How to Pick the Right Family-Friendly Accommodation in Niue for You

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What Types of Family Accommodation are Available in Niue?

Families have ample choice when it comes to accommodation in Niue, from a luxurious stay at the island’s resort to an easy home-away-from-home in one of the holiday homes. Choosing the right types of accommodation ensures you have the space and facilities that your family needs, as well as help stick to the right budget you’ve set for the holiday.

Resort

Niue has one resort, the Scenic Matavai Resort, which has interconnecting rooms suitable for families. Although not one of the most affordable choices for families, the resort has the benefit of endless entertainment at the resort’s pool, activities around the pool on an evening, as well as an on-site restaurant.

Apartments, Villas and Units

For families seeking a well-appointed space with self-catering facilities, there are apartment and villa complexes on the island. Apartments and cottages at Namukulu Cottages and Taloa Heights have a swimming pool, while self-contained units at the Anaiki Motel and Damiana’s Motel, for instance, allow you to have your own private space with self-catering facilities on a budget.

Guesthouses

For families on a budget, guesthouses in Niue tend to offer private family rooms sleeping three to four guests with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Some guest houses are also able to be hired in their entirety like a holiday home. See some examples in the 10 Best Guesthouses in Niue.

Holiday Homes

Finally, holiday homes provide families with their own space and all of the home-away-from-home essentials to make a family holiday easier. There’s often space for the kids and parents to have their own bedrooms, a kitchen to prepare family meals, a bathroom, a lounge with a TV and more. Compare some of the holiday homes in the 10 Best Holiday Homes in Niue.

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Family-Friendly Facilities

Anything to help a family holiday go smoother is a welcome addition. Make sure that you always compare the inclusions, facilities and services of Niue’s accommodation to make sure they have everything you need.

Self-catering Facilities

The good news is that almost all of Niue’s accommodation have self-catering facilities, except the main Scenic Matavai Resort (they have a self-catering apartment complex 1.5km/0.9 miles away) and the Lialagi Units. Facilities like a stovetop, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, equipment and crockery are a standard. Only some accommodations will have additional facilities like an oven or a barbecue.

Typically Included Facilities

These are the facilities that are almost always included in Niue’s family accommodation, so you can generally assume you will have the following:

• Car parking
• Hot water (usually solar-heated)
• Fans and/or air conditioning
• Insect screens on the windows
• Gardens

Additional Services and Facilities

Some, but not all, of Niue’s family accommodation have the following services. If you need any of the following, be sure to inquire with the accommodations you have decided to compare:

• Portacot
• Swimming pool
• Ensuite bathroom
• Bar and restaurant
• Whale watching deck
• Car rental
• Bike rental
• Airport transfers
• Telephone
• WiFi
• Washing machine/laundry service
• Iron
• In-room safes
• Fresh seasonal fruit
• Breakfast starter pack
• Binoculars for whale watching
• In-house tours or cultural activities for guests.

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Location, How to Get There and What is Nearby?

Finally, you might want to consider the location of your family accommodation. Although we recommend renting a car to make getting around with kids easier, being close to the services of Alofi or nearby some family-friendly swimming spots might just be a deciding factor.

Where are Niue Family Accommodations Located?

Niue is a small country where nothing is too far away by car. However, if you’re opting out of having a car, you might want to consider staying close to Alofi where there are plenty of things to do, as well as shops, restaurants and other services. Family accommodation is located in Alofi and other villages scattered across the island.

How to Get to Your Accommodation

Knowing how to get to your accommodation is critical, especially as the island only has one taxi to share. If you’re not hiring a car from the airport, choose accommodation that offers airport transfers. Some accommodations even offer car rental included in the nightly rate, which makes them well worth considering.

What’s Nearby?

The “less travel the better” tends to be the key to a smooth family holiday, so anything you can access nearby your accommodation is a good thing. Look out for accommodation with swimming spots or sea tracks nearby (see the 8 Best Sea Tracks & Places to Swim in Niue for Kids). Again, being close to Alofi means that you’ll have activities close by, as well as shops, services and restaurants.