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Mystic Sands

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with snorkeling

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Guests can enjoy a serene lakeside experience from this picturesque pier.
Relax on a spacious sandy beach with a stunning infinity pool overlooking the calm sea.
Relax in this inviting living area with a sofa, armchairs, and coffee table.
Relax by the serene lake with a tranquil view of distant hills from the covered seating area.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Vava'u, Neiafu, Utungake, 55555
  • Vava'u Harbor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mt. Talau National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Vava'u (VAV)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Two Bedroom House

Two Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Two Bedroom House

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Beachfront Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premier Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Utungake

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Vava'u Harbor and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Mt. Talau National Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ene'io Botanical Garden is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Vava'u Harbor - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Mt. Talau National Park - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Vava'u (VAV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicana Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mango - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aquarium Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bellavista - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Mystic Sands

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with snorkeling
Mystic Sands offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Mystic Sands. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Utungake hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Mystic Sands offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Utungake hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling

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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TOP 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 180 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TOP 25.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 05010

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mystic Sands Hotel Nuku Alofa
Mystic Sands Hotel
Mystic Sands Nuku Alofa
Mystic Sands
Mystic Sands Hotel Vava'u
Mystic Sands Vava'u
Mystic Sands Hotel Utungake
Mystic Sands Utungake
Mystic Sands Hotel
Mystic Sands Utungake
Mystic Sands Hotel Utungake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mystic Sands to the airport?

Mystic Sands is 11.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the Vava'u (VAV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mystic Sands have an airport shuttle?

Mystic Sands offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TOP 180 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Mystic Sands to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mystic Sands offer free breakfast?

Mystic Sands offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mystic Sands?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mystic Sands?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Mystic Sands?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mystic Sands have a pool?

Mystic Sands features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mystic Sands have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mystic Sands have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mystic Sands to downtown Utungake?

Mystic Sands is 0.4 mi away from Utungake.

Mystic Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harold

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and good snorkelling right out front. Pick up for whale swimming off the wharf was handy as it saved a trip to those operators
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muimui

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

alvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at MS. Will come back again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful remote property where the owners are committed to guests being satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
need aircon or side fa not from the top..too strong
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My unit was clean and modern (though without a TV), and the WiFi Internet was reasonably fast and reliable (though data capped at 500 MBytes per coupon; fortunately the staff made coupons readily available). The host (Mosi) was very friendly and helpful, and helped raise my rating of this property. Be warned that this area is very limited in facilities. There are only very basic stores nearby (even in the 'main' town). The staff will arrange rides to/from the main town (at $Tonga25 each way); there are some restaurants/bars there. (For a round-trip shuttle from/to the airport, they charge $Tonga120 total.) (Don't be fooled by the 'infinity' pool shown in the photo; it is just a child-sized wading pool. Fortunately there is good swimming/snorkeling available in the ocean (and kayaks provided).)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Washington State

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mystic Sands is a hidden gem. It surpassed all expectations and our family started planning our return trip the second we arrived. Mosi and her staff were the most welcoming and capable hosts I have ever experienced. The owners of this resort won the lottery when they got Mosi! I am half Tongan and wanted a neat experience for my kids’ first visit to Tonga. I didn’t expect the luxury we experienced. We stayed in the waterfront house and were blown away by the views and amenities. Mosi cooked breakfast and dinner for us as an add on to our trip and her meals were amazing and will be memorable for years to come. We were only at Mystic Sands for two nights and will be going back next time for several more. The dock is one of only a few in the area and diving and fishing boats will pick you up right from the dock. We snorkeled just off the dock with the gear at the resort and it was perfect for our 8, 10 and 11 year old kids. The little pool was clean and perfect for the kids when the sea was too rough for swimming since we were there in a pretty stormy week. The only hesitation I have about recommending this resort is that others will find out about it, and it will be hard to book a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location, quiet and relaxing Free kayaks available
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Service/Cultural Experience of any hotel!!!

