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About Accommodation
in Tonga
Important - Please read!
The accommodation choices
we recommend in Tonga are premises that we have personally
inspected or stayed at.
When booking accommodation through WhaleSwim™ Adventures
we guarantee clean rooms of good standard with hot
showers and great service.
As part of your accommodation booking, our driver
Edward, (who has worked with us for 8 years) will
meet you on arrival in Tongatapu and transfer
you tothe domestic terminal or your accommodation and transfer you back to
the airport for your departure flight. He also speaks
& understands English. He is a licensed tour guide so if you have time to spare, he will happily take you on an island tour - full day ot 1/2 day. Please check with Edward for his rates before you agree to do the tour. If you want to go into Nuku'alofa - see the market or have a meal - he charges normal taxi rates for this service.
Remember Tonga is an under-developed country with
little tourism infrastructure and what is acceptable
accommodation for Tongan travel agency staff, may
not be acceptable by you!
This
is a service that we offer to all our guests - to make your stay in Tonga the
best it can be!
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Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu
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The Royal Tonga International Hotel (right at the airport)
This hotel offers overnight
visitors to Tonga, accommodation just 2 min's drive from both the international and domestic airport. Perfect for a short overnight stay on your way to Vava'u!
Royal Tonga International Hotel was officially opened on October 9th, 2007. It is easily accessible just a 2 minute drive from the Fua`amotu International Airport and domestic terminal and only 17 kilometers from the city centre.
Royal Tonga International Hotel offers 78 elegant spacious guest rooms, a Presidential Suite and a Luxurious Royale Suite. (on request)
Suite. All rooms have ensuite bathroom, comfortable beds and television and been designed to make your stay a truly memorable one with its modern amenities and peaceful location.
The Heilala Restaurant and Bar provides fine cuisine, serving a wide selection of food and
beverage throughout the day.
Rates:
Twin Deluxe: AUD$140.00
Double or Single Executive : AUD$165.00
Rates DO NOT include breakfast
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Waterfront
Lodge
The Waterfront Lodge offers
visitors to Tonga the best private accommodation in
the capital, Nuku'alofa.
The lodge boasts a beautiful sea view, excellent services
and luxury accommodation. Located on the waterfront,
this charming property is under Italian management
and believes in paying special attention to each and
every guest. The atmosphere of the Lodge is intimate
and home-like and the staff warm and friendly.
Accommodation is in eight large rooms that measure
35 square metres each. The guestrooms are inviting
and luxurious, well appointed with Italian facilities
and also beautiful paintings by Gauguin, Hopper and
other renowned artists. Each guestroom features a
private verandah with an outdoor table and deck chairs
so the guests can relax and enjoy a cool drink and
the wonderful views in private. All of the fully serviced
guestrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a king-site
bed, and a private bathroom with hot water. Additional
amenities include IDD telephone, Internet access,
satellite TV, mini refrigerator, and tea and coffee
facilities. All of the room rates are also inclusive
of breakfast.
The Waterfront Lodge can also supply IDD prepaid telephone
cards, safety deposit facilities, foreign exchange,
car rental and a return airport transfer service.
Located on the ground floor of the lodge, the Waterfront
Restaurant offers guests international breakfasts
and also serves lunch and dinner. Arguably the most
popular restaurant in the capital, it features a large
selection of seafood, homemade pasta and delicious
desserts - especially their Pasta with (real) Truffle
Sauce! Take the decor, food, service and the hosts,
add a dash of Italy and the romance of the Pacific
and you are set for a wonderful night out.
This is a 4 star facility.
Rates include continental breakfast & taxes
AUD$175.00 per room Water view (on road front)
AUD$220 per room Garden View
AUD$65 return airport transfers for 1 - 2 people
AUD$95 return for 3 - 4 people
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Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant
This recently-opened hotel located along the Ocean view on Vuna road minutes from the Royal Palace, Talamahu Market, restaurants, businesses & town Nuku’alofa!
22 Rooms (10 Ocean view rooms & 12 Standard rooms)
All rooms have hot/cold water, Air- Conditioning, coffee maker, Refrigerator, direct dial local and international telephones, FREE wireless internet access, TV, In-Room Safe, Hair dryer, Telephone, Smoke Detectors in Rooms, Iron & Ironing board, daily room service.
Little Italy Restaurant has been open for over 10 years and is famous in Tonga! One of the house specialty is Tagliatelle al Nero di Seppia( black Squid ink Tagliatelle) with Smoke Salmon, wild mushroom, cream, pepper and parsley. This dish goes well with Sicilian Chardonnay. Italian Desserts include the homemade tiramisu & Cassata gelato. The combination of homemade cuisine, Italian selection of wines and warm, friendly atmosphere means you could only be at Little Italy.
