Walindi Plantation Resort
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
607 guest reviews analysed
Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
EMPTYJET Consensus
88.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 607 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com, Booking.com and Agoda.
Most noted: maintenance.
Best for
- honeymoon
- couples
- adventure
- beach
About Walindi Plantation Resort
Walindi Plantation Resort is a family-owned dive resort in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. The property opened in 1983 and offers 19 rooms, with bungalows located along the beachfront and featuring water views. The resort provides beach access, a swimming pool with sundeck and a single pool for guests. Meals are included under the all-inclusive option. Planter's Bar serves as the on-site bar and social space. The resort is oriented toward marine activities, with scuba diving, snorkeling, birdwatching and land tours available in the Coral Triangle around Kimbe Bay.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its longstanding operation since 1983, small 19-room scale, beachfront bungalows with water views, and focus on diving and marine activities in Kimbe Bay. The listing highlights on-site pool facilities, Planter's Bar and all-inclusive meal options.
Key facts
- Keys
- 19 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1983
- Architecture
- Bungalows are free standing 'bure' style accommodation, built in local timbers and materials
- Type
- Beach
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — Bungalows are located along the beachfront and have water views
- Swimming pool — swimming pool, sundeck
Dining
- Bar — Planter's Bar is the perfect place to relax and socialise
Policies
- All-inclusive available — evidence: Room rates include all meals
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
-5.4367, 150.0859 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKNprimary | Hoskins AirportKimbe · Medium | 36 km | ≈ 56 min | Fly here |
| GMI | Gasmata Island AirportGasmata Island · Small | 97 km | ≈ 136 min | Fly here |
| RAB | Tokua AirportKokopo · Medium | 282 km | ≈ 376 min | Fly here |
| LAE | Nadzab Tomodachi International AirportLae · Large | 392 km | ≈ 520 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields