Nuku'alofa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Tanoa International Dateline Hotel

Tanoa International Dateline Hotel

4 out of 5
Vuna Road, Nuku'alofa
The price is AU$362 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$362
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (216 reviews)
"The most well established and largest hotel in Tonga, with a great location on the waterfront just near the heart of Nuku’Alofa - with easy access to restaurants, shops, the central market, the palace and offices. The hotel has a pool and a restaurant, but the menu is very limited and the lobby bar ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Tanoa International Dateline Hotel
Simon's Place

Simon's Place

2.5 out of 5
Laifone Road, Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu Island, Nuku'alofa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Safe, quiet and close proximity to most amenities"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Simon's Place
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Vuna Road, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu
The price is AU$186 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$186
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy free parking, room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
6.8/10 (130 reviews)
"The Emerald Hotel was a lovely place to stay. Those who worked there were so kind and friendly. We loved our stay. A special thanks to Nai on the reception."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Emerald Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sky Lodge

Sky Lodge

3 out of 5
Hala Taufa'ahau, Fangaloto, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ancient Tonga and Interisland Ferry ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Sky Lodge. The view is beautiful and the room is 5 star for Tonga! The staff are very friendly and helpful. I wish I found this place earlier. Thank you for having us."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Sky Lodge
Book the Entire Place , Great for Families and small groups.-FREE WIFI & NETFLIX

Book the Entire Place , Great for Families and small groups.-FREE WIFI & NETFLIX

Nuku'alofa
Stay at this vacation home in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ancient Tonga and Interisland Ferry Terminal ...
Home away from home
"We enjoyed our time at this property and made some unforgettable memories there with our family. Paea was so kind and helpful. The surrounding landscaping is gorgeous and we loved sitting outside to soak it all in. I would definitely stay at this property again. Thank you Paea for everything!"

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2022

Book the Entire Place , Great for Families and small groups.-FREE WIFI & NETFLIX
Spacious Upstair 3-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in beautiful Fanga o pilolevu

Spacious Upstair 3-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in beautiful Fanga o pilolevu

Fanga o pilolevu
Stay at this apartment in Nuku'alofa. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Tombs and Basilica of St Anthony of Padua are ...
Spacious Upstair 3-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in beautiful Fanga o pilolevu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nuku'alofa

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
22
4 - Good 58%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It’s a relaxing holiday everyone is friendly and welcoming. To get good swimming beaches you need to go to the outer islands but there is enough to do on the main island and can swim at the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Kate

We went for the whale swim and had an amazing experience. Otherwise not a lot of activities or dining options in town

4/5 - Good

Sara

Hire yourself a car and drive around the island - it's easy to see all the sights in a day and essentially impossible to get lost!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The whale swim operators are very friendly and they don’ Try to hard sell you on there trips. Also there are a mix of Tongan and overseas staff so they cater for all. We used Whale swim fish and dive They were not the cheapest but it was worth it

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Friendly Tongan people.Went to Free WesleyanChurch but only service for tongans,preaching in tongan,singing in tongan and tongans didnt talk to us and other palangi Not returning! Hihifo bus dirty & dangerous -driving with open door!Tropical weather.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The people humble friendly and caring. We will be back definitely a beautiful place.

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