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.
