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White Sands Beach Resort Tonga

3.0 star property
Kanokupolu beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, snorkeling
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Superior Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Rollaway beds
Rollaway beds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden

Room options

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Double Room with Ocean View | Rollaway beds

Double Room with Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | Rollaway beds

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Utukehe Beach, Haavakatolo, Kanokupolu

What's nearby

  • Ha'atafu Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Flea Market - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Interisland Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 50 min drive
  • Eua (EUA) - 30.7 miles/49.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

White Sands Beach Resort Tonga

When visiting Kanokupolu, White Sands Beach Resort Tonga is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite snorkeling. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and refrigerators.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Snorkeling

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach cabanas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Double sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 55 per room (one way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 9 2022 to November 8 2024 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Kanokupolu
White Sands Beach Tonga Kanokupolu
White Sands Beach Tonga
White Sands Tonga Kanokupolu
White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Hotel
White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Kanokupolu
White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Hotel Kanokupolu

Frequently asked questions

Is White Sands Beach Resort Tonga currently open?
This property is closed from November 9 2022 to November 8 2024 (dates subject to change).
Is there a pool at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 55 per room one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at White Sands Beach Resort Tonga and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a picnic area. White Sands Beach Resort Tonga also has a garden.
Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker and a refrigerator.
Does White Sands Beach Resort Tonga have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

White Sands Beach Resort Tonga Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I was visiting a friend volunteering for the Peace Corps just down the road so my location was critical. Was pleasantly surprised upon arriving at the White Sands resort. My room was well apportioned and very clean. It looked out through palms to a beautiful white sand beach and ocean. They even strung a hammock just outside my door which made for excellent down time. The road in is in pretty bad shape but they are looking to repair it. It adds to the rustic flavor! This is a very small and quiet resort There was no loud music or flurry of activity. It was wonderfully relaxed. The soon to be new owners have lots of fantastic plans to upgrade the property so I will be sure and return to check those out. I did visit the resorts further north and found them to be loud and rather cheesy. Bottom line is for the cost this is a wonderful place to stay in western Tonga.
Bill, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay and our welcoming hosts- staff was great!
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Eli, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The photos are exactly what you expect. Its a small resort with an amazing private beach. The owner was accommodating and it was so relaxing. You do need to bring your own food and drinks but there is a kitchen area to use. I loved it as its more laid back and back to basics then a full on resort and more private. I would definitely come back here again!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful setting. I had the best view of Tonga Tapu from my deck, right by the water. The owners and staff are very polite, friendly and accommodating. I have stayed at a few different resorts, bed n breakfasts, lodges and backpackers since being in Tonga and I found White Sands to be the best and just what I needed. Booked in for a week and will be staying another week. Thank you Gloria, Marissa, Bessie and Richard for making my stay a very pleasurable experience indeed. Sunday Umu was great and tge sunsets from my deck...Exceptional. Arohanui Charmaine
9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It is in a beautiful coral beach that caters both Tourists and locals It is a friendly place for women alone and families It is better to have a car No restaurant for now ... I cooked,for,myself.... The owners gave me a ride To the Bring water shoes to walk on the rocks Beautiful place
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This resort is more of an experience than a resort, and not the type that most travellers are expecting or desire. Imagine a 1990s car with rust, a broken radio, missing hubcaps, temperamental headlights, and an aweful noise for each action. That car is in the same family as this resort. Our room was first quite dirty with cob webs and bugs, with no working bathroom light (lamp on the floor as a replacement). We shared the room with ghekos, mice, and a colony of ants. The running water smelled foul, sometimes didn't exist, and the hot water heaters weren't always functional. We also initially didn't have bathroom towels provided (received them on the third night). There was a lot of false advertising, including no pool or conditioning, and the amenities on site are not what you'd expect from a resort located a long ways from a shop. We stayed 11 months after the cyclone reaked havoc on their property, but not much was restored. The place is quite worn down, the owners are friendly, but I was disappointed in the lost potential of the property. With some effort the beach could be free from pollution, the tables and chairs on the beach could be set upright and level, the guest rooms could be fixed up so they all close and the holes in the screen are patched up. There could be a little shop on site with water, non-perishable Digicel tu
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This beautiful place was an oasis for the traveller who wants peace and quiet from the typical standard resort The wonderful helpful laid back hosts Gloria and Marisa were amazing
Timothy, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not a resort
It is a in a beautiful location but we had many issues with our stay. We booked and paid up front in January and cyclone Gita went through causing a lot of destruction in February (we stayed middle to end of July). We understand it takes a long time to get back up and running but tried to contact them the week prior to check that all was ok (we have a 17 month old daughter). We tried the phone number, email and website (all not working), facebook page and went through expedia with no response. When we arrived they were aware that we had been trying to contact them but had made no effort to respond. We were put in a room that had no hot water despite them knowing it didn't. We were given access to another room (not private use) for showering when needed. There were no resort type facilities available so it really is just a motel unit on the beach, quite a distance to other places for food etc and it would have been handy to have a 4WD vehicle on the driveway. There was a fridge, toaster and jug in the room. They gave us access to the kitchen which was also being used by their family. The pool was not running that we were aware of. We paid for a continental breakfast which was not provided. We were offered an extra night for free but had already booked were unable to stay, and once we got to our next place, were glad we didn't. We were disappointed with our experience of this place but felt a little effort from the owners would have made a huge difference.
Abby, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Disgusting!
The rooms are extremely run down. Minimal maintenance has been done at the property. Given a room with broken bed frames with dirty sheets on unmade beds. Black mould through the mattresses and bed frames on the uncomfortable beds. Ceiling is falling down and held up only by tape. The rooms lacked furniture. Staff were unhelpful and had a carefree attitude about the situation. DO NOT BOOK WITH A NO REFUND POLICY.
Disappointed, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel but no pool as advertised
We stayed there for 2 nights at the start of July. We really enjoyed staying on the white sand beach, such a beautiful place but disappointing... it was advertised on their official website and Expedia that the resort had a pool. This is one of the main reasons why we booked there, packed our togs and everything to only show up and get told that the pool is broken due to the cyclone that happened in feb. that’s understandable but why not update the website so everyone knows that there is no more pool. Apart from that the staff were very nice and welcoming.
jaysie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Private beach but many bugs
The staff is very nice and helpful and their English is pretty good. Sadly there are many bugs around because the door is not completely covering the gap of the door. Sadly no air conditioning, but a fan is available. Awesome beach around and a nice little pool which is not the cleanest... Overall a good hotel if you have no problem with bugs.
Alice, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Absolutely stunning location
Our stay at the resort was the best time EVER. There is truly nothing else to do but RELAX! White sand and beach, beautiful area to do some shallow water snorkeling (but there is deeper as well). I am just a bit scared of the deep waters :) I spent wonderful hours just lazing under the palms and doing some watercolour painting. Gloria and her team are the best. They will help you however they can. Best place for a honeymoon! (not that it was mine, unfortunately hehe)
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice view
Great view a bit far out of town. No hot water and clealiness is not a priority anywhere in Tonga.
olley, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

