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Waterfront Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Nuku'alofa with free breakfast and restaurant

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Balcony
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Vuna Road, Ma’ufanga, Tongatapu Island, Nuku'alofa, 1001
  • Royal Palace of Tonga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ancient Tonga
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Flea Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Balcony

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Nuku'alofa

At Waterfront Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of St Mary's Cathedral and within 15 minutes of Interisland Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Waterfront Cafe, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Nuku'alofa hotel include Talamahu Market and Royal Palace of Tonga.

What's nearby

  • Interisland Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Talamahu Market - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ancient Tonga - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Flea Market - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 23 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Lodge

Hotel in Nuku'alofa with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Waterfront Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nuku'alofa hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Waterfront Lodge offers 8 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Waterfront Cafe

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per stay. Charges will apply for any additional usage.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Waterfront Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 65 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Lodge Nuku'alofa
Waterfront Nuku'alofa
Waterfront Lodge Hotel
Waterfront Lodge Nuku'alofa
Waterfront Lodge Hotel Nuku'alofa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Lodge?

Waterfront Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, Waterfront Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Lodge?

The closest beach to Waterfront Lodge is Ha'atafu Beach (17.3 km).

What makes Waterfront Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Waterfront Lodge.

Does Waterfront Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Lodge?

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 Waterfront Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Waterfront Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great little place

Clean, good-sized rooms, decent food, friendly, helpful service. The only slight downsides are that it's a little further out of town than most and that the wifi is a pain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. I loved the whole experience. Especially the baby chickens, and the car hire they organized for me so convenient no hassles loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Always asked about my day etc. The breakfast was good and large and the food in the restaurant was really delicious and fresh !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beauty

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt home away from home. Staff very friendly and helpful. Loved our room, our breakfast. Have own restaurant, great food and atmosphere. Unfortunate for us extended our stay for another 5 days but fully booked right through. Highly recommend, will go back next time but will book way ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorna&Jim, Howick, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we arrived at Waterfront Lodge until checkout, we felt very welcomed by the super friendly staff. The property is well appointed and the location is superb! A great starting location for our Tonga adventure. The meals were excellent as well. Thanks to all the team at Waterfront. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

Waerfront, the good and the not so.

Hotel and staff were very nice, clean, staff super helpful above and beyond. The location was difficult...noisy traffic and local clubs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, property was clean, location was good (close to ferry services and a short walk into town). Take mosquito repellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had stayed here before and it was amazing so of course I picked the Waterfront Lodge again. But this time The Waterfront Lodge is only good for an overnight stay don't make the mistake I did and book more than a night stay. The place itself needs renovating. The loud A/C needs to be thrown in the bin it took 1 hour for us to feel the A/C working. Television waste of time having that in the room only one channel and it's not clear it's static. The bed is fine if you like sleeping on a hard mattress and that is the same with the pillows. The toilet doesn't flush properly you need to flush 3 -5 times to clear it. The water pressure for the shower feels like your using the hose on full blast the water stinging your body I tried turning the shower handle down I got rain drops. The room itself is fine if you like sharing it with cockroaches I've come across 2 so far and this was just the first night. Great times at the Waterfront Lodge(not). This is what i had wrote on the first night there. The response i got back from the owner Elizabeth Cowly is appalling
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I emailed to confirm that hotel transfer was $30 TOP total (as this was cheaper than everywhere else), this is why we booked to stay here. A taxi driver came then demanded $50, I said he'll have to speak to the hotel. The manager came out and despite her email specifically confirming $30, she said it was actually per person and so she called a texi for us instead as this was cheaper. She didn't make any effort to fix the situation or offer to pay the difference. Unfortunately this really coloured stay as we didn't feel welcome and also didn't want to approach the manager for anything else as I knew she wasn't going to fix anything. Our room was good, all the basics there, except air conditioner wasn't working (told staff but never came back to fix it). And on my email confirmation it said 500MB per stay however we were only given 200 and it could only be used on one device. I also thought I read sky was available however the tv only had one working channel. All other facilities we working and adequate. Other reviews are correct saying staff tend to sit outside (just under your room window and be very loud) but this didn't bother us as much as I booked it already knowing it wasn't a quiet place. Redeeming feature - the restaurant was AMAZING. When I come back, I won't stay at the hotel but I'll come back for the service and food at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Beautiful colonial style boutique hotel with deep verandah on the restaurant and comfortable balconies in the rooms. Wonderful, helpful staff. Excellent food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Daisy, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff are very professional and super friendly ! The hotel is nice than I expected ! Lovely ,big clean room and a very pretty restaurant.The location was great for my boat and ferry transfer which is right across the street .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, cosy room and staff were super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Edvardas

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

Great Local Guesthouse

If you don't like big hotel chains this is the place for you. Small locally run guest house with great veranda. Across the road from the harbour - be sure to have a beer at the local fishing club or at billfish after your whaleswim
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

wei, singapore

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

Quaint and nice

Friendly staff, Close to the water, but noisy at night due to the proximity to the clubs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Sarah, Auckland, New Zealand

I wish I could let you know about my stay in the Waterfront lodge. However, having booked well in advanced in May through Wotif we turned up in September to the Waterfront after a long day of taxies/flights and traveling to be told "we couldn't stay there."Simply asked if our name was 'Smith' with a affirmative we were told "we couldn't stay there" They had double booked and therefore we were out of luck. This was the first we had heard of this, as we stood in their reception with all our luggage - no email or phone contact prior. They sent us off to stay at the Tanoa Dateline Hotel (a large corporate hotel opposite to what we had wanted during our stay). Our room configuration request was not passed on between accommodation. Also, payment had not been transferred to the Tanoa and they attempted to charge us - even though the Waterfront/Wotif had already been paid in May. The experience was extra stress to what was a well planned trip - stress that could on easily been avoided with more effective communication.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Maryke, Brisbane, Australia

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

Location, Location!!

Nuku'alofa was a great experience. Though Tonga it is not exactly the best tourist place to visit the people are extremely friendly and helpful. It is inexpensive and a safe and clean country to visit. We managed to fill our days and it was always nice to return to comfortable accommodation at the end of the day. We were a little disappointed that Tonga's main island does not have any safe beaches for swimming because of the strong currents, but it was pleasant to take a boat to a couple of other islands for lunch, swimming and snorkelling. July was perfect weather for the whole 12 days we were there. Be aware on Sunday the country stops, nothing is open including most restaurants. It was then a perfect day to take a boat to an island. Plenty of taxis and not expensive. Hotel and restaurants happy to call them for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

PAT, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent chef. Cooked fish and omelette to perfection BUT Room noisy at night, dogs and roosters Also manager/ owner very uncompromising, wouldn’t listen to any complaints or suggestions The continental breakfast was the worst I have ever experienced and i had to have an expensive omelette to provide any nourishment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Colonial hotel vibe. Great meal.

Although still no power on after cyclone Gita the staff offered great friendly service with candles and water jug to flush with. After surviving a cyclone they did a great job looking after us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely residence, great food

Mixed experience - restaurant food wonderful, beds super comfy, nice bathrooms and some very friendly and professional staff, but some noise issues. I was aware of nightclubs nearby and I don't mind that, but some staff rather too loud not realizing shouting and car repairs a bit intrusive for tourists- could not hear people knocking on my door! Overall though, I would absolutely recommend especially for business or mature people due to 'usually quiet' ambiance and old style music.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Great

Was great thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017