Rooms have King-size beds ONLY
Standard Rooms: AUD$215.00
Ocean View Rooms (with balcony) AUD$240.00
Prices include a Continental Breakfast, 15% tax and airport transfers
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Heilala Holiday Lodge
The new and improved Heilala Holiday Lodge is now located on the stunning sandy beaches of Ha'atafu and Kanokupolu, with the most picturesque sunsets, the best surfing on the main island, great snorkelling and a beautiful sandy beach that stretches over a kilometer long and from where you can spot Tonga’s famous humpback whales in season.
We offer a variety of accommodation options to suit every holiday budget. These include our “most popular” Superior fale, the “budget conscious” Tongan fale. All fales (bungalows) and rooms are located in a botanical garden setting and have equal access to all other onsite guest facilities! The fales and rooms are constructed with traditional design in mind, but with additional comfort. Also, from July 2010 all fales and rooms are equipped with new bedding!
If you wish to dine in, Heilala Village Restaurant is right there for you! We serve breakfast from 8 to 9.30am (standard breakfast is included with your stay) as well as lunch and dinner on pre-order. Our resort-style menu changes daily and includes local and international dishes, such as the Lobster (crayfish), Seafood platter, Snapper fillet and Tuna steak as well as Chicken, Pork, Beef and more. If you are a vegetarian we can certainly cater for you as well and we recommend that you try our Tongan vegetarian platter, which consists of variety of local dishes. Our fully licenced bar is available to serve you chilled or hot beverage all day.
The resort is on the western end of Tongatapu island - a 35 min taxi ride AUD$48 return to airport for 1 - 2 persons.
Accommodation rates are per night/unit and include daily breakfast & taxes!
Indicative
prices:
Superior fale: Double: AUD$114.00 Single: AUD$ 95.00 (private bath, fridge & coffee/tea facilities)
Tongan fale: Double: AUD$88.00 Single: AUD$68.00 (private bath)
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Winnies Guest
House
For hospitality that is second
to none, stay at Tonga's best kept little secret,
Winnies Guesthouse. Clean and comfortable surroundings
at a reasonable price. (I love this place! Winnie
and her son Marc create a friendly family atmosphere.)
Winnies offers two twin or three double rooms. With
electric fans, exterior mosquito screening, a guest
kitchen (gas cooker, fridge and tea & coffee making
facilities), hot showers, Internet access (T$5 per
½ hour), a games room (pool table, dart board,
etc.), communal lounge and TV (video movies provided
nightly) and a laundry room (a service can be arranged
at a small charge). Airport transfers are available
at T$20 or T$10 per person, for 3 persons or more.
The price
per person includes a tropical style breakfast - coffee
& tea, toast, cereals and fresh fruit. Afternoon
meals are available by arrangement. At Winnies we
do our best to make your visit as comfortable as if
you never left home.
This is a 1 - 2 star facility.
Indicative
prices:
AUD$37.50 per person includes 15% tax, a continental
breakfast
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Fa Fa Island
Resort
Everything is built in the traditional Tongan style.
The walls are made from woven palm leaves, the roof
from wooden shingles. The interior, however, is of
utmost comfort: The bathroom in the palm garden with
WC and stainless steel shower, large double beds with
mosquito-net canopies. Each Fale has its own terrace
with tables and armchairs. The obligatory hammock
hangs out in the front near your lounges on the beach.
Solar panels provide lighting and warm water.
Deep within a palm grove: a typical Fale. All Fale's
stand alone, without immediate neighbors. Fellow vacationers
may be spotted along a stroll around the island, at
the bar, or if you invite them over.
Decorated with flowers, your Fale presents a special
welcome. Bathrobes and beach towels are provided,
of course. On hand, as well, are 220 Volts for shaving
and hair-drying.
Behind a private fence hides your extraordinary bathroom.
It's better to have an hibiscus in the loo, than a
bee in your bonnet!
There is another terrace in the bathroom area for
those of you who wish to sunbathe in your Birthday
Suit, since this is only done in privacy in all Tonga.
The restaurant is located directly on the breath-taking
beach and serves top cuisine. Breakfast alone causes
taste buds to dance: fruit, Muesli, juices, sausage,
and eggs prepared many ways. The light lunch menu
is announced on the restaurant bulletin board.
The daily varying evening menu satisfies the pickiest
palate: meat, fish or typical Tongan vegetables and
tropical desserts.
