Where to Get a Spa Treatment in Tonga
Tonga is the ideal destination for indulging in a massage. With balmy tropical temperatures, a relaxed pace of life and stunning island landscapes, just being here can’t help but make you feel at ease. Even so, it is still possible to heighten the experience with a heavenly island massage. There are several spas to choose from on Tonga’s main island, as well as resorts offering spa treatments in the other island groups. Check out where you can experience complete rejuvenation in this list of the best spas in Tonga.
For more R&R inspiration, check out the 10 Glorious Ways to Relax in Tonga and 5 Beautiful Places to Experience Yoga in Tonga.
1. Island Glow (Tongatapu)
Island Glow offers a range of island-style facials, massages, body wraps, manicures and pedicures from their city centre spa on Tongatapu. Try something utterly Tongan, like the “Island Glow Tuitui Scrub” or keep things simple yet soothing with a 30, 60 or 90-minute relaxation or deep tissue massage. Couples can even enjoy the experience together in the “Orange Blossom Couples Retreat” where you’ll be able to experience raw sugar cane scrub among other treatments. Plus, get yourself ready for the beach with waxing services, or that big night out with eyebrow and lash treatments.
The day spa specialises in Pure Fiji spa treatments, as well as its own spa products which come in mostly tin and glass tubes for a more sustainable touch. Try their “Feluteni Balm” where 10% of the purchase goes to the Queen’s charity. Island Glow is open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 7 pm Friday, and 9 am to 4 pm Saturday.
Location: Upstairs in the Post Office Building, Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu.
© TongaPocketGuide.com2. Sea Change Eco Retreat (Ha’apai)
A resort in the Ha’apai Group, Sea Change Eco Retreat offers massages from their seasonal resort open from May to November. One of the co-owners of the resort on the uninhabited Uoleva Island is a qualified relaxation therapist who offers a range of treatments. Choose from shoulder, neck, head and full-body massages experienced in the resort’s bush-and-beachfront private massage fale (bungalow). Learn more about this resort and others in The Top 25 Resorts in Tonga.
Location: Northern coast of Uoleva Island, Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.com3. Serenity Beaches Resort (Ha’apai)
Another resort in Ha’apai offering wonderful and relaxing massages is the Serenity Beaches Resort. The owner of the resort is a qualified massage therapist who offers indulgent massages for guests for a reasonable rate. One of her specialities is the Hawaiian “lomi lomi” massage.
Location: Northwest coast of Uoleva Island, Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.com4. Mia Hair and Beauty (Tongatapu)
If you’re in the capital and are short on time but crave a bit of pampering, head upstairs to the local’s favourite, Mia Hair and Beauty. While primarily a hair salon, the team of Filipino beauticians and stylists use their skilful hands for soothing head massages, facials and foot massages. Pop in for an “Express Facial” or indulge in the full 45 minutes with a clay or collagen face mask. They also have a foot spa including a foot soak, scrub and massage. Find the parlour open from 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday.
Location: Upstairs on the corner of Tu’i Road and Wellington Road, Nuku’alofa.
© TongaPocketGuide.com5. Little Treasures Lashroom (Tongatapu)
Give your lashes or nails an uplift with a pampering session at Little Treasures Lashroom. Tucked away in the laneway known as “Taufa’ahau Village” in Nuku’alofa town centre, the beauty parlour offers a sleek and airy environment (helped by the high ceilings) for a relaxing manicure, pedicure or lash extensions. It’s also a good place to mingle with friendly locals. Little Treasures is open from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Saturday. Note that rates are cheaper from Monday to Wednesday.
Location: Taufa’ahau Village, off Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu.
© TongaPocketGuide.com6. Kamini’s Beauty Bliss (Tongatapu)
Unleash your radiance with a beauty treatment at Kamini’s Beauty Bliss. Another parlour located in Taufa’ahau Village, your beautician, Kamini, will ensure you’re beach-ready with the full range of waxing services. Better yet, unwind with a deep cleansing and exfoliating facial using coconut oil and a herbal face mask. Facials also include a head and scalp massage. Eyebrow tinting and threading are also available. Kamini’s is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. However, it’s sometimes impromptuly closed, so it is best to book ahead.
Location: Taufa’ahau Village, off Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu.
© TongaPocketGuide.com7. Mike’s Studio (Tongatapu)
Yes, that “We Buy Gold” shop in Nuku’alofa is the next massage parlour on our list of spas in Tonga. Although seemingly more of a pawn shop than a massage studio, Mike’s Studio is set up for relaxing massages in partitioned corners of the small studio with floral drapes and soothing lighting. Walk in for 30-minute or one-hour massages performed by Mike or his father (yes, male masseuses only). Although you can book ahead, they cannot guarantee you a spot at the time booked, so it’s just best to walk in.
Location: Wellington Road (across the road from the Teta Tours building), Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu.
© TongaPocketGuide.comMore About Spas in Tonga
That’s it for our list of the best spas in Tonga. For more about pampering yourself in The Kingdom in the South Pacific, take a look at the following:
- 10 Glorious Ways to Relax in Tonga
- 10 Best Health & Wellness Experiences in Tonga
- Where to Get a Massage in Tonga
Finally, if you like a bit of pampering, you might also want to plan your trip to Tonga around these themes: The Luxury Guide to Tonga and The Adults-Only Guide to Tonga.
![10 Best Cultural Shows in Tonga [2023]](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=MTIzMDoxMjIy-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDYwMSIgd2lkdGg9IjkwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI2MDEiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)