Crusoe's Retreat

Hotels
Independent
8 (120 reviews)
Man Friday Road, Korolevu Viti Levu, Namaqumaqua , Namaqumaqua , FJ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Overpriced food

Categories

Cleanliness
6.25
Found mold in the shower and on the pillow, overall cleanliness described as subpar.
Service
9.25
Most staff friendly, but one staff member was notably rude and unhelpful.
Location
9.25
Peaceful bay but isolated, limited options for dining and activities without a car.
Room Quality
7.25
Room not very clean and described as tiny with no privacy for families.
Amenities
7.75
Pool and spa pool not well maintained.
Value for Money
8.25
Food described as overpriced and not worth it, with limited breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
6.25
Food quality lacking like overpriced breakfast without proteins; guests preferred food from local village.
Overall Experience
9.75
Positive interactions with staff and other guests, beautiful location despite issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:26

Property Description

Escape to the serene shores of Crusoe's Retreat, where relaxation meets adventure in a picturesque setting.

Spa Indulgence
Pamper yourself at our luxurious spa, offering a variety of massages, body treatments, and rejuvenating facials that will leave you refreshed and revitalized.

Beachfront Bliss
Immerse yourself in leisure with direct access to a private beach, plus the option to cool off in our inviting outdoor pool. Experience fun-filled days in the sun!

Culinary Delight
Satisfy your culinary cravings at Crusoes Restaurant and enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Unwind with a drink at our cozy bar/lounge or poolside bar as the sun sets.

Your tropical escape awaits at Crusoe's Retreat—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 6.25
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Jessica couple au
10
The staff are so so amazing, caring and attentive. Beautiful rooms, beautiful view. The food was absolutely amazing, dif
Pros:

In such a beautiful locations. Views are amazing!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Vicki solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

We loved the true Fijian experience the Fijian staff make the place a truely authentic experience with there genuine kindness

Cons:

The non disclosure about no drinks or food in our rooms eg snacks and duty free alcohol for us internationals without a car ..$200 fine per person per night for alcohol and $100 a night per person for food

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Zoltán solo_traveller hu
10
Cons:

A reggeliért hiába volt kifizetve, ki kellett fizetni. A szoba foglalási árban benne volt a reggeli, de ezért csak olyan ételt kaptunk amit a gyerekek esznek meg esetleg. Rizskása, pirítós lekvárral, zsabkasa, néhány gyümölcs. Tehát ez nem felnőtteknek való reggeli. Ezért azt külön meg kellett venni..

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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tobbs11 solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wirklich sehr schönes Hotel mit Traumstrand vor der Tür. Das Essen war auch super.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
7
Small resort vibes!
Pros:

Amazing area to be on the island, away from the everywhere but the waves. The access to kayaks were great (even if needed more paddles than available) the staff were amazing.

Cons:

Snorkels didn’t work properly and there weren’t enough for amount of guests wanting them. So if you have your own bring them.
There were very limited options for dinner and quality did let the resort down (especially the prices- which we had to pay as there were no other restaurants). They could have maybe offered some of lunch menu options for dinner. Some small changes would go a long way especially within the grounds.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Serena couple au
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Hao couple au
7
Pros:

The location is very great 👍

Cons:

Need to repair the road from the main road to the resort very bad

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Marie Rose solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

The retreat was stunning with beautiful seaviews. Our deluxe bura was clean and had an outside shower which was a gem. The restaurant food was delicious however there were no other choices so full board might be a good idea.

