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CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Polynesian
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Polynesian
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
41 reviews
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Urs_13
Auckland67 contributions
Nov 2019 • couples
Enjoyed our 4 day stay at Liku’alofa resort. The facilities are in disrepair. Very little water pressure, shower knob broken, the ocean pool is permanently closed. Wi-Fi only at the office and spotty cell coverage. Snorkeling at the resort is “disappointing” to quote another guest. But it’s interesting and swimming is good at high tide (very shallow at low tide). Plenty of fish and eels to see. Most of the coral is in poor shape due to cyclone damage. What does make this resort worth going to are the westerly sunset dinners on their dinner deck. And the wonderful people working here. The food was very good and not overpriced. Tui, the Bar man, regaled us with tales of Fiji and Tonga. And the island tour with Ruby was the highlight of our trip. Such a wonderful drive and interesting trip through Tongan culture and history told by a master story teller. Highly recommend the island tour with Ruby! The cultural show and dinner were great fun. Some reviews said they were amateurish, but when you consider half the dancers also work at the resort in some other capacity, it becomes more of a sharing of their culture and less a glitzy performance. The gardens at the resort are also well kept and pretty, and the whole place has a layed back Tongan vibe. Yes, the roosters wake you up with loud crows every morning, but a delightful Tongan pancake breakfast is waiting, so it’s fine. If your looking for high end western style resort, don’t come here. But if you want to experience Tongan life, this is a good place to start. Great place to relax and really do nothing.
Written 23 November 2019
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MattBGreen
Sydney201 contributions
Nov 2018 • couples
The restaurant was always ready to serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for their guests. We tried many of the dishes and all were tasty and enjoyable. The cocktails on the deck was definteily our highlight nof each evening as we eatched the sunset over the beautiful ocean.
Written 24 January 2019
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In_and_outz
Sydney21 contributions
Sept 2018 • none
Such a beautifully located restaurant. Great food and while eating on the deck we saw a whale swimming by! What a bonus! On a windy day though, you can't get those big table umbrellas up as they don't hold in the base.
Written 27 October 2018
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MusicLoversAus
Brisbane9 contributions
Aug 2019 • friends
Really a chaotic experience with a large group. Had double booked the terrace with the view where we were due to have drinks. Island show very amateurish compared with others we have seen in Samoa and Fiji, with pre recorded music and small group. Food was pitiful with tiny servings and hardly authentic island food ( mostly cold Chinese style ). One small, thin slice of pork per person with no returns. Huge suckling pig there but suspect they were keeping most for themselves. Food all cold and service surly. A terrible advertisement for Tongan culture. Avoid.
Written 24 August 2019
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67apeterson
Auckland39 contributions
Aug 2018 • couples
We stayed at the Likualofa resort and this was the restaurant situiated within the grounds of the resort. It couldn't be situated in a better place. Perched on the foreshore of the lagoon and jutting out over the ocean pool gave a clear uninterrupted view of the lagoon and ocean beyond the reef. The continental style breakfasts were simple and plentiful with the option of ordering cooked breakfast options.The coffe was lousy though lol but could be cause I'm a coffe snob. Lunches were very good and a large variety of local dishes and European style dishes. Dinner was outstanding with various delicious options. Wed and Fri nights they had a cultural show with traditional island styled foods served as a smorgasbord at a very reasonable small
charge well worth booking. The most outstanding aspect was the views Where else can you sit eating toast first thing in the morning and watch humpback whales breaching less than 200m away from you? Or kick back in the evenings with your dinner and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Written 28 August 2018
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Limesemma
Auckland Central81 contributions
Aug 2018 • couples
We stayed here so tried quite a few dishes. All were excellent quality, cooked from scratch, so it can take a while, be prepared to wait, worth it though!
Would recommend the seafood pasta and O'ta ika, all fish was good quality. I don't eat meat so cant comment on other dishes but really enjoyed all fish dishes i had.
