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Matafonua Lodge

Foa Road | Faleloa, Tonga
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Mapua, Nelson, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We stayed at Matafonua with our two girls 3 and 5 years and had a fantastic 3 days! the fales are right on the beach and it was wonderful to hear the water lapping at night. Nina and Darren are really friendly and welcoming and it was a wonderful place to chill out and relax. Their children are lovely kids... More

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Tonga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Unfortunatley, we could stay for only one night, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The location is stunning, with great coral and goregeous sandy beaches. The accomodation is spotlessly clean, well maintained and perfect for the location. The hosts are friendly, kind, attentive and informative - almost as if they were welcoming us into their own home, which in... More

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Wanaka
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We had a wonderful time at Matafonua. We chose to spend a week there to experience a tropical idyll with our family group of 7 kids (age 3-10) plus another 9 parents and grandparents. We all had an awesome week there. The location is stunning. Gorgeous swimming and snorkeling straight off the beaches, crystal clear water, teeming with marine life.... More

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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We went to Tonga in March, 2012 for our first visit since 1977. Giving ourselves a couple of nights in Nukualofa on the way home, we headed directly our to Ha'apai and to Foa Island. It is utterly peaceful, serene and beautiful, with the best sandy beaches and warm water in the world !!! Lagoon teemed with fish and safe... More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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My husband and I stayed at Matfonua Lodge in February and had an incredible time! The location is absolutely stunning and with the accommodation being right next to the beach, we awoke every morning to fantastic views. The owners (Darren and Nina) are extremely welcoming and friendly; within the first few minutes of meeting them, we felt as though we... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Stayed four nights in January 2012. Very cool spot, right at the tip of Foa Island looking across to Nukunamo Island. Nina and Darren are great fun, genuine hosts and look after you very well. Quite a busy place which we liked as it was very social and a nice change from more remote spots in Tonga. Activites are plentiful... More

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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

The fales on the beach are fantastic, basic but the location is perfect.The hosts Nina and Dareen are friendly and they will go out of there way to accommodate you. Meals are an informal affair with guests all sitting together in the evening. The hosts do not find you bringing your own alcohol to the evening meal if you do... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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If you are looking for a quiet laid back place to relax, where nothing needs to be planned out for you to have a great time, then this small boutique resort is the answer. We enjoyed every moment that we spent here, it was everything we were looking for. From doing as little as possible like sitting on the porch... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We stayed at Matafonua lodge for a week in Dec 2011. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome by hosts Darren and Nina, and shown to our beautiful fale, just a few steps from the beach. A typical day starts with a leisurely breakfast overlooking the sparkling lagoon, followed by world class snorkelling or diving... More

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Manama, Bahrain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

What a great place to experience a fantastic holiday! A slice of paradise - and we stayed a few extra days, we enjoyed it so much. Darren and Nina were excellent hosts, and found the time to cater to our needs and make us feel more than welcome. Their Tongan staff were friendly, accommodating and cheerful. It's the island life!... More

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Address: Foa Road | Faleloa, Tonga
Price range (per night):* 92 AUD - 102 AUD

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