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Waterfront Lodge

Vuna Rd | Ma'ufanga, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu Island, Tonga
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Perth, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I stayed at Waterfront when working in Nuku'Alofa. Pros - Good size rooms with good balcony areas - Great location for catching ferry's (straight across the road) - Great location if you want to be near the only pub with beer on tap (Billfish) Cons - Walls are a little thin - Location is 20 mins walk from Nuku'Alofa -... More

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Beijing, China
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Traveling continuously in countries that are not 100% developed you always expect to find something going wrong. At the Waterfront ALL IS PERFECT: staff, location, ambiance, food (amazing !!!), location and service. Special mention to the two generations of owners, to the professionalism of Mr. Lino, the waiter and the nice night security guard. Food- worth to repeat it -... More

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Luleå
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8 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Stayed 5 nights at the Waterfront Lodge in mid January. The place is 10-15 min walk from the mainstreet of Nuku'alofa but it might just be worth it. It is also a bit pricey but then again, you get a really nice and clean room with a properly functioning shower, a nice bed and air con, things you would expect... More

Newcastle, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We stayed at the Waterfront Lodge for 2 nights, one before a trip to Fafa island, and one night when we returned from Fafa. Firstly, the Waterfront lodge is excellently located if you plan to take a boat or ferry to Fafa island or other islands. It is directly across the road from the wharf! The rooms are all upstairs... More

Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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106 reviews 106 reviews
49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

Compared to a swanky hotel in a big city, you wouldn't rate this hotel "Excellent" but this is Tonga we are talking about. I have visited other South Pacific islands before (Fiji twice, and Samoa) and the level of cleanliness, security and comfort at Waterfront Lodge is, indeed, excellent. Not a single bug! We had a seaview room, and it... More

Dublin, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

We stayed for one week at the Waterfront Lodge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, we had a car for the week and one evening we had to find our way to a private residence - there weren't any street signs where we needed to go, one of the staff actually drove with us to the residence in the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

I stayed in the Waterfront Lodge for 3 months in later 2012 and I would be more that happy to go back there. The staff were all friendly and went out of their way to help. I have stayed in both the seaview and the 'garden' rooms. I much preferred the seaview ones as I enjoyed sitting on my balcony... More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

The Waterfront Lodge in Nuku'alofa is in an excellent location just a 20 minute walk along the seafront from the town centre. We stayed in a sea view room for 4 nights before switching to a garden room for our last night as the sea view room was booked. Although previous reviews have commented on the noise we found it... More

gptonga, Owner at Waterfront Lodge, responded to this review
January 23, 2013

First of all thanks for the favourable comments about our property and management. Regarding the 'disappearance' of 2 small value items from your room I like to specify that even for us, in 10 years, is the first time we received similar complaint. In the day 3 of your staying you advise us you cannot find a 'very' expensive hand... More

Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

Stayed for 3 nights in December and it was fantastic. The roomis excellent, extremely clean and comfortable- simplistic with touches of island charm. Within walking distance to downtown Nuku'alofa. Continental breakfast exceeded our expectations and we left every single morning stuffed and ready for our day. Staff were exceptionally helpful, particularly when asking to turn down the aircon and more... More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

We stayed at the Waterfront lodge for one night (on a stopover to Fafa Island) and we would pick this place again on our next visit. The room was clean and nicely decorated and the staff were very friendly and helpful. As outlined in many other reviews, the walls are quite thin and the wooden floorboard noisy, but it didn't... More

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Additional Information about Waterfront Lodge

Also Known As:
Waterfront Hotel Nuku`Alofa
Waterfront Hotel
Waterfront Hotel Nuku Alofa
Waterfront Lodge Tonga/Tongatapu Island
Address: Vuna Rd | Ma'ufanga, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu Island, Tonga
Region: Tonga > Tongatapu Island > Nuku'alofa
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant
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#1 Best Value Hotels in Nuku'alofa
#4 Business Hotels in Nuku'alofa
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Waterfront Cafe and Lodge, the best private Tonga hotel, is located opposite Queen Salote Wharf, with the Nuku’alofa waterfront unfolding right before you. Just a 20 minute stroll to downtown Nuku'alofa and you will soon find yourself immersed in the sights, shops and markets of the Kingdom of Tonga capital city. The colonial-style lodge is packed with character and boasts a beautiful sea view, excellent services, high quality accommodation and arguably the most popular restaurant in the capital. The charming property is under Italian management and believes in paying special attention to each and every guest. The Waterfront Cafe and Lodge’s atmosphere is welcoming and homely, our staff is warm and friendly and every guest is treated with special attention which makes their holiday in Tonga even more memorable and their vacation so comfortable to make them feel at home. The Waterfront Lodge is internationally renowned not only to be the perfect hotel for your stay in Tongatapu but also to be a place of art where artists from Polynesia and the South Pacific often meet to expose their masterpieces. From our reception we can also organize tours of Tongatapu and packages to some of the top island hotels and attractions to ensure your Tonga holiday will be remembered as one of the best of your lifetime. If you are looking for your personal getaway to the friendly islands of the Kingdom of Tonga, welcome to the Waterfront Cafe' and Lodge, the best private owned accommodation you can find on our shore.World Class Tourism gives us 4 stars We have the pleasure to announce that the World Class Tourism for Tonga has recently judged the Waterfront Lodge & Cafe' as a 4 Stars hotel. This is indeed a great news for us and for all our new and returning guests. The unique accommodation, the casual atmosphere, the popularity of our restaurant and the smiles of our staff make the Waterfront Lodge & Cafe' the perfect stop over if you are visiting the capital or if your holiday takes you to one of the marvellous islands of the Kingdom of Tonga. Hope to see you soon. ... more   less 
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