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utahmiller
Salt Lake City, Utah

Wonderful taste of Fiji

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jul 1, 2019
You can't go wrong choosing Navini for your Fiji vacation. This was our first time visiting Fiji and I liked the idea that after 24 hours of traveling someone would meet us at the airport and take us to our destination as soon as we arrived. Staying at Navini is so enjoyable. I never felt so safe and relaxed. The staff is amazing. This was our favorite place to stay in Fiji.
Date of stay: June 2019
Room Tip: There isn't a bad place to stay on Navini
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    Reviewed June 30, 2019

    Our Family group of 12, 70 years old down to 4 years old, have just returned home from a wonderful week on Navini Island. All of us were very sorry to leave, especially the children. Their new Fijian friends who took care of them and played with them after children's dinner hour were loved by the children and will be missed.
    All of us had a fantastic time on the snorkeling trips with life jackets and swim noodles available for weaker swimmers. The reef around the island was also great, the coral is recovering from cyclone damage and there are lots of fish, shells, little sharks and turtles to see and not too many sea lice.
    Some of the family have food allergies and intolerances which were very well catered for, nothing was too much trouble. All the meals were great, a little big for some of us. The tropical fruit platters were yummy. The most delicious birthday cake was made for us as 3 of the males had birthdays in the week we arrived on Navini, and the guitar playing and singing for the birthday boys was a lovely touch we all appreciated.
    Free use of kayaks, sail boat, snorkel equipment, paddle boards was a treat which we all enjoyed. There were plenty for everyone to use without a time limit.
    After dinner we were usually too tired from the sea and sun to join the local board game, apart from one or two of us on the last night.
    All of us felt very safe here and none of us ever thought of locking our rooms. My doors were wide open all the time, apart from when I was sleeping at night. I have never felt like that on holiday before, truly a treat.
    All of us are planning to return, it was the most wonderful holiday in a beautiful safe place with beautiful people there to look after us.

    Room tip: All rooms are great
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Traveled with family
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    Reviewed June 16, 2019

    It’s not hard to see why Navini has so many repeat visitors, it really is something special.
    Firstly it’s only an hour from the airport, with 24/7 access so you don’t have to spend a night in transit (unlike more remote islands). Secondly there is plenty of space and privacy- each Bure has its own small garden with sun loungers, day bed or hammock. Thirdly a complimentary activity each morning helps strike the balance between leisure and action.
    Add excellent food, friendly Fijian staff and a laid back vibe, and its makes for a great holiday.
    We had a five day stay in a Deluxe Premier Bure, our friends stayed in a two room Bure, across the island from each other. Both Bures were reasonably spacious, modern and spotless. We shared sundowners each night on the sunset side of the island out of the wind, before heading off to dinner.
    The shared dining table worked well, with most guests (mainly Australians, with a Spanish and NZ couple) ranging from 19 to seventy- something, happy to chat. However guests were welcome to sit on private tables, and most couples did at least occasionally.
    Food was very good (far better than at the more expensive resort we stayed at earlier in the trip). Fresh fruit and cooked breakfast in the morning, a choice of three mains and two desserts for lunch and three multi- choice courses for dinner. It was home style cooking, if your home cook is excellent and gives you lots of choices. Loved the profiteroles one night.
    Activities ranged from a trip to a resort on a neighboring island, to snorkeling trip to the uses of a coconut one windy day. There was also plenty of free water sports equipment, all in very good condition. One of the staff kindly carried a kayak across the island so I could paddle inside the protecting reef.
    This resort is run with care by the resident owners, Kunal, the manager is so considerate and the staff are kind. It really was a great place to stay.

    Room tip: All Bures were on the waterfront, so make your choice according to the space you need.
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    Reviewed June 9, 2019

    Did you ever dream of your own private tropical island when you were a child? This is the reality. We have enjoyed 8 nights on Navini Island with the most wonderful staff, exquisite natural surroundings, comfortable modern bures, amazing snorkeling every day, delicious freshly cooked food every meal, singing, dancing, games, smiles, laughter, new friendships, private beach walks, (watching the tiny baby reef sharks at the shoreline) quiet reading time, total peace and relaxation. I could go on and on. There was nothing more that we wanted from our beautiful holiday. Vinaka vakalevu everyone on Navini. :-) We will return.

