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A unique adults-only haven of relaxed refinement and wilderness luxury. Multi award-winning and 100% Fijian family owned - featuring Fiji’s only authentic over-water bures in a natural ocean and protected island marine sanctuary with the “reef at your feet”. Plus spectacular beachside accommodation including some with private plunge pools, and all with views of the turquoise lagoon. Likuliku is a special place in a magical location with traditional and authentic architecture and where you can experience the true, warm welcoming people and culture of the Fiji Islands.
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Likuliku Lagoon Resort is lauded for its spacious, amenity-rich rooms offering breathtaking views, which guests find to be a highlight. The serene adult-only atmosphere, coupled with the warm Fijian hospitality, contributes to the resort's welcoming ambiance.
While the luxurious amenities and excellent service are well-regarded, some guests consider the resort overpriced, particularly noting the high costs of drinks, spa services, and activities. The hotel's pristine cleanliness and beautiful location are consistently praised, though a few suggest choosing rooms other than over-water bures for a quieter experience.
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Welcoming
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Attentive
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Bula! After much research prior to our first trip to Fiji, hubby and I chose Likuliku as the place to go - this resort is unparalleled in beauty, luxury, cuisine, and service.
The Bures are huge - the air conditioning worked great -- and the website photos just give a hint of the quiet Fijian luxury you'll experience. We had complimentary ice and cookies delivered to our room every afternoon, and our mini-bar was stocked with our purchased drinks and complimentary water. We could walk right into the ocean for a snorkel - I'm really glad the over-water Bures were sold out. Bure #46 with our ocean-front plunge pool and outdoor canopy day bed was perfect for us!
We took the 15-minute helicopter flight to the resort from the airport - super glad because the pilot gave us a mini-tour along the way, pointing out famous islands and surf breaks along the way. We were met at the helipad by a staff member with a golf cart and were greeted at the lobby by FIjiian singers welcoming us Home! It was real-life Fantasy Island.
The cuisine at Likuliku was phenomenal. We had different menu choices every night! So delicious. The portion sizes were just right for eating 3 times a day - nothing goes to waste here. Everything we read about how fabulous the food was is true. We especially loved the different cooler shots of fruit slushes that were offered as amuse-bouches at lunch every day.
The staff at Likuliku is first class, gracious, and so hard-working. They knew our names when we arrived and we saw the same people doing many different jobs throughout our stay. Whatever we needed, it was no problem. Even the rainy day brought new activities for us.
Note - the options for long walks or a morning jog are pretty limited. This resort is on a jungle island, so swimming is the easiest exercise. We didn't use their gym but did take advantage of an amazing sunrise hike excursion on their "Honeymoon Island".
I hope we can return to Likuliku. It was paradise.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Sign up for the sunrise hike! It's a spectacular little climb to the top!
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From the moment we got off the speedboat, we were impressed by the clear sea with many fish swimming at our feet and the singing voices of the staff!
Not only were the rooms very clean and meticulously cleaned, but there were spare toiletries and insect repellent in the closet, a polite turndown service every day, and ice and cookies regularly replenished without us having to ask. It was a comfortable room with really great attention to detail.
The food in the restaurant was delicious, and the staff moved quickly and promptly, so we never had to wait long for food or drinks. They showed really great hospitality.
The pool was very comfortable with an elaborate and stylish design.
And the best part was that there was a wonderful coral reef just a short walk from the beach, and we could see many fish and rays while snorkeling. We could see many fish from the edge of the sand.
