Reviews of Seaview Lodge and Restaurant 4 stars
Vuna Road, P.O.Box 268, Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
#1 of 14 hotels in Nuku‘alofa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 140 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Boccadoro
Singapore266 reviews37 helpful votes7.0“Quiet hotel but not much to do there. Nice staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Continental breakfast very poor. Almost nothing to do in Nuku'halofa. No beaches around the hotel. No bicycles to rent despite what said on the website
Very quiet hotel at walking distance from town center. Dinner was very good despite bit expensive. All the staff was very nice.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Chalyce
New Zealand3 reviews7.0“Very enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were lovely
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Steve
New Zealand2 reviews4.0“See above!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was advertised and booked as a twin share. Upon arrival we were told that none were available. They ended up putting a single bed in with the king bed. The single bed collapsed within 5 minutes of sleeping on it! It seemed like the lodge was only interested in taking your money. Poor service in terms of providing tourist information.
The breakfast was very basic for a continental, but ok.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Caroline
Australia64 reviews4 helpful votes6.0“OK for a layover!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with balcony and Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Meals at the restaurant!
Friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Dana
Kuwait11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with balcony and Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The noise and smell of burning wood from the neighboring homes across the water. The smell would get into the rooms which wasnt pleasant. Laundry is not available every day of the week.
Food was good at the restaurant. Great for dinner or lunch but the kitchen is not open all day.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Simone
Germany56 reviews12 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Relative unwelcoming female personnel, unflexibility, no beach or otherwise close, located at a 'bigger' road. Selling 'chinese powder' (?) mixed with water as orangejuice
The good food for diner, male personnel, the view on the sea
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Eric
Australia37 reviews1 helpful vote4.0“Not worth it, there are cheaper and better places”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Restaurant and owner
Staff in the restaurant was very bad, food was cold and over priced. All restaurants are like 20 min far away by walk.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Stephanie
New Zealand1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Broken venetian blinds - could not get natural light into the room
Great location, comfy bed
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Maureen
New Zealand9 reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was very average
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Lesieli
Papua New Guinea1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Restaurant opening limited
Location peaceful
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Stacey
Australia14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Stay was comfortable enough and quiet”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
shower head in our room was broken at the top, and one of the window coverings wouldn’t close properly to keep the sun out, the food service was a little slow but some days we felt rushed to finish our toast for breakfast. As a traveller If you’re expecting cereal, eggs etc it’s at an additional cost. breakfast includes 5 prices of toast, butter, and a drink only.
Nice clean premises, check in and out was easy. I presume the male manager? He was absolutely amazing and went out of his way to help with car hire from F.I.S.H Car rentals, or anything we had questions about and always has a smile. The room was great, nice large bed Was a nice place to stay, a little away from all the restaurants / food and bars and about a 10-15min walk each way to the nearest shop.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Jess
New Zealand1 review5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was under the impression the restaurant and happy hour operated 7 days a week however was told they don’t do lunch on the weekdays, restaurant was not open every night, and happy hour was only available 3/6 nights we stayed there. The included continental breakfast was poor with only toast, butter, jam and drink of choice supplied and toast was cold both times. Prices on their website and on menu provided in room are not accurate and we were charged an extra $5-$15 per meal without realising. Could keep going on but overall very expensive for what it is and wouldn’t stay again.
In a quiet location and staff were friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Reupena
Tonga1 review6.0“Nice and friendly place to stay and very close to town and everything”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pleasant place to stay
Nice and quiet
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Emmanuel
New Zealand7 reviews7.0“lovely but can be better”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Including a microwave in the rooms would be nice. Internet is a bit slow at certain times, we are in the islands anyway so it’s understandable. I believe the continental breakfast can be improved, I mean it was just your choice of drink and only 3 pieces of bread
I liked the property in terms of its peace and quite surrounding.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Iamtheonlyglare
United Kingdom34 reviews11 helpful votes6.0“Cute and comfortable hotel, but needs a rethink of its Four Seasons pricing strategy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
This place is expensive for what it is. I mean, don't get me wrong - what I wrote about the positives definitely hold true but for what it charges I would have expected a bit more. The continental breakfast was bare bones and shabby. Three slices of white bread with butter and jam? This starvation portion of food is worse than what is served at the youth deterntion centre where I volunteered a few years ago. Continental is one thing, but this needs a rethink. To top it off, the hotel gives one water bottle for free at check-in. Total. I mistakenly thought it would be one per night stayed, but no. Just one. Once again, given the amount being charged at place and the positioning of it in the overall hospitality market of Tonga, you would think that providing a water bottle a night isn't exactly going to break the budget. Not doing it and telling me that I was mistaken to think I could get another water bottle for free and instead directing me to the bar where I could buy another one smacks of pettiness and desperately trying to nickel and dime your guests to death. Be more thoughtful.
This is a cute and comfortable hotel located at the oceanside and within easy 15 min walking distance to the centre of Nuku'alofa. The room was clean, spacious and away from the main road so was quiet. The staff let me use a beach towel for free so that was a nice touch for snorkelling given I pack light so don't cart around my own towels. Good a/c in the room to control heat and humidity. As I arrived late one night and left super early one morning, I had a few interactions with the night guard. He was really friendly and nice to chat with. When my prearranged driver to the airport flaked the guard was quick to call me a taxi that arrived in record time so I didn't miss my flight. Definitely a highlight of my stay here.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Vili
Tonga8 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Service
The rooms were good
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Suyuan
New Zealand50 reviews4 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
1. Wifi sometimes gets weaker maybe due to the total number of people using it. In the morning, the connection is absolutely fine. 2. Shuttle bus is on additional cost but the shuttle service is good.
1. Continental breakfast is good. Just remember to mention that you need continental breakfast (which is included in your room charge) as the restaurant also offers a menu for the breakfast. 2. Location is good. 3. Air conditioner is super good.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Gina
New Zealand10 reviews4 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with balcony and Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Air conditioning didn't appear to work well. Room was quite compact.
Lovely location with a beautiful garden setting.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Simone
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Vao
New Zealand1 review10“Absolutely beautiful place!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Michelle
New Zealand5 reviews10“fabulous, definitaly staying here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Dominic
New Zealand7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Yasuko
New Zealand6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Thomas
Australia62 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with balcony and Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Yoshiyuki
Japan25 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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