Don’t go there expecting luxury, it’s not luxury and a lot of the little things you will find at other luxury resorts are missed. However, this made it within our budget so I hope it doesn’t change. You will notice little things that need to be attended to, but don’t sweat the small stuff. Appreciate everything great about this island resort. One thing we found strange was that the dive/snorkel team we’re more interested in telling us that we would pay for snorkeling gear if we broke it. Then proceeded to give me faulty equipment. My replacement snorkel was kept together with a zip tie and also proved useless. Next time I’ll take my own snorkel and mask. We felt their time would be better spent promoting their tours.

This gorgeous little resort is located on the most beautiful, pristine lagoon. We were snorkeling and swanning around in the crystal clear water for hours every day, with hardly any other guests around. It was magical. I have high expectations of beaches, this one was perfect! The Beachfront Bures (Sunset side) are in close walking distance to the main facilities. They are exceptionally clean and comfortable. We had the best sleeps/afternoon naps in perfect beds. We were Mum and 2 adult daughters so had an extra bed made up. There was plenty of room for 3 females and luggage. The staff were fantastic, particularly the restaurant team and musicians! On our last night we were also treated to an amazing fire show. The performers all worked at the resort and they were so invested in putting on a mind-blowing show. They were incredible. The food was local and fresh. The menu isn’t extensive but over four nights we were super content with our tasty meals (good portion sizes too). I ate delicious fish every day which is my kind of holiday. Getting serenaded with live music every night was also very special. The enthusiasm, humour and commitment of the team to give us an extraordinary holiday was so deeply appreciated. We loved them. We were initially going to select another resort, I’m elated we chose Matamanoa Island Resort. We will be back! To all the team - vinaka vakalevu!

Stayed in April 2024

It was all so wonderfull! I can‘t say enough how amazing this experience was. Worth its money 100%. Sadly I moved to another Hotel on the main Island. I regrett it so much. Cant wait to come back one day

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

The resorts location was absolutely beautiful with great snorkeling on the coral reef just outside.

Stayed in April 2024

Mosquitoes was the main problem and the local repellent did not work, Bushman which we had from Australia was better. Take repellent with you, as the hotel does nothing against them (when we were on Maledives, they sprayed them regularly). Food, especially dinners, and drinks were very overpriced

The island is beautiful, we had Beach Front Bure just couple of steps to a sandy beach with stunning sunsets. Just the low tide is quite significant here so the corals are outside and it’s not possible to swim for couple of hours. Accommodation was comfortable, also the patio was nice to have (just the room did not have a tumble as mentioned on Booking) Staff was mostly friendly with some exception but the service was poor and very slow, waiting for a tea half an hour in the morning…we had no rush but when you wanted to go for a trip, you had to count with some time buffer because it really could take up to an hour to get everything

Stayed in April 2024

The WiFi (though offered for free) was extremely patchy and was unreliable.

Great island get away for couples. Food was generally pretty good. Water sports equipment was available and outings were on offer every day.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, my only comment would be that the food may be slightly repetitive if you stayed for weeks but such good fresh food

What’s not to like! Amazing views, incredible location and super kind staff. Snorkelling right off the beach which is incredible. Also good at catering to gluten free as I am coeliac.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful property

Stayed in March 2024

The was the same every day for 6 days There were no many things to do

The view from my room

Stayed in February 2024

Free wifi not available within all the rooms. In these time it should be available to everyone.

Very peaceful with exceptional staff!

Stayed in February 2024

Couldnt really snorkal easy with access not easy Dive and snorkal operation run separatly needs to up their game and effeciency Evening meals a bit pricey Resort rooms quite basic and dark

What a fantastic Fiji Island Staff were all brilliant and friendly Bures were awesome Deserted beach

Stayed in February 2024

Tranquillity, exceptional friendlly, happy and helpful staff, location,

Stayed in January 2024

We had a very quick kayak around the island, but it was difficult to time an outing with the tides and hours the water sports station is open. Paddle boards would be a fabulous addition, especially as they can be used at low tide when the kayaks can't.

The meals on the terrace were fine. The room was comfortable, and we enjoyed the dipping pool in the heat of the day. The sea is lovely, and the snorkeling was a delight.

