Only downfall was the apartment we were in the washing machine wasn’t working.

Property was really good. Good location and a lovely home.

Stayed in December 2024

Hot water in only one of the three bathrooms

Secure area around the house, spacious rooms

Stayed in September 2024

Bathrooms could do with being updated.

Location was good for us, staff very responsive and friendly. Loved our stay.

Stayed in August 2024

The roaming dogs which were outside and down the streets

Being in amongst the Tongans.

Stayed in August 2024

Washing machine & tv not working, network access very limited

Spacious, clean and quiet

Stayed in August 2024

The host asked for a deposit via moneygram after booking. This turned out fine but felt a little odd initially.

Solomone was a great host. The house was well set up for the 4 of us staying, with many things in the kitchen to cook a meal since we stayed over a weekend (everywhere is shut Sundays). We rented a car from the host as well at a good price.

Stayed in July 2024

Good sized bedrooms but could use more dresser/drawers so we weren't living out of our suitcases for the week. An extra mirror would have also been useful.

Good accomodation for a travelling family, plenty of space for everyone not to be in each other's hair. Loved that it was fully fenced so my children could play outside and also to keep the neighbourhood dogs out. Well lit outside area with large sensor lights for security.

Stayed in July 2024

Toilets and showers could have been a bit cleaner.

Lovely house with spacious rooms, and a super friendly host who helped us out last minute.

Stayed in July 2024

House had a lot of bugs inside on arrival. Took a long time to clear all the rooms of centepedes as well as a large dead cockroach in one of the rooms. Bathroom was not very clean and was a very mouldy shower mat. Beds very uncomfortable.

Host was very accommodating and friendly. Good location. Fantastic covered deck which was a great place to relax and be cool. Mesh on all windows which meant hardly any mosquitos in sight. Nice rental vehicle available which was extremely useful for us.

Stayed in April 2024

Location was great

Stayed in October 2023

We very much enjoyed our stay here and although not “resort style” accommodation it was everything we needed. Our cottage was big & spacious & any request we had was quickly attended to. All the facilities were in working order including the excellent wifi. Lots of friendly advice was offered by the owner including on Tongan culture. Whilst the cottage is located about 4km from the town centre, this turned out not to be a problem. We made use of the convenient & affordable Tourist Taxi service not only for trips to & from town but for full day island tours. It was an ideal base for our holiday.

Stayed in August 2023

Look, it all depends on your point of reference. For some perspective, I grew up in Tonga so have a more realistic view of what to expect there...a rough rule of thumb with hotels is to subtract a star if you are comparing to a standard Western system! Overall the place was comfortable and clean. If you're comparing to a standard holiday home in Australia or NZ, it is on the basic side (think 1970's beach house). Having stayed at similar places in Tonga in the past, it's no different...if anything a wee bit better. Minor quibbles as above but overall it was fine! For most people, you're not in Tonga to sit in a house but to be out exploring. This place makes a good base for that exploring - close to town, decent size and full kitchen to cook for yourself. Just don't expect 5-star luxury!

I had no problem with this accommodation. There was a very responsive host who usually replied within a couple of hours. The home is in a quiet location (ok, quiet as far as vehicle and people noise goes, the local roosters were rather chatty in the early hours!) and very handy to town (maybe a 10min drive, if that, without traffic). Wifi was good (for Tonga!) minor quibbles - There was a gas hot water system for the shower but no hot water through any of the other taps. The mattresses had lost a bit of their spring but were comfortable enough and the linen was fresh and clean.

Stayed in July 2023

A bit of refurbishment was needed for the kitchen, but it was fine. There was an unfortunate awful smell from either the sewerage or pipes under the house and was told it was a neighbours pigsty but the smell came through the kitchen sink and other areas in the house not outside or upstairs.

Secure and private property was well maintained from the outside. Communication was excellent with the owner and staff. Great friendly service.

Stayed in July 2023

The man who would hoik (bringing up of phlegm) every morning for about 5 minutes outside our place. The first night we ran out to help as we thought he was choking. - The TV only had 3 channels. - Wifi was good sometimes - dog poop

It had everything we needed. Bed, washing machine, pegs, clothes line, fridge, cups, plates, bowls etc

Stayed in May 2023

no roof fans no welcome package owner not very interactive

we could come and go as we please and space to relax

Stayed in May 2023

Liked the place overall but at the time we visited, the oven did not work. Also there was no hot water at that time. The washing machine was primarily operated by the housekeeper.

There was laundry on site and the housecleaner was happy to do it. Working out the price with the host was acceptable. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time in Tonga. Host provided 15gb of internet for use!

Stayed in March 2023

wifi was not available

clean

Stayed in January 2023

It’s cooler here at the Tofoa location.

Stayed in January 2023

We visited during the summer. Could do with air conditioning.

Close to town, very spacious & clean.

Stayed in December 2024

We stayed at Sam's Place. We were struggling with the rustic accommodations the entire week. Flooring in the home is in need of repair, several areas are damaged and worn, with duct tape used to join them. Damaged ceiling tiles from previous water leaks. I spoke to Solomone about this, as I was concerned about mold. Due to the rain, the one shower we all shared, was crawling with ants. Four seniors, two couples, one in their 80's & three in their 70's, traveling from the USA were all disappointed in our accommodations. This property did not give you a hug, and improvements are definitely needed. Tonga is a country that is struggling, and I am not naive. I have traveled extensively, however, at my age booking a hostel or a one-star accommodations is a bit challenging. Yes, living "local" is a wakeup call. The litter and trash as we walked around the neighborhood was upsetting and stray dogs roam freely.

Solomone was a courteous host and answered all my questions submitted through the messaging app on Booking.com. The deposit required by Solomone, done by wire transfer and required to be made in Tongan currency, took some time. This is not a property that accepts credit cards, so be aware of the fine print when booking the property.

Stayed in August 2024

Great safe secure holiday home had everything! Nina and Solomone were very accommodating and exceptional.

Stayed in September 2024

4 day trip to Tonga & I could’ve stayed in this lodge and not come out😅Loved everything about it. All the essentials in 1 flat, so grateful for this find.

Stayed in July 2024

Property accepted the booking and three days later told me the booking could not be honoured. They were rude and dismissive and refused to honour a booking they had already confirmed.

Stayed in July 2024

I visited at a cooler time of year for Tonga, so it would probably be quite hot without air conditioning in hot weather. There are fans provided though.

Spacious and homely

Stayed in July 2024