Top Hotels in Tongatapu Island
Top 10 hotels in Tongatapu Island, Tonga
Discover the best hotels in Tongatapu Island including JeZAmi Hotel, Waterfront Lodge, House of Tonga, Liku'alofa Beach Resort, JeZAmi Hotel, Roby Annes Lodge, Green Lodge Holiday Homes, Heilala Holiday Lodge, Seaview Lodge & Restaurant, Tanoa International Dateline Hotel.
Restaurants in Tongatapu Island
1. JeZAmi Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
We value our guests and offer the best services in the Kingdom, whether you are on vacation, business trip, honeymoon, family reunion or water sports activity, we will prioritize your needs. We have installed small safes for your valuable belongings, these devices are safe and secure, you can manage your own pin number to lock it whenever you want to use it.
Not safe for a solo female traveler
Reviewed By travelsnob2I arrived from NZ around midnight. No one was there to pick me up, an important reason why I picked the hotel. After an hour I gave up. Terrified and alone in a foreign country after midnight, I paid a seemingly kind woman too much money to drive me to the hotel. When I arrived she asked me it was even a hotel since no one was there. The reception was empty. No staff anywhere and now it’s close to 2 am. the kind lady managed to find someone wandering around who let me into my room. I was the only guest and i barricaded the door. There was no staff anywhere the following day. I gave up and left, paid for 2 nights but only stayed one. I double paid for the second night because I had zero faith anyone would help me get to the airport for an early flight to V’avau. Booking the hotel was a huge mistake. I spent my one day in Nukukalofa just trying to figure out how to get help and get back to the airport. A total waste of time, energy, stress, and money. NB The capital is a ghost town on Sundays. It was hard to find even food.
2. Waterfront Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
The Waterfront Cafe and Lodge, the best private Tonga hotel, is located opposite Queen Salote Wharf, with the Nuku’alofa waterfront unfolding right before you. Just a 20 minute stroll to downtown Nuku'alofa and you will soon find yourself immersed in the sights, shops and markets of the Kingdom of Tonga capital city. The colonial-style lodge is packed with character and boasts a beautiful sea view, excellent services, high quality accommodation and arguably the most popular restaurant in the capital. The charming property is under Italian management and believes in paying special attention to each and every guest. The Waterfront Cafe and Lodge’s atmosphere is welcoming and homely, our staff is warm and friendly and every guest is treated with special attention which makes their holiday in Tonga even more memorable and their vacation so comfortable to make them feel at home. The Waterfront Lodge is internationally renowned not only to be the perfect hotel for your stay in Tongatapu but also to be a place of art where artists from Polynesia and the South Pacific often meet to expose their masterpieces. From our reception we can also organize tours of Tongatapu and packages to some of the top island hotels and attractions to ensure your Tonga holiday will be remembered as one of the best of your lifetime. If you are looking for your personal getaway to the friendly islands of the Kingdom of Tonga, welcome to the Waterfront Cafe' and Lodge, the best private owned accommodation you can find on our shore.World Class Tourism gives us 4 stars We have the pleasure to announce that the World Class Tourism for Tonga has recently judged the Waterfront Lodge & Cafe' as a 4 Stars hotel. This is indeed a great news for us and for all our new and returning guests. The unique accommodation, the casual atmosphere, the popularity of our restaurant and the smiles of our staff make the Waterfront Lodge & Cafe' the perfect stop over if you are visiting the capital or if your holiday takes you to one of the marvellous islands of the Kingdom of Tonga. Hope to see you soon.
Warmest welcome in Tonga
Reviewed By miriam kStayed in Waterfront lodge for about a month during my deployment in Tonga after the vulcano eruption and tsunami and it turned out to be my home away from home. There is a few beautiful decorated rooms ,some with seaview, and we were living as a little family with Liz and her staf taking extremely good care of us. During and after lockdown we enjoyed the best hospitality, very clean rooms, laundry service, a hearty breakfast, and eating the best food in Tonga for dinner on the veranda. Liz always going the extra mile , making sure there was something organised for us to enjoy the beauty of Tonga next to work . Totally recommended !
