Naqalia Lodge

Had an amazing time here in the dorm! Small, family run property with the best food I had in Fiji. Electricity during the day and decent phone service. Aku and his family went above and beyond making me feel like family. The hike and snorkeling are must dos!

Toilet didn’t flush, shower, taps, electricity weren’t working hours after we arrived. Water from the taps was brown. No fan / aircon in the room - too hot to sleep. Bought soft drinks , they were out of date & warm (bar fridge wasn’t on). We only booked the day before going, and appreciate that it is quiet season - but we felt as if we were an inconvenience to the staff. We paid extra for a double room, but we were put in the dorm room, bunk beds were rusty & lots of bugs in the room. Food was very good though. Disappointing as had heard great things about this place!

incredible welcome, simply magnificent place, team taking great care of you, very good food and good portion, nice activities and at good prices. Thank you for these two days spent with you

If you're looking for a true Fijian experience, picturesque scenery and you want to just relax and soak it all in, this is your spot. It's atmosphere is super calming and welcoming from the first minute. But it's not for everyone as it's not a resort. Think about it more like camping. The accommodation is simple and spacious. Yes, the bathroom is "a bit scary" (that's how our 5 years old described it :-) but you don't need much there. The meals are traditional Fijian. Very tasty and plenty for everyone. Tab water wasn't potable during our stay so we had to purchase bottled water. They also provided drinking water and fresh juices with meals. Staff are wonderful. Great snorkelling right off the beach. We rented a kayak ($50 fjd) to go around the island. It was a good 3 hours paddle. Worth the effort as the scenery is beautiful and there are nice swim spots along the shore. Cell coverage was available only on the beach. We didn't inquire about wifi but I believe they offer paid wifi by the main building. Electricity isn't an issue. They have solar panels and generator. We loved our 2 nights stay and wished we booked 3. We need to come back again :-)

We like camping and living the outdoor life and engaging with locals. We felt very comfortable here and used the time to slow down, read, swim, play cards, walk, and loose track of time!Shower outdoors - nothing better. No need for wifi! Back to basics!

The family has created a very friendly and social environment which we loved! Food was great and the diving was phenomenal.