Hidden gems: places in Nuku‘alofa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Nuku‘alofa. Ratings are based from 33 places in the city.

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Deep Blue Diving
Corporate office
👍👍 Went with my family of 5 and some friends. We had so much fun and the staff was great! Very informative, knowledgeable, friendly, and just awesome. Swam with whales and stopped at small beautiful island and snorkeled. My kids ages 16,15, and 9 and love every moment. This was a definite bucket list...
5.00 (15 reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)
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Tropical Taste
Restaurant
👍👍 Cannot say anything other than praise, authentic Tongan dishes as well as a bunch of other stuff. Definitely worth a visit.
5.00 (8 reviews) (~0.64 km from centre)
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The Tropical Villa
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 beautiful hotel i really love it! My friend stayed there and it was lovely she had the time of here life #tongabonga4life
5.00 (7 reviews) (~3.62 km from centre)
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One Love Inc. Chris Paquette
Non-profit organization
5.00 (5 reviews) (~9.49 km from centre)
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CTR Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 I be never had the pleasure of visiting your restaurant.but I'm sure the experience would be wonderful. I just wanted you to know that far away in Lincolnshire England people are thinking of you all at this terrible situation you are all in .god bless and stay strong x
5.00 (5 reviews) (~2.07 km from centre)
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Moli Green Cafe
Coffee shop
5.00 (5 reviews) (~0.53 km from centre)
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Backpackers Townhouse
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 This has been our favourite accomodation on Tongatapu so far- great value, lovely family, comfortable bed and clean facilities. Location- shops within walking distance and busy area that is a little loud at night if you're a light sleeper. Thank you- we would've liked to have stayed longer:)
4.90 (8 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)
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Chef Zero Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 This was by far the best food I had on this trip of four Islands in the Pacific. The catch of the day, Mahi mahi, was so fresh. This was some of the best seafood I've had in a long time. The tuna sashimi was delicious! Please check this place out when in Tonga.
4.80 (47 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Winnies Bed & Breakfast
Lodging
👍👍 What a beautiful clean accommodation. Friendly Liz. I loved our stay here. I highly recommend Winnies Bed & Breakfast to anyone looking for accommodation.❤️❤️❤️
$65/night
4.80 (23 reviews) (~2.23 km from centre)
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Young’s Kitchen
Restaurant
👍👍 The only place I go for fried chicken in Nuku’alofa. I had the chicken cutlet / chicken katsu on rice. It was served with a honey mustard type of dipping sauce, which I really liked as it was less sweet and more savory. This fried chicken was dark meat and it was cooked to perfection. I paired it w...
4.80 (21 reviews) (~0.73 km from centre)
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Cowley Bakery
Grocery store
👍👍 Love the goods they make, esp the bread!! Kinda miss it, since I'm away. Definitily a place to take your loved ones to when you're in the Kingdom of Tonga.They have everything!(food wise)
4.80 (17 reviews) (~1.38 km from centre)
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Veitongo Beach
Beach
4.80 (10 reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)
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Vakuuho Bbq
Restaurant
👍👍 Vakuuho BBQ was an awesome experience with the best tasting food in all of Tonga. The food quality was top notch and everything was perfect. We loved the food so much we ordered their puaka tunu, and it was delicious! It was perfectly cooked, not overcooked or undercooked. I highly recommend this pl...
4.80 (5 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)
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'Utuongo
Cafe
👍👍 William the barista was helpful, coffee / hot chocolates were great :)
4.80 (5 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)
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Tupu'anga Coffee Factory and Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 A hidden Gem in Nuku'alofa. Heard a lot of good reviews about this amazing place. Went over there and it was beyond my expectations. The place is hidden in a lush Bush at Houmakelikao Village. The area is also known as 'Umusi. I went there to taste & buy Tongan Coffee, but I got more than that. The...
4.70 (25 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)
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Pangaimotu Island
Island
👍👍 Not anything luxurious, but a really wonderful little island with beautiful beaches and a cool shipwreck where you can snorkel. It’s just 10 minutes boat ride from Nuku’Alofa. Definitely worth a trip, especially on Sunday when most things are closed anyway, and it’s more convenient with more boat de...
4.70 (12 reviews) (~5.06 km from centre)
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Lose Lodge
Lodge
👍 Nice and clean. With full furniture and u can cook in the room. Close to city. The decorating not really new but all clean. Suitable for couples or small family group for stay. Also the owner were friendly. This place on big road.and have 3-4 different restaurants around here with a Shop. If have ch...
4.70 (7 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)
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Dupincia Lodge
Lodging
👍 A good place for good friends to hang out
4.70 (6 reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)
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Ancient Tonga
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A bit tricky to find if you organise it yourself - the taxi driver needed guidance from the GPS and even then dropped me off at the wrong entrance, however once there I had an amazing experience. I was the only solo traveller that had shown up for that afternoon but was joined by a large group of Ge...
4.60 (43 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)
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The Waterfront Cafe
Cafe
😠 Waited over an hour for food 🤔 with a reservation..... watched every table around us get seated and order food after us and watch people finish their food and leave before our food arrived 🤷🏾‍♂️
4.60 (20 reviews) (~2.1 km from centre)
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