Vakaloa Beach Resort

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Consider a stay at Vakaloa Beach Resort and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Vakaloa, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Deluxe Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Kanokupolu, Vakaloa Beach Resort is on a private beach. Ha'atafu Beach and Mapu'a 'a Vaca Blowholes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tongan National Centre and Ancient Tonga. Visit our Kanokupolu travel guide
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Ikalahi Road, Kanokupolu

What's nearby

  • A palm tree silhouetted against a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through, over a calm sea.
    Ha'atafu Beach
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Royal Tombs
    25 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
    25 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Royal Palace of Tonga
    26 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Ancient Tonga
    31 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

About this property

Vakaloa Beach Resort

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Vakaloa Beach Resort and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Vakaloa, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
    • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Vakaloa Beach Resort offer perks, such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as WiFi and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vakaloa Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vakaloa Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Vakaloa Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TOP 60.00 per room applies.

Where is Vakaloa Beach Resort located?

Situated in Kanokupolu, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ha'atafu Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mapu'a 'a Vaca Blowholes and Royal Tombs. Centenary Chapel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Vakaloa Beach Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The entire staff were very helpful & friendly. I highly recommend this resort. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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great hotel

Absolutely fab! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Best beach on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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The live cultural dance show with island buffet was Very entertianing especcialy with the live fire show.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great Beach was relaxed Room smelled Checkout was painful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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6/10 Okay

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Loved that it was on the beach, but it was so far from the airport and so far from town, which could be a problem because the kitchen is often closed for special events. The food was delicious when they were open and they actually took us to a restaurant one evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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By far the best resort in Tonga!

I travelled with my 4 daughters to Tonga and first stayed at a 4star Hotel in town then moved the West of the island of Tongatapu and spent 2 nights at Vakaloa. We were well looked after from the time of check in to check out. The Staff and owners Marion and John ensured that our stay was pleasant and comfortable. They moved us to the rooms closer to the beach and allowed us to check out late as our flight was departing Tonga at 1145pm. The rooms are very clean and breakfast was great with local organic fruits and fresh bread, cereals and eggs cooked to your preference and their omelette was so yummy. Vakaloa is a family friendly Resort and the best in the Island. We instantly felt in love with the amazing ocean views, kids swam everyday and they have kayaks free to their guests to use. I highly recommend Vakaloa for the beautiful seaview location, cleanliness, friendliness. It is a family friendly resort and the Staff are at the premises after hours for any emergency. We now call Vakaloa home and I had such a great experience that I have now booked to stay there again in July. It is a great place to escape to with scenery to die for. Thank you John, Marion and your lovely Staff for making our stay a memorable and pleasant one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful resort, staff and owner are humble and lovely, abit of a drive from town but its totally worth it. Breakfast overlooking the sea was Absolutely refreshing. Room with aircon is what i would suggest. Nothing negative to say, great job Vakaloa. See you guys soon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Tolle Show mit Buffet

Das Vakaloa Beach Resort befindet sich an einem der besseren Strände von Tongatapu. Für 30 TOP kann man mit dem Taxi von Nukualofa dorthin gelangen. Die Besitzerin (halbdeutsch) und ihr aus Tonga stammender Australier sind äussert hilfsbereit und großzügig. Fahrräder werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Mittwochs und Freitags findet eine große Show mit Buffet statt. Das sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, comfortable, clean rooms, filling breakfasts each morning, and a gorgeous beach to swim or snorkel in. The facilities are very well presented at Vakaloa but it's the staff that really make this place special. Everyone is so warm, welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure to stay here - i can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel close to the beach and function room. Very friendly atmosphere and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful setting right on the beach. The beach itself is stunning and lovely for swimming. Amazing view from the deck and we had many enjoyable breakfast and dinners on it. (The sunsets were to die for) Buffet dinner and show night was a must do!! Great food and fantastic show. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome place to just relax and do nothing. Staff were very friendly and helpful with all our requests too
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018