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Emerald Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a balcony with a railing.
A staircase with a wooden railing and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $111
$97 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Explore the area

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Vuna Road, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu
  • Place, Talamahu Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace of Tonga
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe King Room, Downstairs, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe King Room, Downstairs, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a table, and chairs, a balcony with a view of palm trees and a cloudy sky.

Deluxe King Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Room, Upstairs, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe King Room, Upstairs, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a pillow with a floral pattern. There is a nightstand between the beds with a lamp and a phone.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a balcony with a railing.

Executive Mini Suite Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nuku'alofa

A stay at Emerald Hotel places you in the heart of Nuku'alofa, within a 15-minute walk of Talamahu Market and Basilica of St Anthony of Padua. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Palace of Tonga and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Centenary Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Talamahu Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Tombs - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St Mary's Cathedral - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mommas' Harbourview Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Post - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Emerald Restaurant., or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Emerald Restaurant. - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Emerald Restaurant.

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Included WiFi is limited to 100 MB per guestroom, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Emerald Hotel Tonga
Emerald Tonga
Emerald Hotel Nukualofa
Emerald Nukualofa
Emerald Hotel Nuku Alofa
Emerald Nuku Alofa
Emerald Hotel Nuku'alofa
Emerald Nuku'alofa
Emerald Hotel Hotel
Emerald Hotel Nuku'alofa
Emerald Hotel Hotel Nuku'alofa

Emerald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 152 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing staff and warm welcoming , The room was clean on daily basic always feeling fresh . I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here thank you so much the service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good the staff was nice they help very well. Breakfast was good. Definitely will book it again. You get what you pay for it’s not a 5 star hotel. I was pretty much out all day. You need somewhere to lay your head and enjoy The views of Tonga.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly bith at the front desk and the restaurant!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emerald Hotel was a lovely place to stay. Those who worked there were so kind and friendly. We loved our stay. A special thanks to Nai on the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best hotel in Tonga to stay. Friendly customers services, rooms clean and comfortable and food delicious, fast service and price is right. This is my hotel of choices. Security officer boy he is so friendly. Thank you officer!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good central location and while the rooms are dated the staff and team there were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Corridor was under repainting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The staff here are amazing and go above and beyond to help solve any issues, close to downtown and market, lots withing walking distance, on the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked the sea view Room, good location. Restaurant is open on Sundays . Overall enjoyed my stay .
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner is really nice and helped us a lot. The chinese restaurant aside is really good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big and in walking distance to the main business centers. Staff at the reception was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter & I really enjoyed our stay at the Emerald. The staff were very friendly, the Asian meal from their restaurant was v nice & it was worth while paying extra for the ocean view room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great taxi service from and to the airport! Hotelroom was clean and beds were comfy! Breakfast was basic but still enough for the start of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel which I happened to love. It still is very comfortable and very close to the city so one can walk to town and see all the city sights. Opposite the sea. The manger and his wife, Maliu & Masela are absolutely fantastic in every way. If something is not right and they can fix it, they will. If you would like a tour of the island Maliu is your man. He did a private day tour for me and it was so enjoyable, at my pace and he was born here so knows the island inside and out. HIs wife runs the hotel beautifully and I love the what they call "continental breakfast included". It is a full meal and brought to your table daily with smiles. All staff are wonderful. I really loved my week at this hotel and would highly recommend it. The restaurant within the hotel has great food. They have a new building being built on the southern side of the hotel so I would ask for a room on the Western side for now as it is quieter. They also provided transport to/from the airport at a charge but that was stipulated and I was happy to pay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a great location and has so much old world charm that it could be a great hotel. But it's run down, lots of broken things, and not clean enough for most Americans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great staff

It was great. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with airport shuttle and room while staying as a solo traveler for a short amount of time in Tonga. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like their service also place is clean and everything perfect to me thank you Emrald boss and staff for doing good job l love it .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Located next to the seaside but in need of refurbishment
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, and attentive, and tried their best to accomodate. Reception wasn’t really helpful at times, but the cleaning staff and dining staff were. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To be honest I didn’t want to stay at this place had no choice. The staff are nice. The Chinese restaurant was very good. The room nice and clean and good Internet pleasantly surprised
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023