Where to Stay in Ha’apai: The BEST Accommodations

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Ha’apai Accommodation on Lifuka Island

Your arrival island in Ha’apai, Lifuka is where the island group’s airport, Salote Pilolevu Airport, and main wharf, Taufa’ahau Wharf are located.

It’s also the location of Ha’apai’s administrative capital, Pangai, which has a range of services including grocery stores, banks, currency exchange, car rentals and most of what we list in the Information, Shops & Services in Ha’apai.

Lifuka is also home to a few accommodations in the form of beach resorts and guesthouses nestled among its villages.

More About Staying on Lifuka

What’s Lifuka good for? Culture, markets, historical sites, easy access to the wharf and airport, and visiting on a budget.
What to do there? Boat trips, whale swimming, market, church services, Velata Fortress, Langi ‘o Olovehi, Mystery Cross, Shirley Baker Monument and European Cemetery, Birthplace of King Tupou I, Hulu’i Paonga Tomb and Beach, Port au Prince Memorial and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai and 10 Things to Do in Pangai.
Where to eat? Lucky Pot Restaurant, Tiger Inn, Leleno Ki Moana, Raylela’s Cake & Ice Cream Shop – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.

The Best Budget Accommodations on Lifuka

• Lata ‘A Lupe – Affordable island accommodation with private rooms and shared amenities
• Vaikona Lodge – Family-run accommodation with ensuite rooms, shared kitchen, and warm island hospitality
• Velonika Guesthouse – Traditional beachfront fales offering an authentic Tongan homestay with shared facilities
• Evaloni Guesthouse – Standalone double-bed units with ensuite and kitchenette
• Lindsay Guesthouse – Guesthouse with private ensuite rooms and rooms with shared facilities
• Fifita Guesthouse – Budget accommodation close to town.

For more details on some of these accommodations, check out the 5 Best Guesthouses in Ha’apai.

The Best Resorts on Lifuka

• Ha’apai Beach Resort – Private double and single rooms in shared bungalows with in-house restaurant and activities

Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these mid-range accommodations.

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Ha’apai Accommodation on Foa Island

Accessible from Lifuka Island from a connecting causeway, Foa Island is another easy option for those arriving via flight or ferry. The island is home to a few villages, giving you your cultural fix, while two very popular resorts sit at the top of the island on two very attractive beaches.

The resorts provide a full holiday ecosystem with a wide range of activities and an on-site restaurant with an a la carte menu (unlike other resorts in Ha’apai with meal plans).

However, you can still leave the resort and explore more of Foa and Lifuka with bikes available for guests or by renting one of the vehicles from the grocery stores in Pangai.

More About Staying on Foa

What’s Foa good for? Culture, beaches and easy access to Lifuka.
What to do there? Kitesurfing, whale swimming, scuba diving, church services, beaches, snorkelling and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai.
Where to eat? Matafonua Lodge and Sandy Beach Resort – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.

The Best Resorts on Foa

• Matafonua Lodge – Family-friendly resort with thatched fales, shared bathrooms and holiday activities
• Sandy Beach Resort – Couple-centric resort and sister resort to Matafonua with a similar activity offering.

Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these holiday accommodations.

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Ha’apai Accommodation on Uoleva Island

Uninhabited apart from the four resorts occupying the island, Uoleva lies just a short boat ride south of Lifuka. Resorts provide boat transfers for guests from Taufa’ahau Wharf in Pangai.

There are no shops or services on the island, so visitors need to rely on resorts for all entertainment and meals or bring their own.

More About Staying on Uoleva

What’s Uoleva good for? Relaxation on an uninhabited island.
What to do there? Kitesurfing, whale swimming, beaches, snorkelling, yoga, massages, relaxing and more – see 20 Best Things to Do in Ha’apai.
Where to eat? Resorts offer set meals for guests – see The Food Guide to Ha’apai.

The Best Resorts on Uoleva

• Serenity Beaches Resort – Open-air and enclosed wooden fales with access to two sides of the island
• Diana Beach Resort – Only locally run and budget resort and whale swimming operation on Uoleva
• Kitesurf Tonga – Eco-resort specialising in kitesurfing and whale swimming
• Sea Change Eco Retreat – Glamping tents and wooden fales with emphasis on yoga, massages, whale swimming and fishing.

Check out the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai for more information on these holiday accommodations.

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The Best Accommodations in Ha’apai: Accommodation Categories

By now, you’ve probably realised that Ha’apai has accommodations appealing to all types of travellers and that here, at Tonga Pocket Guide, we’ve ranked all the best! Browse Ha’apai accommodations by category using the following links:

• 5 Best Budget Accommodations in Ha’apai
• 5 Best Luxury Accommodation in Ha’apai
• 5 Most Romantic Honeymoon Resorts in Ha’apai
• 6 Best Family Accommodations in Ha’apai
• 5 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in H’apai
• 5 Best Guesthouses in Ha’apai
• 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai

Plan more of your trip according to different travel styles using The Complete Travel Guide to Ha’apai.