The homestay was lovely. We felt right at home once we got there. Every meal we were treated to amazing food! Initially I was hesitant as we weren’t on a white sandy beach. However, this meant we were able to go looking for qeqe and kaikoso during low tide which we got to eat for lunch and dinner. We were a 5 min boat ride away from blue lagoon so we could spend a few hours there then come back to relax. During our homestay we were able to become friends with other travellers and the family themselves which truly made the experience for me.

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing food. Really accommodating staff. Easy access to paid or free activities. Genuine kindness, love and warmth from the hosts, particularly Evelyn.

Stayed in March 2024

Rosa, Toki and Sully really looked after us like family and we really enjoyed playing with the kids, the dog Ziggy and having our own space. The meals Rosa cooked were delicious and it was so nice to eat with the other guests and get to know them.

Stayed in January 2024

The beach is not great for swimming, but a short boat ride to the blue lagoon ( for a fee)

The family. It’s a true Fijian experience. Live in a cabin on a local family’s farm. The food cooked by Rosa and Evelyn is excellent. They have power and fans. Take extra money to pay for day trips. The meal plan is excellent value and strongly recommend it. The three children ages 5-1 are joyful to be around. The oldest Bula makes an excellent tour guide. Compared to other places in the area this place is exceptional value. You are also supporting a family. The water at the property is spring fed and is drinkable. ( All the other places to stay in the area also charge for day trips )

Stayed in December 2023

Awesome staff and great food. The owners really look after their guests

Stayed in September 2023

Accomodation could do with basic repairs such as shower head, door knobs louvre windows working properly, toilet paper hanger secure, tiling needs repair, visitors should be aware that 3 beds are in a small space with no divider. We understand that it may be difficult to do repairs due to the location however and we did enjoy our stay.

Beautiful location, views from property, motorboat rides, trip to lagoon, kayaking, hike, family atmosphere, cultural experience, reasonable cost, hosts were mindful of our safety always

Stayed in October 2023

We loved it all, but are glad we read reviews so we knew what to expect. In some ways the accom feels like camping (cold showers, ants in the room). It was exactly what we wanted and needed, and is very good value for money, but may not suit you if you are seeking a resort experience.

Bay of Plenty was a one-of-a-kind experience. The location is beautiful, stunning views to the bay and nearby islands. The vibe is relaxed and relaxing, and it's a great spot to slow down and read or nap during the day, and star gaze at night. The host family made us feel very welcome, and it felt special to get to know them during our stay. The food was delicious, and our vegan diet was well catered to. The trip to the caves was incredible, and sea kayaking to a secluded beach was another highlight.

Stayed in September 2023

Perfect place to relax and unwind. Local family owned, everyone there was very welcoming and we had the best time.

Stayed in August 2023

Comfortable and very affordable villas with stunning views that you can admire without even going outside. Hosts were extremely warm and welcoming and made delicious and nourishing meals. Plenty of activities for day trips or just relaxing on the island is great. Don't expect five star facilities (no hot water for instance) but they're all you need for a comfortable stay.

Stayed in August 2023

There is no hot water in the shower unfortunately

Beautiful local fijian family, delicious food and stunning views. Evelin’s daughters were great friends to my kids and Rosa helped look after them too. Bonus, crab! 😍

Stayed in August 2023

I loved my little cottage, but a writing desk would be a nice addition for those quiet hours when one is inclined to do a bit of scribbling or even work, though the latter isn't recommended when in a spot such as this.

Rosa and Jerry, as well as the other members of their family and staff, proved to be ideal hosts. They shared much about their lives and culture and went out of their way to make guests feel welcomed. For hiking and kayaking, this place can't be beat. And they offer lots of other trips to nearby caves, villages, etc.

Stayed in June 2023

i thought the description was not quite accurate: - the electricity only runs 4 hours in the evening (instead of all night as written on booking) - there is no electricity in your room at all (only lights). to charge things you have to go to the dining area (about 3 mins walk downhill). there are a lot of frogs on the pass and at night time they jump under your feet (I stepped on 2 frogs accidentally even tho I was trying not to) - the homestay is located not on nanuya lailai but on the other island about 5-10 mins boat ride from there. they were late to pick us up and we had to wait in the small boat for about 10 mins in the sun - there is no actual beach near the homestay. to go to the beach you either have to kayak/ walk (on the low tide) for about 40 mins or get a ride to the blue lagoon every time. the pictures from the booking.com are from the blue lagoon. if you go there be careful and do not go alone too far away. I went out kayaking and had a pretty bad incident happening to me. especially girls have to be careful not to go alone! - when I was there there were no activities running besides the blue lagoon which I thought was a bit unfair. if you come for longer be prepared that there might not be much to do - as a solo traveler you might find yourself there with couples only (4 cottages total). there are not a lot of people around so be prepared for that - some people had breakfast included but some not which I thought was weird. also breakfast could be improved: we have plain donuts only. would have been good to have healthier option like eggs or porridge, some fruit etc. overall it was a pleasant stay and good experience but I think you should be aware of the points above before you make your decision.