Once a week there is a barbecue with traditional and
international specialties. Lobster, steaks and even
German sausages are thrown on the barbi. An house
specialty: Tongan marinated fish salad -- a must!!
After dinner, there's time for a night-cap at the
bar. The Tongan's brew a good beer (following the
German Purity Act)! Of course all of the well-known
cocktails are available, as well as first-class New
Zealand and Australian wines.
Or would you rather sip fresh coconut juice with a
shot of Bacardi? "Cheers" is spoken "Ofa
atu" here.
Full free use of twice daily operating
motor sailor (transfer only to be paid once), use
of snorkeling gear, surf skies, volleyball, French
boule, bush walking, library, flight reconfirmation
service and tour desk service.
3-night minimum stay.
This is a 4 star facility
Per Night for
2 people including all meals
Deluxe Double/Twin Fale: AUD$462.00
Superior Double Fale: AUD$387.00
Per Night for 1 person including meals:
Deluxe Single Fale: AUD$381.00
Superior Single Fale: AUD$306.00
airport/boat transfers are AUD$32 pp one way - to be paid at the resort
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The Tongan Beach Resort
The Tongan Beach-side Bar & Restaurant
View from a room
Beachside Room
Sunset at the Tongan Beach Resort
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Welcome to The Tongan Beach Resort in the beautiful Vava'u’u island group where you can embrace the real Pacific holiday of your dreams.
Powder soft sands and water daubed in colours made in heaven greet you with a special charm and warmth that is pure Tonga. Fishing, diving, snorkelling or just lying around untouched beaches is all there for the lucky traveller. So be indulged and the wonderful resort staff will be there to make this destination a memory that will never fade
The Resort is nestled on the beachfront of the island of 'Utungake - it offers the best of both worlds - the isolation of a real Pacific island, with top resort facilities that includes a classy restaurant and a friendly bar plus the convenience of being linked to the mainland by a causeway.
Only metres from the water lapping on the beach shore are 12 refurbished rooms with all the necessary amenities including an en suite bathroom and WIFI hotspot. Each room has top quality beds, 100% cotton bedding and towels & complimentary natural toiletries plus a small deck and you can sit there and gaze at your little piece of the South Pacific. Befitting the location, the rooms are all individually designed with sea themes and each has sea motifs that give the room their particular character.
The staff are keen to help make your stay become a never to be forgotten event for you that is much more than just a holiday. With only 12 rooms, the service is personal and the atmosphere is warm, friendly and laid back so there is no rushing to claim a deck chair before breakfast!
Its location is perfect - the dive boats and fishing charters can pick you up off the jetty for diving and fishing and just 10mins by taxi over the causeway to the town of Neiafu with markets, stores, cafes and restaurants.
Rates:
Beachfront Double/Twin/Single room: AUD$230.00
Beachfront Family room : AUD$230.00 - plus AUD$37.50 per extra person (up to 4 people in total)
Full Board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) AUD$90.00 per person
Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) AUD$72.00 per person
Airport transfers are extra
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Beachside Bar Beachside Restaurant The Beach
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Reef Resort
This relatively new
resort on Kapa Island
in the beautiful Vava'u island group, was completed in July 2007. and has been voted 'the best accommodation in Vava'u"!
The Reef Resort offers just 4 luxury detached accommodation
in a tranquil island setting.
All bungalows are elegant, spacious, with comfortable beds,
pure cotton bed linen, ceiling fans, a small fridge
and tea/coffee making facilities. The luxury bathrooms have double hand-basins and a huge rain-shower. Each bungalow
has their own private deck with sunchairs and sea views.
The beach side restaurant offers only the best
in local and international food, Josef, the owner chef is an internationally trained chef and creates the most exquiste food in all of Tonga.The bar is fully stocked with spirits, excellent wines and a variety of the delicious cocktails!
Tee resort owners, Josef and Renate are friendly and hospitable hosts and offer the most upmarket experience in Vava'u. Add a few days to your WhaleSwim tour to relax in paradise!
One of the great features is it overlook an area where the humpback whales can be viewed on some days PLUS the Japanese Gardens
is just metres from their beach. This coral garden is
exquisite with many varieties of tropical fish species
& corals. The best snorkeling spot in Vava'u!
This is a 4 star facility with a 5 star experience.
Go to Trip Advisor for testimonials and more photos!
indicative Prices: 2012 season
Double/Single fale: AUD$315.00
Triple Fale: AUD$380.00
Prices include:15% tax
(All meals and boat transfers are at extra cost.)
