Accommodation in Tonga

 view of an outer island accommodation in tonga

If you're searching accommodation in Tonga, you'll find around a dozen affordable boutique style beach resorts scattered around the islands to choose from. A few can be found on tiny uninhabited coral islands in the delightful lagoon offshore from Nuku'alofa Town but the highest concentration is in Vava'u Island, renowned for its whale watching and sailing excursions, a 50-minute flight to the north of the main island. There are affordable hotels and inns in Nuku'alofa Town and several budget resorts around Tongatapu, the main island.

I do not recommend using booking engines like Booking.com or Kayak to book your holiday accommodation in Tonga. These global booking platforms have terrible customer service when things go wrong (and they do) and their rating structure is based mostly on which hotels pay them higher commissions to be better placed in their recommendations over those trying not to bow to this corporate pressure. We would always recommend sending an enquiry direct to the hotel via its website and go from there. There should be no difference in price, you'll get to converse with a real person and you'll be assisting the hotel that you've chosen for your holiday.

The following directory represents my favourite accommodations in Tonga over a range of price categories, locations and for both couples, families and travellers. Our directory features both the popular large beach hotels sold by most travel agents, as well as highlighting the smaller, lesser-known boutique style resorts around the islands for those looking for a little more peace and quiet.

Tonga Accommodation - Our My Top Picks
. Sandy Beach Resort
Foa Island, Ha'apai
12 rooms
Beach Resort
$$$$
. Fafa Island Resort
Tongatapu Lagoon
16 rooms
Island Resort
$$$$
. Tongan Beach Resort
Pangaimotu, Vava'u
12 rooms
Beach Resort
$$$
. Waterfront Lodge
Nuku'alofa Town, Tongatapu
8 rooms
Town Hotel
$$$
. Likualofa Resort
West Coast, Tongatapu
17 rooms
Ocean Resort
$$
. Otuhaka Beach Resort
West Coast, Tongatapu
13 rooms
Beach Huts
$
Other Accommodation in Tonga to Consider
. Mounu Island Resort
Vava'u Lagoon
5 rooms
Island Resort
$$$$
. Reef Resort
Vava'u Lagoon
4 rooms
Beach Resort
$$$
. Matafonua Resort
Foa Island, Ha'apai
12 rooms
Beach Resort
$$
. Paradise Hotel
Neiafu Town, Vava'u
28 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Eueiki Island Resort
Vava'u Lagoon
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Mystic Sands
Pangaimotu, Vava'u
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Loumaile Lodge
Nuku'alofa Town, Tongatapu
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Royal Sunset Resort
Tongatapu Lagoon
22 rooms
Island Resort
$$
. White Sands Resort
West Coast, Tongatapu
12 rooms
Beach Units
$$
. Heilala Holiday Lodge
West Coast, Tongatapu
11 rooms
Beach Lodge
$$
. Black Pearl Suites
Nuku'alofa Suburbs, Tongatapu
8 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Lagoon Lodges
Nuku'alofa Suburbs, Tongatapu
13 rooms
Apartment
$$
. Twin View Motel
Neiafu Town, Vava'u Island
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Vakaloa Beach Resort
West Coast, Tongatapu
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Scenic Hotel
Airport, Tongatapu
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. International Dateline
Nuku'alofa Town, Tongatapu
126 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Alibaba Guesthouse
Nuku'alofa Suburbs, Tongatapu
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$$
. Keleti Resort
South Coast, Tongatapu
16 rooms
Beach Resort
$
. Adventure Backpacker
Neiafu Town, Vava'u
14 rooms
Town Hotel
$
. Good Samaritan Inn
West Coast, Tongatapu
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$
. Hilltop Motel
Neiafu Town, Vava'u Island
24 rooms
Town Hotel
$