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The Most Luxurious Stays on Tongatapu
Looking for something a little more upmarket than the typical guesthouse or hotel on offer on Tongatapu? A select few accommodations are offering the extra “oomph!” for your stay on Tonga’s main island. Stay at beach resorts, boutique lodges, international hotels, luxury apartments and even whimsical treehouses. It’s all available on Tongatapu if you know where to look. We list some of our top recommendations in this list of the best luxury accommodations on Tongatapu! While you are here, be sure to also take a look at The Luxury Guide to Tongatapu.
Note that five-star accommodation doesn’t exist in Tonga. With that in mind, we’ve made sure to list the most upmarket accommodations available within the context of a laidback holiday destination. Additionally, Tonga is an ever-evolving country with some services that accommodations provide changing with little notice. While we try to keep our accommodation listings up-to-date, know that some services may have changed. If you have an update, feel free to reach out.
1. Tanoa International Dateline Hotel
Tonga’s largest hotel boasts a 4-star offering on the waterfront of Nuku’alofa. High-speed WiFi and TV entertainment are available in each room, as well as an ensuite and the option for a balcony with furniture. While there are a number of room types available, some of the most luxurious offerings include the “Ocean View Suite” and the “Presidential Suite”. Facilities at the hotel include a large outdoor swimming pool and poolside cafe/bar, an on-site gym with gym classes often available, a tour desk, a gift store, airport transfers and check-in and a laundry service. A buffet breakfast with hot and cold options is also included in your stay. See more like this in the 10 Best Hotels & Resorts on Tongatapu.
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© Tanoa International Dateline Hotel2. Katea Retreat
A boutique beach resort on the southern corner of Tongatapu, Katea Retreat offers a blissful stay for couples and groups of up to four – that is, until it’s Wednesday or Friday night or Sunday afternoon when its restaurant comes to life with cultural dancing and a traditional Tongan umu – see the 10 Best Cultural Shows in Tonga. But back to the accommodation, each of the five contemporary bungalows features a queen bed or two queens, a kitchenette with a gas stove, an ensuite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the breathtaking beach and reef below. The latter you’ll love to explore with its golden sands and arching rock formations – as featured in the 10 Best Beaches in Tongatapu. Free airport shuttles are available, while cultural medicine walks are also on offer.
© TongaPocketGuide.com3. Tukulolo Grounds & Treehouses
If your idea of luxury is something utterly unique, then check out the lodges suspended in the trees at Tukulolo Grounds & Treehouses. This handbuilt wonderland among the forests of Tongatapu’s eastern side consists of two queen ensuite treehouses and one family treehouse, each distinctive and artistically finished. The property is a joy to explore between the communal lodge, fire pit, carved sculptures and suspended bridges leading to your fairy-light-lit abode. Watch the forest come to life at night with a fire show! While a light breakfast is included in the rate, breakfast and dinner are available to purchase should you not want to venture the 35 minutes it takes to get into Nuku’alofa. Note that there are children and dogs on the property. See more stays like (or more “unlike”) this in the 10 Most Unique Accommodations in Tonga.
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© TongaPocketGuide.com4. Seaview Lodge & Restaurant
One of the more upscale boutique hotels in Nuku’alofa, Seaview Lodge boasts an idyllic spot right on the waterfront. The lodge offers a small range of well-appointed rooms, as well as a fabulous restaurant. Stay in colonial-inspired guest rooms with various grades of room, from the luxurious “King Suite” to either a sea or garden view room, with or without a balcony. In a separate house from the main lodge is the “Family Suite” which is a fully self-contained and stylish apartment. A continental breakfast and WiFi are included in the stay, while airport transfers are available for a fee. See more accommodations like this in the 10 Best Lodges in Tonga.
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© TongaPocketGuide.com5. Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant
The Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant brings all of the charms of Italy to the shores of Nuku’alofa, even the luxurious standard of the rooms. “Standard” and “Ocean View Rooms” are available, with the options for a private balcony and interconnecting rooms. Stays include a continental buffet breakfast, while rooms have all of your expected hotel amenities including free WiFi. As for dinner, roll out of bed and go downstairs to the ever-popular Little Italy Restaurant which serves irresistible pizzas. See more like this in the 10 Most Romantic Accommodations on Tongatapu.
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© TongaPocketGuide.com6. Fale Tonga Guesthouse
Holiday homes with a difference, Fale Tonga Guesthouse is a collection of two traditionally inspired fales set on a peaceful plantation just outside of Nuku’alofa. The design is the most impressive feature of these self-contained two-bedroom houses, each with exposed beams and high ceilings yet tastefully furnished with some contemporary touches. Enjoy the ease of a fully equipped kitchen complete with a dishwasher and washing machine, a spacious design-driven bathroom, and each bedroom with a double bed. There’s plenty of room to roam in your fully fenced-off garden with no direct neighbours, yet you’re only a four-minute drive from town. See more stays like this in the 10 Best Holiday Homes on Tongatapu.
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© Fale Tonga GuesthouseMore About Luxury Accommodations on Tongatapu
That’s it for our list of the best luxury accommodations on Tongatapu but it’s by no means the end of our trip-planning advice! Delve into more Tongatapu wisdom in the following guides:
- 10 Best Luxury Experiences on Tongatapu
- Tonga Luxury Itinerary: 7 Days / 1 Week
- 5 Best Luxury Accommodations in Nuku’alofa
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Luxury Travel Guide to Tonga.
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