, meals and drinks - the whole experience will leave your senses and taste buds dazzled. In-room dining options are available 24 hours, so one can enjoy breakfast at sunrise or a late bite under the stars all from the privacy of your balcony or overwater deck. Tea and coffee are also available all day.
Loloata Island Resort Activities
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Paddle Boarding
- Kayaking
- Volleyball
- Table tennis
- Beach walks
- Bush walks
- Sightseeing tours and private cruises
- Artifact shopping trips
- Private island picnics
- Beach BBQ's
Package & Rates
Loloata Island Resort Rates
room rates
Rates are per room in USD. Valid for stay till March 31, 2020. See 'Inclusions and Exclusions' for more details or email us at bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com.
| Ocean View Room | Peak (July 1 - Nov 30 and Dec 20 - Jan 5) | Shoulder (Feb 1 - Jun 30) | Low (Dec 1 - Dec 19 and Jan 6 - Jan 31) |
| Single | 240 | 224 | 210 |
| Double/Twin | 232 | 218 | 204 |
| Triple | 315 | 294 | 273 |
| Day Room (Max 4 Hours) | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Ocean View Suite | Peak (July 1 - Nov 30 and Dec 20 - Jan 5) | Shoulder (Feb 1 - Jun 30) | Low (Dec 1 - Dec 19 and Jan 6 - Jan 31) |
| Single | 250 | 235 | 221 |
| Double/Twin | 242 | 228 | 214 |
| Triple | 330 | 309 | 288 |
| Day Room (Max 4 Hours) | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Over Water Suite | Peak (July 1 - Nov 30 and Dec 20 - Jan 5) | Shoulder (Feb 1 - Jun 30) | Low (Dec 1 - Dec 19 and Jan 6 - Jan 31) |
| Single | 279 | 264 | 250 |
| Double/Twin | 272 | 256 | 242 |
| Triple | 375 | 354 | 330 |
| Day Room (Max 4 Hours) | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Over Water 2 Bedroom Suite | Peak (July 1 - Nov 30 and Dec 20 - Jan 5) | Shoulder (Feb 1 - Jun 30) | Low (Dec 1 - Dec 19 and Jan 6 - Jan 31) |
| 3 Guests | 555 | 513 | 468 |
| 4 Guests | 696 | 640 | 580 |
| Day Room (Max 4 Hours) | 417 | 417 | 417 |
INCLUSIONS
- Buffet breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Return land and sea transfers
diving rates
Rates are per person in USD in addition to the room rates. Valid for stay till March 31, 2020.
| Package | Peak (July 1 - Nov 30 and Dec 20 - Jan 5) | Shoulder (Feb 1 - Jun 30) | Low (Dec 1 - Dec 19 and Jan 6 - Jan 31) |
| 1 Boat Dive (1 day) | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| 2 Boat Dives (1 day) | 137 | 137 | 109 |
| 3 Boat Dives (1 day) | 161 | 161 | 135 |
| 6 Dive Package | 317 | 317 | 257 |
| 10 Dive Package | 529 | 529 | 457 |
| 12 Dive Package | 597 | 597 | 523 |
| Night Dive (guided, torch included) | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Shore Dive (not guided, unil 5 pm) | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| NITROX Fill | 9 | 9 | 9 |
INCLUSIONS
- Tanks
- Weights
- Towels
- Refreshments
EXCLUSIONS
- An Environmental & Safety fee (E&S) of 7 USD per guest and dive day is applicable
- Nitrox fills
- Night dives
- Shore dives
Dive Information
Diving & Marine Life
Situated behind a barrier reef of the Coral Sea, Loloata is a quick boat ride to many dive sites. Divers are treated to vast coral reefs, massive coral heads, muck diving, wreck diving and many more sites. With 29 known dive sites, the variety keeps even the most veteran dive travelers looking forward to getting back in the water.
While diving is offered year-round, conditions vary depending on time of year. The best diving is from late October through early December, when the water is the calmest and visibility is best. Late December through early April is the wet season, with calm seas but lower visibility due to rain. During late April until late May (the doldrums) the visibility begins to improve and the sea is calm. June through early October is the dry season with great visibility, however, winds create some surface chop on the water.
Since, the water temperatures range from 76F in Aug/Sept to 86F in Mar/April, 3mil wetsuits are recommended for the colder water, and skins during the warmer periods.
Divers visiting Loloata will find an abundance of marine life. Rich coral reefs and wrecks are home to nudibranchs, frogfish, seahorses, shrimp, eels, batfish, anemonefish, cuttlefish, squid, pipefish (like the ornate ghost pipefish), occasional rhinopias and many other Coral Sea favorites.
Dive Center Information
Loloata Island Resort Dive Center Overview
Loloata has two 30 foot (10 meter)-dive boats that each carry up to 10 divers plus crew. The on-site dive shop has full rental gear (minus lights) as well as new gear sales. A wet area is provided behind the dive center for rinsing and drying dive and camera gear. There's also a hyperbaric chamber in Port Moresby, providing some peace of mind in case of emergency.
Morning boats depart from the jetty at 8 am for two dives, returning midday for lunch. The afternoon boats depart from the jetty at 2 pm and return at about 4:30 pm. Night dives are also available.
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 240V
- Time zone: UTC+10
- Languages: English
- Accept Credit Cards?: Yes, Visa, MasterCard & American Express
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