This hotel is definitely recommended!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We had seven glorious days at Likuliku Resort and loved every minute of it. Being adult only, allows you to enjoy the solitude and privacy in and around your Bure, and for the management to concentrate on providing out of this world dining!! Wow!! Food is included in the package and I would challenge anyone to find an issue with the variety of choices and preparation. Breakfast includes an a la carte menu of 17 choices plus basic cooked meals, along with a huge Breakfast Buffet. Lunch is 3 courses and dinner 4 courses. In 7 days no repeats!! The Bures are serviced everyday with a full service, including washed floors. Towels and sheets changed at your wishes. One thing of particular interest is the quality of the linen. The sheets are soft and smooth while the towels are big and the fluffiest. There is a choice of 3 types of pillows. There are three ways to get to the island. The Ferry from Port Denarau, a fast boat(direct) or helicopter. If you take the ferry, you get transferred to the resort in small boats to their jetty. The most important part of this beautiful resort is the people. Fijians are the happiest, friendliest, and most generous people. Nothing is ever a problem for them, and this definitely shines through at this resort. I recommend this resort 100% and am sure we will return.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is our 6th visit to Fiji and our most expensive investment. My wife had a bucket list to stay here over the water and we finally bit the bullet. The room was very nice, good size and really tidy Food got better each day and the variety was great . Staff were very friendly and helpful The things that I found annoying started with the cost of alcohol. Our first dinner my wife ordered a house chardonnay and it cost $48 dollars (fiji $). I couldn't believe it to be honest We retired to our room and wanted some drinks there and the cost of Veuve champagne was over $400..... In Australia its under $100 every day of the week. A pinot again nothing special was $330 per bottle to the room Next gouge was the spa service, we always enjoy a massage and accept you pay more than normal...... but the cost was over $350 for a 90 minute massage Water sports and anything that you wanted to do had a fee and a steep one. The only thing we got included was a loan of fins and a mask and snorkel and unfortunately the reef that the resort is on is bleached and there is NO alive coral to view and as a result hardly any fish The boat traffic that comes around the point to the surrounding resorts and islands is intense. It starts from 5am and goes till late in the evening, so dont stay over the water if you want a quiet location, on the land would be allot better (and cheaper)
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Brad Calder, General Manager at Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Responded Sep 8, 2024
Dear robertf966 Thank you for your Trip Advisor Review, it's great to read that you enjoyed your room and the cuisine offered which is included in your room price. We do apologise for the $48 glass of chardonnay, unfortunately our wine supplier let us down with supply of our regular chardonnay by the glass and our team took one of our cellar wines imported from France to provide an immediate option for our guests. I am sorry to read that your did not enjoy the Pinot Noir you selected, it is in fact rated 92% on Wine Enthusiast. Our most expensive bottle is the Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir which is priced at $300 Fijian Dollars or AUD$200 or USD$134 For the benefit of the Trip Advisor community, I wish to advise that as standard Likuliku's wines by the glass are all under $30 in Fijian currency which is equivalent to AUD$20, USD$13 I would also like to make the Trip Advisor community aware that Fiji has additional costs for alcohol including freight to bring you wines from around the world, high government duty and taxes which all play a part in our overall price, additionally being a remote island resort we have the additional cost of barging our supplies to island and accommodating our staff members who serve you on island. We do conduct regular price surveys of resorts of similar standards and can confirm that our prices for beverages and spa treatments are in line or cheaper than our competitors. I would also like to make the Trip Advisor community aware of some false claims by Robert. Likuliku Lagoon Resort in fact offers complimentary snorkeling equipment, non motorized watersports and land activities but where the cost of boat transfers is involved these do come at a charge. I would like to take this opportunity to refute the claim that there is no alive coral as this is very untrue. Likuliku has a healthy reef full of live coral and I can only surmise that Robert was swimming in an area of the resort which was not the reef. I would encourage the Trip Advisor community to see the guest posts of our coral reef on the Trip Advisor photos. Being an island resort we do have boat traffic however this is limited to arrivals and departures of our guests and of some of our staff who travel from the local village. Warm Regards Brad Calder Group General Manager Ahura Resorts.
