Explore Tuvalu: Activities, Beaches, Churches, Schools, Hotels

Explore Tuvalu: Activities, Beaches, Churches, Schools, Hotels

Tuvalu, a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, offers a serene escape with its pristine environment and unique cultural experiences. Here’s a concise guide to some of the best activities for tourists:

Funafuti: The largest atoll of Tuvalu invites visitors to dive into its clear waters for snorkeling among vibrant tropical fish and sea turtles. The Funafuti Conservation Area is a haven for marine life, including baby sharks, and is perfect for eco-tourists.

Fongafale: This islet boasts the only airport in Tuvalu, built during World War II. Tourists can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, stroll along tranquil lagoons, and sample local delicacies like Palusami and Pulaka.

Vaiaku Stadium: Known as Tuvalu Sports Ground, this venue hosts football and rugby matches, offering a glimpse into local sports culture.

Funafuti Women’s Craft Center: Visitors can appreciate the rich culture through handicrafts and artifacts made by local women, and even commission personalized clothing.

Ride around Fongafale: Rent a motorbike to explore the main island of Funafuti atoll. The ride offers an intimate look at Tuvaluan life and stunning natural landscapes

Beaches of Tuvalu

There are various beaches in Tuvalu. List of some beaches of Tuvalu is here:

1. Funagogo Ili Ili Beach

2. Falauniufatu Beach

3. Olosau Beach - Beach with soft sand and clear water.

4. Elelemeral Tohu

5. Tefonuafala Beach

6. Fuagniu Beach

7. Fualu'ulopa Beach

8. Tepukahkai

9. Funamoana Takutai

Churches in Tuvalu

There are churches present at many places in Tuvalu.

List of churches present in Tuvalu

1. Maina'ga Fo'u Church

2. Fetu'ao Lima Church 

3. Church Vaitapu

4. Chetverkin's Church

5. Nu'i Treg Church

6. Grace Baptist Church

7. Alofamautasi Gospel Chapel

Schools and Study Centres in Tuvalu

There are some schools present in Vaitupu of Tuvalu and the name of the schools are:

1. Nauti Primary School

2. Motufoua High School

3. Tolise Primary School

Library in Tuvalu

South Pacific University

Library in Tuvalu

There is a library Nu'i Treg Library present in Fenua Tapu of Tuvalu.

Hotels in Tuvalu (near Funafuti International Airport and Other)

Tuvalu has a good number of hotels however most of them belong to the budget segment. It also has some premium category hotels too.

Here is a list of hotels present in Tuvalu near the Funafuti International Airport:

Funafuti Lagoon Hotel

Esfam Lodge

Filamona Lodge

L's Lodge

Warmasiri Lodge

Since most of the commercial activity takes places near the locality present near the Funafuti International Airport hence most of the hotels and accommodation facilities are present here. The name of the place where this airport is known as Vaiku.

Premium Hotels and Resorts in Tuvalu away from Airport

Afelita's Island Resort

Budget Hotels near Funafuti Airport Tuvalu

Budget Hotels in Tuvalu near Funafuti Airport

Esfam Lodge - Esfam Lodge is one of the best budget hotels of Tuvalu. It is rated more than 4 out of 5 on Google. The rooms are simple with basic amenities and clean Of course if you get a clean and cozy room within your budget in Tuvalu that's all you would need.

The rooms rates vary as per the rooms categories and beds. It has got AC as well as NON AC Rooms.

It also offers buffet breakfast for the guests in the morning. You can also get dinner here if you inform the staff 2-3 hours in advance.

The hotel staff can also help you hire a bike in rent.

L's Lodge - L's Lodge is located towards right side of the Funafuti airport. It sometime is available to be booked online via booking.com and is reasonably prices usually. 

Rooms are spacious and clean. Food facilities are not available at L's Lodge so you need to have food outside the premises. You also can take help of the staff to book cab or bikes on rent.

Filamona Lodge -If you come out of the Funafuti Airport, you can find Filamona Lodge located on the left side after walking few steps. The lodge is close by the Airport so travelling with luggage is easy here. Filamona Lodge also has their own inhouse kitchen and hence it serves Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner too.

Filamona Lodge has clean and decent rooms. Some rooms are Runway facing and also have a balcony from where you can see the runway.

Most of the visitors who stay at Filamona Lodge compliment its staff and service too.

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Flying to Tuvalu Funafuti Airport

Flying to Tuvalu is only possible via Nadi Airport in Fiji. No matter from which country are you flying to Tuvalu, there are very high chances that you will have to stop at Nadi Airport and then get another flight from there to Tuvalu. There are only weekly 2 flights by Fiji Airways to Tuvalu from Fiji.