The restaurant downstairs could get a bit noisy.

Good location opposite the wharf. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Garden at the front shades the balcony which is a lovely spot to sit and relax in. Restaurant downstairs has a good range of dishes and was very popular. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

shower was a bit dated and smelly but the room itself is lovely

nice rooms, amazing food, super nice staff, perfect location

Stayed in August 2025

The property is simple but well maintained. Nothing negative to report.

The warm and welcoming atmosphere truly stood out. The staff were incredibly kind and made us feel at home — the people really made the difference!

Stayed in August 2025

Service Cleanliness Food!

Stayed in July 2025

Nice authentic looking

Stayed in June 2025

By law, the country closes down on Sunday. However, they DO serve breakfast AND give you a box lunch. I understand that there are other restaurants that are legally open on Sundays but I did not avail myself of it. Also, there is a boat to a nearby island on Sunday but no facilities ( except shelter ). Bring your box lunch - a la Robinson Crusoe.

I loved the ambiance of days gone by. HOWEVER, the facilities were modern ( ie; AC, hot water, cleaning service daily, etc. ). The free Continental breakfast was fine. The restaurant was excellent. It was pretty much full every night.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

Great place to stay and all staff are super helpful and awesome having restaurant attached to accommodation

Stayed in February 2025

Exceptional service from the warm and welcoming staff. The accommodation was comfortable, and the dining experience was exquisite. The location was convenient to Nuku’alofa CBD, with fair and reasonable rates.

Stayed in February 2025

I could have used more floor coverings, or a bigger covering. Carrying baggage up and down the one flight of stairs (but I was warned).

The restaurant was nice, good food with both local and continental choices. However, if you're short on time, get there early. This place filled up quickly with both locals and hotel guests dining there. Better yet, for dinner make a reservation. Nia was great to us. Both she and the owner were absoutely wonderful.

Stayed in September 2024

A little far from town

Comfortable room. Lovely staff. Good restaurant

Stayed in October 2024

Comfortable, nice restaurant, friendly staff

Stayed in October 2024

TV didn't have reception and is quite small, although didn't really need to watch tv, wifi a bit glitchy at times, can be a bit loud when live entertainment is on but always shuts down between 10-11 - we found staying at the garden side more peaceful than seaview side

beautiful garden and a few spots throughout to lounge, peaceful despite being on main road, large rooms, beds firm but not too firm, friendly staff, Liz always looking out to help guests, restaurant dinners are the best in town - and live entertainment on Friday nights, breakfast always has fresh fruit, continental options and one hot meal choice that changed daily (had to pay extra if wanted something different, but never felt the need to)

Stayed in August 2024

The nightclub next door was so loud at night! But that was the only downfall. Take earplugs

The staff at the Waterfront were absolutely amazing, so lovely and caring. A special mention to Nia who went out of her way to make our stay in Tonga so special. The food and service is excellent!

Stayed in September 2024

I felt really calm and at peace staying at the water lodge. The environment is really beautiful and green. The Wi-Fi was great and I loved that I didn’t even need to leave for anything because the food and service was amazing!

Stayed in September 2024

Checkout was a bit challenging as the “right” person wasn’t there when I wanted to check out.

The lodge was absolutely charming. It had a warm and comfortable personality that made me feel more like I was at a home instead of a hotel. Also, the food there was outstanding and was some of the best food I had in Tonga - it far exceeded my expectations.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing at all.

Friendly staff, welcoming and polite. The continental breakfast that's included in your stay was delicious. Thank you Waterfront and staff.

Stayed in September 2024

Occasional neighborhood dogs barking, church bells but otherwise quiet and serene. Bathroom plumbing did have some odors. But, they are old pipes.

Great location across the street from Deep Blue for whale swim tours. Easy walk to town. Excellent restaurant and staff. Great service. Small Inn. Feel welcomed and valued here at the Waterfront.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Great staff. Comfortable room with nice garden view balcony

Stayed in September 2024

We arrived very late at night and had to wait for a while for someone to let us in to check in and get our room key. While annoying it was a minor inconvenience.

We had a day between connecting flights within Tonga. This hotel met our needs for a shot 2 night trip. The hotel was very cute and the restaurant had good food. The staff were friendly and attentive. The hotel is in a walkable location.

Stayed in August 2024

The TV in the room was not really watchable, but we were not there to watch tv anyway, lol. The restaurant, while having an interesting menu, did not live up to its reputation. The food was average and inconsistent - to be fair, perhaps there was a new or temporary chef. We elected to eat elsewhere after three nights.

Breakfast was standard continental with a couple of fruit juice options and a small plate of fresh fruit, plus (nice surprise) a hot breakfast option, different daily. The garden view balcony from our room was a shady and sheltered area ideal for a quiet read or chat over a drink. Staff and management are friendly, approachable and efficient.

Stayed in August 2024

We didn't expect to find a bathroom hook and toilet roll holder missing or a rusty shower hose. Both shower heads were caked with calcium and the shower enclosure urgently needed cleaning, both glass and tiles; no hot water was provided at the wash basin. Maybe these were meant to be part of the rustic feel of the house? Nevertheless, in spite of these quirks, the overall experience was good.

This felt more like a quaint, colonial homestay with rooms above reception and the restaurant. Rooms were accessible by stairs only and each had a balcony. The rooms were well furnished and comfortable with adequate storage. Breakfast was served in the ground floor restaurant with a good selection of cereals, bread, jams, juice tea and coffee; and a different hot dish was also available each day. The restaurant provided a good selection of meals, wines and beers. As with many facilities in Tonga, the restaurant is not normally open on Sundays. Fortuitously, however, the owner opened on the Sunday of our stay.

Stayed in August 2024

Not all the staff were aware that the restaurant could provide gluten free food for breakfast, so the first morning we just had our own food.

The breakfast was lovely and they were able to accomodate our need for gluten free food. The restaurant meals were the best we had in Tongatapu.

Stayed in July 2024

Lovely accommodation with comfortable, and well appointed rooms, and a lovely garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Restaurant is nice with tasty food. The included continental breakfast was good

Stayed in August 2024

The only issue I had with my stay was the way the owner spoke. Although nice enough to us, she spoke with a hard tone and didn't appreciate the way that she spoke to her staff as well (witnessed on multiple occasions, not just one). I wouldn't want to work for her. Obviously runs a tight and beautiful ship. But people doing their best, do not deserve to be barked at for no good reason.

Our time at Waterfront Lodge was beautiful. Without being luxurious, the decor was thoughtful, the room was very comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing and helpful to us. The restaurant was the best quality and taste of food that I ate while visiting Tonga.

Stayed in June 2024