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Likuliku was the most quiet and relaxing resort I've ever been to, and the keys to a great trip were all there. Great food, beautiful pool, stunning views of the lagoon, great snorkeling right off the beach (this was better than expected), big private room (every single room is standalone, no big buildings), great staff... I highly recommend this location for anybody who wants to truly relax, unwind, and make memories with your partner. It's not a party or night-life resort. It's also not the "excursion/adventurer" resort choice, because you have to arrange extra boat transfers to do most things (not uncommon in Fiji). But if you want to sit back and soak in the beauty of Fiji, so some island hopping, snorkel / scuba, and eat great food, this is it.
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We recently enjoyed a stay in paradise, AKA Likuliku Lagoon Resort. From the moment we arrived we felt completely at home. The beauty of the lagoon and the resort itself, made me feel like I was dreaming. We were welcomed by the Anqela, who was so lovely. We were taken to the restaurant for lunch and were assisted by Serai (again lovely!). While we were eating our lunch we could not believe the serenity of this beautiful resort! After lunch we were shown to our room by Lisanthi. We stayed in a Deluxe Beachfront Bure. Our bags were already placed in the wardrobes. Lisanthi showed us around our Bure, showed us all the amenities etc. The Bure was stunning! Again, we felt like we were dreaming. We were fortunate enough to have a Friday night in our stay which meant we were invited to a cocktail party to watch the sunset and also a Fijian Cultural show by the staff. We then walked with all of the other guests to the restaurant for a Fijian BBQ buffet - it was awesome. In fact, every meal was awesome - the chef is amazing, it is fine dining at it's best for every meal. We didn't go on any excursions away from the island, as we felt we had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our holiday right where we were. The water is crystal clear for snorkeling (equipment is provided to you on check in) - so many fish! Even when you are just standing in the water the fish are swimming around your feet. We also did some kayaking (all included in your stay). We also enjoyed going for hikes on the Coconut Grove trail to the lookout everyday. It is a steep hike and the terrain can be tricky but still good to do and the view from the lookout is beautiful. We also used the gym which was good. The pool area is gorgeous. Most days we relaxed in our bure which had a private pool and day bed. Other people I would love to mention is Eleanor, who looked after us at almost every meal together with Serai. They made us feel very special and like we were family. Also Sia who we had the pleasure of meeting at the cocktail party. He taught us so much about conservation on the island and also about Fiji in general. I wish I could mention every single staff member because they were all so lovely! We cannot recommend Likuliku Lagoon Resort highly enough and we hope to return there again one day.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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The location is stunning. However, the lack of urgency in providing service was far from acceptable. Waiting 20+ minutes for coffee at breakfast, or 30 minutes just for a bucket of ice brought to our room were a few examples of what one can expect from the resorts level of service. Truly “island time”. Perhaps that’s what one should expect from visiting Fiji overall…and we’re not unfamiliar living close to the Caribbean…however it was disappointing for visiting such an established resort for our Honeymoon. Plus the amenities were generally mediocre. For example, there is no mini bar in the room. One must order from a menu in the room and either bring it to the front desk or order directly from the front desk…which given the speed of service would take forever.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Brad Calder, General Manager at Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Responded Nov 29, 2023
Bula JD T, Thank you for your feedback about your recent stay - without this feedback, we would not be able to ensure we continue to achieve the high standards we set for our guest experience. Thank you also for your kind words regarding our location – we certainly do live in a beautiful part of the world. We are very sorry to read that you had service issues with lengthy delays – that is certainly not the standard that is meant to be delivered, and for this, we sincerely apologise. We have addressed this with our Food & Beverage and Front Office managers. With regards to the mini-bar, we do state on our website that it is on request from a menu in your room, however, you should have been able to call Reception to order over the phone which is stated on the order form. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Many thanks and warmest regards,
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We’ve been to Fiji many times staying at various resorts both on the mainland and surrounding islands. Liku Liku is by far the most luxurious, casually elegant scenically stunning resort we have stayed at.
