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Reviews of Musket Cove Island Resort 4 stars

Malolo Lailai, Malolo Lailai, Fiji

#2 of 4 hotels in Malolo Lailai

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Review score

Based on 200 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    4.4

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Will like to return at somedays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The facility could be updated

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a lagoon room and we’re unaware you can not swim in the lagoon (this should be written somewhere when booking) There are no TVs or wifi in rooms. The poolside bar was never open. Resort is dated and could use some refurbishment. However it was comfortable and relaxed. Dicks place was great for food and drinks. Loved the Island bar also

    The buffet breakfast at Dicks was good. Trader cafe was hit and miss a bit. Pizzas were good. The location was beautiful. Beach is amazing. Staff at the equipment rental were lovely, made my partner a complimentary hat from leaves. Authentic stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    8.0
    very laid back experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy aircon. needs repair or replacement

    most things

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drinks and services are overpriced but that's across all Fiji for tourists

    Nice facilities, great location, lovely staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    8.0
    Truly relaxing. A beautiful resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi very limited. The evenings were a bit too quiet for our preference.

    Beautiful property and amazing staff. Quality of accommodation and food excellent

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    7.0
    The room was 5* but the resort facilities need attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an all inclusive food package and the food quality was imo really sub standard for the quality of the venue. At breakfast it seemed as though they had cooked enough for all the guests and then left it on the Bain Marie’s to stew. Soggy, wet cabbage of some sort, next to congealed omelette and poor quality sausages was off putting. There was however an egg station where you could order fresh eggs of your choice. There were two choices of where to eat on the inclusive package - one restaurant and a cafe, both with plastic chairs and tables and it felt cheap, rather than luxurious. The cafe was very disorganised and messy. We had a la carte menu one evening and the food was mediocre. The free snorkelling trips were mostly fully booked due to their not being sufficient snorkels. They were most keen for us to book on the paid trip which seemed to have snorkels available (‘?!). Fortunately, having been previously advised, we had taken our own snorkels and masks and they lent us flippers and added us to the boat. It seemed there were only 15 people in total on each trip.

    Our room was superb (beach front burr). Really spacious, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and with all the facilities we needed. Fresh ground coffee with the tea making tray and homemade biscuits every day was a highlight! The air con was efficient and the simple design of the rooms was delightful. The room attendant was charming and obviously good at her job. We had a private veranda with armchairs, sun loungers and a hammock all right outside and overlooking the cove. The staff in the main restaurant were super: both friendly and helpful. We had drinks at the island bar which was nice and we particularly rated the young woman that was running the bar on both occasions we visited. She was a good hostess and offered information about the resort etc as well as making good cocktails! The sand bar where the resort take you for the free snorkelling was fabulous - a huge variety of fish to see in the shallows.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    10
    Beautiful resort with beautiful Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing not to like, staff are so friendly and helpful if you need anything

    the location is so beautiful and the staff are even more so, the photos do not do this place justice, it’s so beautiful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    9.0
    Staff supreme. Location amazing. beds could have been more comfortable, but 99.9% superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    the beds. very uncomfortable. All 4 of them !

    food quality: excellent food choices: superb Dicks Place was excellent

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities might have been a bit old, the air conditioner remote would not work and we lived in an icy room for the last two days of our stay while it was pouring outside. The bathroom door was broken and two out of three lights in the bathroom did not turn on. The staff tried to assist us as much as they could and we are very grateful. A small bit of advice is to run some indoor activities for the rainy season for guests as almost all the activities were cancelled during our stay due to rain and we ran out of things to do so it was quite boring :(

    Quiet paradise, staff were all helpful and very nice! Food at the restaurants were also delicious and it’s obvious a lot of work and thought goes into it to keep guests excited for meal times.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Amazing. We will be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast selection and location were amazing. Staff were fantastic

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    9.0
    Musket Cove was paradise our villa and the facilities were great, food in restaurant could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food, only option for dinner in the restaurant was buffet, we would have preferred a restaurant menu.

    The Villa and location of our villa was beautiful. The water activities were great.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    8.0
    Musket cover is a wonderful place to relax - beautiful scenery, great activities - an island getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The wifi is only available in the public areas and even then it is variable (drops off all the time). We had a pair of slides and some sunglasses go missing which was disappointing. Would have been nice if complimentary tea / coffee / juice was available during lunch and dinner and not just breakfast given the price you pay for the all-included meals.

    The pre-paid meals were awesome - our adult children loved the buffet! The pool and the beach were great. Lots of activities available. Snorkelling, sailing, SUP, Kayak, fishing were all great. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked internet in rooms as well and a phone to call within resort.

    Amazing staff and meals. Pool was special.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner buffets appeared to have little meat in general. Laundry could be larger and more organised.

    Beautiful setting and great staff. Breakfast buffets.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love this place and have stayed here multiple times. Plenty of food options, great location and wonderful staff.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was a bit too salty.

