Nanuku Resort

From the minute you arrive, you are greeted with a traditional Fijian welcome. Most of the staff knew our names (or took the time to introduce themselves), they were so hospitable sharing more about their country and its traditions, and we felt like we were "at home" the entire trip. Everyone from management to activity leaders and groundskeepers made it a point to meet us and some even gifted our teens with items to remember there time in Fiji. The resort was perfect - small enough so there was never a worry about getting a seat by the pool/beach, dining area or signing up for an excursion. We stayed in a two bedroom villa - simply remarkable. It had everything we needed - kitchen area, washer & dryer, comfortable beds, spacious rooms and even a small private pool. We went into a nearby town and made some of our meals throughout the week, but we ate breakfast in the dining area (part of our package). We did have lunch by the pool once, as well as the buffet dinner during the traditional ceremony performed once a week - food was delicious with many options. Every villa was equipped with bicycles and we loved riding them through the villas to the main area of the property (pool/spa, dining, beach, cultural center). Speaking of cultural center, this was a great addition - we learned to weave palm leaves and etch wood, but the stories and history shared while we took part in these activities was the highlight. Our family did two excursions during our stay and I'd highly recommend to everyone - island hopping tour and inland longboat tour to a waterfall. The island hopping excursion was private to our family - we snorkeled, swam around a sand bar in the bluest water, had lunch on the resort's private island (more swimming or I opted to simply relax on a hammock under the trees), deep sea fishing, and we were able to learn about various islands in the area. The waterfall excursion was amazing. My kids & I were the only ones on this excursion and our guide was the best! He was so conversational, teaching us so much about Fiji (people, customs, food, sports) and of course, he inquired about our way of life. The hike wasn't too long or strenuous, but so worth it. We came upon a lovely waterfall and swam in the water, jumped off rocks, had a snack (resort prepared) and what a cool new experience for my kids. Fijian people are undeniably the nicest I've ever met - our drive from the airport to the resort, everyone waves at you and once you're at the resort everyone greets you with "Bula!" - and I mean everyone! The only reco I'd make about the resort - take the private flight from the airport to just outside the resort or book a travel van. It's only 85 miles from the airport but mostly two lane roads that take 2 1/2 hours to drive. You don't need a personal car if you stay at the resort, we could have easily gotten a ride to the store in the nearby town.

My family and I just finished a seven day stay at Nanuku and had the most incredible experience. One of the first things they say to you when you arrive is that you are family, and for the rest of your stay, they very make you feel that way. The staff is warm, kind, incredibly helpful, and make you feel at home. The food was consistently excellent and I particularly appreciated that the menu changed every day with lots of options for all tastes and preferences. Not only was the presentation of our meals beautiful but the food itself was tasty too. The grounds are beautifully manicured and the landscaping is stunning. There are plenty of activities for adults and children both on premises and in the surrounding area, and I would particularly recommend the snorkeling and the waterfall excursion as amazing experiences you will never forget. The rooms were clean and the villa we stayed in (209) had clearly been recently renovated. The beds were incredibly comfortable and we slept like a rock every night with the high quality linens and nice mattresses. The standout though was the kids club. Our kids absolutely loved their nannies Diva and Sye, and we probably saw our kids a total of 8 hours the entire week because they loved the kids club and wanted to spend as much time as possible there having fun, learning, and going on adventures. My husband and I started calling it “Camp Fiji” because of how well organized and high quality the program is for kids. I also loved the presentation on Nanuku’s coral and mangrove cultivation program by Andrea, and it was lovely to learn about her community engagement program and the different ways Nanuku helps environmental and social sustainability. We loved our time at Nanuku so very much, and our young daughter sobbed halfway back to Nadi after we left because she was so sad to leave what was truly the vacation of a lifetime for us. While I know Nanuku is not cheap, I definitely feel that the prices are fair for the quality of service and high-end experience that you most certainly will have. If it weren’t 25 hours worth of flights for us, we would return again soon. Thank you to Nanuku, including Sia, Sue, Watson, Rusi, Mohan, Sy, Diva, and everyone in our Nanuku Family who made this a lovely week in paradise.

Beautiful setting, wonderful staff. Felt genuinely welcomed as an LGBT couple celebrating our anniversary. If you are getting the smaller suite, try to request ones that are physically closer to the water. While our suite/villa technically had a direct line of sight to the water (no other building was in front of us), it was set quite far back from the beach, so the view was mostly trees, which was still very pleasant, but some more view of the water would have been nice.

It's gonna be hard to outdo this one. I'm already thinking about coming back. I came here as a stranger on the first day, but I left as family. Everyone gave me such a warm welcome that it truly felt like coming home. From the first "Bula!" to the last "Moce mada😭", I truly enjoyed my experience here. Vuli even got us special tea to help with our upset tummies after accidentally ingesting river water from the Navua River. Amena and the rest of the concierge team were so patient and accommodating with any plan changes, not just due to sickness, but also due to me changing my mind about the activities. I ended up going snorkeling 3 different times with guides! I'm not the strongest swimmer, but Bale, Masi, and Andrea really made me feel so comfortable in the open water. I loved seeing the wildlife at the Beqa lagoon, and the coral nursery near the resort! The entire resort was also very clean and as a gardener myself, I really enjoyed talking to Vereti, Save, and Pio about the different plants around the resort and at the tei tei. And thank you for the fresh sugarcane! And I just know Saki and Suli hate to see us coming for all of those activities at the cultural center hahaha (just kidding) The resort offered plenty of complimentary activities for the guests, and I sure took advantage of every one that we could. From headband making to the Burelotu hike, if it was on the schedule, I was there hahaha and yes, even the ones that were meant for the children like mangrove planting! We are lailais at heart and Tina and Sai really welcomed us. My favorite was culture night. I loved the meke show and that guests were invited to dance along at the end. I even received a headband from one of the dancers. The food was delicious. Chef's dishes are to die for! And speaking of food, I'd be remiss not to mention how DIVINE Chef Ben's BBQ at the Cliffside Sunset Dinner was. I keep thinking about the lamb and the lobster. Oh and I can't forget the private kava ceremony. What a fun night! Sota tale for sure!

From the warm welcome on arrival, the hospitality and attentive touch’s never stopped. Fantastic people who make your stay comfortable and warm, everyone knows your name and for the time you’re there you feel really special. Room standard was excellent and the ‘Villa Mamma’ Mere looked after us brilliantly. Amenities are good, great service at bar and restaurant, but what really made the difference was the way the team just come over and check on you, chat to you - and always on first name terms… really makes the difference. We treated ourselves to tree top dining, it’s expensive but if you have a special occasion it’s a lovely thing to do. Would visit again in a flash! It’s pure luxury, comfort, easy and enjoyable.. for a few days to escape reality, this is perfect. Top tip, we flew into Nadi. Stayed near the airport night one and then hired a car. Driving in Fiji is simple and safe. It was cheaper than taxis and gave us flexibility - we also drove to Suva and if you’re in the area longer there is lots to see off the open road.