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Updated: January 6, 2021
By Santorini Dave
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Villa Apartments (Westside) – Better than a hotel: modern, spacious, and ideal for longer stays and families.
Not to be confused with the ‘eastside’ version, this hotel stands tall along the western esplanade about a kilometer from downtown. It looks simple from the outside, with nothing remotely Tongan, but it serves a purpose, and does it well: studios with kitchenettes, and one and two-bedroom self-contained apartments designed for longer stays (but available for short trips, too). Bedrooms in the apartments are sparsely-furnished, but the living rooms are bright and airy. All kitchens are well-equipped, some with proper ovens, while all have microwaves, and the bathrooms are large enough for chairs. Apartments with two bedrooms also feature balconies facing the ocean, while others to the side on the ground floor open out to a delightful patio area.
Villa Apartments (Westside) – The Basics
- Location: Along the western end of Vuna Road, the esplanade, in the capital, Nuku’alofa, on the main island. About 1 km from the town center and 40 minutes from the airport.
- Guests: Mostly for long-term stays, whether business people or families.
- Beach: It faces the sea but there is no beach anywhere in or around Nuku’alofa. The closest serviceable beach is at Ha’atafu on the far western tip, about 20 km away.
- Views: Apartments facing the ocean have good sea views; others face the lawn.
- Wi-Fi: Available throughout for free.
- Parking: Plenty of onsite parking.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: (676) 25720
- Email: villamac@kalianet.to
- Website: https://tongavilla.com
Villa Apartments (Westside) – Amenities
- Pool, Spa & Fitness Center: Not expected or provided in this sort of apartment complex in Tonga.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Not expected or provided.
Villa Apartments (Westside) – Food and Drink
- Restaurant & Bar: Not expected or provided.
- Breakfast: Not provided as guests are expected to make their own using the kitchens/kitchenettes.
- Room Service: Not provided or expected.
Villa Apartments (Westside) – Rooms
- Room Types: Apartment with 1 or 2 bedrooms • Studio Apartment
- Smoking Rooms: Smoking is not allowed in the rooms, but allowed on the balconies/patios and in the gardens.
- Best Room: The 2 Bedroom Apartment on the second floor offers superior views from a private balcony packed with outdoor furniture. It also features a wonderful kitchen.
Villa Apartments (Westside) – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
- Little Italy Restaurant – Understandably popular for all sorts of Italian food, steaks, and seafood. Also, an extensive wine list and exquisite desserts. The closest to the apartments, about 300m further along the esplanade from town.
- Seaview Lodge Restaurant – For sea views, a romantic setting, and haute cuisine with a Polynesian flare. Also open for breakfast, and reservations recommended in the evenings. About 500m along the esplanade towards town.
- Friends Café – Very popular, if only for the free Wi-Fi. Claims to have the ‘best coffee in town’, but also delicious meals. Easy to find along the main street, Taufa’ahau Road.
- Reload Bar Tonga – Virtually the only bar in town, along the main street, Taufa’ahau Road. Happy hours, locally-brewed beers, DJs, and adequate meals.
- Enjoy Café – Friendly, with street-side tables, coffee, cakes, all-day breakfast and substantial meals. On Railway Road, one block south of the main street, Taufa’ahau Road.
Nearby Market or Grocery
There is nothing close, so walk (1 km) to the town center, where there are supermarkets, a produce market, and 2 handicraft markets.
Local Transport
Shared ‘taxis’ (actually minibuses) pick up passengers along the esplanade for a negotiable fare.
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