    Our room was spacious and comfortable. The restaurants were lovely. All the activities were either free or a reasonable price.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    8.0
    Always feels like home when we arrive at Musket Cove, such a cool vibe with great amenities & staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We just thought the pool was looking a bit shabby, but I guess since Covid they haven't done any maintenance on it. Although the pool wasn't over-crowded, I think it would be better if the kids pool was where the adults one is (would probably need another smaller one though as well) and the main pool for adults only as that has all the cabanas and the bar area etc as I feel that this resort isn't over-indulged with kids like plantation is so this would make sense. It was a bit disappointing that the pool bar wasn't open this time :( The wee supermarket is very handy but often ran out of stock!

    As always Musket Cove was an amazing escape with lovely friendly & helpful staff! Not much has changed since Covid hit! Loved our beach front bure and the rest of the family stayed in the garden bures which they were happy with. Love the beach and the crisp clean water and the snorkeling was great, especially the deep-water snorkeling! Also, the boutique here is awesome! And we just love going to the Island Bar - such a cool spot!! Finally.... A big hands up to these guys for the most efficient check in we had during our 3 weeks stay in Fiji! In fact, I would go as far as saying this was one of the most painless check-ins that we have come across in a very long time!!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    7.0
    Musket Cove needs a renovation but is still a lovely option for your stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sadly, musket cove is looking pretty run down in areas. the main pool needs renovating (missing tiles, cracked tiles, pool deck is worn and faded. the restaurant roof and exterior needs painting and we found the furniture pretty uncomfortable - especially the wooden set on our villa patio. we were also disappointed we couldn’t hire more than 1 old bike during our stay, especially as our island villa was a 5-7 min hot walk from any facilities. We had to ask for fresh beach towels during our 5 nights as they were hard to dry overnight - a poolside swap service would be great. Also not sure why we got charged for an omelette at breakfast one morning when all other egg options were free? I would recommend they invest in cushions for outdoor furniture, new bikes and some $$$ spent on reviving the pool area.

    Beautiful resort - lovely staff, nice beach at high tide and the pools were warm. we liked the choice in restaurants with Dick’s, Traders and the option to bbq at the island bar. our island villa was clean and spacious with air conditioned bedrooms and comfy beds. we appreciated the free water and milk in our villa and found the food to be great. I had 3 treatments at Makare Spa and they were all amazing. Kudos to the team there.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I had only one bad experience with massage. We got 1 hour massage for 3people , each of us get 42 min instead of 1 hour. it was a big disappointment. I talked the manager and they told me we gave you discount . when we were check out ı saw 6 FJd discount. I paid 110 FJd. More than quarter massage ı did not have. it was ridiculous. Be careful when you are having massage. make sure they do what you pay.

    Everything was good. stuff is really best. always smile and helpful. Food were good. Transportation were smooth and easy.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    8.0
    Amazing little island stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture and towels were slightly tired but it went with the island vibe! Could be noisy at night with things falling on the roof but not sure much can be done about that.

    Fabulous island destination with water activities to do to keep you occupied. Great chance to sit and relax. Staff were always helpful and did a fabulous welcome for us.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    9.0
    A perfect spot for a relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses could be upgraded

    The location was great. The resort is spread out and peaceful. The staff are very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would probably visit again in future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom in the bure needs a bit of an update. The toilet was quite filthy and there were little worms coming out of the shower head. I also expected the towels and sheets to be refreshed every day or at least every second day, but they weren't changed at all during our 5 day stay! The most disappointing part was the week-long regatta that the hotel hosted while we were staying there, which we weren't told about when we booked, and they had extremely loud music playing every night until 10:30pm right outside our bure.

    Meals included was a huge bonus, and the food was delicious! Location of the hotel is fantastic. The beach and pool were both amazing. The staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Great location but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were friendly but seemed to gravitate towards order/richer/larger groups of people so we were often having to go order at the bar during dinner. Food was great on the Saturday evening when they had the pic on a spit evening but other nights it was pretty standard/average with minimal seafood options. Staff didn't police the "no reserving of cabanas/loungers with towels" rule. Cocktails were very hit and miss. There are a lot of non guests at the resort who are starting in yachts in the marina or nearby - some of them were very inconsiderate of those around them eg being loud and obnoxious during the cultural performance and in general, even at the cafe before anyone was drinking.

    Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Free snorkeling trip was great! Supermarket on-site was very helpful. Definitely enjoyed my stay but probably not enough to come back. Lobster sandwich at the traders cafe was delicious. Staff provided water and shortbread daily to the room which was a nice touch. We loved the birds, toads, crabs and fish visible from our room on the lagoon.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    Beautiful & relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was intermittent and not strong enough for service anywhere!

    Loved the location, beaches, restaurants & people!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow - Adults Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff were amazing. felt like paradise

    Stayed in August 2022

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