Experience authentic Tongan hospitality in our spacious Family Fale, perfectly positioned on the pristine sandy beach. This traditional-style accommodation comfortably sleeps up to four guests with flexible bedding arrangements to suit your family's needs. Step directly from your covered terrace onto the beach or wander through our lush tropical gardens to discover island adventures. With friendly local staff, complimentary breakfast, and free use of bikes and kayaks, it's your perfect base for creating unforgettable family memories in paradise.
Highlights
Direct sandy beach access available
Flexible sleeping arrangements for families
Two separate rooms for privacy
Complimentary bikes and kayaks included
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens
Booking Confidence
Only 8% Deposit
Pay the rest later or on the day
Charity Donation Included
Supporting local communities
Insurance Held
Public liability insurance
Room Amenities
Spacious beachfront fale featuring flexible sleeping arrangements for families. The fale comfortably sleeps up to four guests or five if you're travelling with a small child or infant. Communal amenities also include WiFi, continental breakfast, and complimentary bikes and kayaks, SUP and Hobie Cat for island adventures.
Towels
Shared bathrooms
Balcony
Daily Housekeeping
Room Service (Scheduled)
Wake Up Service
Smoke Alarm
Beds & Sleeping Arrangements
1 King
Bed •Bedroom 1
Convertible
193 × 203 cmKing bed sleeps 2 people
Can be configured into 2 single beds
1 King
Bed •Bedroom 2
Convertible
193 × 203 cmKing bed sleeps 2 people
Can be configured into 2 single beds
Total Room Capacity: 4 Guests
Property Facilities
Experience adventure-focused amenities including bicycles, kayaks, SUP boards, a Hobie Cat sailing yacht and snorkelling gear. We also provide complimentary breakfast, on-site dining and free WiFi, and kids' facilities. Airport transfers, scuba diving, kitesurfing, whale swimming tours and horse riding tours are available.
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Parking
Laundry Service
Luggage storage
On-site restaurant
On-site bar
Gift shop
Kid's playground
Paid baby-sitting services
Daily housekeeping
CCTV
Non-smoking room
Limited accessibility
Room service not available
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Property Details
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Matafonua Lodge Medals of Excellence
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Flexible Availability
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About 365 bookable days in the next year (0 closed)
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Last syncedSeptember 2026
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