Fiji is a cluster of 333 tropical islands and is home to almost 1 million of the happiest, friendliest people on Earth! Bamboo is a fun budget spot to use as a Fiji base. Located within a cluster of cool hostels in the midst of Nadi's Backpacker Beach, it's an ideal spot to stay to acclimatise, meet people, craft travel plans, and then launch out to some islands! Relax and unwind by the Bluewater pool, swim and play down the sandy stretch of Wailoaloa Beach, swing in a hammock, and enjoy the tropical surroundings. In a nutshell, Bamboo offers: - Free WIFI - A location in the heart of Nadi's Backpacker Beach that is on the bus route and just a 10-minute drive from Nadi International Airport - a Swimming Pool - A travel hut for island trip planning with local promotions - A variety of clean and comfortable rooms - Close proximity to delicious local eateries.
33 New Town Beach Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi, Viti Levu 00679 Fiji
Bamboo Backpackers
795 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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I stayed at this hostel for 3 nights. As stated, I thought there was a shuttle that could pick me up. I sent a message and was told that this service was not offered and that the cost of a taxi was 20$FJ. I arrived at the hotel around 8am and Rico greeted me warmly. My room wasn't ready so I took a shower and went for a walk on the beach. I came back around 11:30 and Rico showed me my room. I had booked a single room. It was large and functional. This hostel is very clean and is located in a nice neighborhood. There are plenty of other hotels, restaurants and the beach just a few meters away. There is also a supermarket 5 minutes walk away. The Ramada hotel from which the buses pass to take us to the meeting place for excursions is less than a minute's walk away.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Bamboo Backpackers was great value for money, affordable with extremely friendly and accommodating staff, very helpful for ordering taxis when we needed them.
In a good location near many other hotel/backpacker/resorts which all bars/restaurants to go to (except for bamboo) but that was ok to venture out.
The rooms were simple, clean and some with AC and fans (pay a bit extra but it's worth it).
Overall, Bamboo was a great backpacker to stay in on our adventurous Fijian holiday.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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This cozy little hostel is close to Wailoaloa beach and an area with parties and atmosphere. It is possible to rent private rooms with their own bath/toilet. The service is top notch and the staff are very helpful both with car hire and transfers
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Date of stay: July 2023
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I wish I could give this a 5 star for service (Aggie, you are amazing) But apart from this I felt a bit let down. Mostly because on the booking sites it falsely advertises the facilities the backpackers offer.
There was no free airport drop off or pick up, no organised activities, activities board or kava evenings. The wifi in our room was a 1/10 (on a good day) if you sat by the door and held your phone in the right position. The wifi was better down in the lobby but not all rooms have it. There is no bar, restaurant or kitchen at the accommodation. Also no pool table, ping pong table, volleyball net or other such entertainment at the hostel itself. Another niggle we had is that there was no room service. We had a private double room and so after 8 nights there we had about half the beach on the floor and also in our beds as an exfoliant. I know COVID has been tough for everyone, especially the tourist industry but the lack of activities that had been advertised online was disappointing.
The general facilities at the backpackers were pretty minimal too. There was no jug/kettle (RIP 2 minute noodles), no communal fridge, no utensils or bowls etc. the bathrooms were shared which was as advertised and were clean. However, there was only one shower to about 3 rooms so it was often taken and the water was cool which isn’t a problem in summer and all part of a backpackers.
From reading all the old reviews it sounds like this place was once a part of what is now the “beach club” which is the a seperate beach front bar and restaurant.
Essentially, this is a place to sleep and meet other travellers. I would give it a better rating if it was truely advertised as a place to sleep and adventure out from but felt a bit mislead that it was going to provide free airport transport, activities and a place to eat/drink.
The staff and people are great and the pool there is pretty nice for a dip too! Great location to the beach.
Bula baby!!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We booked a private room with air conditioning for 2 nights at the bamboo backpackers. To this day I’m still not sure whether where we stayed was actually the bamboo backpackers or a completely different premises which has acquired the listing and is feeding off the old positive reviews.
