The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)

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3 stars 

Vuna Road, Touliki, Tongatapu Island, Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

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7.4

$103

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The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) Information

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Located in Nuku'alofa, The Friendly Islander Papiloa's Place is within a 25-minute drive of Fua`amotu International Airport and offers an outdoor pool. Those staying at the property can also make use ...

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Check-in time12:00
Check-out time10:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+676 23 810

Perks and amenities at The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Storage available

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  • Storage available

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  • Airport shuttle

Reviews for The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)

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7.4
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8.3Couples
8.1Friends
7.0Solo
7.0Families
Pros +
  • Space of room and view was awesome. (in 6 reviews)
  • Would definitely recommend this place to others travelling to Tonga (in 1 review)
  • Ofa lahi atu Papiloa n staff of The Frienly Island. (in 1 review)
Cons -
  • The room was not clean. (in 4 reviews)
  • More hot water (in 2 reviews)
  • I stayed in a room not in a fale. (in 1 review)
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The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) is located at Vuna Road, Touliki, Tongatapu Island in the neighbourhood of Nuku‘alofa. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 24 December 2025.

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FAQs when booking at The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's). FAQs were last updated on 24 December 2025.

  • How close is The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) to the nearest airport, Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl Airport?

    At just 18.6 km apart, the expected drive time from the nearest airport, Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl Airport, to The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) is 0h 14m. The estimated drive time may vary depending on high and low traffic times in the surrounding area. This is especially true for metro areas.

  • What is the The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) phone number?

    You can reach the front desk of The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) at +676 23 810.

  • Does The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)?

    The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) has a normal check-in time of after 12:00, and check-out time of before 10:00.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's)?

    For the best chance to save money on your The Friendly Islander (Papiloa's) reservation, consider staying in October, when prices are typically at their lowest ($171).

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