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Mala Island Resort

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge in Mala with restaurant

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Exterior
Panoramic Quad Room | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Quad Room
Restaurant
Panoramic Quad Room | Bathroom
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Your area essentials

Map
Mala island, Mala, Vava'u
  • Popular LocationVava'u Harbor13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Joseph's Cathedral13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMt. Talau National Park18 min drive
  • AirportVava'u (VAV)51 min drive

Room options

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Panoramic Quad Room

Panoramic Quad Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually decorated
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Double

Romantic Double

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mala

At Mala Island Resort, you'll be 10.8 km (6.7 mi) from Vava'u Harbor and 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from St. Joseph's Cathedral. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant and in-room balconies. .This pet-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Mala lodge include Mt. Talau National Park and Ene'io Botanical Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Vava'u Harbor - 13 min drive
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Mt. Talau National Park - 18 min drive
  • Ene'io Botanical Garden - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Vava'u (VAV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panda Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Mango - 13 min drive
  • Tropicana Cafe - 14 min drive
  • La Paella - 12 min drive
  • Aquarium Cafe - 13 min drive

About this property

Mala Island Resort

Comfortable lodge in Mala with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Mala Island Resort. The lodge can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service and tour/ticket assistance.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mala lodge.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Mala Island Resort offers 10 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TOP 40 for adults and TOP 20 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Balcony
  • Yard

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 full breakfast: from approximately TOP 40 for adults and from TOP 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 120.00 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Mala Island
Mala Island Resort Mala
Mala Island Resort Lodge
Mala Island Resort Lodge Mala

Frequently asked questions

Does Mala Island Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mala Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mala Island Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Mala Island Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mala Island Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Mala Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet stay this was. It’s on its own little island. The family is just delightful, the food was great and I would totally stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a mom-and-pop resort. Their teenage children help and are always happy and smiling. This is not a luxury resort but has comfortable nice lodgings with million-dollar views of the gorgeous water, surrounding islands, and stunning sunsets and starry skies. Each room has its own full bathroom comfortable bed, refrigerator, and balcony. The owners cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for an additional reasonable charge and the food is excellent, we had a Tongan traditional pig roast which was fantastic. Excellent place to stay, they have wifi in the main dining room/deck and the snorkeling is amazing. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible slice of paradise! Nesha, Oli and family were so incredibly welcoming and friendly. The island is so tranquil and relaxing and has the most amazing private beach. Oli prepared the most delicious meals. Breakfast was fit for a champion (toast, eggs, bacon and fresh fruit) and the dinners which were mostly fresh fish were super tasty and fresh and all meals were good value. The resort itself is a little tired but amazing by Tongan standards (we have stayed at many other places in Tonga). The resort also has hot water which is a rarity in Tonga. The resort is next to the Japanese Gardens which can be snorkelled from the island with relative ease, the reef had a large range of different fish and we saw a turtle (the best snorkelling we have had in Tonga)! We also used Mala Resort’s kayak and kayaked to Swallows Cave which was quite a challenge but very doable from the resort. The transport to and from the resort was also well arranged. Thanks very much for our stay.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On an island, private trail (920 metres), could walk around island at low tide. Staff tried to be helpful, with limited resources. Did a great job of organizing transit to and from the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, where do we even start with Mala Island resort, Neesha, Olivia and the girls were amazing. The location is out of this world incredible, situated on a secluded island, it’s the perfect sanctuary to unwind and relax. We bought food over but mostly ate Olivia and the girls cooking because it’s was always so tasty and fresh. We had the most amazing tuna! I would highly recommend this island for anyone who wants to truly experience a relaxing holiday. This has to be one of my favourite holiday destinations in the world, we will 100% be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

6/10 Okay

Vega, Washington

I booked but didn’t stay there as the communication with them was less than reliable. Since they are several miles off shore and require a water shuttle it did not look like I would make an 8AM flight departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This island is very back to basics and great if you want to get away from everything. The food offered is wonderful and Neisha and Oli are very accomodating. Remember to bring games to keep you amused and snacks and drinks, as you can only get to the shops by boat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019