6 Best Budget Accommodations in Alofi [2023]

Where to Find Cheap Accommodation in Alofi

You don’t have to spend all of your savings to enjoy a getaway on a remote Pacific island. Niue’s capital, Alofi, has a wide range of guesthouses and motels making it all too easy to keep the costs down when it comes to accommodation. Whether you’re a family looking for a cheap self-contained unit or a backpacker simply looking for an affordable room, there’s something for all kinds of budget travellers in Alofi. Check out your options in our list of recommended budget accommodations in Alofi!

While you’re here, you might also be interested in The Budget & Backpacking Guide to Niue.

How to Book Accommodation in Niue

With only a rare few accommodations in Niue having websites, it might not be entirely obvious how to book a place to stay in Niue. We include booking links where available, but to learn more about booking accommodations over the phone or via Facebook Messenger, check out our complete guide on How to Book Accommodation in Niue.

1. Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega

One of many affordable guesthouses you’ll find in Alofi, Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega is an ideal stay for backpackers and families on a budget. The family-run guesthouse has a warm friendly atmosphere with conversations shared in the communal lounge, kitchen and dining area. There are family rooms with one double bed and two singles, as well as double rooms with shared bathroom facilities and ensuite double rooms with ocean views. Plus, the location is ultra-convenient, being just a minute’s walk from Alofi town centre. For more options for backpackers, take a look at the 7 Best Backpacker Accommodations in Niue.

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Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega on Booking.com

2. Aliutu Guesthouse

An affordable stay for families or couples seeking their own space, Aliutu Guesthouse is a top choice. Located in the south of Alofi town, you’re just a short walk from all the town shops and services. What’s more, car rental is offered at the guesthouse should you want an easy option to explore the rest of the island. The affordable holiday home has two double rooms and a single bed sleeping up to five guests. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a separate shower and bathroom and a kitchen. Airport transfers are available, as well as complimentary seasonal fruit. Discover more guesthouses in town in the 6 Best Guesthouses in Alofi.

3. Peleni’s Guesthouse

You can hardly get more central than Peleni’s Guesthouse, a former family home turned guesthouse for budget travellers. The well-established accommodation has three guest rooms: two double rooms and one triple/family room. Each room has an ensuite, as well as insect-screened windows. Guests can enjoy communal access to a kitchen, dining and lounge area, as well as laundry facilities. Free WiFi, portacots, solar-heated water and special rates with Heahea Rentals are other perks of staying here – see The 7 Best Car Rentals in Niue to learn more about renting a car.

4. Kololi’s Motel (Guesthouse)

Choose your own style of budget accommodation at Kololi’s Motel (also known as Kololi’s Guesthouse) in Alofi. Either stay in one of the guesthouse rooms with or without an ensuite or stay in one of the self-contained units with a shower room, a full kitchen and sleeping either up to three or four people. Both options are affordable for budgeting backpackers to families, with other facilities including a shared kitchen, insect-screened windows, ceiling fans and extensive lawns. See more stays like this in the 10 Best Family Accommodations in Alofi.

5. Yolos Accommodation

Yolos holiday home on the edge of Alofi North provides an irresistible out-of-town retreat suitable for those on a budget. This two-bedroom cottage with relatively modern furnishings has a roomy kitchen for self-catering, as well as a fun breakfast bar looking out into the tropical garden. The former family home has a spacious garden, a room with a double bed and a room with two singles, making it a top choice for families. It’s a 10-minute walk into town, so we recommend hiring bikes or a car if staying here – see Should You Rent a Car or a Bicycle in Niue?

6. Vinnie’s Guesthouse

A three-bedroom guesthouse located in Alofi South, Vinnie’s Guesthouse provides an alternative holiday home stay in a homely abode renovated in 2014. The accommodation is located next to Clayton’s Bar and a short stroll from a convenience store and Pacific Way Bar should you want to join the locals for bingo! Either way, it’s certainly a quiet end of town should you want to be close enough for convenience but far enough for tranquillity. For more information on the various areas of Alofi, take a look at Where to Stay in Alofi.

[CLOSED] Teresa’s Guesthouse

Located at the south end of Alofi town, the location of Teresa’s Guesthouse is super convenient for accessing car rentals, the Opaahi Sea Track, the mini golf course, Kaiika Restaurant and much more. The guesthouse has four bedrooms that can either be hired out individually or as a holiday home, making it an affordable choice for groups of friends or for a couple of families travelling together and splitting the costs. There is a single, twin, double and triple room available, as well as communal essentials, from laundry facilities to a kitchen.

[CLOSED] Lilinya’s (Lili’s) Guest House

For those seeking a little more of their own space with all the essential facilities they will need, Lilinya’s Guest House will provide! The locally-owned and run accommodation has a small selection of self-contained studios with a double bed and a single bed. While relatively compact, there’s enough space for solo travellers, couples and families of three. Make use of your own kitchen, bathroom and dining area. Stretch your legs on your own outside deck. What’s more, you’re only 200m/yards walk from Alofi town.

More About Budget Accommodations in Alofi

That’s it for the best budget accommodations in Alofi. For more recommendations, take a look at the following:

Now head to the Niue Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to Niue Cost? for its full budget overview or The Budget & Backpacking Guide to Niue for more advice.

Author

Robin C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Niue Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. He is also consulting regularly with Niue Tourism to ensure content accuracy. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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