My Wife and I returned to the resort after a stay in May of 2010 which we have reviewed . our second visit was better than the first We arrived very late on Xmas eve after a flight delay but the resort team made sure that a meal was ready for us which was delivered by the fantastic security guys. Beato meet us at reception with a reception team member then the General Manager Ben came from his home to make sure all was OK (see if you get that at any of the big international hotels). The next day was Christmas. When we walked into the dining room for breakfast the team greeted us as old friends - what a reception. Ben with his wife Rachel invited us to sit with his family and friends for Lunch as we did not know anyone at the resort and they didn,t want us to be left out on Christmas Day. Over the next 12 days we had a ball I had my fishing gear with me expecting to catch the big one but I didn't even go out as the relaxing time swimming drinking and eating was just terrific.New Years Eve was a blast with a fireworks display with the food being another highlight. Staying at the resort is not for weight loss as the portions are generous and quality very good. Ben & Rachel eat from the Menu which helps keep the Chefs at their already high standard. The soups are a real highlight!Every day you can do diifferent things do as little or as much as you want
Make sure that you visit RAKIRAKI a $30FIJI return trip from the resort - it shows you real Fiji with people just saying Bula all the time. While we stayed at the resort a wedding took place which did not inpact on any other guests. We met lots of lovely people who enjoyed the resort except a young couple from the USA who just complained and complained about everything thinking that the world revolved around them.
We ate we drank we enjoyed.The bures(rooms) are cleaned very well The pools are cleaned and great to swim in (we had a private pool) At the resort 4 of the bures have them and for the little extra cost it is great . The cost of beer and wine is reasonable by Fiji standards and the beer is always ice cool.
As always, the staff were fantastic - friendly, happy and we had lots of laughs with them. thank you to all of them- won't name them as I may leave someone out, whch would be terrible. Ben and Rachel are doing a brilliant job at Wananavu and we can't wait to go back (september this time). the only down-side to Wananavu is having to leave
Andrew & Robyn

Whilst staying with some friends in Sigatoka we decided to hire a 4wd and drive up the coast for the night. Sure enough - Paradise Found! Wananavu is an amazing little resort overlooking the north coast of Fiji near Raki Raki. We turned down the unsealed road and dubiously drove until we came to the resort. We were not dissapointed!

This place is amazing!! We asked about standby rooms and chose the beachfront bure as they were so cheap for what you get. The grounds are immaculately kept, the pool was lovely and the food in the restaurant was very good. The only thing it lacks is a wonderful beach but it is literally a 10min boat ride to the island opposite. We took a snorkeling tour and they were happy to help us as we were leaving at 12 to drive back. The snorkeling behind the island is some of the best we have done and we are both divers!!!!

This really is an amazing little dive resort and a wonderfully kept secret. Althought it is a 2+ hour easy drive from the airport, we would do it again in a heartbeat. The management and staff of the beautifully kept Wananavu are to be commended on this amazing place!!

Wanananvu is the real Fiji. The Resort is located two hours from Nadi Airport but reliable and friendly transfers are provided by the Resort. Upon arriving at the Resort we were overwhelmed by the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. We were ushered to the bar and resturant, our 15 month old given lots of attention and our bags taken to our bure - what a welcome!
We were at Wanananvu becuase friends were getting married there - the wedding was amazing- it ticked all the boxes and the organisation was seamless - a very stressfree bride!
Over our week stay, we were continually impressed by the staff - they quickly learnt our names, what we liked to drink and were only to happy to entertain our daughter whilst we enjoyed a meal or drink. Our meal plan was excellent. Highly recommend the omelette with taro on the side for breakfast and the ham and pineapple pizza was the best I have ever tasted. Menus varied with something for everyone. The children's menu was fantastic - beware meals are big and coudl easily be shared bewteen chidlren.
The pool area was good and ideal for younger children. We also took advantage of the nanny service which worked very well.
We had a wonderful truly relaxing and carefree holiday and woudl reccommend the resort to any yound family.

Spent a week at the Wananavu Beach Resort begining on November 6th. My wife and I were traveling with a dive group of about 19 people most of whom reside in and around San Diego. The resort does take a little bit of time to get to (about 2 1/2 hours from the airport in Nadi). Fiji has a national speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour and the road is only two lanes. Our group arrived pretty early from LAX and got to the resort around 9:30am. Our rooms were not quite ready yet, as was expected, but they kept breakfast for us and held our luggage. At breakfast we met some of the staff that would be serving us through the course of our stay. Our bags were in our rooms by the time breakfast was over.

The rooms were very nice with your own small deck and they were well appointed. Do not expect TVs, phones, or Internet in your room. When you go to Wananavu you are dropping off the planet...unless you are carrying your own cell phone, which I had good reception the entire time we were there.

Down by the marina there were kayaks available for the two of us and Vini (spelling is probably wrong) introduced herself and got us situated. When we came back in she addressed us by name. The vast majority of the staff only needs to meet you once and they remember your name. It was very welcoming. The staff was always very accomodating and exceptionally friendly. The staff is really what sets this resort apart from many other hotels we've stayed at.

The food was always tasty at the restaurant, but a couple of times took a little while to get served. Of course we were a large group and tended to show up for dinner at the same time. Breakfast and lunch was never a problem. Enjoyed the curry of the day several times and the Mongolian barbeque one night was delicious. They always had live music during lunch and dinner and the staff sings a traditional Fijian farewell song whenever a guest is checking out the next day. It is very touching and you hate it when it is your turn. We didn't want to say good-bye to Ma, Asinate, Kali, Kelani, Evuloni, Vulo and all the others.

The spa is simple, but again the staff was quite nice and we wish we had spent more time there. The services were also very affordable.

The beach was comfortable but not what you would typically expect at most resorts. The water is very calm and the tide drops quite a bit, so it isn't a beach where you would frolick in the water. The snorkeling is quite good though. It is very relaxing with several hammocks and plenty of lounge chairs. The swimming pool was like bath water it was so warm.

The resort managers, Ben and Rach were awesome too. They had a cake baked at the resort for my birthday and brought it out during lunch and sang to me. They also set up a private table set up for us at dinner down by the pool. Had the weather been more cooperative it would have been down at the beach. They knew we were newlyweds and we chatted about weddings and their own recent ceremony. They were just a great couple and they got to know everyone in the group.

Without a doubt the best dive resort I've been to. The diving was pretty good too. Can't wait to visit again.