Mala Island Resort

3.0 star property
Mala lodge with restaurant

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Exterior
Restaurant
View from property
Individually decorated, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Panoramic Quad Room

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually decorated
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Romantic Double

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Mala island, Mala, Vava'u

What's nearby

  • Vava'u Harbor - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mt. Talau National Park - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Ene'io Botanical Garden - 28 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Vava'u (VAV) - 51 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicana Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mango - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panda Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aquarium Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bellavista - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Mala Island Resort

Situated by the ocean, Mala Island Resort is a great choice for a stay in Mala. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TOP 40 for adults and TOP 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TOP 120.00 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 per cent

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Mala Island
Mala Island Resort Mala
Mala Island Resort Lodge
Mala Island Resort Lodge Mala

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Mala Island Resort?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Mala Island Resort?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mala Island Resort.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mala Island Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request. The charge is TOP 120.00 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mala Island Resort?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mala Island Resort and nearby?
Mala Island Resort has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mala Island Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Mala Island Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony and a garden.

Mala Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The family running the resort were very friendly and ready and willing to do all they could to fulfill your requests. Transport to and from the airport were arranged with no hassle. When we needed to change dates they were very easy to work with. This was a great experience.
Nicholas, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing 5 days at Mala Island Resort. Our host family were very hospitable and friendly and went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The snorkelling 100m off the island is incredible
James, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed our time there and it was an opportunity to really get off the grid. Beautiful location. Nisha and his family treated us like royalty. He helped us arrange a great boat tour around the islands along with a scuba dive and swim with the whales at the last minute. They cooked our food to order which was excellent. We have already recommended him to friends
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little resort in a wonderful location managed by an amazing family we had the pleasure to spend some time with! Great experience overall and … thank you to our hosts!!!!
Salvatore Flavio, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great island experience; a real opportunity to disconnect
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Marlene, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Olga, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a sweet stay this was. It’s on its own little island. The family is just delightful, the food was great and I would totally stay there again.
Michael, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is truly a mom-and-pop resort. Their teenage children help and are always happy and smiling. This is not a luxury resort but has comfortable nice lodgings with million-dollar views of the gorgeous water, surrounding islands, and stunning sunsets and starry skies. Each room has its own full bathroom comfortable bed, refrigerator, and balcony. The owners cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for an additional reasonable charge and the food is excellent, we had a Tongan traditional pig roast which was fantastic. Excellent place to stay, they have wifi in the main dining room/deck and the snorkeling is amazing. Highly recommend staying here.
Gabriel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an incredible slice of paradise! Nesha, Oli and family were so incredibly welcoming and friendly. The island is so tranquil and relaxing and has the most amazing private beach. Oli prepared the most delicious meals. Breakfast was fit for a champion (toast, eggs, bacon and fresh fruit) and the dinners which were mostly fresh fish were super tasty and fresh and all meals were good value. The resort itself is a little tired but amazing by Tongan standards (we have stayed at many other places in Tonga). The resort also has hot water which is a rarity in Tonga. The resort is next to the Japanese Gardens which can be snorkelled from the island with relative ease, the reef had a large range of different fish and we saw a turtle (the best snorkelling we have had in Tonga)! We also used Mala Resort’s kayak and kayaked to Swallows Cave which was quite a challenge but very doable from the resort. The transport to and from the resort was also well arranged. Thanks very much for our stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jennifer, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

On an island, private trail (920 metres), could walk around island at low tide. Staff tried to be helpful, with limited resources. Did a great job of organizing transit to and from the resort.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow, where do we even start with Mala Island resort, Neesha, Olivia and the girls were amazing. The location is out of this world incredible, situated on a secluded island, it’s the perfect sanctuary to unwind and relax. We bought food over but mostly ate Olivia and the girls cooking because it’s was always so tasty and fresh. We had the most amazing tuna! I would highly recommend this island for anyone who wants to truly experience a relaxing holiday. This has to be one of my favourite holiday destinations in the world, we will 100% be back next year.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Iain, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I booked but didn’t stay there as the communication with them was less than reliable. Since they are several miles off shore and require a water shuttle it did not look like I would make an 8AM flight departure.
Vega, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This island is very back to basics and great if you want to get away from everything. The food offered is wonderful and Neisha and Oli are very accomodating. Remember to bring games to keep you amused and snacks and drinks, as you can only get to the shops by boat.
14-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wir waren 4 Nächte hier u es hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Gastgeberfamilie ist überaus bemüht u sehr freundlich/hilfsbereit. Bei Bedarf können Dinge aus dem Supermarkt bestellt werden. Vor Ort wird gekocht u es gibt vom frischen Tuna oder Mahi Mahi über Pasta u Sandwiches alles was das Herz begehrt. Die Zimmer selbst haben einen fantastischen Ausblick über die Bucht u wir haben aus nächster Nähe mehrmals Buckelwale vorbeischwimmen sehen. Das Gesamtpaket stimmt u lässt somit über den ein oder anderen Punkt was die Zimmer angeht hinwegsehen (etwas abgewohnt). Kühlschrank im Zimmer vorhanden :-) Wir würden wiederkommen.
Maria, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Des Essen war fantastisch, die Eigentümer superhilfsbereit und freundlich, die Lage der Bungalows ist sehr schön, man schaut aufs Meer und Palmen, der Garten ist schön, der Strand ist ok, leider ist die Anlage in die Jahre gekommen, daher auch schwer sauber zu halten, alles müsste grundüberholt werden. Das Internet ist wie überall langsam oder nicht da, wenn viele eingeloggt sind. Die Korallen vor Ort (Japanese Garden?) kann man vergessen. Aber man kann schöne Bootsausflüge machen und auch die Waltouren sind super von dort aus zu machen.
4-night romance trip
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