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About this property

Beachfront Location: Waterfront Lodge in Nuku'alofa offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free toiletries. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and seating area, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves local and international cuisines, complemented by a bar. Breakfast options include continental and buffet with fresh pastries, fruits, and warm dishes. Guest Services: The lodge provides a paid shuttle service, live music, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a minimarket, hairdresser, and free on-site private parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Varjabedian
    United States United States
    I loved the ambiance of days gone by. HOWEVER, the facilities were modern ( ie; AC, hot water, cleaning service daily, etc. ). The free Continental breakfast was fine. The restaurant was excellent. It was pretty much full every night.
  • Lia
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    a little gem, really loved the vibe, comfy bed and room in an old historical building
  • Brendon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay and all staff are super helpful and awesome having restaurant attached to accommodation
  • Wineaux
    United States United States
    The restaurant was nice, good food with both local and continental choices. However, if you're short on time, get there early. This place filled up quickly with both locals and hotel guests dining there. Better yet, for dinner make a...
  • Natalie
    United States United States
    The lodge was absolutely charming. It had a warm and comfortable personality that made me feel more like I was at a home instead of a hotel. Also, the food there was outstanding and was some of the best food I had in Tonga - it far exceeded my...
  • Rose
    United States United States
    Great location across the street from Deep Blue for whale swim tours. Easy walk to town. Excellent restaurant and staff. Great service. Small Inn. Feel welcomed and valued here at the Waterfront.
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    We had a day between connecting flights within Tonga. This hotel met our needs for a shot 2 night trip. The hotel was very cute and the restaurant had good food. The staff were friendly and attentive. The hotel is in a walkable location.
  • Bloome
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was lovely and they were able to accomodate our need for gluten free food. The restaurant meals were the best we had in Tongatapu.
  • Robin
    United States United States
    location, beautiful building, great restaurant, nice room
  • Liza
    United States United States
    The location was excellent, the food at their restaurant was the best on the island and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Josephine , the manager helped us find a rental car during our stay and drove us to get it. She went out of her way to...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Waterfront Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International

Amenities of Waterfront Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Wifi in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Waterfront Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$44 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Transfers are available to and from Fua'amotu International Airport. These are charged $17 USD per person, each way. Please inform Waterfront Lodge in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that you must pay the property in the local currency, TOP. The displayed amount is indicative only and based on today’s exchange rate.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Waterfront Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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