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    Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort

    364 Reviews

    Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort

    364 Reviews
    ☆ 3 star hotel
    Sandy Beach Motel, Faleloa Ha'apai, Tonga
    12 rooms
    FREE Internet
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    Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort

    364 Reviews
    dive center
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    Sandy Beach Motel, Faleloa Ha'apai, Tonga

    Dive center descriptionDiving services

    Resort Highlights

    • Swim with humpback whales in their natural habitat!
    • Uncrowded white sand beaches
    • Huge house reef with reef fish, macro life
    • Remote island with electricity and hot water
    • Beautiful gardens, palm trees, tropical foliage, vibrant flowers
    • 24hr room service and fine dining restaurant serving fresh fish and lobster
    • Activities above and below the waves, plus ancient petroglyphs
    • Robinson Crusoe experience on nearby uninhabited island
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    Dates & Prices

    Book now, pay later

    No need to enter any payment details now.
    You only need to pay 48h after your booking is confirmed.

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    10% CHEAPER on average than booking rooms & diving direct.
    EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS such as free DAN dive insurance.
    24/7 EXPERT DIVING ADVICE from travel agents who are all divers.
    Book in full confidence. We are PADI, the leader in diving.

    Booking process

    1. BOOKING

    Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

    2. CONFIRMATION

    We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

    3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

    You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

    Payment & cancellation terms

    Payment terms

    • Now: 0%
    • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 25% (downpayment)
    • 37 days before trip start: 75% (balance)

    Cancellation fee

    Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

    • 5% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 67 days prior to arrival
    • 55% will be charged if you cancel between 67 and 21 days prior to arrival
    • 100% will be charged if you cancel less than 21 days prior to arrival

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    Resort Description

    Sandy Beach Hotel is located on Foa Island in Ha’apai, a hidden paradise in the South Pacific.  

    White sand beaches, uninhabited islands, rich local culture and barely another tourist in sight. Local marine environment is full of healthy coral and colorful fish – including rare ghost coral found in only two locations worldwide.

    Humpback whales migrate to the sanctuary of Ha’apai every year for a 4 month period to mate, affording you the remarkable opportunity to swim with these impressive mammals. 

    Sandy Beach Resort is surrounded by turquoise water, tropical foliage, native flowers and palm trees. 12 bungalows boast private verandas with ocean views. Facilities include free WiFi, restaurant with 24hr room service, free luggage storage and a fitness room.

    Partake in bush or reef walks, go horseback riding, freediving, cycling, fishing, kayaking or cultural tour.

    Dont miss the ancient petroglyphs at the southern end of the eastern beach. These are estimated to have been carved into the rock around 1200.AD! 

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    Dive Center

    Highlights

    • One of two places in the world to swim with humpback whales (July to October)
    • Top-notch visibility (~30m), warm seas (~28°c) 
    • Dive with dolphins, turtles, sharks, rays, reef fish, macro critters
    • Swim-throughs, drop-offs, coral gardens and rarely dived on sea pinnacles
    • Custom built, newly refurbished dive boat with brand new engine, large fuel tank
    • Knowledgeable dive guides and boat captains
    • Sustainable practices and marine conservation 

    Description

    Sandy Beach’s Dive Center is a fantastic base from which to explore remote, healthy dive sites around Ha'apai.

    Enjoy swim-throughs, coral gardens, sea pinnacles, tunnels and more. The waters here are warm (~28°c) and crystal clear (~30m). You will have the chance to dive with dolphins, turtles, sharks, rays and all manner of reef fish and macro critters

    Dive from the beach, or take a trip on the newly refurbished dive boat. It is possible to visit rarely dived sea pinnacles on a longer day trip.

    The dive team are experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to local conditions and marine life, including the humpback whales.

    Discover Scuba, Open Water and Advanced courses are offered, and dive gear is available to rent. 
     

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    DIVING SERVICES

    PADI® Courses Available

    • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
    • Open Water Diver
    • Advanced Open Water Diver
    • Rescue Diver Certification
    • Divemaster
    • Free-Diving Course
    • Kids Courses

    Diving gear

    • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
    • Din/Int Adapters
    • Filling Station

    Diving Facilities

    • Beach Front Location
    • House Reef
    • Fish Id And Diving Books

    For your safety

    • Emergency Oxygen Kit
    • First Aid Kits
    • Vhf Radio

    Languages spoken

    • English

    PADI membership level

    • Padi Dive Resort

    Resort Amenities

    Food & drink

    • A La Carte
    • Snacks All Day
    • Alcohol
    • Vegetarian Food
    • Gluten Free Food

    Wellness & Relaxation

    • Yoga

    Facilities

    • Beach Front
    • Restaurant
    • Bar / Lounge
    • Garden
    • Facilities For Disabled Guests
    • Equipment For Kids

    Great for families

    • Board Games
    • Babysitting/Child Services

    Payments

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Amex
    • Cash (Usd)
    • Cash (Eur)
    • Cash (Gbp)
    • Cash (Aud)
    • Cash (Nzd)
    • Cash (Local Currency)

    Sports & Watersports

    • Snorkeling
    • Stand-Up Paddling
    • Kite Surfing
    • Windsurfing
    • Kayaking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback Riding
    • Cycling

    Amenities & services

    • Wi-Fi (Free)

    How to get there

    Arrival

    • The closet airport is Pilolevu Domestic Airport - Ha'apai (HPA).
    • Three international airlines fly to the capital, Nuku’alofa on Tongatapu Island.
    • A domestic flight is required between Nuku’alofa and Ha’apai with the domestic airline, Real Tonga (40 minutes). Flights normally operate twice daily in each direction. No services operate on Sundays.
    • There is short taxi ride from the international to the domestic terminal (It would be advisable to have some local currency on hand).
    • The Resort staff is happy to arrange the taxi for you (for an additional charge).
    • All guests are personally met at Ha’apai Airport on arrival and transferred to and from the property.
    • Check in time is at 13:00pm.

    Departure

    • Check out time is at 10:00am.
    • Once you have checked out at reception you will be transferred at the domestic airport.
    • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out available by arrangement.

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