The infinity pool surrounded by palms and tropical greenery overlooking the ocean is spectacular.
The staff warmly greet and farewell every visitor and from the moment you arrive, they go over and above to ensure your stay is extra special.
The Deluxe Beachfront bures with plunge pool are beautifully designed, equipped and maintained- everything you could want and more is included in your room. The beautiful housekeeping team pay attention to the little things that have your room looking perfect from morning til night.
Gardeners greet you daily as you make your way around the resort while they continually attend to the immaculately maintained tropical surroundings.
There are many water-based activities options run by an experienced, knowledgeable and fun team at the Water Sports bure. Snorkeling off the reefs was wonderful as were the Island Hopping tours which include a visit to where Tom Hanks featured in the movie Castaway!
Then there’s the food….wow! What a dining delight you are in for at every meal. The perfectly designed menu changes every day and the chefs here truly work magic in the kitchen serving up culinary masterpieces for every course. Throughout lunch and dinner the sounds of the music and singing from the resident Fijian musicians creates just the right mood and ambience for a relaxed enjoyable meal.
The beautiful attentive wait staff team ensure every little thing is attended to throughout your dining experience at every meal. Breakfast is the best we’ve had with an abundance of magnificent tropical fruits, juices and smoothies along with home made breads and pastries. And if you’re still hungry, there’s a menu of cooked items to satisfy you. Coffee here is great too!
Just before leaving this beautiful tropical paradise we had a massage at the Island Spa. Once again the staff here were experienced, warm and friendly making the last few hours of our stay so relaxing and had us wanting to cancel our trip home!
Thank you to the entire team at Liku Liku for making our stay AMAZING.
We can’t wait to return.
Vinaka vaka levu
Gayle & Alan
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Four nights at the end of October at Likuliku Resort in a beachfront accommodation. Fantastic welcome from the moment you arrive. Very kind and helpful staff. The room was splendid, very large and equipped with everything you needed. The veranda opens and the view of the sea is stupendous. Excellent breakfast while dinner was perhaps a little too refined. For those who want it the pool area was also very nice. We spent days of absolute relaxation admiring a fantastic island in the Pacific. The feeling was that of being part of a postcard and the greeting from the staff upon departure was unforgettable.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We recently stayed at Liku Liku Lagoon Resort for our honey moon and only have the BEST things to say! The resort is small and intimate where the staff make a point to learn all of the guests name and individually greet them through out the day. We stayed in one of the huts over the water and it was spectacular! All areas of the resort were very clean and well kept. Each day a large breakfast (continental and hot meal) were served in a beautiful indoor and outdoor dining space. We ate lunch poolside every day, highly enjoying the variety of pizzas, burgers, and salads to offer. Cocktails were fabulous and service throughout the day was prompt and friendly. Dinner each night at Fijiana was a four course meal where the staff were very amenable to adapting meals as needed, including for food allergies. The quality of the food was top notch and each night we were impressed with the selection of dishes. The resort offered a variety of complimentary water sports and activities for guests to take advantage of. The resort app made bookings extremely easy and hassle free. We also enjoyed a few activities at the spa. The staff anticipated and met each and every need throughout our entire stay making it a truly unforgettable experience. Every staff member were fantastic - in particular, Sami, Peni, Eleanor, Ruci, Mere, Rosi, Eli, Jone, and Epi went above and beyond to make our stay better than we could have imagined. Despite the long travel time from the east coast of the US, we HIGHLY recommend a visit for a honeymoon, anniversary, or a tropical getaway.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed in September 2024 and saw no laundry facilities. Our room had no laundry bag in closet, nor was there a price list. They did have iron and ironing board in closet!
There are more places to choose from in the Malolo Island area.
PRICE RANGE
$1,253 - $1,451 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
likuliku lagoon hotel malolo island, likuliku lagoon malolo island, likuliku lagoon resort
LOCATION
FijiMamanuca IslandsMalolo Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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