Title: White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Beach hotel with private beach and outdoor pool ![Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, snorkelling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/da662cb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/1ba6ae2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room with Ocean View | Rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/61e5cb93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/2143383c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/20c29329.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies White Sands Beach Resort Tonga offers a genuine tropical escape with turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling off the private beach. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and free self-parking. The multilingual staff provides personalized service. 6.6 ## Popular amenities - On private beach - Room service - Pool - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15065683&PinnedHotelID=15065683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room with Ocean View | Rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/61e5cb93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Ceiling fan Sofa bed Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 409 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | Rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15065700/15065683/3668d7a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Sofa bed Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKanokupolu-Hotels-White-Sands-Beach-Resort-Tonga.h15065683.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKanokupolu-Hotels-White-Sands-Beach-Resort-Tonga.h15065683.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-21.12480%2C-175.34726&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_uMge5ZNx9-E-1zUQvRWLw5B3j0=) Utukehe Beach, Haavakatolo, Kanokupolu #### What's nearby - Ha'atafu Beach - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles - Talamahu Market - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles - Royal Palace of Tonga - 21 min drive - 12.8 miles - Flea Market - 21 min drive - 12.3 miles - Ancient Tonga - 26 min drive - 15.6 miles #### Getting around - Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Holty's Hideaway - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Property highlights Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and multilingual staff - Wedding services and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga offer comforts, such as separate sitting areas. 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24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Snorkelling ### Family friendly - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room kitchen - In-room sofa bed - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Free beach cabanas - Garden - On a private beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Double sofa bed - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Kitchen - Limited room service ### More - Ceiling fan - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 20 ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per room (one way) - Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Kanokupolu White Sands Beach Tonga Kanokupolu White Sands Beach Tonga White Sands Tonga Kanokupolu White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Hotel White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Kanokupolu White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Hotel Kanokupolu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is White Sands Beach Resort Tonga pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga? > Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. ### What time is check-out at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability). ### Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 55 per room applies. ### Where is White Sands Beach Resort Tonga located? > This Kanokupolu hotel is on the beach, 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Ha'atafu Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Halafuoleva Beach and Mapu'a 'a Vaca Blowholes. Royal Tombs and Centenary Chapel are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 2 ### 4/10 Poor #### Hans 26 Jun 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### bad The resort is very run down. ##### Hans ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill, Martinez, CA 28 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I was visiting a friend volunteering for the Peace Corps just down the road so my location was critical. Was pleasantly surprised upon arriving at the White Sands resort. My room was well apportioned and very clean. It looked out through palms to a beautiful white sand beach and ocean. They even strung a hammock just outside my door which made for excellent down time. The road in is in pretty bad shape but they are looking to repair it. It adds to the rustic flavor! This is a very small and quiet resort There was no loud music or flurry of activity. It was wonderfully relaxed. The soon to be new owners have lots of fantastic plans to upgrade the property so I will be sure and return to check those out. I did visit the resorts further north and found them to be loud and rather cheesy. Bottom line is for the cost this is a wonderful place to stay in western Tonga. ##### Bill Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay and our welcoming hosts- staff was great! