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Palm Desert, California

Island paradise, with the most wonderful staff imaginable

Reviewed Mar 12, 2024
My son and I very, very much enjoyed our stay at Nanuya Island Resort! The views there are so beautiful, the people so kind, and the food delicious. It was a paradise! We stayed in one of the treetop bures, which had incredible views across the lagoon, with birds singing outside, just so lovely. The room was very nice and comfortable, with a nice bathroom. Very relaxed and casual, and with a thatched roof and tropical feel...amazing. Our friends were just blown away with the pictures and videos we shared with them. The staff at Nanuya are the kindest, warmest people. They will sing for you and with you, invite you to their sitdown kava ceremony, and everyone knows your name right away. I've never been anywhere like Nanuya, seriously. The food was always different and always wonderful, and really very affordable. There is plenty to do, with kayaks, snorkeling, local crafts classes, day trips to local villages or the special cave island. Swimming through to the underground cave on that trip was very scary for me (I get claustrophobic), but others loved it. And walking along the beach, which you can sometimes have all to yourself, was just beautiful and magical. After our time in Nanuya, we then went on to 2 resorts on Viti Levu, neither of which compared...we were wishing we were back at Nanuya. I would go there again in a heartbeat and highly recommend Nanuya Island Resort! Bula!
Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed January 15, 2024

    From the moment we arrived, we were treated like VIPs.
    We were welcomed with a beautiful traditional Fiji song and given free shell lays. They were a lovely touch.❤️
    Nancy, the manager, was a standout as she went above and beyond for us for our entire stay. Nothing was too much for her.
    The other staff were also amazing Zac the gardener , the bar staff, spa and the water sports guys. Sorry, i can't remember everyones names. However, they were down to earth, friendly and professional.
    The rooms were spotless, decorated beautifully, and had breathless views.
    House keeping checked on us every day.
    The gardens looked like they could have been featured in a home and garden magazine.
    The staff were great at making cocktails, and the equipment in water sports was clean and in a good repaired state.And were included in the cost of the rooms
    The food was fantastic. Beach was clean. And we were lucky enough to meet the owners of the resort who were fantastic. Thanks, Val and Donna!!
    After telling Nancy that I wanted to ask my partner to marry me. She disrectly.....made it happen with the help of the owners.
    She upgraded us to the penthouse suite and had the staff bring our luggage from the other room.Nancy decorated it for our celebration. The penthouse( love shack!) was stunning. We enjoyed the privacy of our own beach, private spa, air conditioning,outdoor shower, hot water, fresh towels every day, a safe and perfectly manicured gardens.
    We don't have a bad word to say about the resort and will be raving about it to all our family and friends!! We didn't want to leave. Also when we plan the wedding we will definitely be choosing this as our destination

    Date of stay: December 2023
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Reviewed January 8, 2024

    The Resort personnel gave us a full Fiji Island experience and for this we give them 10 out of 10.
    Good food, varied menu, lovely people, daily activities listing, fantastic location, great accommodation using both a Delux Villa and Superior Villa with Spa.
    There is no swimming pool, but this is a bonus as you step off the grass into the beautiful lagoon.

    Date of stay: January 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed January 8, 2024 via mobile

    Amazing family holiday. Nanuya resort is a beautiful resort, lovey villa with aircon and an oversized and lively outdoor bathroom with 3 showers and a spa bath. We were a family of 4 staying 10 nights.
    Favourites:
    Guided snorkelling trips with Moses and Vilimoni. Absolutely amazing. We wanted to do it daily. Saw turtles, reef sharks, sting rays, a huge variety of corals and colourful fish. They took us to different sites each time. We all loved the snorkelling so much.
    The ocean is crystal clear with a perfect temperature. A short stroll along the sand or kayak across to the point for more snorkelling off shore was also great. We even saw turtles when standing up paddle boarding on the last day.
    The food was very good and they made Kokoda (a favourite Fijian fish dish) to order which I loved. Daily massages and swimming in the afternoons made for a perfect holiday.
    Everyone is so friendly.
    We really loved the music too. Billy is very talented singer and guitarist. Excellent live music every evening at dinner and the fun Bula song every morning at breakfast was great.
    We also did the cave trip (not recommended for young kids as there’s a part where you have to swim underwater in a dark tunnel for a few seconds to get to the second cave)
    The cocktail menu was extensive and another thing which made the holiday just that.

    Thank you to everyone for making our time so amazing. Tui and George at the bar, (Tui is the coolest Fijian on the island!!”) Nancy, Maree were lovely, helpful and welcoming, Amini in the restaurant was always smiling and happy, Moses, Vilimoni, Mike and Bill were fabulous taking us out for day trips in the boat.
    Highly recommend. Val runs this resort very well and it shows. Her staff are happy and helpful at all times.

    Room tip: No swimming pool but this isn’t an issue as you can step into the ocean to cool off. Take reef shoes
    Date of stay: January 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed December 7, 2023 via mobile

    After a warm welcome with guitar music, welcome drink and necklace , we found a beautiful place in the middle of paradise.
    The staff was very charmant and friendly and indeed, they made from the beginning until the end everything correct and above standard.
    We stayed in a tree top bure with an amazing view onto crystal clear water with a charming blue touch.
    All in all it‘s a very good resort with a much higher standard and professionalism than all others we’ve seen on a 4 weeks trip.
    We came as guests and left as friends with a heart warming good bye, music and flower decoration.
    Vinaka for this experience.
    See you next time

    Date of stay: November 2023
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Val Parker, Owner at Nanuya Island Resort, responded to this reviewResponded December 8, 2023

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    So thrilled that you enjoyed your stay & a big welcome to our Nanuya family.

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    Reviewed October 26, 2023

    Quaint rustic warm vibes. Outstanding staff and service and good food options. Some parts of the resort are a little worn but it’s part of the charm.

    We had four fantastic days here. Water sport gear was free to use and the cabanas had idilic views.

    Date of stay: September 2023
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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