Mystic Sands

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Utungake with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Lake
Balcony
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Children’s activities
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Two Bedroom House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Beachfront Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premier Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Vava'u, Neiafu, Utungake, 55555

What's nearby

  • Vava'u Harbor - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mt. Talau National Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Ene'io Botanical Garden - 24 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Vava'u (VAV) - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Enjoy your visit to Utungake with a stay at Mystic Sands. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A children's pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 6 AM - 6 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TOP 100.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for TOP 25.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Property Registration Number 05010

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

Is there a pool at Mystic Sands?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Mystic Sands?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mystic Sands?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mystic Sands?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TOP 100.00 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mystic Sands?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mystic Sands and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mystic Sands?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Mystic Sands have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Mystic Sands have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

Mystic Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Very good

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
Harold, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Muimui, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Josh, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at MS. Will come back again and recommend to friends and family.
alvin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful remote property where the owners are committed to guests being satisfied
Nicola, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

need aircon or side fa not from the top..too strong
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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).)
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gina, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful location, quiet and relaxing Free kayaks available
2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Sarah, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Thoroughly recommended. Nicely appointed and both the staff and the owner really work to ensure that your stay is a good one
Kevin, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very personable people looked after us really well, the location was great and the whole area beautiful.
Dominic, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Stef, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best in Vava'u
Mystic Sands is by far tne of the best places to stay in all of Tonga. The rooms are very comfortable and the kitchen is conveinient. Everyone at Mystic Sands is friendly and helpful making your stay everything you wish for it to be. Snorkeling is great, there's lots of fish, rays and coral around unlike some places that only have dead reefs or just sand and no fish, Mystic has plenty of colorful fish. The kayak trip to Lotuma is fun and the kayaks are better then most. There's also good snorkeling in this area. Many Thanks to Kjell, Adrianna, Mosi & Maka! We'll be back! 5+ stars for Mystic Sands
Jackie & Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Glenda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

relaxation plus
A great location to have the opportunity to enjoy 'paradise' and , briefly, to feel a part of the local culture.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
PETR, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff
Wonderful staff and lovely setting. Very helpful management.
Karl Vilhelm, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ホテルスタッフの方々にとても親切にしていただきました。
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8/10 Very good

5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christian, 7-night romance trip
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