Yasawa Island Resort & Spa

Yasawa= Paradise. My husband & I had the pleasure of staying for 8 days, was not long enough. From the smooth 30 minute flight over the turquoise water, you arrive, to be greeted from the staff & taken to resort. You feel so very welcomed, all the staff throughout our stay were wonderful.Our Bure was perfect, pleasant walk along the beach or paths to pool, bar, reception , spa & restaurant. Bure was so very clean, daily service if needed, turn down at night. Outside shower is fabulous. You feel like you are the only people around, the Bures are seclude & surrounded by trees & gardens.Loved sitting on the deck in the evening. Chilling on the li-lows or hammock in the shade during the day. Massages at the Spa are extra relaxing, hearing the waves & the cool ocean breeze,next level.Day trip to Blue Lagoon was a highlight, the staff make sure you are safe, comfortable & have a fun time.Food was nice & well & truly enough to eat.A trip to the village & school is worth doing, the kids at school are so very well behaved, laughing cheeky & happy. Yasawa is a place to unwind, disconnect, relax, & appreciate it’s natural charm. A gentle resort with truly beautiful staff. Thank you for allowing us to be able stay at the very special piece of paradise.

I can NOT say enough about our time at Yasawa Resort and spa. My daughter and I snuck away for a birthday trip and plan on returning. The sites, the water, the beaches and the sunsets! Erin and her staff are some of the most generous, friendly, beautiful people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! And the private seafood platter night on the beach for our birthdays!!? I HIGHLY recommend booking a trip here! Will forever hold a special place in my heart❤️

If Solitude in a Tropical Paradise is a travel goal, this resort meets your expectations. The warmth of the Sun is only exceeded by the warmth of the Staff, which we consider our new extended Family. Relaxation in a quite, extremely well kept environment with excellent food, outstanding Service and welcoming smiles by the minute is not a common experience for me, until now. It all starts with a 35 minute shuttle from Nadi on a small aircraft allowing for spectacular views of the sparkling and clean ocean. The grass landing strip brings a unique quality to this evolving experience, and the traditional shell lay and greeting shows immediate caring for you as their guest. The staff singing at the check in brings you into the aura you'll experience the entire time while in their care. I was fascinated at the 1450 sq foot bure my wife and I stayed in with high ceiling with the large post and beam construction. This gave us the feeling we were living in a cottage, not just a room. The meal times are perfectly scheduled and every meal was fabulous. Reading the menu then looking at the ocean where it was from made for some fascinating culture. Happy hour was 'moviesque' with the warm tropical breeze softly brushing over our skin and the open seating gave us the romantic feeling we had hoped when booking this Resort. The Spa, with Naomi directing the scheduling and training the staff, is incomparable to anythng we have ever experienced before. She trained Pau and Mary well, no, beyond well, in fact. When they were done, I never felt so perfectly relaxed or that happy after experiencing the best massage ever in my life. This Resort and Spa is in every way worth the travel time to get there, and take the time to read the Photo Album of its origination, you'll be in awe! Manasaw and Wati were part of this beginning in their 20's and are now in their 70's still running the staff. One truck was allowed on the Island during construction and that was for digging the well. Everything else was done by hand, such as clearing hundreds of acres for the runway and resort footprint, then mixing the hundreds of tons of concrete to minimize the effect on their pristine environment. Finally, if you remove the Resort, you would be experiencing the same culture of the late 1800's. This is an exceptional Resort providing a unique and incredible experience. We will return soon as this is really much more than a once in a lifetime experience.

Everything about our trip has been exactly as promised. Relaxing, lovely staff and excellent service. Food and dining experience is outstanding and the Bure a lovely stay right on the beachfront. If it’s a relaxing recharge you are looking for then this is the resort for you.

