Better than paradise! I know you might ask how it can be better than paradise, the only way for you to understand is to visit this resort for yourself. I will say that this was one of the best trips I have ever been on. My wife and I honeymooned and celebrated her 40th birthday. We were given a few nice perks for our honeymoon, which were not expected. For my wife’s birthday, I asked the staff to set us up for a private dinner on the beach, the chef created a special menu and the pastry chef made a personalized birthday cake. To make the night extra special, the staff came out with their guitars and sang the Fijian happy birthday song to her. Absolutely amazing! The food is incredible and the desserts are to die for! Big shout out to the lovely pastry chefs! The staff goes above and beyond expectations. You are treated like family the moment you set foot on the island. By the last day, we were on a first name basis with just about everyone. There’s never more than about 35 guests at the resort so it’s very private and this allows you to get to know other guests. We had the pleasure of meeting the resort owner, James. To James: you have a spectacular resort with the most amazing staff I’ve ever encountered at a resort. Kerry and Mark (resort managers) were super nice, Manasas and Wati (my favorites) Jerry and Albert at the bar, Sita at the restaurant, Joe and Moji in reception were all wonderful, just to name a few. Oh, and I can’t forget Aku and Marley the dive instructor and dive master-I had a blast diving with you guys! This place is very special and we highly recommend visiting. I have to admit, I definitely teared up as the staff sang their goodbye song to us as we checked out. As I stated, my review doesn’t do this place justice…go see for yourself and you will understand what I’m talking about.…
We were a group of 10 friends/5 couples staying at Yasawa in early May. We were warmly welcomed from Maggie's help at the airport getting us all together ready for our flight over on the caravan, to pick up from the runway, and welcome song at the reception area. The bures were huge and stunning, all located on the beachfront. The food at the restaurant was delicious and there was a good variety every day, with plenty of fresh seafood and options for the vegetarian and gluten free among us. There were activities to suit everyone every day, including snorkeling, diving, cave and village trips, volleyball, cava ceremony, private beach picnics, beach dinners, chilling by the pool, massages and spa treatments and every staff member we interacted with was friendly, warm and helpful, going above and beyond. The island itself is absolute paradise - clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, cliffs, greenery... you'll never want to leave. Most importantly, the Yasawa team made it such a special experience. A huge thanks to Kerry, Mark, Aku, Marley, Onny and the Spa team, all the kitchen and bar staff, reception, and everyone else - too many to name! Vinaka vaka levu for an unforgettable holiday. You truly accommodated us a group whilst also looking after all of your other guests as couples, making it work for everyone. We had a brilliant time and would come back again every year if we could! Peace, smiles and dilo trees… sota tale…
We loved being with the family there, & electing to pay for everything inclusive, but the hotel lacks any refinement. She is a tired old girl. Our rooms were so shabby, & as for the villas tucked away beside the hotel, they were awful. Curtains hanging off, dirty cushions, we were surprised they were even being used. Family members were bitten alive by mosquitoes 🦟 too. Orders for food and drinks poolside were often forgotten or muddled up. Such lovely waiters, but totally struggled. The restaurants were lovely, & the food fantastic. Did Covid testing really well. Lovely ladies.
Upon arrival, the Staff was very warm and welcoming. This feeling continued throughout our stay. Whether while dining, swimming chatting, etc., the staff were the nicest people we have ever met! They are very willing and pleased to help whenever they can. We began to feel a part of the Yasawa family and not just guests. The room (Bure) was outstanding with all the amenities. In all of our travels, we have never seen and experienced such a beautiful place. Cannot think of anything we didn't like. We found that the sincere and contagious joy and happiness of the staff was incredible. We are definitely going back!!
We booked the Honeymoon Burre, the only one with a private pool on its own private beach. This was AMAZING! It had a huge patio, infinity pool, outdoor shower, outdoor dining area, hammock, separate indoor living room, and a private beach surrounded by lava rock formations and mountains. It was a little slice of heaven. The resort provides pick up and drop off from this Burre to the rest of the resort by request due to its remote location. But the spa is a 15 minute beachfront walk if you prefer. Make sure to take advantage of the blue lagoon cave tour, the snorkeling trip as well as snorkeling off the beach which is amazing. You can also schedule a private beach picnic (they drop you off by boat on your own private beach and provide your food & drinks) as well as a private ocean front dinner. Finally, don’t miss the trip to the village! Sala, Lela, Joe and Adi at reception went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful! We saw Kerry, the new general manager, every day. She was always two steps ahead ensuring we were taken care of. Sita and Jerry in the restaurant greeted us with smiles every single day! They were genuinely warm and friendly. Smiga was a hoot! We loved having him as our tour guide for the village and blue lagoon cave. Last but definitely not least Neomi and Liz, our masseuses, were phenomenal!! They were key in our relaxation! We had an amazing time from the beauty of the land & sea surrounding us, to the food, and most importantly the staff who are native to Fiji and made us feel like family. They shared their stories, culture, and their village with us. It was a very sad goodbye when we left and we will not hesitate to return!…
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