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The photos are exactly what you expect. Its a small resort with an amazing private beach. The owner was accommodating and it was so relaxing. You do need to bring your own food and drinks but there is a kitchen area to use. I loved it as its more laid back and back to basics then a full on resort and more private. I would definitely come back here again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a beautiful setting. I had the best view of Tonga Tapu from my deck, right by the water. The owners and staff are very polite, friendly and accommodating. I have stayed at a few different resorts, bed n breakfasts, lodges and backpackers since being in Tonga and I found White Sands to be the best and just what I needed. Booked in for a week and will be staying another week. Thank you Gloria, Marissa, Bessie and Richard for making my stay a very pleasurable experience indeed. Sunday Umu was great and tge sunsets from my deck...Exceptional. Arohanui Charmaine ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities It is in a beautiful coral beach that caters both Tourists and locals It is a friendly place for women alone and families It is better to have a car No restaurant for now ... I cooked,for,myself.... The owners gave me a ride To the Bring water shoes to walk on the rocks Beautiful place ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 12 Jan 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This resort is more of an experience than a resort, and not the type that most travellers are expecting or desire. Imagine a 1990s car with rust, a broken radio, missing hubcaps, temperamental headlights, and an aweful noise for each action. That car is in the same family as this resort. Our room was first quite dirty with cob webs and bugs, with no working bathroom light (lamp on the floor as a replacement). We shared the room with ghekos, mice, and a colony of ants. The running water smelled foul, sometimes didn't exist, and the hot water heaters weren't always functional. We also initially didn't have bathroom towels provided (received them on the third night). There was a lot of false advertising, including no pool or conditioning, and the amenities on site are not what you'd expect from a resort located a long ways from a shop. We stayed 11 months after the cyclone reaked havoc on their property, but not much was restored. The place is quite worn down, the owners are friendly, but I was disappointed in the lost potential of the property. With some effort the beach could be free from pollution, the tables and chairs on the beach could be set upright and level, the guest rooms could be fixed up so they all close and the holes in the screen are patched up. There could be a little shop on site with water, non-perishable Digicel tu ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 26 Aug 2018 This beautiful place was an oasis for the traveller who wants peace and quiet from the typical standard resort The wonderful helpful laid back hosts Gloria and Marisa were amazing ##### Timothy Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Oliver, Berlin 31 Jul 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Früher bestimmt ein schönes Resort Der Zustand der Anlage ist ungepflegt. Alles ist alt und vergammelt. Es liegen Flaschen und Müll herum. Der Pool ist außer Betrieb und vergammelt. Keine Wlan. Die Liegen und Möbel sind verwittert. Die Zimmer sind schimmelig, unsere Kopfkissen waren verschimmelt. Die Anlage wurde nach einem Sturm nicht wieder renoviert. Schrechlich. Gloria war nett und freundlich. Der Strand ist Toll. ##### Oliver Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Abby, NZ 30 Jul 2018 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not a resort It is a in a beautiful location but we had many issues with our stay. We booked and paid up front in January and cyclone Gita went through causing a lot of destruction in February (we stayed middle to end of July). We understand it takes a long time to get back up and running but tried to contact them the week prior to check that all was ok (we have a 17 month old daughter). We tried the phone number, email and website (all not working), facebook page and went through expedia with no response. When we arrived they were aware that we had been trying to contact them but had made no effort to respond. We were put in a room that had no hot water despite them knowing it didn't. We were given access to another room (not private use) for showering when needed. There were no resort type facilities available so it really is just a motel unit on the beach, quite a distance to other places for food etc and it would have been handy to have a 4WD vehicle on the driveway. There was a fridge, toaster and jug in the room. They gave us access to the kitchen which was also being used by their family. The pool was not running that we were aware of. We paid for a continental breakfast which was not provided. We were offered an extra night for free but had already booked were unable to stay, and once we got to our next place, were glad we didn't. We were disappointed with our experience of this place but felt a little effort from the owners would have made a huge difference. ##### Abby Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Disappointed, New Zealand 17 Jul 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Disgusting! The rooms are extremely run down. Minimal maintenance has been done at the property. Given a room with broken bed frames with dirty sheets on unmade beds. Black mould through the mattresses and bed frames on the uncomfortable beds. Ceiling is falling down and held up only by tape. The rooms lacked furniture. Staff were unhelpful and had a carefree attitude about the situation. DO NOT BOOK WITH A NO REFUND POLICY. ##### Disappointed Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### jaysie, new zealand 6 Jul 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Nice hotel but no pool as advertised We stayed there for 2 nights at the start of July. We really enjoyed staying on the white sand beach, such a beautiful place but disappointing... it was advertised on their official website and Expedia that the resort had a pool. This is one of the main reasons why we booked there, packed our togs and everything to only show up and get told that the pool is broken due to the cyclone that happened in feb. that’s understandable but why not update the website so everyone knows that there is no more pool. Apart from that the staff were very nice and welcoming. ##### jaysie Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alice, palmerston north 1 Dec 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness #### Private beach but many bugs The staff is very nice and helpful and their English is pretty good. Sadly there are many bugs around because the door is not completely covering the gap of the door. Sadly no air conditioning, but a fan is available. Awesome beach around and a nice little pool which is not the cleanest... Overall a good hotel if you have no problem with bugs. ##### Alice Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle, South African living in Auckland NZ 20 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Absolutely stunning location Our stay at the resort was the best time EVER. There is truly nothing else to do but RELAX! White sand and beach, beautiful area to do some shallow water snorkeling (but there is deeper as well). I am just a bit scared of the deep waters :) I spent wonderful hours just lazing under the palms and doing some watercolour painting. Gloria and her team are the best. They will help you however they can. Best place for a honeymoon! (not that it was mine, unfortunately hehe) ##### Michelle Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### olley, Australia 3 Oct 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Nice view Great view a bit far out of town. No hot water and clealiness is not a priority anywhere in Tonga. ##### olley Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### doris, Australia 9 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### White sands beautiful beach The room is large and roomy and clean and comfortable but dated.no tv.but does have wifi You will need a car as the resort is in a remote area. No public transport There is no restutant in the resort so unless you order food in advance from staff you will have to drive to another resort or restutant. Breakfast is included. Everything shuts down on sunday so you will need to be organized and prepare for the day . The staff are freindly and the host Gloria is very welcoming. She lives in the resort so is always available. The beach is beautiful and has a very tropical vibe nice and quiet just what we wanted there are lots of places to sit and chill. We enjoyed our stay very much. ##### doris Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Jo 3 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Amazing beach meters from your door Right on the nicest beach i saw on the island, the location is beautiful. It's quite far from town, about $75-80 TOP ($55-60 NZD). Make sure you get the hotel to confirm they understand you want a transfer - don't take it for granted that requesting it and confirming pricing means it'll show up. The beds are incredibly firm and bathroom a bit dated; but on the whole I'd go back there as the beach was amazing. Where else can you sit on a gorgeous white beach for hours and not see another person?! Heaven. The sunsets were incredible, one night i even saw whales at sunset. Beautiful. Simple accommodation on a simply gorgeous little private beach. ##### Jo Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Justine's lulla, Strasbourg 19 Jul 2017 #### Meilleur endroit de Tongatapu pour être au calme C'est exactement ce que je cherchais pour 2 nuits: faire le vide, se relaxer sur la plage, être loin de tout stresse. Seul endroit de l'île avec Wifi gratuit et illimité. J'ai aimé la plage mais les vagues trop fortes pour se baigner, j'ai été déçue du manque de communication surtout concernant les repas/restauration sur place. Les chambres sont grandes, le grille pain et la bouilloire sont très appréciés ainsi que le minimum est inclus (shampooing, savon, eau, lait...) ce qui est très pratique. ##### Justine's lulla Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Darren, Auckland, NZ 18 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Nice beach area Was what we expected with comfortable, basic rooms. The beach area was the best bit with good places to sit and watch the Whales pass by in the distance. A pity that the pool was dirty and green during our stay as my kids would have loved to use it. Making the pool clean and useable needs to be a priority. The staff are all friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant stay. ##### Darren Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matti 7 Jun 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness Serenity on the west coast of Tonga for gorgeous sunsets. However there is nothing in close proximity so bring some drinks and food. During my stay there was no restaurant or bar available. Staff are great and happy to go the extra mile. ##### Matti Stayed 1 night in May 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jo, New Zealand 19 Apr 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice location Definitely need transport as is isolated but lovely surrounds and much better than some other local accommodation. Not really a resort. No drinks, bar, restaurant or cafe. Meals cooked on site are very basic. No daily housekeeping. Pictures make the rooms look bigger and better furnished than the reality. Friendly staff and owner though. ##### Jo ### 6/10 Okay #### Kylie 12 Nov 2016 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Clean room, kind staff, water damaged rooms I have very mixed feelings about our stay here. The staff was very kind and helpful, the rooms were clean when we checked in, they were willing to make us lunch and dinner on the days we needed it, resort is close to the beach and the outdoor seating areas were wonderful! Check in was very confusing, and also their paperwork and their practices didn't line up (ex: paper in room said no food would be served on Sunday, but someone came to our room with breakfast. Nice surprise, but confusing). Our biggest problem was that there was significant water damage to the room. When we crawled into bed late the first night, there was mildew on the bedding. Mold on the ceiling, and obvious water damage to the door. We stayed for 5 nights, and one night we had a huge storm. We woke up to soaked bedding and pools of water on the floor. We noticed staff in other rooms cleaning up water, but no one came to clean our room. We never had a replacement