Tonga
Ha'apai
Tonga's hidden paradise — flat coral islands, deserted beaches, almost no tourists.
Culture and history
Where Captain Cook first landed in Tonga (1773). Named the 'Friendly Islands'.
Nature and conservation
Extremely low visitor numbers. Pristine reefs. Vulnerable to cyclones.
When to go
The best months are July to October.
Where to stay on Ha'apai
Matafonua Lodge
Matafonua Lodge sits on the northern tip of Foa Island in Ha'apai, the low, scattered middle group of Tonga's islands. Its fales are on the beach...
$$ (Moderate)
beachfront
remote
whale watching
Mana A+ (AI estimate)
Serenity Beaches Resort
Serenity Beaches Resort is on Uoleva, a small, sparsely populated island in Ha'apai reached by boat from Lifuka. Rooms are spaced apart for...
$$ (Moderate)
eco
beachfront
remote
Mana A+ (AI estimate)