No aircon and some power outages. Bring some insect repellent. Don't expect a beach: the sea shore is actually far away because of the mangrove.

Warm welcome and fantastic owner and staff. Great meals. Such a peaceful place.

Stayed in February 2024

Very friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2024

Food & room

Looking to have quite time out

Stayed in October 2023

This resort has a lot of potential but unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. The swimming pool wasn't available and the menu only had a few items. .

Good, quiet, off the beaten track location. Good place to switch off. Despite the flaws with the hotel, the staff tried to look after us.

Stayed in November 2022

Julie's attention

Stayed in September 2022

It was so far from everything

The staff and the owner were so nice. They acknowledged that the property needed some renovations and gave us a discount to accommodate for that

Stayed in August 2022

Water flow in shower was too slow. Had to fill cups of water to wash hair.

Breakfast was ok. We were served freshly baked bread and fruits. We had opted for a vegetarian breakfast so they had limited choice. Overall the place is nice with a quite location. A good place to relax with nature. They run on solar power so leave your gadgets behind.

Stayed in July 2022

pools need lights and rubbish bins around the property and in rooms also if an insect spray provided would be great. Also is the road could get tar sealed would be great for tourists to easily drive up also the property needs a bigger signage. pool needs a cover to keep the insects out. Also power would be great.

the property is hidden away in a great environment the host and the cook are just beyond amazing people. food was amazing. service excellent and beds are so comfortable. Rooms are big and spacious and beautiful. Lots of flowers keep the place looking gorgeous. Great view of the sea.

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing we didn’t like.

Absolutely stunning location with beautiful views and wonderful hosts. We loved the bures and had a great sleep. In the morning we had a great breakfast. The homemade jam is amazing!

Stayed in December 2023

Liti and the team were great, delicious food and beautiful location.

Stayed in December 2023

A home away from home! Julie like a mother welcomes you upon arrival with an amazing smile! Just get chatting - she has lived the most amazing life! Super comfy beds, amazing food and stunning scenery with a gorgeous new getty out into the mangroves just a few minutes walk from the lodge! Nothing is a problem with the gracious host liti whos cooking ability is to be admired as she cooked every meal completely fresh! We really enjoyed our stay! :)

Stayed in November 2023

Need clearer signage to state that you are entering Palmlea and it’s not very clear the further you drive and there is only one sign that points to where the lodge is. Also the pool need to be cleaned as it was unusable due to the bugs and other debris in the pool.

Great place to unwind and get away from the rat race. Gorgeous Bures and a lot of detail has gone into the craftsmanship of the buildings. Julie and the staff are exceptional and were always making sure that we were ok and happy to have a chat with us. Will definitely be back to visit again.

Stayed in August 2023

Quiet, serene and great place to unplug and unwind

Hidden away in the jungle breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, off the beaten path, an amazing find loved it

Stayed in July 2023

Need more ice

Finally tropical peace. I felt safe

Stayed in April 2023

We booked Pamlea for 7 nights as we wanted somewhere quiet to relax for a few nights. Unfortunately, we had to leave after only one night at this hotel because the reality did not not reflect the photos or description on booking.com. The room was very dirty- mouse poo everywhere, lots of cockroaches, mold on the bedding etc.). On top of that, the pool was not clean, there was not access to the ocean, there was no where to sit and relax on the property. We expected all of these things as they were in the photos on the website. We found out that the photos were taken many years ago. We told the owner we could not stay for the nights we had booked and she refused to give us any money back or any compensation. Do NOT book this hotel.

We didn’t like anything

Stayed in April 2023

Everything

Nothing

Stayed in April 2023

Had amazing food. Jully rhe owner was very friendly and Litia is a wonderful cook.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing we liked we why dey booked is dey nt ready dey make us fool

Stayed in January 2023

Being told upon arrival the pool was out of action. This was bad enough but being told it only went down a week ago and we couldn’t be contacted to make alternate plans was not the truth. I had already been in contact during the week about snorkelling equipment via messenger so it could have been done there and I read a comment from someone else the pool was down 2 months ago. I didn’t appreciate this. The shower was a nightmare- an old gas system hard to regulate that was either too hot or just cold. The rotting mangoes everywhere - especially near walk ways to bures covered in fruit fly. Needs picking up. Locks on door didn’t work. Some fruit and juice at breakfast would have been a bonus. Having to pay to go snorkelling as it required a motorised boat to take you. The menu was limited - it needs updating-take off the things that are no longer available.

The view of the ocean was lovely, the food was good and staff were eager to please. it was quiet and relaxing.

Stayed in October 2022

Probably beyond their control but the road needs some TLC

It’s location was just what we needed. Isolated and tranquil. Amazing food, wonderful and very hospitable staffs with an awesome view.

Stayed in September 2022

Unfortunately very different from the pictures (from former times) on the internet. After 2 years of COVID, a jetty blown away by a cyclon, and an empty swimming pool not working, the place needs some renovation...

Julie and her team try their best to get the place going again after 2 years of closure due to COVID. Quite isolated, about 15min drive to Labasa (owner picked us from the airport), the only of it's kind at the north coast of Vanualevu. They were just about to repair the jetty, to make it again accessible for yachts, like in "good old times". This will be very important. Hopefully the pool can be repaired aswell. Good food and excellent home made pasta.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing.

Great location, great people, great lodges.

Stayed in July 2022

I got bitten by insects in bed on the first night, showed the owner, she asked someone to spray our mattress, then it's ok. We were told on the first night there would be hot water next day, it turned out we never had hot water for 3 days, they sent me to another burre for shower, but no hot water there either. The pool water was not clear either, we could not see the floor. We were taken out for snorkeling for 350 dollar. But the 90% corals on the spot there were dead, not very exciting, the beach would only appear by low tide, so small kids had no chance to play sand, could only sit in boat. I don't recommend snorkeling boat trip. Other than kayaking( kids need to walk about 8 minutes to the jetty, which was broken by cyclone), there was no so much to do, no kids activities nor playground, also no massage......

The breakfast and other meals are all delicious. Staff and owner are all very friendly. Silent atmosphere. Beautiful plants and garden.

Stayed in July 2022

Showers may need a bit of a ''refresh'' and the windows nets to be restored in some spots, but overall nothing else.

It is more than a hotel stay, it is an experience. It is an isolated place with 3-4 bures. The place has a great garden and you can walk around in the nature. Julie is a great host and she has travelled the whole world, ask her about her adventures and great stories. Breakfast was home-made, very special comparing with what you eat elsewhere. I hope I will have the chance to go back again.

Stayed in February 2022

Our host Julie, along with the team were lovely and made our stay very enjoyable. They will make sure you are comfortable and your stomach is full of delicious food. Definitely recommended for anyone looking to get to know local culture and travel off the beaten tourist path. We are looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed in December 2021