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Kevin G
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Great resort for R & R

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Mar 7, 2019
My wife and I spent 5 days at the resort. From the moment we landed on the island we were welcomed and knew we made the right choice. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The daily snorkel trips lead by Thomas were excellent. The coral and reefs near the island are some of the best we ever explored. The food menu was limited although the food was always well prepared and very tasty. There is no AC although the breeze and fans kept us cool for the most part. The room showers had great pressure and always plenty of hot water. This is the place to vacation if you want to get off the grid and relax and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. For the price we thought the value was excellent.
Date of stay: February 2019
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this review
Responded Mar 14, 2019
Bula 1BigMoo
Thanks for sharing your Navini experience and we appreciate your comments. We are delighted to hear that Navini was the right choice for your special Fiji holiday, as well as providing excellent value for the price. Navini is a wonderful place to relax for people wanting to get off the grid and enjoy nature.
Next time you are in the Pacific, we’d love to have you stay with us again.
With our best wishes from the Navini family
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Reviewed March 4, 2019

We had one of our best holiday on Navini with the whole family. We had absolute bliss. We loved the morning trips to different places, snorkelling was so beautiful. The staff looked after us and were fantastic with kids. They have tried to fulfil any request we had. And food was soooooo good. It was very sad to leave this paradise, but we will definitely try to come back again.

Room tip: Any bure was great, depending on the size of the group
Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 11, 2019

Bula DanielaV1859
How wonderful to hear that Navini was one of your best holidays, Vinaka vakalevu. It is great that the morning trips and snorkeling were highlights, and that the staff were fantastic with kids. We look forward to having you back again sometime for more special memories!
With best wishes, Simone and your friends on Navini.

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Reviewed February 25, 2019

Before deciding on a holiday on Navini, I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews. I was looking for a small one-resort island with beautiful beaches and a fantastic house reef for snorkeling. Oh, and the meals had to be wonderful too! Well, I got it all and more...the food was simply delicious, dessert was served with lunch and dinner! Each morning there is an activity such as a snorkel trip to visit different reefs, line fishing or a visit to a nearby "working" island where you can visit a school and later have an opportunity to purchase little trinkets. After lunch, there is time for the beach, a snorkel around the house reef or a drink with new found friends. Simone and all the wonderful people who run the show will cater to all your needs from the moment you step foot on their island. Everyone knows your name whether they work in the office, the restaurant, run the boats or pick you up at the airport. All the other guests make a point of getting to know you too. We all made good use of the "happy hour" before dinner. We made some wonderful new friends in the 5 nights we stayed there...many, we are still in touch with. When you have to leave the island to travel home, there is always a conga line of sorts formed to send you off. Lots of laughing and exchanging of email addresses and yet a sadness to be leaving such an amazing place.

Date of stay: September 2018
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 4, 2019

Bula Irene J
Thanks for the terrific review. It is great to hear that you had such a wonderful time on Navini and it was just what you were looking for, and more! The beaches are beautiful and house reef is fun to explore. We are pleased that the food was delicious, as well as the people so friendly and accommodating. It is lovely that you keep in touch with your new friends and we look forward to seeing you back here again sometime.
Vinaka vakalevu
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Reviewed February 20, 2019

So beautiful, so luxurious yet so simple, such lovely people (the wonderful staff and the 4 other lovely guests with whom we are still friends across the world). Our priority was snorkelling, which is top notch, not only a gorgeous reef outside your bure with a drop-off to see reef sharks and eagle rays and turtles, but personally arranged, included boat trips each day to other lovely reefs. But on top of this were the gorgeous modern, luxury bures each with its own little beach and incredible views, the smallness of the island yet the privacy of it, the comfort level on all counts... the food is amazing, and they went to great trouble to accommodate our dietary needs. The fresh hot bread rolls... Helen's Lumberjack cake... breakfast pancakes... omg. It's magical there as everything arrives by boat and you have to be carefully poled over the reef for the last bit. How they do such fab catering with those constraints I can't imagine. The ethos of the place is something really special - the couple who planted the lush trees and flowers there, and decided to share it with others, yet retaining the rights of the locals who own the island and who work there to make your stay special. I can't really say enough about it apart from it hurts to think it's so far away (for the two of us who live in the UK; the other two live in Australia, If I did I'd be there all the time!), and I cried as the boat carried us away and we saw it receding while our new friends waved from the beach... it is simply paradise on earth, or better still, on the ocean, where it is forever 'kava time'.