In short the issues were * The room was not secure. What looks like the old position of the door had been replaced with a series of vertical louvres - of which the bottom 1/3rd were missing meaning anyone could unpick the fly screen and access our room. * The wifi didnt work * The shower didnt have any pressure * The fan varied from settings of ‘not on’ to ‘tornado’ * The bed did not have a quilt * We were only given one towel * The bed was uncomfortable and a spring actually physically cut me to the point I still have a mark down my side at the time of writing this review. * There was no pool at all despite this being advertised in the listing * There was no communal kitchen, bar or common area despite this being advertised in the listing * There were no activities as advertised in the listing - kava ceremonies, fire dancing, etc * The booking office for tours was fairly minimal in its offerings * There wasnt really any ability to interact with others given the lack of communal facilities (An important part of being at a backpackers).
Positive points were * The air conditioning worked * The staff at the check in were friendly * The price was fairly cheap
After our stay we cancelled our subsequent booking and went elsewhere. I suspect the original bamboo backpackers has shut down and they have moved the business to this new premises, but without updating the profile. The new signage on where we stayed was called ‘bamboo travellers’ so this would support this theory. Had they advertised this new premises accurately we wouldn’t have stayed there.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I decided to stop in Fiji on my way to New Zealand and didn’t plan too much. Bamboo backpackers was the best place to start. Very nice place, kind and helpful staff and great people to meet. I stayed first in the eight people dorm which has four bunker beds and after returning from Mana island I stayed in the six people dorm which was also very nice since every person had his own capsule so it was like a small private room. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I want to say a special thanks to Mary who took her time and helped me find the places I should go to according to what I wanted to do while in Fiji. She also helped me get really good prices and saved me from a con woman! The bar right by the beach was also a really close and nice place to go to each evening to get dinner, have some drinks and meet other travelers.. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get to Fiji and plan the rest of they’re stay while there. I guess the only alternative for backpackers is smugglers cove but I had a few people staying there tell me they regret not staying at bamboo. Had a great time, exactly the vacation I needed!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Great people and great location! Lockers in rooms, aircon, comfortable mattresses, my dorm’s door only locked from the inside but regardless I still felt quite safe. Plenty of electrical sockets to charge devices. No kitchen so you need to eat out. Clean pool available. Showers and toilets are located outside, they’re not bad, but don’t expect anything fancy, sometimes you’ll go in and realise there’s no toilet paper for example but again not the worst thing in the world by any means. Very friendly and informative staff, who will help you organise trips and activities around Fiji. Very easy to socialise and meet people. This was a lovely hostel to stay at, it was clean and had a friendly atmosphere, and at the end of the day it’s a hostel not a hotel so you get what you pay for and I was very satisfied with my experience there.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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The staff were amazing and really are what made this the best place I stayed in Fiji. You absolutely must do the "Fijian cooking class" on Wednesdays - Tex is awesome and the food was amazing, all for just $10!
And yes, as you will read in other reviews there was a bed bug issue. However this was dealth with extremely promptly and professionally by the staff. It's not their fault someone dragged bedbugs in from another hostel...
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Don't be lame, go to the kava circle. Every night. Bula!!
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if you’re looking for a nice place to stay without braking your bank account over to do so this is the place to go! location is great, the hostel itself doesn’t have a kitchen but loads of nice affordable restaurants around to choose from and town is a small drive away or if you’re like us a good 45 min walk. there’s a pool, airconditioning in the rooms and if your lucky like I was you get some nice coconut’s for desert as well. But THE ABSOLUTE BEST Part of this place is the staff. they really do make it feel like a home. thank you Aggie, Mary, mateo, peter and all the other staff for giving the place and the people that come through the love they deserve! I don’t know when but I’ll will be back vinaka
Nynke
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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The hostel is located right on the beach...though this beach isn’t particularly pretty. However, the hostel itself provides everything you need: private room in various styles and dorms, a travel agent, an ipen-air restaurant and bar, airport puck-ups and taxi services. All is well-organised and the staff is really friendly and helpful. At night it can be a bit loud as even locals visit the bar but earplugs solve that problem. Food is delicious and the “breakfast bundle” for FJ$10 is absolutely recommended.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Most of the hostel provide little lockers. That you can lock with your own lock (so bring one with you). If they don't have lockers in the dorm, they have a safe behind reception where you can leave your valuables. I found that the fijians are really honest and friendly, so you should be fine.
Enjoy!!
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PRICE RANGE
$30 - $36 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bamboo hotel nadi
LOCATION
FijiViti LevuNadi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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