The Moso

We had a great time here but be clear that this is a 4 star resort, not a 5. The service is great and the food is excellent but the facilities are limited and there is still plenty of construction going on. I'd recommend you stay on the beach front, you probably dont want to have to negotiate that hill everytime you go to and from your room.

This is our second stay at The Moso. We stayed in May 2023 and again in November 2024. In 2023 we stayed in villa 6 with a plunge pool. In 2024 we were in villa 7, a hilltop lap pool villa and then villa 2, with a plunge pool. Each vila has its own style and you can see the progression of Joel, Antoun and Andrew's design and construction skills as you rise up the hill with the hilltop lap pool villas being the most spectacular and absolutely worth paying a premium for. How to get the most out of your stay at The Moso: If, like us, you snorkel then take the 30 minute walk over the spine of the island to Embas beach. We would walk over to Embas every day. It is best for snorkelling at 0.7m to 1.2m on a rising tide. At dead low of 0.1m there just isn't enough water to get over the coral so wait for a rising tide. There's an excellent array of soft corals in close 10-20m offshore. The best hard corals are found 400m offshore in about 3-5m of water. If you aren't confident to go out that far there is still plenty to see in close. Embas is an isolated gem, most days we'd have the entire beach to ourselves or on the odd occasion had to share it with one other couple. Every time we went out there was something new to see. There is noting better than walking back from an isolated beach all hot sweaty than rinsing off in your outdoor shower then getting into your own private plunge pool. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. The decor matches the tropical setting. All the staff are friendly and helpful, especially Nunes and Jason. My secret guilty pleasure is reading bad trip advisor reviews and the bad reviews of the Moso do not disappoint. The Moso might not be for you if you don't understand that being on a tropical island in the middle of the South Pacific means things happen outside of everyones control. If there are insects and geckos in the room it's because you are on a tropical island in the South Pacific. If the restaurant doesn't have particular ingredient don't get mad rather think about where you are and that everything comes in by boat. The Moso is a small boutique resort in a spectacular location. If you want to snorkel or trek up an extinct volcano in tropical splendour and then come back to private luxury then The Moso might well be for you. If you want shopping and a party town you are in the wrong place. Joel, Antoun and Andrew are friendly, welcoming and great hosts. We will keep coming back for the adventure of snorkelling at Embas topped off with the luxury and privacy of the excellent villas. Chris & Melinda

My daughter & I stayed 6 nights at The Moso & enjoyed our stay. You are away from everything which we didn’t find a chore. The internet is very poor but we were warned and prepared for that. The lack of TV is great! Snorkelling directly in front & to either side or the resort is good but would be impossible without reef shoes, again you are warned of this. It was my first experience at snorkelling so I thought it was great, but then we made the walk to Embas Beach & it went up a notch. We hired a boat & visited Fred’s Beach and got my mind blown by the snorkelling there. Mostly the food was very good. But I’m not really a fan of the coffee or the water. But I am lucky to live where both are really good, so it may just be me. We stayed in a beach front bungalow which was very comfortable. Most of the bungalows are on a steep hill, and getting over to Embas is a trek, definitely not a good place for mobility impaired. We really appreciated the information supplied to us about what was needed before we arrived. Jason (?) on reception was great, so was the younger waitress who’s name I’ve forgotten, but both were always smiling and happy.

My husband and I booked The Moso for our honeymoon, which was the best decision ever! We absolutely loved the location! Such a relaxing place, food was delicious and the service we received was excellent and all the employees were so welcoming and friendly! A special thanks to Nunes for being so helpful and accommodating with anything and everything! Humphrey & Amelia for their exceptional service, it was Humphrey’s first week on the job I believe and we think he did great! Lastly we’d love to thank Cherry the transfer boat driver for always being lovely and helpful! Overall we recommend the Moso for your honeymoon or a relaxing vacation! We still went adventuring if you’re into that! The Moso can help you plan any activities with great tour guides! The Embas beach was also our favourite activity to do on the island (great snorkelling location) and a must do in our opinion! - Gina & Kade

We had a lovely holiday here. The main selling point is Embas beach which is about 30 minutes walk away. The snorkeling there is amazing. The resort is small and pleasant but it is 4 star not luxury. Lack of attention to detail is a shame - missing a bin, flickering bulbs, small damaged things that could be fixed to bring it up to 5 star…

If I could rate higher than 5 star, I would, hands down, incredible resort. The attention to detail in all things hospitality, outstanding. The staff are amazing, its apparent the owners have love and respect for their team. The overall experience was delicious. The spa, I indulged in the full package and time stopped, literally! The food was fresh, heavily local, and so full of flavor, well done. A very good menu covering all food groups ad fabulous shared plates. The bed! Omg, I'm not going to lie, I pulled the sheets back to look for the brand! The best nights sleep ever! I'm dreaming of going back and for a lot longer next time x a girls' trip of pure magic, my cup overflowing. Thank you, Moso, outstanding off grid sustainable paradise.