Well what can I say, Wananavu as a place was so beautiful and amazing and the staff were even better!!!! the views, the clearness of the water, the lush gardens and grounds made it perfect for lazing around on the hammock or by the pool. When we weren't relaxing we were snorkelling, kayaking, playing tennis & swimming ( all free too) we also experienced diving with Jeremy and kristin. i was so afraid and panicked but they were so patient with me and calm and reassuring and by the end of it i didnt want to get out of the water. it was my first time diving and my husband has dived all over the world and he said this is on of the best. the boats for diving are awesome as well. the food so fresh and filling, be prepared to put on a few kilos though, i suggest to get the meal plan, it made it so easy not to think about food. the staff .... well they made our trip. a few staff members i can remember are Voulo ( she remembers every single persons name), Asena from the spa does the most amazing massage ever ( and im a massage therapist) all of the staff members were beautiful and friendly. we loved the fijian band especially Solo, so friendly and warm with a beautiful smile and big heart. he wont be forgotten. trips we recommend are diving of course, the village & waterfall tour to narama village, island tours and snorkelling trips.

we were there for our friends wedding and if i wasn't already married i would defiantly want to get married hear, the attention to detail by rachel (manager) and staff was second to none. they made everything perfect for my friends wedding, including fireworks at cutting of the cake, wild horses in the back ground for photos, fire dancers, bomb fires etc etc

we stayed in honeymoon bure 25, it was lovely but no real ocean view i suggest to stay in 23, 24 or the beachfront bure 50. all of the beachfront bures are beautiful too.

overall i loved wananavu and would defiantly love to come back and stay for a lot longer, please ensure all the staff know how much we enjoyed our stay.

Just back from spending a week at Wananavu, and I can understand why over 90% of reviews are either very good or excellent.

Everything was wonderful - food, location, facilities, accommodation, views, service - but without doubt the standout performers are the staff, they are just fabulous. Every one of them works very, very hard at making you feel very, very special and their friendliness and their interaction with their guests was the highlight of our stay.

I know Ben reads these reviews, so please pass on a special thank you to Jeremy for looking after me in my hour(s) of need! I never did manage to buy him the cocktail that I promised - maybe next time.

My husband and I recently spent 5 nights at this beautiful resort for our honeymoon. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful grounds and accommodation of the resort. On arrival after the trip from the airport (yes it is a bit of a drive, however the drivers are more than happy to answer any questions you have along the way and point out interesting landmarks/stalls etc). We were warmly greated which is lovely after having travelled most of the day. We stayed in the beachfront honeymoon bure and it was spectacular!! Private plunge pool, huge king size bed, twin sinks, a shower with a glass wall looking out to the outdoor shower which is private and runs both hot and cold taps. Very spacious. As we arrived in the dark when we woke the next morning we were greated by sunshine and the calm clear waters of Fiji. As everyone has mentioned in other reviews the staff take particular effort to learn your names from arrival... which really does make you feel welcome. My highlight was the beach picnic, the only down side to this was my husband and I should have ordered two bottles of wine not just the one. The beach had shade, the water crystal clear..... just beautiful and we didn't see another sole for the three or so hours we were there. We also visited the spa and we were looked after very well. Both Matt and I received as part of our package a 2 hour treatment which to my surprise consisted of a great deal more than I was expecting. The beautcian also attemped to fix my french polish on a nail that I had broken which I thought was just lovely. We did go with the meal plan, we didn't go for all the courses on offer each meal time, however it was nice to know we had the choice and not having to worry about how much we were racking up in food charges was a real bonus for me. There was always a seperate menu that changed daily along with the normal menu they offer daily. We were never left thinking there is nothing I feel like and each dish was really good. In particular the fish in coconut milk wraped in a leaf of some description on our last night was delish!! Please note that if you are a foodie you may be disappointed but in my opinion I was very satisfied with the choices and quality of food we were served. We were also treated to a private balcony dinner as part of our package and it was lovely to have a private meal with my new husband in such a beautiful setting. They set the table up with a candle and made it look lovely and romantic. As our goal on our honeymoon was to relax and soak up some sun we didn't participate in any day trips however other guests that we spoke with were very impressed, in particular the scuba diving was raved about all around us. Wananvu's special farewell was also something that I will remember for a long time... very sweet. Thank you to all the staff of Wananvu for making our honeymoon all that it was.....

We just came back from a 2 week trip to Fiji and while we stayed at a villa near this resort (dreamview villas), we had such a great experience dining and enjoying the facilities at this resort, I felt compelled to write about our experience. From the first greeting until the last goodbye, we were made to feel extremely welcome by the staff at this resort. Having just arrived from a stay at Lomani Island Resort, where we found the food pretty disappointing, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at this resort. In 7 days of eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at this resort, we did not have 1 bad meal. The service was also excellent, with nightly Fijian music provided and a dining experience that can only be described as like eating in a tree house with ocean views! The resort was also extremely well maintained and clean, with beautiful lush, tropical gardens and a lovely jungle like pool with waterfall. The pool had a lot of shaded areas and was very peaceful and private...although we were there in their lower season, so I could see that the pool might be a bit crowded when the resort was at full capacity. There is really little beach associated with the resort, more like a man made beachy area...but the setting is still lovely and the water activities they have available were varied and well run ( ie. amazing snorkelling and diving in this part of Fiji...the best we have experienced in our travels). The prices for food and drink were not cheap, but we're good value for what you got ( ie. cocktails were about 12 dollars canadian and dinner for 2 with a glass of wine would run you around 100 Canadian). There is also a happy hour for cocktails so they are only around 7 dollars canadian from 5:30-6:30 every day. We had a great experience with this resort, even accounting for the 3 hour drive on some rough roads from Nadi (hopefully this will improve with the government currently working to to reseal the highway to the resort...although work moves at a slower Fijian pace!). I would highly recommend this resort for those looking for a truer Fijian experience than the "north Americanized" experience offered by the chain hotels on Denarau Island. It was beautiful, the staff were first rate, food was excellent and so was the service. Management deserves kudos for making this "slice of paradise" for travelers to enjoy. Vinaka Wawanavu!!