Where is the Best Place to Stay in Ha’apai?
Welcome to your ultimate guide on where to stay in Ha’apai! Here, we’re not just covering the best island in Ha’apai to stay, including Lifuka, Foa and Uoleva, but we’re also listing the best Ha’apai accommodations in each area.
What is the Best Island in Ha’apai to Stay on?
For culture, historical sites and proximity to some dining options, stay on Lifuka. For resorts and beaches with easy access to the Lifuka via a causeway, stay on Foa. Finally, for beautiful beaches and getting away from it all, stay on Uoleva.
In this guide on where to stay in Ha’apai, we go into further detail about these places to stay by splitting them by location, as well as accommodation categories (resort, budget, guesthouse, etc.) to help you choose the best place to stay in Ha’apai for you!
The Top 10 Accommodations in Ha’apai
Before we dive into this complete guide on where to stay in Ha’apai, we thought you’d find it helpful for us to list our top 10 Ha’apai accommodations and where to find them.
- Serenity Beaches Resort – Uoleva Island
- Diana Beach Resort – Uoleva Island
- Matafonua Lodge – Foa Island
- Kitesurf Tonga – Uoleva Island
- Sea Change Eco Retreat – Uoleva Island
- Sandy Beach Resort – Foa Island
- Fanga ’o Ipu Lahi Resort – Lifuka Island
- Ha’apai Beach Resort – Lifuka Island
- Evaloni Guesthouse – Pangai, Lifuka Island
- Lindsay Guesthouse – Pangai, Lifuka Island
The list continues in the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai and 5 Best Guesthouses in Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.comHa’apai Accommodation on Lifuka Island
Your arrival island in Ha’apai, Lifuka is where the island group’s airport, Salote Pilolevu Airport, and main wharf, Taufa’ahau Wharf are located. It’s also the location of Ha’apai’s administrative capital, Pangai, which has a range of services including grocery stores, banks, currency exchange, car rentals and most of what we list in the Information, Shops & Services in Ha’apai. Lifuka is also home to a few accommodations in the form of beach resorts and guesthouses nestled among its villages.
More About Staying on Lifuka
What’s Lifuka good for? Culture, markets, historical sites, easy access to the wharf and airport, and visiting on a budget.
What to do there? Boat trips, whale swimming, market, church services, Velata Fortress, Langi ‘o Olovehi, Mystery Cross, Shirley Baker Monument and European Cemetery, Birthplace of King Tupou I, Hulu’i Paonga Tomb and Beach, Port au Prince Memorial and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai and 10 Things to Do in Pangai.
Where to eat? Lucky Pot Restaurant, Tiger Inn, Leleno Ki Moana, Raylela’s Cake & Ice Cream Shop and Ha’apai Beach Resort – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.
The Best Budget Accommodations on Lifuka
- Evaloni Guesthouse – Standalone double-bed units with ensuite and kitchenette
- Lindsay Guesthouse – Guesthouse with private ensuite rooms and rooms with shared facilities
- Fifita Guesthouse – Budget accommodation close to town.
For more details on some of these accommodations, check out the 5 Best Guesthouses in Ha’apai.
The Best Resorts on Lifuka
- Ha’apai Beach Resort – Private double and single rooms in shared bungalows with in-house restaurant and activities
- Fanga ’o Ipu Lahi Resort – Locally owned secluded beachfront retreat with double and single-bed fales.
Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these mid-range accommodations.
© TongaPocketGuide.comHa’apai Accommodation on Foa Island
Accessible from Lifuka Island from a connecting causeway, Foa Island is another easy option for those arriving via flight or ferry. The island is home to a few villages, giving you your cultural fix, while two very popular resorts sit at the top of the island on two very attractive beaches. The resorts provide a full holiday ecosystem with a wide range of activities and an on-site restaurant with an a la carte menu (unlike other resorts in Ha’apai with meal plans). However, you can still leave the resort and explore more of Foa and Lifuka with bikes available for guests or by renting one of the vehicles from the grocery stores in Pangai.
More About Staying on Foa
What’s Foa good for? Culture, beaches and easy access to Lifuka.
What to do there? Kitesurfing, whale swimming, scuba diving, church services, beaches, snorkelling and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai.
Where to eat? Matafonua Lodge and Sandy Beach Resort – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.
The Best Resorts on Foa
- Matafonua Lodge – Family-friendly resort with thatched fales, shared bathrooms and holiday activities
- Sandy Beach Resort – Couple-centric resort and sister resort to Matafonua with a similar activity offering.
Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these holiday accommodations.
© TongaPocketGuide.comHa’apai Accommodation on Uoleva Island
Uninhabited apart from the four resorts occupying the island, Uoleva lies just a short boat ride south of Lifuka. Resorts provide boat transfers for guests from Taufa’ahau Wharf in Pangai. There are no shops or services on the island, so visitors need to rely on resorts for all entertainment and meals or bring their own.
More About Staying on Uoleva
What’s Uoleva good for? Relaxation on an uninhabited island.
What to do there? Kitesurfing, whale swimming, beaches, snorkelling, yoga, massages, relaxing and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai.
Where to eat? Resorts offer set meals for guests – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.
The Best Resorts on Uoleva
- Serenity Beaches Resort – Open-air and enclosed wooden fales with access to two sides of the island
- Diana Beach Resort – Only locally run and budget resort and whale swimming operation on Uoleva
- Kitesurf Tonga – Eco-resort specialising in kitesurfing and whale swimming
- Sea Change Eco Retreat – Glamping tents and wooden fales with emphasis on yoga, massages, whale swimming and fishing.
Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these holiday accommodations.
© TongaPocketGuide.comThe Best Accommodations in Ha’apai: Accommodation Categories
By now, you’ve probably realised that Ha’apai has accommodations appealing to all types of travellers and that here, at Tonga Pocket Guide, we’ve ranked all the best! Browse Ha’apai accommodations by category using the following links:
- 5 Best Budget Accommodations in Ha’apai
- 5 Best Luxury Accommodation in Ha’apai
- 5 Most Romantic Honeymoon Resorts in Ha’apai
- 6 Best Family Accommodations in Ha’apai
- 5 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in H’apai
- 5 Best Guesthouses in Ha’apai
- 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai
Plan more of your trip according to different travel styles using The Complete Travel Guide to Ha’apai.
More About Where to Stay in Ha’apai + The Best Ha’apai Accommodations
Well done for making it this far in our guide to the best Ha’apai accommodations. You now probably have a good idea of where to stay in Ha’apai, so plan the rest of your trip with these guides:
- The Complete Travel Guide to Ha’apai
- The Food Guide to Ha’apai: Places to Eat & Food Tours
- Tonga Travel Tips: 30 Tips for Travelling in Tonga
Finally, if you’re still unsure where to stay, go back to square one with our guide, Where to Stay in Tonga: The Best Accommodations in Tonga.
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