Simon's Place

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden Area | View from room
Point of interest
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Laifone Road, Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu Island, Nuku'alofa
  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
    4 min walk
  • Royal Tombs
    6 min walk
  • Talamahu Market
    8 min walk
  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room (A/C)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nuku'alofa

At Simon's Place you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Basilica of St Anthony of Padua and Royal Tombs. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Nuku'alofa hotel include Talamahu Market and Centenary Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Basilica of St Anthony of Padua - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Talamahu Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Palace of Tonga - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Interisland Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Flea Market - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Nuku'alofa (TBU-Fua'amotu Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Escape - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reload Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Billfish Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vietnamese Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Simon's Place

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Simon's Place. Self parking is free.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 1 conference room
Simon's Place offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TOP 50
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TOP 50

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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simon's Place

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: TOP 200.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TOP 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: TOP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TOP 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Simon's Place?

Yep, Simon's Place has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Simon's Place?

The closest beach to Simon's Place is Ha'atafu Beach (16 km).

Does Simon's Place serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Simon's Place?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Simon's Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Simon's Place?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Simon's Place Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 90 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siutaisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome ONLY the hot water wasn’t working after my first day of arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A part from being friendly and kind, my room was a disaster. On the wall were falling apart wires of a TV that was taken away; in the bathroom the WC had water only after 8 hours of filling its sink drop by drop (I told the person on duty: oh, thank you for telling me… ok, but I meant to have it repaired!) Only occasionally there was hot water and not all the glasses of the windows would close: the neighbours were speaking a bit loud and smoking in the courtyard and I had noise and smoke smell in the room. On the back there is a small table and a chair, that I guess were taken directly from a rubbish depot. All this could even pass in a hostel in India, but not if you pay 100 US$ per night. The motel is in a dark area were you get constantly aggressed by the dogs one block after the excellent restaurant Mum’s. Don’t go here, and if this is the normal value for money that you get in Tonga, leave the nice tongans to their prayers and go somewhere else
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Uieta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff, great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hahano, Hawthorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying my stay here at Simons Place. The workers are so friendly and quick to assist when in need. I recommend this place 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Etimoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quite, stuff are very helpful...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great welcoming staff. Car hire just down the road too. Good aircon and large rooms. Security during the night - very safe. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was nice stay. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atelaite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in after reception desk hours. Great spacious place to stay. Very clean and staff very understanding when we requested to cut short our stay due to personal reasons. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros The best thing was the comfortable bed and pillows. Very clean sheets and pillow slips. The breakfast was adequate and appreciated for a small facility. Very nice and helpful staff- thanks! Cons Somewhat noisy in area from early roosters and the odd barking dog. On one morning the kitchen had the radio blaring at 6.30am. The room and building in need of a serious makeover to reflect the high price. Some areas of room could be cleaned better, for example, the tops of some light switches and power outlets (which had an accumulation of dust). The bathroom tap handle was shiny only where hands touch it, indicating it is not regularly cleaned/polished. A broken chair had a taped up leg (should be better repaired or replaced). Shower was only warm on the sunny days I was there. Am happy to stay here again if the price matches the poor quality of the tired facilities. Otherwise, would try elsewhere for that money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff of this property are beautiful and with lovely smiles always. Venue is also pretty nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Peni Mafi

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price I paid I would not stay here again. It was convinient for last minute booking. Aircon and hot shower
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cold showers and barking dogs The staff are lovely
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very good.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were amazing and friendly and it served a purpose but there are definitely some things that could be renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food, convenience, friendly, clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yadavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious rooms, good hot water, great price, and good internet that worked most of the time, which many places do not have. The staff were kind and made a late check in (and check out) simple and easy. The one downside is going to town for dinner is a bit of a walk and sometimes have dogs on the street that get territorial, so recommend having a car even though it's not far.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Soane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice and friendly. The place is clean. Free breakfast, which i love the la'i keke vai (island panckae), fresh organic pawpaw and watermelon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the kind staff for their help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the place mosquito was not very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice stay at Simon's Place in Nuku'alofa. It's a short stoll to the town centre. Beds are comfortable and the neighbourhood is quite quiet. Great to have a fridge and kettle in the room. Towels were good quality. As well as the usual self serve continental breakfast items there was also delicious fresh fruit plus tasty homemade pancakes and donut type things. It was nice to be able to have breakfast out on the verandah. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful at all times. Carpets in some of the bedrooms could do with replacement and refreshing the paint on some of the bedroom walls would take the guest experience up a notch, but overall I enjoyed my stay and it was a positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's all you need for a stay in Nuku'alofa. You're going to Tongatapu so you need to manage your expectations. But Simon's place was clean and everyone was very nice. We arrived at 230am and the person in charge took me to get water to a nearby shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023