White sands beautiful beach
The room is large and roomy and clean and comfortable but dated.no tv.but does have wifi You will need a car as the resort is in a remote area. No public transport There is no restutant in the resort so unless you order food in advance from staff you will have to drive to another resort or restutant. Breakfast is included. Everything shuts down on sunday so you will need to be organized and prepare for the day . The staff are freindly and the host Gloria is very welcoming. She lives in the resort so is always available. The beach is beautiful and has a very tropical vibe nice and quiet just what we wanted there are lots of places to sit and chill. We enjoyed our stay very much.
doris, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing beach meters from your door
Right on the nicest beach i saw on the island, the location is beautiful. It's quite far from town, about $75-80 TOP ($55-60 NZD). Make sure you get the hotel to confirm they understand you want a transfer - don't take it for granted that requesting it and confirming pricing means it'll show up. The beds are incredibly firm and bathroom a bit dated; but on the whole I'd go back there as the beach was amazing. Where else can you sit on a gorgeous white beach for hours and not see another person?! Heaven. The sunsets were incredible, one night i even saw whales at sunset. Beautiful. Simple accommodation on a simply gorgeous little private beach.
Jo, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice beach area
Was what we expected with comfortable, basic rooms. The beach area was the best bit with good places to sit and watch the Whales pass by in the distance. A pity that the pool was dirty and green during our stay as my kids would have loved to use it. Making the pool clean and useable needs to be a priority. The staff are all friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant stay.
Darren, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Serenity on the west coast of Tonga for gorgeous sunsets. However there is nothing in close proximity so bring some drinks and food. During my stay there was no restaurant or bar available. Staff are great and happy to go the extra mile.
Matti, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice location
Definitely need transport as is isolated but lovely surrounds and much better than some other local accommodation. Not really a resort. No drinks, bar, restaurant or cafe. Meals cooked on site are very basic. No daily housekeeping. Pictures make the rooms look bigger and better furnished than the reality. Friendly staff and owner though.
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Clean room, kind staff, water damaged rooms
I have very mixed feelings about our stay here. The staff was very kind and helpful, the rooms were clean when we checked in, they were willing to make us lunch and dinner on the days we needed it, resort is close to the beach and the outdoor seating areas were wonderful! Check in was very confusing, and also their paperwork and their practices didn't line up (ex: paper in room said no food would be served on Sunday, but someone came to our room with breakfast. Nice surprise, but confusing). Our biggest problem was that there was significant water damage to the room. When we crawled into bed late the first night, there was mildew on the bedding. Mold on the ceiling, and obvious water damage to the door. We stayed for 5 nights, and one night we had a huge storm. We woke up to soaked bedding and pools of water on the floor. We noticed staff in other rooms cleaning up water, but no one came to clean our room. We never had a replacement of towels or bedding at all actually. We only paid around $50USD per night, so I don't feel like I have too much room to complain though. You get what you pay for. I just wish someone would have brought us dry bedding. We loved the outdoor spaces of this resort, and would totally go back again to spend days there relaxing, but I can't recommend the rooms because of the mildew/mold/water damage.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect quite resort located right on the beach
You do not go to Tonga and expect 5* luxury resort with pleated curtains and white fluffy duvet/pillows but what you will get is the ever friendly Tongan hospitality and natural beauty of an unspoilt island and a taste of the true South Pacific. Highlight of the trip was snorkelling with humpback whales...must pre-book and highly recommended, then top it off with sipping from a coconut on the beach and wqtch the glorious sunsets.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Exactly how we expected from reviews.
White Sands is good for a relaxing holiday but is by no means a luxury resort, but I knew that when I booked. I took my 14 yr old daughter and we had a good time there. I liked the fact that all the guests did trips and dinners out together and shared a taxi van. Everyone was really friendly including the owner of the resort who came with us to dinner on the first night. She gave people lifts into town if she was going there and being a Kiwi she could answer our questions. It is a bit remote but there are always taxis willing to take you anywhere.
Verified Expedia guest review