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# Vava'u Accomodation Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
fearfulsymmetry 01:16 UTC 16 Jul 2007 | Hi all I'm heading up to Vava'u next week to get away from work and the world. Planning on staying 5-7 days there and few in Lifuka on the way down. Can anyone point me at the best, quietest, cheapest (I want it all) place to stay in Vava'u? I'm not really a party guy: my main goal is sleep. This is a spur-of-the-moment thing and money is not unlimited :-) I've been to Tonga before but not Vava'u so any tips are welcome. FS |
raro 02:54 UTC 16 Jul 2007 | There are a few places a little out of town that may be quieter, esp. on weekends, but they cost a bit more, maybe US$100 or so. In town, the Adventure Backpackers is pretty good value, but again, there can be a bit of noise on weekends. Check out the Hilltop Lodge/motel, he might have a few bargains if it's not busy. It's a few blocks from the center of town, but up a little hill, so quieter, and good views. | 1
fearfulsymmetry 10:36 UTC 16 Jul 2007 | Hi Raro Thanks for that. I'll check both out. (Raro was my other choice :-) Cheers FS | 2
copperspoon 01:16 UTC 18 Jul 2007 | Hilltop has a hostel setup in the basement that might suit. There are a few cheap huts outside of town for rent but without a car you're stuck relying on trucks/hitching into town for supplies. Vava'u ain't for the impecunious. | 3
fearfulsymmetry 23:30 UTC 18 Jul 2007 | Thanks Copper Just a thought. Can scooters or mopeds be hired on Vava'u like they can in Raro? Cost? I'm a demon on a Vesper! Cheers guys FS | 4
copperspoon 01:35 UTC 19 Jul 2007 | Yes there's a scooter place right downtown run by a guy named Curt not always open but phone the number on the sign and someone will show up in a few minutes-great people to do business with Highly Recommended. Click Here to see a local Chariot of Fire | 5
fearfulsymmetry 01:56 UTC 19 Jul 2007 | Ah! That's the ticket. (FS dusts off old Steppenwolf vinyl and adopts airs) Thanks Copper | 6