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Little Italy Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers sip espresso with ocean views before planning their Italian-inspired day at this charming hotel where authentic meals await after exploration

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At Little Italy Hotel, waves provide the soundtrack to genuine Italian hospitality. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at the Little Italy restaurant, relax on the sunny terrace, or wander through the garden. Helpful staff and in-room WiFi ensure a comfortable, connected stay.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Nuku'alofa, Little Italy Hotel is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Halafuoleva Beach and Mapu'a 'a Vaca Blowholes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tongan National Centre and Ancient Tonga. Visit our Nuku'alofa travel guide
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Vuna Rd, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

What's nearby

  • Centenary Chapel
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Tombs
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Talamahu Market
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Friends Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Young’s Cafe
    15 min walk
  • The Top Restaurant And Lounge
    17 min walk
  • Billfish Bar and Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Evergreen Chinese
    5 min drive

About this property

Little Italy Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
At Little Italy Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Little Italy, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Little Italy Hotel feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Little Italy

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Little Italy Hotel Nuku'alofa
Little Italy Hotel
Little Italy Nuku'alofa
Little Italy Hotel And Restaurant
Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant Tonga/Tongatapu Island
Little Italy Hotel Nuku Alofa
Little Italy Hotel Hotel
Little Italy Hotel Nuku'alofa
Little Italy Hotel Hotel Nuku'alofa

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Italy Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Italy Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Italy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Little Italy Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Little Italy Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 40 per person applies.

Where is Little Italy Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centenary Chapel and Royal Palace of Tonga. Royal Tombs and Basilica of St Anthony of Padua are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Little Italy Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view, beautifully big and airy ocean view room with balcony. Amazing food!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tonga-Wonderful People

The Tongan people are very gracious and kind. This is the best hotel in the area. They have wi-fi available in the rooms. Cell phones from the US do not work on the island, unless connected to wi-fi. The food in the restaurant was great. The breakfast choices varied. There are very limited food options close, so having good food attached to the hotel is a huge bonus. Pizza was very good, so were the cream sauce pastas. The receptionist called for a tour guide on short notice to drive us to all the attractions around the island. A balcony room is worth the extra cost. It was a lovely way to just sit and watch the ocean. The hotel also has car rentals available. Taxis are not available on Sundays unless prearranged.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, great quality food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms with a view, excellent staff. In house restaurant is good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and location is right by the sea Really close to town so able to walk Staff were friendly and helpful Hotel is also a restaurant with some awesome food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property very convenient and close to town ocean view lovely staffs and sweet. Good food at the restaurant below as well serves such a good breakfast meal fresh organic tropical fruits can’t wait to go back again! Rooms are great for families and little ones big and spacious!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Tonga. The rooms were spotless. The attached restaurant was very good and their free breakfast was the best I have had at a restaurant in a long time. I recommend to my friends as the place to stay in Nufalofa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view out over the sea. Waking distance to town and palace
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of an oasis, great staff and food, everything I needed while working in Tonga. Will definitely return next time I am working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners and staff were very helpful and friendly. They accommodated us when our flights were cancelled and willing to help with anything that we needed. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations in every way
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Little Italy. All the staff were so friendly & helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Tonga - get a room with a water view if you plan to stay for a period of time, as the rooms opposite (not facing the water) are a bit oppressive. They also have a patio to help enjoy the view. Only downside is you get more road & restaurant noise, but that's part of the charm. Restaurant downstairs is wonderful. And the hotel is 15 minutes walk into town. Definately recommend the hotel when staying in Tonga.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back in the Kingdom

Nice and handy to the CBD, there was some external upgrades happening which did not make it to good during the day with noise, staff were great very friendly and happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Take a deep breath

Beautiful Ocean View and it was nice to be able to open the patio door to enjoy the ocean breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, had lovely staff and we enjoyed a great sea view from our room. We were allowed to keep our room to 11.30am on the day we left. We did so appreciate that. The breakfast food was plentyful and nice variety. The pizzas are good for evening meal.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, helpful as well as the owner of Little Italy. The place was clean and has a nice view of the ocean even though i didn't get a front view room. Malo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are freindly, quick to fix anything that not working. All rooms require some stairs to climb so not very wheelchair freindly. Beds are real comfortable, shower has good water pressure, shampoo conditioner and bar of soap supplied. Restraunt down stairs is very popular for their pizza 🍕. I definitely recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wasn't actually open to the public when we checked in (miscommunication with Expedia), but they honoured our booking anyway. This meant we didn't have breakfast, room service or reception for most of our stay but they did try to make up for it later in our stay. Otherwise, the property is a great boutique hotel (particularly for Tonga standards) with an excellent Italian restaurant. The staff were very warm. I would stay here again in Nukualofa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Meiyun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is friendly. Location is great with ocean view. AC is making frustrated noise and there is no other room to swap. Bed sheet and towel have many dirty spots. Kettle has many residual and not drinkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good place if here for work.

Stayed in standard room - those with a balcony are probably worth it if you are here during the day, but I was out for work. The rooms are on the smallish side but have everything you need. The reception/housekeeping staff are great. Food in the restaurant also good (basic breakfast) but it does get very very busy at night so either go early or be prepared to enjoy sitting around the table chatting while waiting. Very comfortable bed, other parts of the room a bit tired but there were signs of rennovations happening. If you are here for work it has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came for my fathers funeral. We live right behind the hotel but it was too crowded at the house so I booked a room here. The owners offered free rooms for those who came for the funeral but I booked via Expedia so that I could feel as if Im supporting our local businesses. The service was top notch and friendly. Anytime I locked myself out or had questions or concerns, the employees were always there to help with a smile. The amenities worked well for my needs. The free breakfast came in handy and was surprisingly refreshing, delicious, and offered quite a selection. I was highly satisfied with my stay and highly recommend Little Italy for your stay in Tongatapu. Thank you owners and staff of Little Italy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023