My experience at Mystic sands went FAR above and beyond what I was expecting. I was expecting a regular hotel experience, but it turned out to be far more. Mossy and her husband Maka are the caretakers for the hotel and they took care of us like family from the start. Maka is the driver for guests (including airport pickup/dropoff) and Mossy takes care of breakfast, activity/excursion bookings and pretty much everything else. The hotel has (I think) 5 regular rooms, plus a standalone large house with two king bedrooms. We booked a regular room but Mossy moved us into the standalone house since we were the only guests there. Throughout our stay, my friend and I interacted with Mossy/Maka many times. Mossy is like a mother and has an outpouring of love and kindness. TIP - If you are there on a Sunday - go to church with Mossy and Maka. The language is Tongan but the experience was spiritual and heartfelt... and the singing is fantastic. TIP - Remember Tonga is more about cultural experiences... There are not a lot of restaurants/bars/etc., so grab your own food at the market/store. Definitely make sure to have food/drinks purchased before Sunday, as stores are closed all day Sundays.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin, Sales manager

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly recommended. Nicely appointed and both the staff and the owner really work to ensure that your stay is a good one
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominic, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very personable people looked after us really well, the location was great and the whole area beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Vava’u

We loved our stay at Mystic Sands, the staff were great and took good care of us. Town is not in walking distance, but the 2-bedroom house has a kitchen so we cooked at home a lot. Mosi can cook meals for you on request.

10/10 Excellent

Stef, Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 foot to the beach and the tropical fishes

This hotel is really nice and the view is amazing. The staff is here for you, all the time with a huge smile and the owner too. Is was an awesome holidays there You go to sleep and wake up with the sound of the sea. You just have to walk to the pontoon for you a multitude of tropical fish
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Magical

From the time I was picked up at the airport by Maka to enjoying one of Mossi's home cooked dinners my experience at Mystic Sands was magical. Beautifully located right on the water with incredible views of other islands and coastlines. Used the free kayaks often to tour the coastline and the small island a kilometer or so in front of the resort. Took advantage of Maka's island tour as well as the boat tour with Ben and his eldest son Steppa. I had been working in Fiji the prior week and had 4 days/3 nights holiday and had to decide between Somoa, American Somoa, another Fijian Island or one of the Tonga islands. There is a direct flight from Nadi, Fiji to Vava'u, Tonga. Glad I picked what I did!!! FYI - Kjell and Adriana (the owners) were always quick to help with arrangements before I showed up and while I was there. Tongans must be the friendliest and nicest people in the world! FYI - it is 10 minutes from town so hire a car or expect to use a taxi or Maka.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Glenda, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small Resort with Big Heart

Owners and staff make every effort to ensure your stay is comfortable. Quiet and relaxing ambience; bring earplugs though if you'd be annoyed by middle-of-the-night roosters and church bells.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place at the beachfront

Perfect place for relaxation! You can swim all day, because they have a jetty. Wonderful laying there in the evening looking at the stars. Good snorkelling, you can borrow kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Nice and tidy, lovely staff fixing everything. There is not a restaurant but Mosi the fantastic housekeeper can fix a good meal if you tell in advance. The Norwegian owner is supernice.

8/10 Good

PETR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Симпатичный природный небольшой отель у воды

Симпатичный природный небольшой отель, состоящий из нескольких (5-6) бунгало в воды. Малолюдно. Живописное место, свой пляж с хорошим снорклингом (кораллы, рыбы). Номер неплохой, есть w-fi. Завтрак приносят в номер. Из минусов. В душе плохо регулировалась вода (текла или горячая, или холодная). Немногочисленный персонал в домике рядом почти весь день разговаривал видимо с родственниками по скайпу или вотсапу по громкой связи - очень надоело слушать.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Karl Vilhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

Wonderful staff and lovely setting. Very helpful management.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great great place - don’t miss

Mystic Sand is a great place with comfortable bungalows and real great personnal. Mosi made everything to make us feel good and prepared meals to our best satisfaction. Kjell and Adrianne-owner of the place- came every morning to check if we were alright and something was missing. Snorkeling is great just outside and of if you want to change snorkeling spot, there is an island easy reachable with kajak. Maka look out tour around the island is well worth as he took us to places hardly reachable with car. We recommend Mystic Sand for its location, personal and snorkeling possibilities. You really feel spoiled here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018