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Set in Neiafu, Boathouse Apartments offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The apartment has family rooms. All units come with a balcony with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Lupepau'u International Airport is 10 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.4
High score for Neiafu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fine apartment overlooking the bay. Convenient for walking to town. Key pick up/drop off at Tropicana Bar worked well
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The view is outstanding - better than shown in the photos. Someone was there to meet us when we arrived. Also, the hosts advised us that we needed a taxi from the airport and arranged for someone to pick us up. We enjoyed Vava'u so much we doubled...
  • Kaitaeifo
    Location and the Seaview was a credit. Handy to town while there is no transport.
  • Darcy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A perfect location for visiting the island. Great view of the harbour. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous view and restaurants directly below as well as town close by. and such a kind and helpful host.,Thank you!
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My one room apartment with ensuite met my needs perfectly - it was well appointed with a covered deck that has an expansive view of the beautiful harbour and is just 5 minutes walk from the centre of Vava'u's main town, Neiafu. Owner Shane was a...
  • Raina
    Australia Australia
    Lovely place! The view from the deck is gorgeous! Pretty good location with nearby ATMs, shops, dive shops and Café. There are kayaks and snorkeling equipment that can be easily rented from the nearby tropicano cafe for extra entertainment. Aircon...
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    good location. beautiful view and lovely to watch the sunset from the verandah
  • Harald
    Austria Austria
    The unbeatable view and the location close to Restaurants and harbor.
  • Petra
    Australia Australia
    The view was amazing and the location was a short walk to town & everything we needed.

Property questions and answers
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  • hi there, Not sure but is there room service available and any close food places or buffet restaurants please?

    We do a change of towels every third day and bed linen each week. There is a restaurant, a bar restaurant and a Pizza place all within 100 meters. Another restaurant approximately 200 meters away and others within 300.
    Answered on 6 January 2023
  • Hi, I'm arriving in Tonga (Nuku Alofa) with my niece on 3rd Feb 2023 for a holiday. Im really interested in staying at your Boathouse apartments but not too sure of the best way to travel there. Thanks. Elisabeth

    Hi Elisabeth. We are loacated in Vava'u which is 300 kms north. Getting from Tonga is on the domestic flight ( approx 1 hour) or the local ferry (approx 24 hrs). The ferry is fairly basic. I recommend the flight. Hope this helps. Regards Shane
    Answered on 14 September 2022

Host Information

7.9
7.9
Host review score
Host review score
Boathouse Apartments was developed to fill a need for quality, modern holiday accommodation in Vava'u. Overlooking the harbour, the four apartments were built in 2013 and have proven extremely popular with travellers, tourists and corporate guests. Air conditioning was added to all apartments in 2016.
Owners, Helen and Shane Walker have 21 years of tourism history in Vava'u commencing with the Sunsail Yacht Charter business in 1996, acquisition of The Moorings Yacht charters (Tonga) in 2004, the building of Mango Bar and Restaurant in 2006 and then purchasing and redeveloping Tongan Beach Resort in 2010. With a focus on providing training and employment opportunities for the local Tongan community, the Walkers currently employ over 40 local staff.
Boathouse Apartments is centrally located on the waterfront of Neiafu harbour, there are several restaurants, bars, banks and convenience stores located within a few minutes walk of the property. With the major tourism focus on water sports and activities, Vava'u is truly Natures Marine Adventure land and most marine business operators commence their daily trips from Neiafu. The Neiafu harbour also becomes home to over 400 cruising yachts each year as they voyage across the Pacific exploring the many uninhabited islands that the South Pacific offers.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Boathouse Apartments

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
Room Amenities
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Room service
Activities
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Boathouse Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. That's about £192. This deposit is fully refundable upon check out as long as there has been no damage to the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Transfers are available to and from Lupepau'u International Airport. These are charged USD 20 per person, return. Please inform Boathouse Apartments in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note apartments are serviced every 4 days.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Boathouse Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A security deposit of USD 250.0 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

FAQs about Boathouse Apartments

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Boathouse Apartments on this page.

  • Boathouse Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
  • Yes, Boathouse Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Boathouse Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Boathouse Apartments is 800 yards from the centre of Neiafu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Boathouse Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Boathouse Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Boathouse Apartments (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.