I went on a 5 day fishing trip with some friends from New Zealand. The lodge is a short boat trip away from the main island of Vava'u, hidden away in a sheltered lagoon on an island. The resort has a number of "baches' which are basic but comfortable.

Steve took out fishing every day and most days we hooked up on a few marlin amongst other smaller game fish. Steve obviously knows the local fishing grounds exceedingly well and is a delight to fish with.

Back at the lodge, Caroline is an awesome cook preparing excellent meals every night. Hopefully durign he day you will have caught your dinner whish will then be freshly prepared for you (wither cooked or as Sushi!)

We had a geat trip and this has to be one of the best marlin fishing spots in world.

Thanks guys for a great trip!!

the web site does not do Ika Lahi justice. food was superb and the fishing blew us away
caroline and steve not only looked after us , they made us feel like family.
accomidation was first class and everything surrounding was a paradise
we will be back.

While most resorts on the Vava'u islands of Tonga share tranquil beauty and white sand beaches, Ika Lahi trumps with its location at a large, calm lagoon on outlying Hunga Island. Also, although service and hospitality are great at the four resorts I visited, Caroline and Steve at Ika Lahi go an extra nautical mile.
I am not a deep sea fisherman but appreciate Steve's enthusiasm for the sport--and the fruits of his outings, which grace guests' tables. He is very knowledgeable about sea creatures , shows deep concern for conservation, and adopts ethical catch-and-release practices with marlin.
Of Caroline, I must say she is a many-faceted jewel. She takes all anxiety out of meeting airline connections and making contact with whale-watching/swimming and other excursions. She anticipates needs and makes phone arrangements--a blessing especially for northern hemisphere folk whose cell phones are inoperative in Tonga. Both she and Steve provide transport to and from the lodge with their several boats. Last but most of all, Caroline is a n inventive chef with an international menu to rival the best eclectic restaurants I have experienced. Catch of the day may be mahimahi simple with a side of salsa, or Thai style with coconut cream, or curried Indian style. Salads and fruit-based desserts are culled from her garden or other local sources. A highlight was panna cotta flavored with tart mandarins. As a one-helper chef, Caroline offers an amazing variety of dishes: when I was there, three choices for appetizer, main course, and dessert. She is fun (and funny) to chat with. Ask her about some of the neglected pets she has saved. Everyone will luxuriate in the tropical splendor at Ika Lahi, but I recommend it especially to the compassionate, conservationist, and connoisseur of fine fusion food.

what great hosts, superb constructions from the Kitchen are a highlight of staying with this lovely couple in their private resort on a beautiful enclosed Island lagoon.
Safe swimming and snorkeling right in front and absolutely stunning fishing on the drop of right at the entrance to the lagoon.
A day out with Steve is not to be missed, he's a great bloke and an excellent fishing operator. In one day we caught 2 Mahi Mahi 2 marlin and a yellowfin Tuna!!!!Stunning!
Ask caroline for some of her special scones, they're superb!
Very clean and comfortable modern accomodation with good showers which are hard to find in Tonga!