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'Eua – Island

Island · No. 4 in Tonga

Boutique hotels in 'Eua

A raised limestone island of cliffs, caves and forest south of Tongatapu, with simple lodges and a retreat on the west coast.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in 'Eua

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Blue Water Retreat

'Eua

Ocean-view ensuite bungalows on Tufuvai Beach, the closest thing to a resort on 'Eua, with transfers included.

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Toafa Lodge

'Eua · 10 rooms

A family-owned lodge in Pangai with 10 ensuite air-conditioned rooms and bicycle and snorkel rental.

'Eua is a long, hilly island about 40 kilometers south of Tongatapu, unlike the flat coral islands around it. Its east coast ends in sheer limestone cliffs, there are caves and swimming holes inland, and the Eua National Park protects rare forest and birds. The island is walked, climbed and explored, and humpbacks pass the coast in season.

Where to stay

Blue Water Retreat on Tufuvai Beach has ocean-view ensuite bungalows and is described as the closest thing to a resort on the island, with ferry and airport transfers included. Toafa Lodge in Pangai is family-owned with 10 ensuite rooms, air conditioning and bicycle rental. Talei's Guesthouse has six private units and a restaurant, and Tukia Complex has self-contained villas for couples and groups.

Good to know

The island is a 15-minute flight or a ferry from Nuku'alofa. Accommodation is mostly basic and locally run, and services change without notice, so confirm before booking. A rental car or guide is useful for the cliffs and caves.

Good to know

Questions about 'Eua

How many boutique hotels are there in 'Eua?

We list 4 boutique hotels in 'Eua, including Blue Water Retreat, Talei's Guesthouse and Toafa Lodge.