3. House of Tonga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Our boutique hotel offers 7 rooms, each overlooking the neighbourhood of Mailetaha, which is centrally located between Fanga and Tonga's CBD (Kolofo'ou). House of Tonga is perfect for the practical traveller, as our location is within walking distance to ATMs, car rental, fresh daily farmer's market, restaurants, bars & nightlife, cafes, and a small supermarket! Each morning we serve a delicious farmer's fresh tropical fruits breakfast while you stay with us. Our vision is to provide the best service for our guests, who often leave feeling like part of the fanau (family). Each room contains air-conditioning, free WiFi, a Queen bed, a pull out sofa, a fridge with tea/coffee facilities. Come and join us at House of Tonga, we'd love to show you island hospitality.
Thoroughly enjoy our stay
Reviewed By John and Tuaine BThis boutique hotel is centrally located with easy access to services and amenities. Across the road is Lord's Hire Car and nearby there are small supermarkets. There are many road-side fruit stalls close by. Rooms are spacious and kept cleaned to a very high standard with daily servicing. Beds are comfortable and the shower is refreshing. Staff are extremely polite, approachable and always ready to help. Free wifi and breakfast are a bonus and there is off-street parking. If you want to stay away from a large resort then this is the ideal place and we would recommend it.
4. Liku'alofa Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 325 reviews
Located on the west coast of Tongatapu, Liku'alofa Beach Resort lines the beach front with 11 fales (bungalows) five single and five duplex fales (15 rooms), a tree top bar & restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week which is overlooking the ocean, very convenient for whale-watching or simply gazing at the sunset with your favorite cocktail. We also have a tidal swimming pool, camping grounds, a business center, free wifi. We can host private functions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and many more. From the minute we pick you up from the airport to the time we bid you farewell, your stay will be enriched with unique Tongan experience of its history, culture, tradition, and why we're called "the friendly islands."
There’s no beach
Reviewed By olgazza55If you have images of a lovely sandy beach outside your bungalow then you will be in for a surprise.....there isn’t one. In fact you can’t even access the water due to a jagged coral wall, not that you’d want to. The sea swimming pool is very uninviting and it looked to be closed. But the bungalow we stayed in was comfortable though in a poor state of repair. The saving grace was that the staff were wonderful, friendly and very obliging....eager to please. The restaurant and bar provided good views. The menu was fine and the food acceptable
5. JeZAmi Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
We value our guests and offer the best services in the Kingdom, whether you are on vacation, business trip, honeymoon, family reunion or water sports activity, we will prioritize your needs. We have installed small safes for your valuable belongings, these devices are safe and secure, you can manage your own pin number to lock it whenever you want to use it.
Not safe for a solo female traveler
Reviewed By travelsnob2I arrived from NZ around midnight. No one was there to pick me up, an important reason why I picked the hotel. After an hour I gave up. Terrified and alone in a foreign country after midnight, I paid a seemingly kind woman too much money to drive me to the hotel. When I arrived she asked me it was even a hotel since no one was there. The reception was empty. No staff anywhere and now it’s close to 2 am. the kind lady managed to find someone wandering around who let me into my room. I was the only guest and i barricaded the door. There was no staff anywhere the following day. I gave up and left, paid for 2 nights but only stayed one. I double paid for the second night because I had zero faith anyone would help me get to the airport for an early flight to V’avau. Booking the hotel was a huge mistake. I spent my one day in Nukukalofa just trying to figure out how to get help and get back to the airport. A total waste of time, energy, stress, and money. NB The capital is a ghost town on Sundays. It was hard to find even food.
6. Roby Annes Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
We offer a warm welcome to all our guests and look forward to spoiling you with the Friendly Island's spirit of hospitality that our small island kingdom is famously known for. The lodge is conveniently located in downtown Nukuʻalofa and just a few steps away from the central business district, local market, supermakets, restaurants, the waterfront and other amenities.
Quiet hotel right behind the palace
Reviewed By Greg BI stayed here for a week (on business) but it was a good base, the room was large although I would have preferred to be upstairs because then I wouldn't have heard people walking above me. Wifi is excellent in and out of your room. This is a quaint little lodge with only a few guests at a time directly behind the Palace (I mean it is literally across the street) and in easy walking distance to the esplanade and markets or if you don't want to walk a taxi is only 2-4 dollars depending on how far you go into town. I suggest walking in and getting a taxi back if you buy a lot. A set breakfast is included: cereal, fruit tea/coffee, toast and they make pretty good scrambled eggs. I never got to eat here because I was functions during the day and night but they catered for that function and the food they put on was amazing. If the food in the restaurant is as good you're on a winner. I had a TV but never used it so can't comment on reception/quality. The A/C works well although you may not need it if you stay during May-August (winter). At night you know you are safe in your room as they shut the and lock the gates after dark and have a security guard on watch all night... but don't worry if you stay out late they let you in :) The staff are very friendly and super helpful, the manager saw me walking one day and pulled over to give me a lift. I only gave the place an average rating because I want other guests not to come here expecting a topend lodge, for the price you pay this place is pretty good. Honestly it is a bit well used and could do with some newer furniture/beds/furnishings, while not new you always get clean fresh sheets and towels. The pressure in the showers is good but it is a circus act to get the temperature right before the hot runs out. It was either skin blistering to cold, I usually opted for a cold shower and used the hot water for shaving. It is the tropics after all and who needs a hot shower, even "cold water" is around 20C. Which reminds me, Tonga does get cooler in the evenings in "winter" you might need a jacket, during the day shorts and t-shirts are fine as it is over 24C if your from less sun clims bring a hat/umbrella and sunsceen because fair skin will burn here but after dark it can drop into the mid teens.
