Cheap Accommodation in Niue
You don’t have to blow your budget to have an amazing stay in Niue. The raised coral atoll features an array of cheap guest houses, affordable holiday homes and motel units. Almost all accommodations have self-catering facilities, helping you have money on food, while you’ll also find accommodations dotted around the island with options to stay in the main town or hidden away in your own piece of paradise. Check out some of our top picks in this list of the best budget accommodation in Niue!
For more budget tips, see The Guide to Niue on a Budget.
1. Kumar Enterprise / Guest House
The first of many guest houses that will help keep the costs down in Niue, Kumar Enterprise is one of the closest accommodations to the airport, located in Huihui. It’s also conveniently near the Swanson Supermarket complex should you need to stock up on supplies or have a cheeky cocktail at All Relativf. Anyway, the accommodation has a small selection of private single rooms and double rooms with shared bathrooms, as well as a double room with an ensuite. The modern and tidy guest house provides an affordable stay for couples and solo travellers, with features including free WiFi, a communal kitchen and lounge, a spacious garden and its very own bowling alley!
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2. Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega
For something super central in Alofi, the main town of Niue, Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega is an ideal option for budget travellers and backpackers. Couples and solo travellers will find affordable double rooms with an ensuite, as well as double rooms with a shared bathroom. Each of these rooms also has an extra single bed should you be travelling as a threesome. The friendly local owners will make you feel right at home at this guest house, which also has a communal kitchen, lounge and dining area, and is just a five-minute walk from the town centre.
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3. Turtle Lodge
Stay in the quiet (except for chickens) village of Makefu, close to top attractions like the Avaiki and Palaha Cave, at the Turtle Lodge. The contemporary guest house-style accommodation features private rooms with a double bed, a single bed and a balcony. Guests have access to a shared lounge, garden, terrace and a modern kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. There are laundry machines, fans to keep you cool, towels for guests and more.
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4. Aleki Guesthouse
Aleki Guesthouse provides reasonably-priced accommodation for couples, groups and families at their accommodation in Avatele. The drawcard to these accommodations is not just the modern studios, units and houses, but the rental car that’s included in already affordable rates! Couples have the option of the studio with a small kitchenette, bathroom and verandah, as well as the Red House just down the road with an open-plan living area, kitchenette, bathroom and deck. The one and two-bedroom units are a little more spacious and provide sleeping arrangements for up to three or four guests.
5. Damiana’s Motel
Another excellent option in Avatele, Damiana’s Motel offers affordable refurbished one-bedroom units with two extra beds in the living area. Your stay includes complimentary use of bikes, as well as laundry facilities and paid WiFi. Kitchen facilities include a gas stove, mini-oven, fridge and kettle. Outside you have plenty of grassy areas to relax, as well as your own private verandah with camping chairs. See more accommodation like this in the 10 Best Family Accommodation in Niue.
6. Lialagi Units
One of the very few accommodations on the east coast of the island, Lialagi Units was once an abandoned school, lovingly restored to now contain two affordable accommodation units! Both units have a queen-sized bed and a single bed with a fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Additional bedding can be supplied free of charge, making these units an ultra-affordable choice for families and groups! Find this accommodation in Lakepa.
7. Aliutu Guesthouse
A well-priced holiday home awaits in Alofi at the Aliutu Guesthouse. Situated close to all the essential amenities of town, the holiday home has two bedrooms with a double bed, as well as a single day bed sleeping up to five guests. The accommodation offers airport transfers and has its own car hire. The tidy home with snazzy furnishings also has kitchen facilities for self-catering. See more self-catering accommodation in our 10 Best Accommodation in Niue for Foodies.
8. Peleni’s Guesthouse
Another option in Alofi, Peleni’s Guesthouse is a shared accommodation with two double/twin rooms and one family room with a queen bed and two single beds. There is also the opportunity to book out the entire house. Guests share cooking facilities in the communal kitchen, a lounge, two verandahs, bathrooms and fans to keep cool. Discounted rates with Heahea Rentals are also offered to guests. See an entire list of guest houses in Alofi here.
9. Kololi’s Motel
Either stay in one of the self-contained units or in one of the guest house rooms at Kololi’s Motel. Located in Alofi, Kololi’s Motel offers three units with full kitchen facilities, a separate bedroom, bathroom and an extra bed or beds in the lounge. Alternatively, there are guest house rooms in the main building with communal facilities. See more budget options in town in 9 Best Budget Accommodation in Alofi.
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10. Lilinya’s Guest House
Last, but certainly not least, couples seeking their own space should consider these free-standing self-contained units in Alofi. Lilinya’s Guest House is made up of small units with kitchen facilities, a bathroom, one queen bed, a single bed and a private deck with a table and chairs. Although super close to town, the units are nestled in tropical trees where fruit grows – ideal for breakfast!
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That’s it for the best budget accommodations in Niue. See how these stays compare to The 30 Best Accommodations in Niue.
Author
Laura S.
This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Niue Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Niue. She knows the island inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Niue’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.