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The Friendly Islander

2.0 star property

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Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering) | Terrace/patio
Studio Bungalow - Front Garden (Self-Catering) | Terrace/patio
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Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Vuna Road, Touliki, Tongatapu Island, Nuku'alofa
  • Ancient Tonga
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Royal Palace of Tonga
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Flea Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View (Self-Catering)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Studio, Kitchenette, Sea Facing (Self-Catering) | Living area

Economy Studio, Kitchenette, Sea Facing (Self-Catering)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Bungalow - Front Garden (Self-Catering)

Studio Bungalow - Front Garden (Self-Catering)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Bungalow - Back Garden (Self-Catering) | Living area

Studio Bungalow - Back Garden (Self-Catering)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Studio, Patio, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Economy Studio, Patio, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Economy Studio, Patio, Garden View (Self-Catering)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea Facing (Self-Catering)

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea Facing (Self-Catering) | Living area

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea Facing (Self-Catering)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Poolside (Self-Catering)

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Poolside (Self-Catering) | Living area

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Poolside (Self-Catering)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View (Self-Catering)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nuku'alofa

Located in Nuku'alofa, The Friendly Islander is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Ancient Tonga and St Mary's Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Interisland Ferry Terminal and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Talamahu Market.

What's nearby

  • Ancient Tonga - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Interisland Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Talamahu Market - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Flea Market - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leiola Downtown Cafe
  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Escape - ‬4 min drive
  • Waterfront Coffee

About this property

The Friendly Islander

Suburban hotel with an outdoor pool and a bar
The Friendly Islander offers 26 accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to midnight on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

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