Lovely watching the sea from the deck and looking for whales with a glass of wine, we saw a few go past when we were there.
Written 4 August 2018
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GRAHAM K
32 contributions
Mar 2018 • none
Great place for Sunday lunch. Can get a little overcrowded as not much open. But nice food and cold drinks.
Written 13 May 2018
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Melissa G
20 contributions
Jan 2018 • family
Liku’alofa on a Wednesday night it’s great for a buffet Tongan feast and traditional island entertainment. They had a Moana show which I thought was great for local kids who have learnt these legends growing up and other kids who enjoy the movie.
... On another note the Curried Ika is amazing at the buffet. Pile up if there.
Written 13 January 2018
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Lewroon
2 contributions
Jul 2017 • family
Today we visited this restaurant with two families. Among us we had 3 little children under 4 years old. We arrived about 6.30 pm, and the food took 2 hous (!!!) to arrive.
I can not remember ever having to wait that long in any restaurant! But worse than that, it was obvious that we had small children, and the very least staff should have done when we arrived was to say that we might have to wait a very long time so we could decide what to do. Even without the children I'd had loved to know if I spend the whole night there to get a mediocre meal.
I asked to talk to the manager and was informed there was none!
Written 15 July 2017
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MasterFredi
Ngaruawahia29 contributions
Apr 2017 • friends
Well I was there for 7 sleeps and 8 days so I got to sample breakfast, lunch and dinner :). The chef Joe did an outstanding job on every meal. My favorites were the raw fish and the sea food chowder. You must experience the buffet dinner where you can try some local Tongan food.
The first day I ordered more breakfast to go with the complimentary one, but it was way too much to eat. So I got the complimentary one for the rest of the days. It included 3 toast, butter, jam, 3 slices of watermelon, a fried banana, a piece of papaya and some coconut.
The bar and restaurant staff including Joe were accommodating to any specific dietary requirements I had, like "more please" :D. They were very friendly and helpful and they always would go the extra mile for you. They even made a birthday cake for my friend and they came out and sung happy birthday to her :D
Be aware the meals are Tongan proportions (good amount) so if you have a small appetite then order half meals :)
Most of the meals were from $12 - $22 tongan dollars
Some notable mentions;
- all the stir frys
- the pasta dishes
- island curry
You can also ask to get fresh coconut ($5 tongan) straight from a tree but only if the tree clmbers were around at the time :)
Written 10 May 2017
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Nicklaus M
6 contributions
Jan 2017 • couples
We were treated to a beautiful dinner for two overlooking a beautiful Island sunset. The food was exquisite Italian, with the use of local Tongan produce. Would recommend for a Romantic dinner for two!
Written 16 March 2017
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Clare P
Paraparaumu35 contributions
Feb 2017 • couples
Every meal was amazing, all of the staff were really friendly, a perfect spot for a relaxing holiday :)
Written 10 February 2017
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Emza112
Sydney14 contributions
Jan 2017 • family
We attended the fire dancing on a Wednesday night, we booked on the Tuesday and requested a seat up front, they said they would see what they could do. when we arrived on Wednesday we were seated right at the front near the stage, Best view in the house, the show is great! we ordered cocktails which came in massive glasses, great value for money.
This is the best Fire Dancing Show in Tonga!
Highly recommended. they have great views from their bar and staff are very friendly and helpful!
Written 4 February 2017
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Kerri N
6 contributions
Dec 2016 • couples
Loved Tonga, clean and friendly. Such a beautiful island to visit, no pressure selling- the cleanest water and streets I have ever seen.
Written 18 December 2016
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Chris M
10 contributions
Oct 2016 • family
The view from the restaurant/bar is sensational, the food serving sizes are huge but it was the Liku'alofa Burger that got me! You gotta try it out! Chicken, beef, pineapple, bacon, egg and some green stuff lol
Written 22 November 2016
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