7. Green Lodge Holiday Homes
8. Heilala Holiday Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
Malo e lelei from the Kingdom of Tonga! If you are looking for a relaxed, friendly, homestyle "beach garden getaway" in the Kingdom of Tonga, the Heilala Holiday Lodge on Ha'atafu Beach at Kanokupolu may just be the place you have been looking for. Over 1km of sandy beach, wave surfing, snorkeling, or simply relaxing in your hammock. All the best and we hope to welcome you in our little peace of paradise soon.
Bring whatever you need
Reviewed By AshM1010The location was beautiful, the vibe was relaxed (very much island time) and we had most of the beach to ourselves. We also enjoyed the outdoor huts. If this is what you are after in an accomodation, then come here. We were underwhelmed by the service and hospitality. The 'free' breakfast was minimal, the restaurant had a very simple menu and had to be ordered hours in advance and there is no way I would say that Heilala has a bar. The fale was simple and basic. The shower had to be running for around 10min before a small amount of hot water came through. What is indicated in the fale photos, is what you get. Remember that it is Tonga and resources are low. Also a heads up that the roosters will wake you up every morning. A key thing to note is that this accomodation is quite a long way from the town/city and airport. There are other 'resorts' around but there are times when their restaurants are closed too. We were worried at times around where we would get food from next. I would recommend renting one of Heilala's vehicles and going into town to stock up on food and water, then use Heilala's communal kitchen (adequate) to cook. Heilala advertises the use of their kayaks, snorkel gear and bikes (at the time, all free when I booked). We had to have a conversation with the manager to let us use the kayaks because initially he wanted to charge us. Additionally there was no snorkel gear and the bikes were broken. When swimming or kayaking on the beaches of Haʻatafu and Kanokupolu - BE CAREFUL. I suffered a reasonable cut due to a mixture of the coral reef, shallow water and waves. Make sure you pack your own first aid kit to treat these sort of wounds as Heilala had nothing to help me.
9. Seaview Lodge & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Seaview Lodge offers an idyllic waterfront location and 14 guest deluxe rooms and a premium luxury two-bedroom suite. All rooms feature stylish colonial-pacific-themed interiors – newly renovated and refurbished. The Lodge and Gourmet Restaurant is located on the Waterfront of Nuku'alofa in close proximity to the Royal Palace, while the city center with lively market, shops and cafes is in walking distance. Enjoy fantastic food and warm hospitality of Seaview with breathtaking ocean view - experiencing the real South Pacific feeling. We are open daily from Monday to Sunday Breakfast 7-10:30 am | Lunch 12-2 pm | Happy Hour 4-6 pm | Dinner 6-10pm
Wonderful
Reviewed By mbassett12000We stopped overnight to catch a flight out to another island. Our hosts were simply the best. Completely accommodating and friendly and helpful. The hotel was also beautiful and very well maintained. Thank you. We would not hesitate to visit again when in Tonga.
10. Tanoa International Dateline Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 211 reviews
Tanoa International Dateline Hotel offers a selection of superior accommodation located in the capital Nuku'alofa, with sensational facilities for leisure, conference, corporate and wedding guests. Located on the waterfront, with 124 rooms in total, Tanoa International Dateline Hotel can be used as your hub to get around Tonga. With extensive conference facilities, a range of dining options, and high-speed internet in every room, this is the place to be.
Good Location
Reviewed By Travelling_LongThe hotel has a great location. Don't expect anything too luxurious, but it will serve your basic needs. You can walk on the street in front and can reach the small city just behind. It is a great place for relaxing and get ready for another round of city hustle.
