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Vakaloa Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Balcony
Deluxe Room | View from room
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ikalahi Road, Kanokupolu
  • Place, Ha'atafu Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace of Tonga
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Flea Market
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View, Garden Area | View from room

Standard Single Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kanokupolu

At Vakaloa Beach Resort, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Ha'atafu Beach and 13.2 km (8.2 mi) from Mapu'a 'a Vaca Blowholes. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Vakaloa, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Kanokupolu hotel include Royal Tombs and Centenary Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Ha'atafu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 25 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Flea Market - 26 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Interisland Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Ancient Tonga - 30 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Holty's Hideaway - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Vakaloa Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Vakaloa Beach Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Kanokupolu hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Vakaloa Beach Resort offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Kanokupolu hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Air-conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (TOP 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (TOP 10 per day)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Vakaloa

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: TOP 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: TOP 10.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 60.00 per room (return)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Vakaloa Beach Resort Kanokupolu
Vakaloa Beach Kanokupolu
Vakaloa Beach
Vakaloa Beach Hotel Tongatapu Island
Vakaloa Beach Resort Tonga/Kanokupolu
Vakaloa Beach Resort Hotel
Vakaloa Beach Resort Kanokupolu
Vakaloa Beach Resort Hotel Kanokupolu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Vakaloa Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Yep, Vakaloa Beach Resort is a short 17-minute walk from Ha'atafu Beach.

What makes Vakaloa Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Vakaloa Beach Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Vakaloa Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Fantastic stay. very nice beach.....swim, snorkel right from hotel. The good: Location - I would rather stay at Vakaloa (30+ minutes from Nuku'alofa than the other way around. Beachfront - Sloped beach.... and coral, but sandy (crushed coral).... can walk barefoot Kayak - They were free to borrow Snorkeling - Free snorkel gear. You could see some fish right out front....but a great spot about a ten minute walk up the beach. Bicycle - Free bicycle to cruise around the area. Accommodations - Great room with fridge, ample space and a killer view of the ocean, beach and surf break Food - The meals were good Staff - The staff were friendly and very helpful The bad: Dining - Other than the resort, there are not any places nearby to dine. This was not an issue for us as the food was good and only stayed a few days. The in-between: Internet - The coverage was only by front desk and dining room and not in rooms and was not all that great....... but you are in Tonga, on a beach, in a beautiful area....go enjoy the surroundings and this magical location Continental Breakfast - Toast, fruit, cereal, instant coffee, tea. It was fine but not amazing Cost to get there from airport - It was a little over $30 (US) to get there and a little over $15 (US) to get to Nuku'alofa Staying in the Ha'atafu region (Northwest peninsula) of Tongatapu (the main island) was a better decision for us than staying in Nuku'alofa. Especially loved the beach activities and quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Fuli, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and service were excellent. Rooms were very nice and tidy. Originally though, we were booked into the family room with a seaview (room 12) which was great but only problem was that when it rained, water leaked into the room and wet the floor because the windowsills have a design flaw that doesnt allow the water to drain out. I assume rm 12 is the only room with this osdue and I hope they fix it soon. It was our misfortune that it just happened to be raining heavily the day we booked in else on a sunny day the room is perfect. Staff were great in quickly shifting us to room 5 with a garden view once we informed them of the leak. This room was nice as well and had no issues except the air conditioning wasnt working. Luvkily tihey had a massive fan in tbe room that we could use to keep cool. Other than that, this resort was perfect. Highlight is the buffet dinner and cultural show on wednesdays and fridays and buffet lunch sunday. Dinner was delicious and the culture dances and fireshow was great...also loved the live band and music selection.....The complimentary Continental breakfast of toast, cereals, fruits and tea, coffee and juice was nice although I wish they would include 1 hot dish like eggs with it. If you wanted anything hot like eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausages etc, then u have to pay for it. 15 paanga was cheapest hot item. Overall was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