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Port Wine Guest House Suites
Owned and operated by wonderful friendly locals, Tai and his mother Luisa, the Port Wine House Guest House is situated a 5 minutes walk from the heart of Neiafu. It is quiet, homely and picturesque.
Their new guest house suites - all rooms each with their own bathroom and private entrance, were completed in Sept 2010.
The guest house suites are set amongst a one acre, lush and tropical garden. The garden features coconut trees, guava, mei (breadfruit), papaya, frangipani, heilala (Tonga’s national flower), tongapula, hibiscus, Australian bottle brush, birds of paradise, orchards, bananas, kava plants, giant taro, gardenia, mangoes and more. The owner’s herb and vegetable garden is also in the back right corner and it contains everything from capsicum, eggplant and tomatoes to parsley, dill and basil.
This is a perfect place to experience friendly Tongan hospitality!
Check out their reviews on Trip Advisor! Click Here
Rates:
Double suite: AUD$124.00 includes light breakfast
Single Suite: AUD$62.00 includes breakfast
Minimum 3 nights stay unless adding extra nights to your tour nights at Port Wine)
Airport transfers are extra
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The bungalows - fruit & herbs
The bedroom
The lush garden
The beach
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Mystic Sands Beach Bungalows
Mystic Sands is a true gem in Vava'u Tonga. Situated right on the beach with its own pier for pickup to go diving, whale watching, sailing or sports-fishing, you can spend your whole vacation without having to put shoes on! This is a well-run motel style accommodation, so the new owners, Kjell & his partner Adriana, who are from Norway and Equador, offer friendly personal service helping you make the most of your holiday in Vava'u.
All 5 units and a 2 bedroom house (each with its own ensuite bathroom) are fully self contained, with a kitchen with microwave, fridge and cooker, pots, china & cutlery etc.
Mystic Sands has outside furniture, spacious decks, a beautiful garden in which to relax and kayaks for a more active experience during your holiday in beautiful Vava'u.
No where else in Vava'u will you find a place on the beach with your own equipped kitchen and standards like this. Mystic Sands is well-located, being 20 minutes drive from Vava'u airport and only 10 minutes drive from Neiafu centre. Taxis and rental cars are available.
Our whale swimming boats will pick you up from the jetty!
They do not have a restaurant / bar but are happy to arrange a cooked breakfast, they have a BBQ available for guests to use in the garden and have plans for El Fresco dining by the beach in 2012
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Rates: AUD$165.00 per night (Double/Twin share)
(minimum 2 nights stay)
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Dive from the jetty The fale & the Jetty Mystic Sands beach Bungalows
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The Balcony Lodge
This intimate lodge is perched above the beautiful Port of Refuge Harbour right in the heart of Neiafu.
Trish offers comfortable clean accommodation, most with private facilities, as well as the best panoramic view of the harbour and the most incredible sunsets and these are all for you from their balcony.
There are just three double rooms ( 1 with ensuite bathroom and 2 with shared bathroom) PLUS one family suite (1 Queen & 2 single beds)with private facilities and your own balcony to enjoy the passing parade.
Breakfast is served in their great restaurant and you will be staying in the midst of the restaurant and entertainment area.
Their wonderful Tongan staff take pride in looking after their special guests, and do everything possible to make your stay in Vava'u as special as it should be.
Room 1 - 1 x queen size bed and 1 x single (shared bathroom)
Room 2 - 1 x queen size bed (shared bathroom)
Room 3 - 2 x queen size beds (private bathroom)
Room 4 – 1 queen size bed and 2 single beds (private bathroom
Rates:
The Suite(1 Queen & 2 single beds) :AUD$120.00
Double/Twin/Single room with bathroom ensuite: AUD$115.00
Double/single with shared bathroom: AUD$95.00
(Prices include 15% taxes)
Meals and transfers are
extra.
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Ha'apai
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Matafonua Lodge
Brand new resort and we believe,
the ONLY place to stay in Ha'apai!
Situated on Foa Island opposite
Sandy Beach Resort - this resort has 10 fales (double,
twin or single beds) with a verandah and surrounded
by tropical gardens with communal shower and toilet
facilities.
The cafe caters for their guests with breakfast and
simple fresh dishes for lunch and dinner. Sally, the
manager/chef creates varied blackboard menu of deliciously
tasty meals each day. Her cakes and desserts are becoming
famous in Tonga!
Just a short walk to the dive and whale watching centre,
white sandy beach and the clear turquoise lagoon.
This is a 2 star facility with a 4 star experience!