My wife and I were looking for a honeymoon getaway via Costco Travel. Considering how far from home it is and the cost, we were a little hesitant about choosing Yasawa Island Resort. However, after 7 days of pure bliss, we now have a core memory of a place we previously only thought existed in dreams. Located in the heart of Fiji's archipelago, Yasawa Island Resort is nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Arriving at the resort by charter plane was an experience on its own. On the way, you get to see how clear the turquoise waters are. How gorgeous the beach sands are. And just how many islands Fiji has to offer. A breathtaking backdrop that feels almost surreal. Prior to landing, we were already greeted by the stunning and lush greenery, inviting us to trust in nature. Even the airstrip itself is green. As soon as we landed, we were welcomed by song and Salusalu (Fijian Lei). After a bumpy but short van ride, we arrived at the resort itself. Once again, welcomed by song, but this time, to include the entire staff! All the while being handed a fresh coconut to drink and a vibe to soak in. This was the commitment stage. The promise to fully immerse ourselves in this. The promise to disconnect from our technology driven society and embrace the experience the resort has so carefully preserved and curated for the guests. The exceptional service provided by the staff is what truly sets Yasawa Island Resort apart. Every day, we felt genuine warmth and hospitality. The staff's attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our stay was perfect was evident in every interaction. Whether it was organizing a special excursion (daily private beach picnics), accommodating dietary preferences, or simply offering a friendly smile, the team at Yasawa Island Resort went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. And it was. We stayed in the Deluxe Beachfront Bure. To us, it was perfect. A beautiful living room, a comfortable bed, and an outside shower that’s simply to die for. Since there are no TVs or wifi in the rooms (the purpose is to disconnect from technology, remember?), we were falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean waves gracefully crashing onto the shore every night. We were fortunate enough to have a full moon one night, so we walked the beach, and it was breathtaking. The moonlight lit up everything around us and with the ocean right there, everything was a shade of blue. A sight I will never forget. We saw a few people in the reviews complaining about the food, so we didn’t know what to expect. Glad we didn’t listen. The food was incredible!!! You have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, you have a bunch of choices, with every day having a new ‘breakfast special’. For lunch and dinner, the chef gives you two options to choose from. Suffice to say, me thinking I was going to lose weight while on vacation was a complete pipe dream. Especially with that dessert always doing what it was supposed to do. The activities are endless. We highly recommend taking advantage of the daily picnics. We had to reschedule so we only got to do it once. The only regret we have about Yasawa is not having a few more. Especially since there are 7 beaches to choose from. The Baravi Spa has many different options in enhancing that relaxing experience. We definitely recommend getting the Spa Package. It allows you to do one every day. My wife got a facial, a pedicure, two dilo massages, and we even got a couple’s massage. My body melted right after. It was incredible. There are plenty of other activities (ranging from snorkeling, exploring the blue lagoon cave, to a village visit and choir service) that are scheduled by day and are signed up for the night before at the bar, right before dinner is served. This subtlety pushes guests to interact with each other and conversate. Which we did. For us, this trip was all about relationships. The relationships you make with the staff and the other guests is what makes this place so special. The connections forged through simply getting to know one another. A true 1-of-1. You will never experience service like this. By the time we left, we couldn’t help but feel a bit sad. Because it truly felt like we were leaving our family. With all of that considered, we wanted to make sure we said thank you. Firstly, we want to thank the other guests we met, whom we now call friends. Thank you, Annette, Steve, Mark, Eileen, Paul, Mandy, Tami, Sean, Gabi, Penni, Neal, Katie, Sharon, Louise, Craig, Sally, Justin, Alyssa, and a lovely Polish couple whose names are escaping us now. Sorry if we spelled any names wrong! But it was a pleasure meeting each and every one of you. Now, to the staff. Thank you to Seba, who made that initial bumpy van ride much more bearable with his jokes and infectious laugh. Thank you to Sanjay for driving us everywhere and ensuring said bumps weren’t taking us out. Thank you to Sema, for welcoming us with open arms and sending us off with farewell hugs. Thank you to Kara and Sammi for always asking how our day was going when seeing you two at mealtimes. Thank you to Sai for wearing about juggling about 20 different tasks yet making it look so easy. Thank you to Giorgina for being like our other mom, always taking care of us, and even teaching us a bit about Fiji history. Thank you to Pedro for setting up our activities, constantly making us die of laughter, and giving me the honor of being Chief at the kava ceremony. Thank you to Jon for being my representative at the kava ceremony and always blessing the guests with your incredible musical talents (that man got a voice!). Thank you to Smiga and Waqa for watching over me, making sure I didn’t drown when we were visiting the Blue Lagoon caves. Thank you to the lovely ladies at the Spa who are masterful at what they do. Thank you to Manasa and Wati, because without you two, none of this would be possible (we HIGHLY recommend everyone visit the library and learn about the history of Yasawa island resort). Thank you to Erin, Kaydee, and Isikeli. Your leadership plays such a huge role in the experience for guests, and we couldn’t speak more highly about you three. Especially taking care of my wife when she had a bit of heat exhaustion. You went above and beyond to make sure she was recovering well. We are forever grateful. And to anyone else we missed, thank you!!! My wife said this review is too long and she’s probably right. Know that the length is a testimony to how impactful our trip was. How lasting an impression Yasawa Island Resort and the staff has left upon us. Vanaka! And a million times more. Until we meet again.