Hotel di Drawaqa Island

Barefoot Manta was amazing! We spent 5 nights and had the best time. The staff were incredible, especially the resident marine biologist Rob who was a mine of information and enthusiasm. There are 3 different beaches to snorkel from and the snorkelling was the best we have ever seen, it is a protected marine reserve and we participated in coral planting which was great. The Manta Ray trips happened on 3 of our 5 days, it is a bit of an uncontrolled bun fight with various resorts sending their boats to see the mantas but the Barefoot Manta crew were educated and respectful. The resort is beautiful and has a lovely vibe, the staff were so friendly and helpful. We stayed in a double Bure on the sunset side, it was a permanent tent and it was all that we could have wished for, right on the beach. The meal plan is really expensive by our standards, I would have preferred an al a carte option as I have food restrictions and I found that eating salad and rice for almost every meal was boring and repetitive. The staff did try though, however $40 Fijian for salad and rice was a bit on the nose. Bring snacks! It would have been good if they could have made the tea/coffee available all day and maybe had something available for afternoon tea as it is 6 hrs between lunch and dinner. We do recommend this place.

The place is definitely not a 5 star resort but the facilities are still excellent and the staff are what truly makes this place memorable. They always bend over backwards to help you with anything you need. They make sure you’re comfortable and happy. The snorkeling in the reef right out front of the resort is outstanding however we always chose to snorkel at more remote locations on excursions that were offered. But that was just a personal preference. The food is good although nothing special but the staff always does their best to make sure you’re happy and satisfied. The main issue to be prepared for is the charges for excursions and for renting snorkeling equipment, etc. it does feel a little nit-picky but overall we were very satisfied with our stay and the facilities. Be aware that only the beachfront bures have air conditioning but most people didn’t complain. Also those that were there for diving were very satisfied and felt the value was fantastic. The staff all know what they’re doing and nobody ever felt unsafe. For good value and lots of fun interacting with a great staff and very interesting travelers from all over the world I can’t recommend Manataray Island Resort enough.

I recently Stayed at Paradise Cove with a travel group. The best part of our Hotel Experience after a long Boat Ride was our Welcome Cocktail and Fijian Welcome Song and a few days later....Our Fijian Goodbye Song. In Two Days we felt so special that We were hugging the Friendly Staff Good Bye. I Got Injured on Some Coral and was Carried to the Boat so my foot did not get wet. Now that is some VIP service even though I am definely not a VIP 

When you stay at Mai Sunset Island Resort in Naviti Island, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach. This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Naukacuvu Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Long Beach.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Grab a bite at Mai Sunset Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar.The front desk is staffed during limited hours.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Overall it was a nice trip. Be aware though that the amenities it is probably closer to 3 stars but I have it 4 stars for the Fijian Staff. They are all wonderful and do their best to make your trip enjoyable. The cons of the resort. On our first night there in point 1 (the room name) the lights around the ceiling would not turn off. I discovered this literally minutes before bed. I could not turn them off. Turns out the light switch was broken. I ended sleeping all night with the lights on. Needless to say this was a rough nights sleep. I told the office the next day and they said they would send an electrician over to fix. They never did. The next night I had to turn the lights off at the interior circuit breaker which turned off the interior lights and the lights to the bathroom. If someone had to go to the bathroom during the night we needed to take a flashlight or use our phones. We had to do this until…heavy rains came and flooded the entire bathroom and about 4 feet into our room with mud and silt from the hillside. At this point they moved us rooms and the first night we were in that room an external circuit breaker and turned off all the electricity at about 1:00 AM. This meant no fans, no A/C and stagnant stifling air for the remaining 6 hours of our sleep. So another poor nights sleep. We thought they might offer us a bottle of wine at dinner one night or sunset cocktails but that did not happen. Also, check your bill upon checkout because they had about $390FJD extra added to our bill. I have to assume this happens quite often because when I pointed it out they were very casual about subtracting it from the bill without even looking at the charges I stated were incorrect. THE PROS: Great staff, Mena, Moses, Nox, Boolow, the security guard, Mellie, the main manager were all great during the day. My daughter hurt her foot on the beach and the manager helped take great care of her which I am very appreciative of. The meal service was great. The bartenders were great. Beach volleyball was a ton of fun and the snorkeling tour and private fishing trip my girls took were amazing. The beach is beautiful. You can literally snorkel right off the beach and overall the resort is very well organized. Rain hampered our trip a bit but there was nothing they could do about that. Drop off and pick up was a breeze and the pool is great to relax and cool off in. Overall. A great stay but double check everything just in case.

With a stay at Waya Island Resort - Adults Only in Waya Island, you'll be by the ocean, and 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Manta Ray Beach and 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Sunrise Beach. This beach resort is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Sunset Beach and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Naukacuvu Beach.Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Satisfy your appetite at Masi Bar, a poolside bar/lounge which features a garden view.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

With a stay at Naqalia Lodge in Wayasewa Island, you'll be on the beach, and 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Long Beach and 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Manta Ray Beach. This beach hotel is 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Sunrise Beach and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Sunset Beach.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge).You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Naqalia Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.