Indicative Prices:
Single/Double fale: AUD$TBA
Triple: fale: AUD$TBA
Return Airport Transfer (in Ha'apai) AUD$TBA per adult
(Prices include
continental breakfast and 15% tax)
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Blue Banana Beach House
The Villa
Fua'amotu Transit Lodge
Adventure Backpackers
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Other Recommended Accommodation - go to www.tongaholiday.com for details
Vava'u
Lucky's Beach Houses - Lucky’s is right on the beach and offers guests the choice of 2 traditional Tongan fales or 2 European style beach houses with kitchen & bathroom (cold water only). Guests can self cater or there are excellent meals available. Snorkelling, surfing, sport fishing, diving, whale watching and other sightseeing activities can all be arranged. Laundry and kayaks available on site. 20 min by taxi to town.info@talihaubeach.com
Adventure Backpackers - Popular with international backpackers. It is in the heart of Neiafu and the ideal jumping off point for a whole range of marine activities or tours which can be arranged by the friendly staff.
avbakpak@yahoo.com
Nuku'alofa/Tongatapu
Fua'amotu Transit Lodge - a backpackers lodge near the airport - if you just want a bed and a hot shower when you arrive late at night and are on the first flight out the following morning - then this is ideal! TOP$40 per person (cash only) for bed, breakfast, transfer and tax inclusive. ftl@kalianet.to
The Villa - is one of Tonga’s leading guest houses and you will find it on Nuku’alofa’s popular waterfront esplanade of Vuna Road. This long established business is run by New Zealanders who seem to have the goal in life of making customers happy. Min. 3 nights. villamac@kalianet.to
Blue Banana Beach House - One private, self-contained bungalow for two, right on the beach… Whale watching in season, Private BBQ area, Historical walk and all your own amenities! Close to Ha'atafu Beach. Min 3 nights. bluebanana@kalianet.to
PLEASE NOTE:
We are no longer recommending accommodation at . . . . . .
Blue Lagoon Resort in Vava'u.The Blue Lagoon owners are rude & abusive and were rude to my guests. I also had complaints about the lack of maintenance in the fales and many guest suffered from stomach complaints.
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In USA/Canada - 877 216 5847
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Staying over
in Tongatapu!
What you can see &
do!
We recommend that you
only spend a maximum of one day - at the most
on the main island of Tongatapu.
The main Nuku'alofa market, several interesting gift
stores and Friends Cafe (best coffee and food in Tonga!)
is worth experiencing.
A 1/2 -day tour to the blow-holes and historic sites
costs TOP$65 per person with our driver Edward - its
worth a look.
Other than that - you could spend the day out at Pangaimotu
Island Resort - good to do if you are there on a Sunday
- if a church service (to hear the wonderful singing)
doesn't appeal.
The blow-holes, Tongatapu
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Accommodation
in Vava'u
Please note:
Most accommodation in Neiafu is situated on the beautiful
natural deep harbour (unless stated), therefore they
are not situated on a beach and there are no beaches
nearby.
If you want accommodation on a beach, then you need
to go out onto the islands. We recommend Reef Resort, Mystic Sands Beach Bungalows, "Island Voyager' and The
Tongan Beach Resort.
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Japanese Gardens Reef
Beachfront room at The Tongan
Beach at the Tongan Beach Resort
Beach at Mystic Sands
Kayaking around the islands
Nuku Island - beautiful!
Clown fish off Nuku Island
Eu'akaufa Island
Inside Swallows Cave
Mala Island and Japanese Gardens
Tongan boy on a 'raft' of 'what's left
of a rubber sheet after thongs have
been cut out!'
A curious humpback whale
The Tongan Beach Resort
Reef Resort
Snorkel in the lagoon
Free-dive into Mariners Cave
Snorkel into Swallows Cave
Complimentary natural toiletriesat Tongan
Beach Resort and aboard " Velocity"
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fresh fruit for breakfast
Margarita Cocktail with
fresh local limes!
Reef Resort
Ovalau Island
Kiwi Jo Clark - with a humpback calf
Humpback whale
Nuku Island
Happy WhaleSwimmers!
Jetty in Neiafu
Beautiful BUT deadly Lion Fish
Hibiscus
Our whaleswimming boat, Makaira
Our Photographer boat, Dream Catcher
Frangipani flowers are everywhere
Exquisite coral!
Nemos! everywhere!
Market in Neiafu Vava'u
Dancing girls!
Snorkeling at lunchtime
Humpback calf October 2010
Humpback head-lunging
Learning to breach
Ovalau Island
Sunrise over Mafana Island
organic tomatoes at Neiafu market
Pou - Rae's daughter - dancing
very friendly calf!
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