https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587767302689-Z5DZXVYWABQOJXAUJ4CV/haapai-beach-resort-boat-trip.jpeg Home - Malo e lelei and welcome to Ha'apai Beach Resort The Ha'apai Islands, in the Kingdom of Tonga, are a paradise for snorkelling, watching and swimming with humpback whales, fishing or simply relaxing. Ha'apai Beach Resort nestled right on the beach, overlooking the turquoise waters and surrounding islands. You can experience a unique and special slice of paradise - the real and remote Tongan Islands. We are offering 5 night and 7 night packages to swim with the whales from July to October, 2026. Ha’apai Beach Resort is open year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587767669647-WQDJ42TG2NE1JF95M0I0/haapai-beach-resort-whale-swimming-4.jpg Home - Swimming with whales Every year from mid-July to mid-October the serene islands of Ha'apai provide safe haven for one of Mother Nature´s most captivating creations - the majestic humpback whale. An experience of a lifetime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587761954320-TYY5J79OFPUYEHHFBX0P/haapai-beach-resort-accommodation.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/04f4e905-64cd-4cab-a20f-7d0d6f8ad9a1/_Y3A6448.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/041c4a2f-ee24-4a8e-9b24-0bcc2b23a471/_Y3A7139.jpg Home https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-12-18 https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/book daily 0.75 2025-04-19 https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/accommodation daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1588897725978-B281986117WRQH28QQUW/haapai-beach-resort-fale.jpeg Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587781023025-29YBL75XWWO6UYAP8QY8/haapai-beach-resort-double-room+%281%29.jpg Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587781047645-DHUTHHH3OE37YMRVWRQ6/haapai-beach-resort-single-room.jpg Accommodation https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/about daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/getting-here daily 0.75 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587949156377-X46WLHJ2PKZQWK2HCJPC/Haapai-beach-resort-getting-to-tonga.png Getting here - Getting to the Kingdom of Tonga There are several international flight options. Each land in Tongatapu, the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga, and the location of its capital Nukuʻalofa. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland six times per week. Air New Zealand also have daily flights from London to Auckland via Los Angeles or Hong Kong. Qantas flies twice a week from Sydney, Australia. Fiji Airways flies Nadi to Tongatapu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587949693277-ZAQ3Q6A7XFQ79V84GEDH/Ha%27apai-Tongatapu-Lifuka.png Getting here - Getting to Ha’apai and Lifuka Island Haʻapai is a group of 51 islands, north of Tongatapu. Lifuka Island, where our resort is located, is one of the main islands of the group. You can get here by plane or boat. Important things to note We advise our guests to spend a night in Tongatapu before your international departure flight. We advise our guests to take a taxi from the International to Domestic Terminal in Tongatapu. Sunday is strictly a day of rest with no flights or charters available. By plane Lulutai Airlines flies from Tongatapu to Ha'apai Monday to Saturday. By boat Friendly Island Shipping sails the MV Otuanga'ofa from Tongatapu to Ha'apai. The trip takes 12 hours and costs between $75 to 120 one way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587949982280-7W753KF03VZFI9SCXMNO/Haapai-Beach-Resort-map.png Getting here - Getting to Ha’apai Beach Resort Ha’apai Beach Resort is located halfway between Pangai, the main town on Lifuka Island, and the airport. We will arrange your transfer. Email us with your arrival information and we can arrange transfers from the airport or wharf to the resort. Transfers are $10 per person. We will also provide your transfer on departure. We are located at the former Niua Kalo Beach Motel on Lifuka Island, conveniently half-way between Pangai and the airport. It just takes 5 minutes by bicycle, 20 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car to get here from town. https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/location daily 0.75 2020-04-25 https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/local-information daily 0.75 2020-04-25 https://www.haapaibeachresort.com/about-us daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea0c1fdef4e0f5647cff74c/1587851732963-3HJK0J43W9UKNIDWL66I/haapi-beach-resort-cheers.jpg About Us - About us. Simon, Jessica and Yannis from Australia have owned Ha’apai Beach Resort since 2024. Together, with their team, they offer a unique experience that includes rest and relaxation as well as adventure and exploration. In keeping with the local pace of life, we operate on laid-back Tonga time, permitting total absorption of experiences you’ll never forget. With our extensive knowledge of the local marine environment and our personalised service we endeavour to give you the absolute best from your valuable time here. Our beaches were voted in the top 10 best beaches to visit in 2014 by Lonely Planet. The resort is deliberately laid back, friendly and once you have stayed you are family. 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