Date of stay: September 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 4, 2019

Bula ValerieWrites
Thanks for your wonderful comments about your Navini stay. How lovely to hear that Navini was a paradise on earth, one with luxury and privacy, yet simple and so special. The smallness of the island, reef experience and food combined with the wonderful guests and staff make it difficult to leave. A ‘high tide’ bowl of kava just for you, until next time!
Vinaka
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Reviewed February 20, 2019 via mobile

When searching for a place to unwind and disconnect from the hustle of city life, look no further than Navini. From the moment you arrive, the entire staff knows your name and is there to welcome you with kindness. They picked me up from the airport and drove me to the boat house where I was then put on a short boat ride to Navini. The fact that there is no tv or radio music playing anywhere on the island makes you listen to the sounds of the ocean and nature. There are no day trippers so there is a sense of calm and peace constantly. The food is absolutely delicious and they can accommodate any dietary requests. As I was a solo traveler I was sat with other guests at meals where we all became friends. It was such a warm environment. Surrounding the island is a reef where I snorkeled every day, sometimes guided by Thomas. They provide day trips for more snorkeling and visiting nearby islands. The sun is hot, so make sure to put sunscreen on your entire body (legs included). The end of the day is like a family getting together to unwind after dinner to play games and drink Kava. The rooms are lovely and I got a romantic suite with an outdoor daybed and deck chairs overlooking the ocean. It felt extremely private. My only complaint was that I wished the sheets on my bed were softer.

Date of stay: January 2019
Trip type: Traveled solo
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 4, 2019

Bula Iomo212
Vinaka vakalevu for your kind words. It is great to hear that Navini was such a welcoming and warm environment, providing a constant sense of calm and peace. Solo travellers are welcomed and there is always someone happy to be a snorkelling buddy! Thanks for your comment about the linen and we will take this in to consideration.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Vinaka
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Reviewed February 17, 2019

We just came back from 3 great days/nights at beautiful Navini Island Resort (Feb 7-10). We had hot, SUNNY weather every single day (I was worried since February is a 'wet month' and if you check the weather app for Nadi it says rain every day).
A few tips: the upgraded Deluxe bure is totally worth it - the lounge daybed and outside shower was our favorite part; bring bug spray and use it at night - although I never saw any bugs, I woke up with bites every morning.
The daily snorkeling trips were amazing and we really enjoyed the 4:30 pm volleyball games. True that the coral is damaged right around the resort but we still saw tons of fish and little sharks and we got our fill of snorkeling during the daily excursions.
The staff are incredible - they made a little birthday cake with a candle and sang happy bday to my husband as a surprise on our last day!
Food was plentiful and delicious - several options for each course at all meals. Meals are served at 8 am, 1 pm and 730 pm - that worked well for us.
This is not a 5 star hotel in the normal sense but it was 5 star service/experience. The only reason I'm rating it 4 stars: no A/C - which I knew going into it and it is probably TOTALLY FINE 10 months out of the year, but we went in the hottest season and to be honest it was too hot to sleep comfortably even with multiple fans going. There was just no escaping the heat. Good sleep is part of vacation and that was the only thing lacking. I would still go back - maybe just a different month.

Room tip: upgrade to deluxe/premier bure
Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 6, 2019

Dear skiFoodiePC
Thanks for your fantastic review. It is wonderful that you rated Navini 5 stars for service and experience. Our staff enjoy their work and are a great part of Navini. The complimentary daily trips and volleyball games are fun. What a surprise having the birthday cake for your husband! Insects tend to be contained by maintaining the gardens and the occasional pest control. Sometimes there are some insects about and for guest comfort, there are screens on the windows and repellent in each bure. February is a hot month and we are sorry to hear that you found it uncomfortable to sleep in the calm weather. The Deluxe Premier are lovely with the king beds and larger bathroom, and the outside daybed with panoramic views of the sea.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Navini again.
Vinaka vakalevu
Simone

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