    Room tip: All bures are beachfront, and all are private from neighbours. The bures with outdoor daybed and shower are fabulous.
    Date of stay: May 2019
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded June 10, 2019

    Bula Alioski,
    Vinaka vakalevu for your great review. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the whole Navini experience Navini including the natural surroundings, the amazing snorkeling, the comfortable bures, the staff, and all the fun and relaxation. We are delighted that there was nothing more that you wanted from your holiday.
    We look forward to having you back again for more great memories.
    Vinaka vakalevu
    Simone and your friends on Navini

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    Reviewed June 2, 2019

    We first started holidaying in Fiji in the eighties, and having stayed at many different resorts over the years, having finally landed with Navini as our nirvana. For more information, please see my other Fiji reviews and photos.

    This was our 5th visit to Navini – so in Navini terms we are only relative newcomers!

    Once again the island, staff and snorkelling delivered 100% to our expectations, gleaned originally from reading Trip Advisor reviews, then talking to long term returnees during past visits, and our own experiences.

    That said, this year, for the first time, we realised Navini may not suit everyone.
    In past reviews I have always focussed on what Navini is, so I thought this year I should focus on what it isn’t, and who it may not suit.

    In our view, Navini is not for those who:
    • prefer to listen to their own loud music on their portable speakers during the communal gathering for pre-dinner drinks, rather than enjoy the tranquil desert island atmosphere
    • enjoy their own boisterous gathering in the small communal area oblivious to other guests, rather than enjoy listening to the island staff playing guitars and singing Fijian songs
    • when they become bored looking at coral and colourful reef fish on organised reef snorkelling trips expect other guests to cut their snorkelling short and return to the boat after only 20 minutes, rather than snorkelling for as long as planned, say closer to an hour
    • want to remove coral and marine life from the reef rather than just admire or photograph it where it is

    However, if the above is what you are looking for there are a number of other resorts in Fiji which will provide some of what you are seeking, but unfortunately (based on the Trip Advisor reports we have read, the past guests we have spoken to and our own past experiences) Navini doesn’t appear to be for you.

    Vinaka to Simone, Tueta, the staff “family” and the great fellow guests we met from other parts of the globe. We are looking forward to our return next year.

    Date of stay: April 2019
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded June 10, 2019

    Bula AmbersOnOak,

    Vinaka for your review and we are delighted that Navini delivered 100% to your expectations. Coming to Fiji since the eighties and staying at many different resorts, we are thrilled that you rate Navini so highly.

    Navini is a place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, the environment and the friendly nature of our staff. Families, couples and singles alike enjoy the positive experience. Sometimes we have family groups for weddings or other special occasions.

    Occasionally there may be a request for a morning trip to return early. It was great that you went out on the boat later to continue snorkelling. The marine life is amazing and delicate, and guests are encouraged to look without touching.

    We look forward to having you back again next year.

    With best wishes,
    Simone and the Navini Family

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    Reviewed May 29, 2019 via mobile

    Our stay at Navini started extremely well. The island is lovely, the bure charming and comfortable. Our fellow guests, adults who numbered between about eight and sixteen people over the five nights we were there, were quite compatible - to a point. The communal dining has its pluses and minuses (albeit mostly pluses.) We enjoyed the kava ceremony (more than one), musical evening - with dancing! - and the snorkeling trips (with the stop at Cloudbreak, a world famous surfing spot, a real highlight.) And just lying about on our bure’s beachfront daybed! The service was impeccable, the food good, with some dishes better than others. The island is surprisingly low-mosquito, and the sunsets (and sunrises) were spectacular.
    The only negative is that after four quiet, sympatico nights, a family with young children arrived. I was under the impression that Navini is not a particularly family-oriented resort, which is why we selected it over others in the region. But all of a sudden, we had two noisy children - at Happy Hour. This definitely changed the dynamic. It also made the communal dining less than relaxing. Yes, there’s the option of sitting separately but it seemed like an unfriendly gesture, so we stayed with the group. (And, oh, a bit of advice: probably best to avoid political discussions. 🙀)
    All in all, we liked our stay. There’s a warm, friendly feeling at Navini that others have noted in their reviews. The staff really cares, and it shows.

    Date of stay: May 2019
    Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded June 10, 2019

    Bula Katgalmusic
    Thanks for your review and we are delighted that you found Navini to be warm, friendly and have caring staff. The staff do endeavor to ensure our guests have great, memorable stays so they were pleased with your comments, Vinaka vakalevu.
    Navini does have mainly adult guests and the communal dining tends to be a highlight for many. About 25% of our guests are families, who mostly stay around school holiday periods. The latest sitting for children’s meals is 6.30pm. Private tables are always available for dining and to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
    If you travel this way again, we’d love to have you back.
    Vinaka vakalevu
    Simone and the Navini staff

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