Amazing! My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The accommodation furnishings are elegant and sturdy. Breakfast is filling and it is a great place to getaway and unwind. A note for those who like to swim at night/early morning, take a torch/battery lamp with you as a light source! Malo Vakaloa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and i loved staying here at Vakaloa beach. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Loved the food! The place is clean and so beautiful. I would higly recommend for couples and families. Thank you Vakaloa Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great time spending at Vakaloa,workers were being friendly and very helpful..love their food it was so fresh and nice..thumbs-up look forward for my next visit 😉
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

G.Garces, Vallejo, California, USA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff were very helpful & friendly. I highly recommend this resort. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Given Room 4, this had no garden view and no ceiling fan, avoid room 4. Moved to rom 8, still no ceiling fan and no tv. Moved to room 11 where there was a fan and a tv, but it only had 2 fuzzy channels and no satellite channels. Thats the negatives out of the way. The positives are that this resort is in a beautiful location, stunning views out to the reef and sea and on two of our mornings we watched Whales swim by whilst eating breakfast. The breakfast uis an excellent buffet of fruit cereals and toast and hot food can be bought seperately. Dinner portions are large and filling but could do with a few more veggie options. We stayed for the Dinner and Show and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had veggie food cooked for us and salads and desert from the buffet. Lotu in the kitchen provides amazing service, he is a star. We also hired a car for a day costing $80 tops. Do this as soon as you can as they do run out of cars! We would love to return to this resort, relaxing, good food, snorkelling and whale watching. Finally we caught the local bus from Muku'Alofa to the Resort, great ride and cost $2. There is a local village 5 mins walk from the Resort with two small shops and awesome fresh bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a hidden piece of paradise! Our family recently stayed at Vakaloa for a family holiday. The staff were so attentive and kind! Each of them knowing our children’s names by the end of our trip. The rooms and eating area are well kept. The setting on the balcony as we ate breakfast was beautiful! The quiet and peaceful sounds of the ocean and watching the whales swim by was more then we could have imagined! Food was a taste of home (USA) which was helpful with picky eaters! The beach area is clean and views are wonderful! The staff were willing to help us with everything! Booking rentals for a car and giving us info on all your and activity around the island! Sione and Marian have a beautiful establishment! We are grateful we found you on Expedia!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel

Absolutely fab! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent staff went above and beyond, rooms were spacious and clean, beach was beautiful we had full use of kayaks, definitely take sea shoes as it’s rocky. You can see whales beyond the reef just amazing to see. Breakfast was standard but fresh fruit every day was a treat! best resort on the island from what we saw also with great island night and great food, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kat, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the nicest resort on the island! When we arrived we were wowed with the stunning ocean views and immediately taken care of by staff like Lotu. The staff here really understood good customer service. We had a complimentary continental breakfast which included great coffee, juices, an assortment of cereals and toast. It was also very easy to park our hire car on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my mother stayed for 6 nights and I loved it, especially my mother (she’s also really picky but to my surprise she rated this by far the BEST resort/accommodation in tonga) Nothing can compare to Vakaloa, from their amazing and friendly staff to their delicious food not forgetting the breath taking view you get from sunrise to sunset! Every morning we were greeted by all staff, breakfast was never a let down. Their Wednesday and Friday buffet & show was AMAZING! Room service was really good too. One of their staff I think his name was Kasi was really out standing!!! I honestly highly recommend this resort to anyone travelling to Tonga! It is kinda far from town but it’s honestly the most peaceful place in Tonga! Thank you so much Vakaloa, this will not be my last time staying with you!! Here’s to many more lol
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Best beach on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was suppose to get a garden view room but eventhough hotel was empty received a room that had no view, was blocked by another room. Rooms do not have air conditioning and it was hot outside. Easy walk from the bus stop. Far from town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The live cultural dance show with island buffet was Very entertianing especcialy with the live fire show.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, buffet twice a week Wednesdays and Fridays nights, staff lovely, breakfast provided, dinner for extra charge from their own restaurant yummy. Bar open pretty much all day. Beach cleaned every day. Room nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great Beach was relaxed Room smelled Checkout was painful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019