Stayed in January 2024

The spa service was very bad. They offered a free ten minute foot massage. I booked in for this and another 30 minute body massage. They messed up the timings and ended up combining and rushing both into 25 minutes from what should have been a 40 minute treatment. My partner was surprised when I returned to the pool so quickly. I reported it to reception immediately to demonstrate that I should have still been in the massage and they weren't very apologetic and made me feel like I was in the wrong. The spa is also quite overpriced given the quality of the facilities and I left feeling very ripped off. The food in the evenings is good but nothing special for the price and the pool lounger cushions are old and torn.

The island is absolutely amazing with the reef starting meters from the shore. It's super peaceful and beautiful, very relaxing. Nice pool. Good complimentary breakfast. Friendly bar staff. The rooms were kept exceptionally clean and were nice! The diving excursion was amazing and all dive staff very safe and friendly. The entertainment is also amazing, including a staff member chopping fresh coconuts off the tree and handing them out at the pool...sooo good!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Lovely friendly staff & delicious food. Wonderful spa & great island trips.

Stayed in January 2024

Incredible accomodation- the most perfect beach and bungalow! The staff were incredible and we couldn’t have wanted anything more!

Stayed in January 2024

Not long enough!

Snorkeling straight off the beach

Stayed in January 2024

- the wait at the restaurant can be long, but it didn't really bother us unless we had a morning activity to get to right after breakfast. - for some reason there is a lot of flies at the resort but probably not in their control

The location of the resort is an absolute dream. It constantly felt like we had the beautiful white sandy beach and the turquoise water to ourselves. My partner and I stayed in the pool villa on the other side of the island and the views were to die for. The villa was beautiful and clean and the beach in front was always empty. The food was really good, especially considering that you are on a little island in the middle of the pacific. The diving and snorkelling (even of the beach) was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My dad got sick during our stay and the ladies at the reception even helped arrange a pick up of medication on the main island. All in all, highly recommend this resort for a couples or family vacation!

Stayed in January 2024

The diversity of food options is lacking, particularly for vegetarians. We stayed for 9 nights and were pretty tired of the food by day 6. To be clear, the quality of ingredients and taste of the food was exceptional, but lacking choice. The mirrors throughout the villa and the door glass - overlooking the ocean - were very dirty. I spent a decent amount of time cleaning the glass and it made such a difference.

The room was great. We stayed in a beach front villa and the shower was great, the bed was comfortable and the overall amenity was excellent. The island itself is gorgeous and every day was incredibly photogenic. The free use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is very handy as the surrounding waters are excellent to kayak over and the coral reef is a lot of fun to explore while snorkelling. The quality of the food is fantastic and tasted great. The staff are very talented. They seem to have a hand in everything from restaurant service, luggage handling, singing and beyond. The Matamanoa bird was a privilege to see and hear. Definitely a highlight of the island.

Stayed in January 2024

The food was greatly overpriced and could be improved. The hotel could consider offering a bigger selection of bar snacks - only food options outside of meal times were potato wedges and fries. There were many mosquitos around the property - though I don't think this was the property's fault. Could have a greater selection of free activities. We did participate in hat and basket weaving and enjoyed ourselves.

Staff members went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay, service was personalized. Beautiful views of the ocean from the infinity pool.

Stayed in December 2023

Only one restaurant option which is very pricey and the food is hit-and-miss - some dishes are great and others very average. The service can be very very slow

Beautiful island. Lovely relaxed atmosphere

Stayed in December 2023

Very expensive food and alcohol, not good value with money

Great room with ocean view and private pool Lovely island with romantic sunset

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, absolutely nothing. That we had to leave. Even when it rained we loved it.

EVERYTHING! There was actually nothing to hate about the stay. The people, the location, the room, the food, the activities, everything was beyond expectations. We went for above moderate level of accommodation and we got exactly that and more. The pool was beautiful, everything was looked after exceptionally well. The food was fresh and well cooked. The staff looked after you at meal times. You always felt welcome as Fijians always make you feel. The Spa was lovely. The island was well manicured and managed. The room was cleaned daily and was a great bed to sleep in. The activities organized daily by the staff were great and varied. Beautiful place to stay. Would go back in a flash.

Stayed in December 2023

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So unique and the staff was very attentive.

Stayed in November 2023

Only small thing was they only had one very battered tennis ball for the court, so struggled to play Tennis.

Unbelievable Island! Views unrivalled, staff incredible with lots of personalised touches. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to relax on a genuine paradise island.

Stayed in December 2023