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Simon's Place

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Basilica of St Anthony of Padua

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Simon's Place, near the Royal Palace of Tonga, offers a tranquil garden and sunny terrace with free WiFi. Guests praise the staff and enjoy amenities like continental breakfast, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and barbecue facilities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (A/C)

Deluxe Double Room (A/C) | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (A/C)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Laifone Road, Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu Island, Nuku'alofa

What's nearby

  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Talamahu Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Tombs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Flea Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Leiola Downtown Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Top Restaurant And Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Simon's Place

Hotel near Royal Palace of Tonga
Located close to Basilica of St Anthony of Padua and Talamahu Market, Simon's Place provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Simon's Place feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TOP 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TOP 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: TOP 200.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: TOP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TOP 50 (subject to availability)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is limited to 100 MB per guestroom, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Simon's Place Hotel Nuku Alofa
Simon's Place Nuku Alofa
Simon's Place Hotel Nuku'alofa
Simon's Place Hotel
Simon's Place Nuku'alofa
Simon's Hotel Nuku'alofa
Simon's Place Hotel
Simon's Place Nuku'alofa
Simon's Place Hotel Nuku'alofa

Frequently asked questions

Is Simon's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Simon's Place?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simon's Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of TOP 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Simon's Place?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for TOP 50 (subject to availability).

Does Simon's Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TOP 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Simon's Place located?

Situated in Nuku'alofa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica of St Anthony of Padua, Royal Tombs, and Talamahu Market. Centenary Chapel and Royal Palace of Tonga are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Simon's Place Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pepisi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a bad place, staffs are friendly, but the neighbours are very noisy and dogs .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simon’s Place is
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh-Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's what you expect for the price. Nothing wrong with it if you just need a bed between full day activities. Easy enough walk to water, restaurants, and main Street. Nothing special, but nothing outstandingly wrong. You need to request fresh towels etc. The rooms don't get serviced unless you ask. Has ceiling fan and air con though.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesi

Liked: Amenities
Accomodation is affordable and great service overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location of the property and the staff are very friendly and kind. I would strongly recommend to short stay travellers as well as longer stay travellers. If is also convenient and safe. There is a security guard work overnight for the safety of their customers, very important. I would use again. Thank you Simon’s Place. Mālō ‘aupito!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was nice stay. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very good.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hahano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying my stay here at Simons Place. The workers are so friendly and quick to assist when in need. I recommend this place 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sione

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite was just what we need. Staff were very friendly. Very nice parking. Overall really enjoyed our stay and will be coming back there in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atelaite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in after reception desk hours. Great spacious place to stay. Very clean and staff very understanding when we requested to cut short our stay due to personal reasons. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Etimoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quite, stuff are very helpful...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SImon's Place is two blocks away from the coast, within easy walk of the heart of the shopping area. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. A small hotel rather than a towering complex and rooms have a courtyard complete with clothesline
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were amazing and friendly and it served a purpose but there are definitely some things that could be renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean and had reasonable breakfast. The bed was too soft for us. Didn't sleep well. We were given a room right opposite the restaurant which was annoying. It was very noisy there. Always in the evening sometime sat tight outside the restaurant (which was right outside of our room) and watching some videos online. As there are no windows you can close, we could hear it all right into our room. The same in the morning - they started to playing jazz at the reception area from before 7am really loud which woke us up. This music would not stop for hours. For the price you pay, we can't really complain about the lack of facilities. But location of our room was unlucky. Perhaps we would have better stay in one of the rooms at the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the kind staff for their help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service

Pleasant and friendly experience

The owners were very accomodating and flexible, addressed my needs promptly and provided advice. The G/H is centrally located and walking distance to all major restaurants, offices and embassies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner went out of his way to make sure I was looked after. Thankyou!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Local Tonga experience

Everyone that works there is amazing! It is very clean and i never saw a bug, which is big for me. There is no separation from the shower and toilet but it works. The shower water wasn’t hot but warm felt good. It’s not fancy but we didn’t come for that. We came to explore the island and fell in love with the people. If you are expecting a Hilton, this isn’t for you. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

We had a fantastic 8 day stay here and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were collected from the airport late at night without any problems. Our room was large and clean, with good ac, a kettle and a comfortable bed. Although there was no TV, there are plans to install new ones soon. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. They made our stay relaxing. The hotel provides a generous free breakfast and serves food during the day at good prices. It is in a good location, just a short walk from the centre, royal palace and museum. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice stay at Simon's Place in Nuku'alofa. It's a short stoll to the town centre. Beds are comfortable and the neighbourhood is quite quiet. Great to have a fridge and kettle in the room. Towels were good quality. As well as the usual self serve continental breakfast items there was also delicious fresh fruit plus tasty homemade pancakes and donut type things. It was nice to be able to have breakfast out on the verandah. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful at all times. Carpets in some of the bedrooms could do with replacement and refreshing the paint on some of the bedroom walls would take the guest experience up a notch, but overall I enjoyed my stay and it was a positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet and close proximity to most amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, good breakfast, comfortable room and reasonably priced
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lovely staff make the stay excellent. Always smiling and helpful. The room was clean but tired. We would be happy to revisit.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There appeared to be a restaurant, with a menu, but it was never open. Rooms super basic. Charmless noisy location. No way to contact staff, they didn't respond to my request for an airport transfer. Breakfast was instant coffee and some fruit and chewy pancakes with no syrup, or cereal. I needed three nights between flights across a Sunday (Tonga is *closed* on Sundays) so I was trapped, but next time I'll spring for an actual hotel with actual amenities and a staff who engages.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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