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Ha'apai Beach Resort
Ha'apai
A mid-range resort on Lifuka with an in-house restaurant and activities.
Island · No. 3 in Tonga
Boutique hotels in Ha'apai
Tonga's remote coral heartland, with a handful of beach resorts on Foa and Uoleva and whale-swimming trips.
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Where to stay in Ha'apai
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Matafonua Lodge
Ha'apai
A family-friendly lodge on Foa with thatched fales and shared bathrooms.
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Sandy Beach Resort
Ha'apai · 12 rooms
Ha'apai's most upscale resort, with 12 bungalows steps from an unspoiled beach on Foa Island.
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Sea Change Eco Retreat
Ha'apai
An eco retreat on Uoleva known for whale-swimming tours, open from May to October.
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Serenity Beaches Resort
Ha'apai
A quiet, nature-focused resort on Uoleva with fales in private sections of forest, yoga, paddleboards and kayaks.
Ha'apai is a low, remote group of coral islands in the middle of the kingdom, where Captain Cook once sailed, and the pace is the slowest in Tonga. White-sand beaches, shallow lagoons and uninhabited cays are the draw, with whale-swimming operators in season and some of the Pacific's best snorkeling. Lifuka has the airport and main wharf, and Foa is joined to it by a causeway.
Where to stay
Sandy Beach Resort on Foa is the upscale pick, with 12 bungalows near an unspoiled beach, king beds and hot showers. Its sister resort Matafonua Lodge is family-friendly, with thatched fales and shared bathrooms. On Uoleva, Serenity Beaches Resort has fales nestled in private sections of forest with yoga and kayaks, and Sea Change Eco Retreat runs whale-swimming tours from May to October. Ha'apai Beach Resort on Lifuka is a mid-range option.
Good to know
Many resorts are off the grid, with solar power. Flights from Nuku'alofa are the easiest way in. May to October is the best window.
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Questions about Ha'apai
How many boutique hotels are there in Ha'apai?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Ha'apai, including Ha'apai Beach Resort, Matafonua Lodge and Sandy Beach Resort.