Cons:

The activities were not well encouraged or adhere to so don't put hopes up. Also make sure to ask for rods on fishing trip.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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esther solo_traveller nz
6
I enjoyed most of my stay here, but have mixed feelings about the resort. This resort has been around for a while, and i
Pros:

The views. The peace. The staff made an effort to cook my food gluten free . The fact that the resort is run by the village next door, and supporting local families

Cons:

I’ve had the misfortune to be double charged for my stay here. I’ve rung the staff from my home country, and they are looking into sorting it out. This was after me turning up after a 2 1/4 hr drive from Nadi, to discover that they had lost my initial booking. They have a policy of bringing no outside food and drinks in, which I haven’t run into before. Being gluten free, I like to have a little “stash” of things I can eat as I’m aware not everyone caters for gluten free. It worked out ok in the end.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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donavan couple au
7
Pourrai être parfait si le personnel ne semblais pas tant subir son travail
Pros:

L’emplacement, le lagon, la chambre

Cons:

Certain membre du personnel pas très agréable

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Ivo solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Amazing coral reef few steps away from your door, lovely staff, really nice and exciting village next door, of course with Kava ritual.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Xenia couple de
8
Little hidden Paradise
Pros:

We went to Crusoe off season - so not a lot of people were there and it made it even more comfortable. They were very welcoming and even though it was quiet, there was a different program every single day (special shoutout to JJ- he was amazing). From Tours of their village to Table tournaments in the evening, you would feel very comfortable at all times.
The menu (lunch as well as dinner) was coming in big portions and was absolutely delicious.
Great Experience and is definitely worth it!
Would only recommend it!

Cons:

The location is far away from everything. From the airport in Nadi it’s roughly 2 and a half hours. If you want to do any tours you would need to get to Nadi first. The hotel suggests a taxi for 230 dollars, which can become quite expensive if you are there for a longer time and want to see something else. There is no supermarket nearby and the bus stop is 4 kilometers away.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Alisi solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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KORDOBAS solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

L accueil. Les chambres propres avec une vue imprenable sur l océan
La

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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adele couple gb
8
Great peaceful place to stay - access road is terrible
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Main road to hotel- not good if you done have a 4x4

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Rochford solo_traveller fj
1
Cons:

Kept awake my first night from people opening my window louvers from outside my bure and banging on the walls. Horrible situation to be in informed resort staff only to be told it is locals and not to worry. The following day I informed I would be checking out due to the fact I felt my belongings were not safe in my room due too "locals" opening them all night and looking in. I had 3 more night booked with the resort and was told that if I checked out I would not get any compensation or refund. I continued to check out anyway and rebooked with another resort. Best decision ever!

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Rochford solo_traveller nz
1
Horrible start to my holiday.
Pros:

Location, facilities

Cons:

Kept awake my first night from people opening my window louvers from outside my bure and banging on the walls. Horrible situation to be in informed resort staff only to be told it is locals and not to worry. The following day I informed I would be checking out due to the fact I felt my belongings were not safe in my room due too "locals" opening them all night and looking in. I had 3 more night booked with the resort and was told that if I checked out I would not get any compensation or refund. I continued to check out anyway and rebooked with another resort. Best decision ever!

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Roman couple ca
8
Pros:

Right on the waterfront, cabins were realy nice, reef great for snorkeling, staff were great!

Cons:

Paved road be nice 3.5 kms off road to get there…

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller de
9
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Domenico solo_traveller it
6
Bello, ma molto caro perché isolato.
Pros:

É una Bella struttura immersa nella natura. Ha un potenziale ma è anche sfruttato male. Giardino Bellissimo. I buca da 19 al 25 sono vecchi e spartani. Le Villas sono molto belle ma serve qualche attenzione ai dettagli tipo la muffa nel soffitto della doccia.

Cons:

1º La colazione NON è continentale se non ci sono uova o alternativa salata. 4 vassoi di frutta, 2 vassoi di pane per toast, un solo gusto di marmellata (albicocca per 8gg) … Non fanno una colazione continentale. Inoltre mai vista una struttura ricettiva senza l’acqua sul buffet colazione.
2ºUna bottiglia d’acqua da 1,5L a 10$Fj dice tutto. Tutto molto caro sfruttando il totale isolamento. 4km di sterrato dalla strada principale. Senza auto si è costretti a pagare tutto molto caro ed amaro. Un tour quad di 2,5hrs 347$Fj … manco ad Aruba é così caro!!! Tutte queste osservazioni hanno abbassato di molto i voti alla struttura che è “accogliente” solo per i sorrisi del personale locale.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee