Are pets allowed at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 55 per room one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a picnic area. White Sands Beach Resort Tonga also has a garden.

Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker and a refrigerator.

Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

White Sands Beach Resort Tonga, Kanokupolu: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

4/10 Fair

Jun 26, 2016

bad

The resort is very run down.

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 28, 2020

I was visiting a friend volunteering for the Peace Corps just down the road so my location was critical. Was pleasantly surprised upon arriving at the White Sands resort. My room was well apportioned and very clean. It looked out through palms to a beautiful white sand beach and ocean. They even strung a hammock just outside my door which made for excellent down time. The road in is in pretty bad shape but they are looking to repair it. It adds to the rustic flavor! This is a very small and quiet resort There was no loud music or flurry of activity. It was wonderfully relaxed. The soon to be new owners have lots of fantastic plans to upgrade the property so I will be sure and return to check those out. I did visit the resorts further north and found them to be loud and rather cheesy. Bottom line is for the cost this is a wonderful place to stay in western Tonga.

Bill, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 27, 2020

We loved our stay and our welcoming hosts- staff was great!

4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dec 1, 2019

Eli, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 17, 2019

The photos are exactly what you expect. Its a small resort with an amazing private beach. The owner was accommodating and it was so relaxing. You do need to bring your own food and drinks but there is a kitchen area to use. I loved it as its more laid back and back to basics then a full on resort and more private. I would definitely come back here again!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 28, 2019

What a beautiful setting. I had the best view of Tonga Tapu from my deck, right by the water. The owners and staff are very polite, friendly and accommodating. I have stayed at a few different resorts, bed n breakfasts, lodges and backpackers since being in Tonga and I found White Sands to be the best and just what I needed. Booked in for a week and will be staying another week. Thank you Gloria, Marissa, Bessie and Richard for making my stay a very pleasurable experience indeed. Sunday Umu was great and tge sunsets from my deck...Exceptional. Arohanui Charmaine

9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 19, 2019

It is in a beautiful coral beach that caters both Tourists and locals It is a friendly place for women alone and families It is better to have a car No restaurant for now ... I cooked,for,myself.... The owners gave me a ride To the Bring water shoes to walk on the rocks Beautiful place

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 31, 2019

3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 31, 2019

7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 13, 2019

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jan 12, 2019

This resort is more of an experience than a resort, and not the type that most travellers are expecting or desire. Imagine a 1990s car with rust, a broken radio, missing hubcaps, temperamental headlights, and an aweful noise for each action. That car is in the same family as this resort. Our room was first quite dirty with cob webs and bugs, with no working bathroom light (lamp on the floor as a replacement). We shared the room with ghekos, mice, and a colony of ants. The running water smelled foul, sometimes didn't exist, and the hot water heaters weren't always functional. We also initially didn't have bathroom towels provided (received them on the third night). There was a lot of false advertising, including no pool or conditioning, and the amenities on site are not what you'd expect from a resort located a long ways from a shop. We stayed 11 months after the cyclone reaked havoc on their property, but not much was restored. The place is quite worn down, the owners are friendly, but I was disappointed in the lost potential of the property. With some effort the beach could be free from pollution, the tables and chairs on the beach could be set upright and level, the guest rooms could be fixed up so they all close and the holes in the screen are patched up. There could be a little shop on site with water, non-perishable Digicel tu

6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2018

This beautiful place was an oasis for the traveller who wants peace and quiet from the typical standard resort The wonderful helpful laid back hosts Gloria and Marisa were amazing

Timothy, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 31, 2018

Früher bestimmt ein schönes Resort

Der Zustand der Anlage ist ungepflegt. Alles ist alt und vergammelt. Es liegen Flaschen und Müll herum. Der Pool ist außer Betrieb und vergammelt. Keine Wlan. Die Liegen und Möbel sind verwittert. Die Zimmer sind schimmelig, unsere Kopfkissen waren verschimmelt. Die Anlage wurde nach einem Sturm nicht wieder renoviert. Schrechlich. Gloria war nett und freundlich. Der Strand ist Toll.

Oliver, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 30, 2018

Not a resort

It is a in a beautiful location but we had many issues with our stay. We booked and paid up front in January and cyclone Gita went through causing a lot of destruction in February (we stayed middle to end of July). We understand it takes a long time to get back up and running but tried to contact them the week prior to check that all was ok (we have a 17 month old daughter). We tried the phone number, email and website (all not working), facebook page and went through expedia with no response. When we arrived they were aware that we had been trying to contact them but had made no effort to respond. We were put in a room that had no hot water despite them knowing it didn't. We were given access to another room (not private use) for showering when needed. There were no resort type facilities available so it really is just a motel unit on the beach, quite a distance to other places for food etc and it would have been handy to have a 4WD vehicle on the driveway. There was a fridge, toaster and jug in the room. They gave us access to the kitchen which was also being used by their family. The pool was not running that we were aware of. We paid for a continental breakfast which was not provided. We were offered an extra night for free but had already booked were unable to stay, and once we got to our next place, were glad we didn't. We were disappointed with our experience of this place but felt a little effort from the owners would have made a huge difference.

Abby, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 17, 2018

Disgusting!

The rooms are extremely run down. Minimal maintenance has been done at the property. Given a room with broken bed frames with dirty sheets on unmade beds. Black mould through the mattresses and bed frames on the uncomfortable beds. Ceiling is falling down and held up only by tape. The rooms lacked furniture. Staff were unhelpful and had a carefree attitude about the situation. DO NOT BOOK WITH A NO REFUND POLICY.

Disappointed, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 6, 2018

Nice hotel but no pool as advertised

We stayed there for 2 nights at the start of July. We really enjoyed staying on the white sand beach, such a beautiful place but disappointing... it was advertised on their official website and Expedia that the resort had a pool. This is one of the main reasons why we booked there, packed our togs and everything to only show up and get told that the pool is broken due to the cyclone that happened in feb. that’s understandable but why not update the website so everyone knows that there is no more pool. Apart from that the staff were very nice and welcoming.

jaysie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 1, 2017

Private beach but many bugs

The staff is very nice and helpful and their English is pretty good. Sadly there are many bugs around because the door is not completely covering the gap of the door. Sadly no air conditioning, but a fan is available. Awesome beach around and a nice little pool which is not the cleanest... Overall a good hotel if you have no problem with bugs.

Alice, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 20, 2017

Absolutely stunning location

Our stay at the resort was the best time EVER. There is truly nothing else to do but RELAX! White sand and beach, beautiful area to do some shallow water snorkeling (but there is deeper as well). I am just a bit scared of the deep waters :) I spent wonderful hours just lazing under the palms and doing some watercolour painting. Gloria and her team are the best. They will help you however they can. Best place for a honeymoon! (not that it was mine, unfortunately hehe)

Michelle, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 3, 2017

Nice view

Great view a bit far out of town. No hot water and clealiness is not a priority anywhere in Tonga.

olley, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 9, 2017

White sands beautiful beach

The room is large and roomy and clean and comfortable but dated.no tv.but does have wifi You will need a car as the resort is in a remote area. No public transport There is no restutant in the resort so unless you order food in advance from staff you will have to drive to another resort or restutant. Breakfast is included. Everything shuts down on sunday so you will need to be organized and prepare for the day . The staff are freindly and the host Gloria is very welcoming. She lives in the resort so is always available. The beach is beautiful and has a very tropical vibe nice and quiet just what we wanted there are lots of places to sit and chill. We enjoyed our stay very much.

doris, 11-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 3, 2017

Amazing beach meters from your door

Right on the nicest beach i saw on the island, the location is beautiful. It's quite far from town, about $75-80 TOP ($55-60 NZD). Make sure you get the hotel to confirm they understand you want a transfer - don't take it for granted that requesting it and confirming pricing means it'll show up. The beds are incredibly firm and bathroom a bit dated; but on the whole I'd go back there as the beach was amazing. Where else can you sit on a gorgeous white beach for hours and not see another person?! Heaven. The sunsets were incredible, one night i even saw whales at sunset. Beautiful. Simple accommodation on a simply gorgeous little private beach.

Jo, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 19, 2017

Meilleur endroit de Tongatapu pour être au calme

C'est exactement ce que je cherchais pour 2 nuits: faire le vide, se relaxer sur la plage, être loin de tout stresse. Seul endroit de l'île avec Wifi gratuit et illimité. J'ai aimé la plage mais les vagues trop fortes pour se baigner, j'ai été déçue du manque de communication surtout concernant les repas/restauration sur place. Les chambres sont grandes, le grille pain et la bouilloire sont très appréciés ainsi que le minimum est inclus (shampooing, savon, eau, lait...) ce qui est très pratique.

Justine's lulla, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 18, 2017

Nice beach area

Was what we expected with comfortable, basic rooms. The beach area was the best bit with good places to sit and watch the Whales pass by in the distance. A pity that the pool was dirty and green during our stay as my kids would have loved to use it. Making the pool clean and useable needs to be a priority. The staff are all friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant stay.

Darren, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 7, 2017

Serenity on the west coast of Tonga for gorgeous sunsets. However there is nothing in close proximity so bring some drinks and food. During my stay there was no restaurant or bar available. Staff are great and happy to go the extra mile.

Matti, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 19, 2017

Nice location

Definitely need transport as is isolated but lovely surrounds and much better than some other local accommodation. Not really a resort. No drinks, bar, restaurant or cafe. Meals cooked on site are very basic. No daily housekeeping. Pictures make the rooms look bigger and better furnished than the reality. Friendly staff and owner though.

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