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The Seaview Lodge

3.0 star property
Colonial lodge with a restaurant and a bar

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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The Seaview Lodge, on Tonga's shoreline, offers peaceful accommodations with ocean views. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood while gazing at the water, at breakfast or dinner. Between meals, relax on the garden terrace or read in the library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | View from room

Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Vuna Road, Nuku'alofa

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Tombs - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Talamahu Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Flea Market - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leiola Downtown Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Escape - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Seaview Lodge

Lodge near Royal Palace of Tonga
Located close to Royal Tombs and Flea Market, The Seaview Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site seafood restaurant, Seaview Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Seaview Lodge include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Seaview Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 50 per person (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 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 smoke detector and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seaview Lodge Nuku Alofa
Seaview Nuku Alofa
Seaview Lodge
Seaview Lodge Nuku'alofa
Seaview Nuku'alofa
The Seaview Lodge Lodge
The Seaview Lodge Nuku'alofa
The Seaview Lodge Lodge Nuku'alofa

Frequently asked questions

Is The Seaview Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Seaview Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Seaview Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Seaview Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Seaview Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TOP 50 per person applies.

Where is The Seaview Lodge located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Palace of Tonga and Royal Tombs. Flea Market is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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The Seaview Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Almond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, peaceful spot to relax and have drinks and food. Wi-Fi service brilliant, and room spotless, comfortable and above our expectations. Breakfast slightly limited and confusing, but overall Staff extremely friendly, and tasty food from the restaraunt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

syrita

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms could do with a refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful staff and Beautiful Rooms.

Absolutely beautiful suite. Clean. Well decorated. Staff was friendly and communicative when needed. Very helpful in coordinating a late check in. Helped coordinate transfer to the airport. Wonderful view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
Staff genuinely want you to e joy yourself and will make plans for you to do things. I was staying for a few days on my way to Ha’apai and didn’t have any plans so then arranging things was nice. Lovely patio to enjoy the breeze and the ocean view. The food is delicious. Short walk to town for ATM. Bit much to do there though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN. NOTHING NEGATIVE.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had to phone property manager when I arrived and he was a bit rude because I had only booked for one night which wasn't my fault as this is allowed on the website. The owner checked me in and he was polite. Room a bit of a musty smell..needs airing. Also would have been nice to have tea,coffee, milk supplies which is usual in other similar places Ive stayed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully friendly staff Quiet seafront location with restaurant and bar on site and a short walk from the palace and the town. I hope to return one day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at Seaview. We had two nights either side of our time in Vava’u . The staff are exceptional, food and cocktails delicious. Definitely our preferred accommodation for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth it !!

The only good thing is the views from the room (if you get the sea view ones), the building and rooms are outdated and smelly. They have provided one little soap for the shower in 5 days - they try to cheap out. In addition, some of their staff have an arrogant attitude. For 200+ Euros a night, Won’t come back, better options available in Nuku.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Nuku’alofa because of the Seaview Lodge. Accommodations were great. The best thing about the property what’s the Customer Service we received. I would highly recommend anyone going to Tongatapu to stay at this establishment.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radoslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel with restaurant, good location in walking distance to the centre and very close to the royal palace; we've been upgraded to the suite, which was very nice - spacious, view to the ocean over the street from the big balcony, air-conditioning (in living room and twin bedroom, not in double room), kitchen (but not really equipped); the down side was the included breakfast - only two pieces of toasted bread an a tiny portion of butter and jam (but you can order something else for a surcharge); very nice staff, good wifi, airport transfers possible and convenient

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, when out of their way to help us with information and advise. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

As expected. Great

Amazing location and impressive property. Ultra helpful staff. One of the finest places to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We lived in Tonga 40 years ago and the Seaview was our go-to restaurant for special occasions. They now have accommodation as well so we booked here based on good reviews. The restaurant was still very good, but the accommodation left a lot to be desired. They advertise a “continental” breakfast as included, but apart from juice and coffee, all that you get is 2 slices of toast with butter and a meager quantity of jam. We paid extra for fruit salad, which was okay, but should have been included when we were paying over AU$400 per night. They give you two small bottles of water on arrival but no daily re-supply - again should be included. Our room (201) needs a lot of work - broken shower, loose toilet seat, badly cracked handbasin, safe not working, wardrobe door very hard to slide - bed was comfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent séjour

Tres beau séjour au Seaview Lodge. Le personnel est accueillant. La chambre était très belle, propre. Les plats servis au restaurant étaient très beaux et bons Le seul petit point négatif : le petit déjeuner. Un petit déjeuner continental qui ne comprend qu'un café/thé et 2 toast avec beurre et confiture... c'est un peu juste.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TASHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved our suite.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

short 1 night stay

The room was nice and clean and well appointed - however overpriced for the quality. The continental breakfast limited to toast and tea/coffee. Other hotels/resorts offer more such as fruit. Sitting area out the front was lovely. Bar open 7 days and the restaurant closed on Mondays/Tuesdays. Travel to and from the airport all overpriced in Nuku.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, with an easy walk to the markets, and town. Reception staff were lovely and helpful. Rooms were small but comfortable. Restaurant was disappointing, with the complimentary breakfast being just toast, and they had limited options due to them 'running out', when we went there for dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Scott

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

Nice place by the water

Nice place. The restaurant isn't open for lunch, but I had some great fish one night for dinner. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, staff very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property in Tonga with a great staff who communicated to us before and during our stay. It’s basic accommodations but they have a bar and restaurant and a five minute walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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