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Emerald Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe King Room, Sea View
Lobby
Deluxe King Room, Sea View
Exterior
Asian cuisine
The Emerald Hotel, right on the ocean, offers a peaceful getaway with a playground for families. Enjoy Asian dishes at the Emerald Restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, or borrow bikes to explore. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room, Downstairs, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room, Sea View

Deluxe King Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room, Upstairs, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Mini Suite Sea View

Executive Mini Suite Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Vuna Road, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu

What's nearby

  • Talamahu Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ancient Tonga - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Flea Market - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leiola Downtown Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Escape - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Emerald Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
A playground, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Emerald Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Emerald Restaurant., features Asian cuisine. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Emerald Hotel feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as separate sitting areas and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Emerald Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Emerald Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Emerald Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25.00 per person applies.

Where is Emerald Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nuku'alofa, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Talamahu Market, Basilica of St Anthony of Padua, and Royal Palace of Tonga. Royal Tombs and Centenary Chapel are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Emerald Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

6/10 Okay

sin yan

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilaiasi Lelei

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Too outdated hotel.

Hotel room is too outdated and old,some lighting no works,matress was uncomfortable, you can feel mattress springs easily. Buffet Breakfast reminder me my military service when we was on combat zone! It is just 2 slice toast,one spoon jam,one piece of fruit and one smal cap of coffee!only thing was good about Staff,they been so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bennett

The mattress is not so fantastic (old and makes a lot of noise) and cleaning is not done routinely. They clean only on request. This is contrary to my experience in the hotels back home in Nigeria, where cleaning is routine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They need to improve their breakfast as it gets too monotonous and boring after a couple of days
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Friendly staff, building needs work.

This place needs work. The staff are friendly and the restaurant downstairs is good for vegetarian options. The building itself feels like a place someone has either inherited or overpaid and they're not quite sure which market they are going for. If I were them, I would concentrate on a few rooms, replace the appliances, fix the towel racks etc and progressively renovate.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water for 3 Days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

H A

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful customer service and the aircon was a welcome relief in the heat. The property was in OK condition and the cleaners were so considerate and helpful. Breakfast was OK with fresh tropical fruits, eggs, toast, juice and coffee. Having the restaurant onsite was great when we just wanted to stay in. TV reception was terrible so we watched movies on our computer which wasnt a problem as the internet was fast (unlike in the villages where reception isnt great). My highlight was the lovely gentleman who works security at night when reception goes home. He was so relaxed, friendly and helpful and was available to see that I got safely to my room when returning late at night from a family funeral. Malo aupito.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Told staff I’d be checking in at 230am. They said security guard would let me in. When I arrived there was no one there and I had to find my own key. Room was filthy, empty water bottles, trash, and leaves. No towels, no sheets, no pillows, and the door lock was taped to the door. The next morning the staff was embarrassed and moved me to another room but refused to credit me for the first miserable night. Continental breakfast is less than expected. Many better options in the area for room and food. Had to file a claim with hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked the suite with my husband. The space is great with a nice big studio rokm with a couch. Balcony was large and had table and chairs for 4. These may be the only positives. The bathroom was filthy, hair left in the bathroom, the drain cover left strewn on the floor, toilet seat was too small for the toilet bowl it was literally wobbling off. Kitchenette area was sticky not wiped down from previous guests. Only provided coffee mugs, no drinking glasses. When we went down to request glasses the staff member said we couldnt have glasses and made us purchase disposable plastic cups? Charging your inhouse guests for something that should be in the room already is crazy, especially after booking your most expensive room. Continental Breakfast in the morning was great. With a lovely attentive local staff member working. Great customer service from her.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked a ground floor room but didnt get it, the fridg was on the floor and it was rust only one chair next to the table one curtain which didn't cover the window, Broken shower door and broken toilet roll holder
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KALOLAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My booking was for a garden view room & I was pleasantly surprised upon check in to find that I had been upgraded to the sea view room, what a lovely notion that was! Th
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Attention Photos pas réalistes

Grande chambre mais ameublement viellot, Television et réfrigérateur qui ne marchent pas. Salle de douche correcte, à rafraîchir. Acceuil minimal, pas d'attention particulière, problem non traité (TV).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, including the restaurant are excellent. I can't say enough of the warm hospitality that was offered me throughout my 2 week stay. The hotel is well situated to lively nightime food options, walking along the waterfront, and close to town. The hotel is a little tired, but it also had its charm. Do yourself a favour and book one of the rooms facing the water - evenings on the patio taking in the ambiance are well worth the few extra $$ (versus a room with no balcony). Will definately go back to the Emerald. Thanks to the staff - wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helaas deze keer een slechte beoordeling. De badkamer was vreselijk. Uitgeslagen badkranen, alles slecht. Moet in zijn geheel gerenoveerd worden. Wc trok niet goed door. Airconditioning in het Chinees. Een safe die al jaren uit gebruik is. Ongeïnteresseerde receptioniste en vonken uit het stopcontact, roest bij de ijskast, dit lijkt me wel genoeg er was nog meer. Probeerde manager mee te nemen maar die had opeens een belangrijke meeting en schoof het af naar de gezellige receptioniste kortom wanbeleid. Enige mooie was de grootte van de kamer en een veranda van wel 36 m2 . Alles was verder zeer outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Over priced , the property is. Falling apart with dust mites eating the furniture , door frame are falling off. Breakfast is 7.00 to 9.00 , you should go down as the is on milk in the room the have coffee or tea not even a spoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet.They were always helpful and professional. The only thing I didn't like was the parking spaces. Because this is also a bar &restaurant the parking spots sometimes full. We had a rental car and we didn't want to park it anywhere else but the hotel. Other then that I enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were excellent but the room was not too great. TV was cracked and unusable. Tea and coffee facilities but no bottled water or milk provided. Restaurant good and breakfast pleasant. No sleep possible firstly due to there being a karaoke session from a nearby place that finally ended at 615am. Then loud talking and laughing in the corridor and adjacent room. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The A/C in the room was wonderful because it was really hot outside. The room was also very spacious. The WiFi however was weak and would go on and off. There is a Chinese restaurant downstairs for convenience and other shops and downtown are within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am a repeat visitor to the Emerald. It is in a good location, the staff are friendly, and the rooms are spacious with a comfortable bed and fridge. Hot water showers are a bonus in Tonga. The breakfast is included and comprises hard boiled eggs, toast, fruit and tea. My stay was booked for 11 nights and I payed full price 3 months in advance. Disappointingly Air NZ cancelled my return flight and I had to return two nights earlier than planned. I notified Emerald staff 48 hrs prior to departure that flights had been changed. When I requested a refund from management I was informed I would need to go through Hotel.com. Which I did. Despite several attempts Hotel.com could not get me the refund which was very disappointing.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jere

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rundown hotel.

We stayed two times for one night so in total two nights. Very rundown hotel. Few stains on the sheets and towels. On our first night no hot water. Ac remote was only in Chinese. Second night the room was pretty clean and the shower had warm water. But the toilet was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024