of towels or bedding at all actually. We only paid around $50USD per night, so I don't feel like I have too much room to complain though. You get what you pay for. I just wish someone would have brought us dry bedding. We loved the outdoor spaces of this resort, and would totally go back again to spend days there relaxing, but I can't recommend the rooms because of the mildew/mold/water damage. ##### Kylie ### 6/10 Okay #### Stein, Bergen, Norway 8 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good value for money Good value for money, but rather basic. Relaxed and quiet atmosphere, located in the middle of nowhere, no shops or restaurants around. You will need a car, we travelled by local bus, hitch hiking and taxi while exploring Tongatapu. The staff is helpful, and may serve lunch and dinner on request; however, expensive! The beach is beautiful, but the lagoon is shallow water only and not suitable for swimming. The swimming pool is OK. ##### Stein ### 4/10 Poor #### Kees, Eindhoven 24 Oct 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Basic accomodation with poor WiFi Do not expect luxury here. The accomodation is very basic, but reasonably clean. It has a good fridge, and a working shower. The WiFi is horrible: the signal in the room is weak/absent, and even when standing on top of the router it is most of the time impossible to do something simple like apping a picture. Breakfast was nice (especially the pancakes!). During my stay the room was not serviced, apparently the staff thought I did not want that. The owner did apologize for that (on my last day) so I'm guessing this is not default. Finally: don't expect to just jump into the water for a swim: the first ~25m consist of very shallow water and a razorsharp rock (coral?) bottom which you cannot walk without sandals (I learnt the hard way) ##### Kees ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Aug 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness #### Perfect quite resort located right on the beach You do not go to Tonga and expect 5\* luxury resort with pleated curtains and white fluffy duvet/pillows but what you will get is the ever friendly Tongan hospitality and natural beauty of an unspoilt island and a taste of the true South Pacific. Highlight of the trip was snorkelling with humpback whales...must pre-book and highly recommended, then top it off with sipping from a coconut on the beach and wqtch the glorious sunsets. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Kendal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kendal-Hotels.d180820.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Hoxton Rome](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-The-Hoxton-Rome.h61603357.Hotel-Information) > > [Coco Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-COCO-BEACH-HOTEL.h24282574.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartments Madrid](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Apartments.d178281-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cheap Hotels in Hampstead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hampstead-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6054505-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Grandium Hotel Prague](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prague-Hotels-Grandium-Hotel-Prague.h1350119.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartamentos Marina Internacional](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torrevieja-Hotels-Apartamentos-Marina-Internacional.h1382672.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Prague](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prague-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d180014-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [President Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aci-Castello-Hotels-President-Park-Hotel.h914341.Hotel-Information) > > [City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-City-Sleeper-At-Royal-National-Hotel.h83245150.Hotel-Information) > > [Grupotel Las Pitas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Bartolome-De-Tirajana-Hotels-TUI-BLUE-Las-Pitas.h32602854.Hotel-Information) > > [H10 Montcada Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-H10-Montcada-Boutique-Hotel.h878329.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Star Hotels in Antalya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Antalya-Hotels.s40-0-d481.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels.d5489.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Address Sligo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sligo-Hotels-Sligo-City-Hotel.h6150237.Hotel-Information) > > [Private RIAD with heated pool, Jacuzzi and hotel service. 5 suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Privatized-Riad-With-Heated-Swimming-Pool.h33575994.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels.d178229.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Luton (LTN) to Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ltn/ncl/london-to-newcastle) > > [Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Santa Cruz (FNC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/cwl/fnc/cardiff-to-funchal) > > [Flights from Tulsa (TUL) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/tul/lhr/tulsa-to-london) > > [Flights from Piarco (POS) to Seawell (BGI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pos/bgi/port-of-spain-to-bridgetown) ### Cars > [Car hire near Lake Annecy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Annecy.d6355929.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Carlisle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlisle.d6561.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Croatia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/43/Croatia) > > [Tuscany Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tuscany.d601686.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Tepoztlán](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tepoztlan.dx6048997) > > [Visit Iquitos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Iquitos.dx1624)