-hidden location, - get an insight into the daily life of local people -the place was quite well maintained compared to some other homestays, -dinner was really good, -free boat ride to the blue lagoon is definitely a must -the boys and the kids were fun. I wish they would have told me more about their lives & we would have done more things together with locals

Stayed in April 2023

There really isn't anything, the fact that you cannot swim from the lodge is about the only thing but that is easily overcome by a trip for 5 mins by boat to blue lagoon or you can try your hand at kayaking 30mins to a secluded little beach :)

This was a unique stay and truly relaxing! The huts are basic, as they say it is not a resort but it is clean and you have everything you need so just embrace it. The view is beautiful and the wind in trees at night is musical. The food is gorgeous traditional Fijian and very fresh. Evelyn, Toki, little Bula and Kuna were so welcoming they were looking after the place whilst Rosa was on the mainland. It is a few mins by boat to the Blue Lagoon where the water colour is out of this world. There is a spa at the Blue Laggon but massages are also available at the lodge. The school visit is an absolute must!! The children are just gorgeous and so friendly and polite. Bring some school supplies if you can fit in your bag they will appreciate it. It was my birthday whilst I was there and they surprised me with a beautiful cake delivered by boat from the mainland so super thoughtful everyone was wishing me a Happy Birthday- they must have told the whole village :) The caves were worth the trip not just the caves which were spectacular but the trip out is pretty special and only 40mins by boat from the lodge.

Stayed in April 2023

Lovely hosts, great food, beautiful view from our lodge

Stayed in April 2023

A few repairs to the lodging bungalows would help , but they are in the process of improving them. They are clean and safe.

This is a home stay and not one of the many beach resorts you will pass by on the Yasawa ferry. If you want to experience daily life in Fiji and learn about life for the people of the Yasawas this is a great place to do it. It’s basic but the family will do their best to help you and enjoy life there. It’s not luxury living, but not needed here.

Stayed in March 2023

nothing

this was an amazing experience. Rose , Gerald and Ruci were fabulous hosts and we will always remember our time spent here

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

We really got to see the true Fiji not just the big resorts. The view from the cabin was beautiful. It was great to take the kayaks out and to be so close to the Blue Lagoon which is a ten minute boat ride away. Our host family were so friendly and it was lovely to have time to get to know them and the other guests staying at the Bay of Plenty.

Stayed in November 2023

Frankly the place was tired and needed quite a bit of maintenance, particularly the bathroom & bedding. There are 4 cabins perched up high above the main reception / meals area, all of which have a beautiful view [best at high tide] and it appeared that we had the best one [no1] in so far as bedding was concerned. The whole place could really do with some TLC and a refurb. Disappointingly, there is no swimmable beach there - it's a 10-15 minute boat ride [1st ride free then $ after that] to a nice white sand beach on the island of Nanuya Lailai. This resort is not on that island as is stated here. Thats where the ferry drops you off. This resort is actually on the island called Matacawa Levu which was very disappointing as we had planned to pop into the resort on Nanuya Lailai during our stay for a meal etc., thinking we'd be able to walk. Finally, possibly the deal breaker was the time and distance on the ferry from Denaru to get there, which stops at every other resort island along the way. We thought that might be a pleasant relaxing informative trip but in truth it's a 4.5hr to 5 hr noisy journey [ as it's the last stop - furthest away from Denaru] on an overcrowded ferry each way with limited seating & constant noisy announcements on the PR that cost $400/pp return not forgetting the bun fight on the return to Denaru to claim your luggage took another 1.5 hours - was enough to put us off going back. Next time we'd choose something much closer.

On one day the breakfast was the best meal of the day - other days it was pretty ordinary - the more guests they had the better the meals were but frankly, not a lot to write home about other than the mud crabs. We didn't buy the meals package offered but those that did had the same food as we did.

Stayed in June 2023

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Stayed in February 2024

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in May 2024