The Honeymoon Resorts Of Tonga

The Kingdom of Tonga is a fabulous tropical destination and is pretty much a well-kept secret. It is inexpensive and now easy to get to with direct flights from Sydney (and Auckland). There’s the spectacular tropical scenery you would expect – white sand beaches, coconut palms and clear waters brimming with marine life (including dolphins, turtles and whales) but what makes Tonga extra special is the culture and the people.

If you are looking for five-star luxury accommodation with silver service in Tonga, you’ve come to the wrong place. Best click on one of the other destinations. However Tonga offers a range of clean and comfortable accommodation options that will suit most needs and budgets and the destination is simply fabulous!

We have selected four accommodation properties that we believe will suit honeymooners. A night or two in the Nuku’alofa can be rewarding and we have chosen The International Dateline Hotel – and then it should be off to the islands! For those with limited time, Fafa Island Resort is a short boat ride north from Nuku’alofa. For total relaxation in the Ha’apai island group, Sandy Beach Resort and in the northern Vava’u group of islands, The Tongan Beach Resort.

The above resorts lend themselves to excellent combinations. Email us with a bit of info about yourselves and we will come up with an itinerary to suit your needs and budget.

Our choices for honeymoon resorts in Tonga are:

International Dateline Hotel

This is a bit of an icon in Tonga, located opposite the harbour and wharf, a 10-minute walk from the main part of Nuku’alofa. It was built in 1967 to accommodate guests attending the coronation of King Tupou IV. Recently the property had a much-needed refurbish with new rooms, lobby, restaurant and bar added. All rooms are air-conditioned. There’s a swimming pool and children’s area. Tongan feasts are on Wednesday and Saturday nights and the reasonably priced restaurant is one of the few to open Sunday evenings. Non-guests can use the pool for a fee of T$5 and access the bar (a tip for travellers wondering what there is to do on Sundays in Nuku’alofa!)

Fafa Island Resort

On its own little island, Fafa is a 30 minute boat ride from Nuku’alofa. Certainly the pick for honeymooners and those looking to ‘get away from it all’. There are traditional style fales close to the water and activities include snorkelling, volleyball, surf skis, petanque and bush walks. There’s also a bar and restaurant.

The Tongan Beach Resort (Vava’u)

The resort is on ‘Utungake island, linked to the mainland by a causeway. There are 12 western style rooms (duplex bungalows) on the water’s edge at beautiful Hiku Tamole Beach. Lots of watersports (diving, snorkelling, fishing, sailing, whale-watching) and the bar restaurant has plenty of atmosphere (allow as much for food and beverage as your accommodation). There’s a Tongan feast/show on Wednesday nights.

Sandy Beach Resort (Ha’apai)