Oarsman's Bay Lodge

Hotels
9.4 (1021 reviews)
P.O.BOX 11699 , Nacula Island , fj

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Food variety could improve
Noise from neighboring property in the evenings

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
9.78
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.82
Beautiful location with stunning views and access to beach activities.
Room Quality
9.27
Room was spacious with a very comfortable bed and good amenities.
Amenities
9.3
Included free activities like snorkelling and paddle boarding, enhancing the experience.
Value for Money
9.26
Given the overall experience described, offers high value.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Some comments regarding food variety for fussy eaters, but overall considered good.
Overall Experience
9.68
Many reviews noted a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with enthusiasm for returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:39

Property Description

Welcome to Oarsmans Bay Lodge, your tranquil escape on Nacula Island.

Seaside Views and Comfortable Rooms: Each room offers a serene sea view and a cozy seating area for relaxation after a day of adventure.

Delightful Dining and Socializing: Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar or shared lounge.

Exciting Excursions and Activities: Dive into thrilling experiences with snorkeling, diving, and fishing trips available in the area.

Book your stay at Oarsmans Bay Lodge now for a memorable island getaway!

Important information:

The resort fee refers to a mandatory meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The mandatory meal plan costs FJD 146 per day, per adult.

For further information, please contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: NAN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Christele couple fr
10
Endroit paradisiaque !
Pros:

Un endroit paradisiaque ! Resort à taille humaine
Tout était formidable, la petite Bure vue sur la mer, les repas étaient excellents, le personnel professionnel, sympathique et avenant . Notre seul problème a été la barrière de la langue … nous ne parlons malheureusement pas assez bien anglais pour communiquer correctement avec le personnel et leur dire à quel point ils étaient investis et avaient rendu notre séjour magnifique 🤩

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jack couple au
8
Amazing location but better options if you prefer more of a community feel
Pros:

Amazing location!

Cons:

The staff weren’t as friendly as other resorts and the beach huts aren’t actually on the beach, also the food choice really lacked especially the breakfast. Becoming a bit commercialised

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sabine solo_traveller de
7
Aufenthalt schön, Essen eher im unteren Qualitätsbericht und völlig überteuert
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage, ruhig

Cons:

Essen nicht gut , zu wenig, völlig überteuert für das, was es gab
Dorm über Restaurant und Küche von daher ab 6:00 Uhr eher lauter, mit Ohrenstöpsel gut machbar

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Madeline couple au
10
Gorgeous stay, staff were super friendly and helpful, food was delicious, activities were easy to organise, perfect loca
Pros:

Very laid back, everyone’s really friendly, activities were easy to organise and blue oceans

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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André couple au
10
The best stay in the Yasawas
Pros:

The staff, food and location are all exceptional.

There are also a large variety of activities to pick from which is an added bonus.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ritsue couple au
9
Beautiful island stay with a relaxing atmosphere.
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are cleaned with very comfortable bed.

Cons:

No internet connection except the main building.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple au
10
We will miss the simple, beautiful life at Oarsman’s Bay Lodge.
Pros:

Beautiful bures steps away from the beach. The view from the restaurant was stunning. The north bar area was so quiet and perfect for us in the afternoons. The reef on the left and right of Oarsman’s is great for snorkelling. The meals were clean, fresh and delicious. Mostly chicken or fish. A lot of the vegetables are grown in their own yard.The staff were kind and always there if you needed anything. We loved our stay. We hope to be back again one day soon.

Cons:

The wind hitting Bure 18 kept me awake at night. Other bures are much more protected. Closer to the restaurant was better for the wind but not as private as the north end.
If you think you’ll stay at Oarsman’s Bay Lodge and add diving with Blue Lagoon Resort, you can’t. Blue Lagoon Resort dive shop refused us as we were staying at Oarsman’s. We thought this strange as they could have made money from us joining them. Blue Lagoon Resort were quite rude about it actually.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Nadia solo_traveller br
10
A melhor praia em Fiji!
Pros:

Localização!

Cons:

🙌😍

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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wendy solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Lovely grounds, great traditional rooms , good food

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Alessandra couple it
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Francesco Giulio solo_traveller it
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Everything was absolutely perfect. The warm welcoming of the staff, the attention to details. The cleaningless of the room and all spaces. Very comfortable seating area in front of the wonderful beach. The food was absolutely delicious. Plenty of activities to choose from, I went for the village visit and it was a great experience. The other people in the dorm were very friendly too :) and it was nice to have a common table.
The room was very comfortable, maybe the best dorm I have experienced. The beds are not bunked and they all have a bit of privacy,it almost seems like to be in your own room.
I stayed only one night but I really wish I would have spent more time here and wish to come back one day!

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Caitlin couple au
10
Overall great place with so many good things. Loved it!!
Pros:

Variety of accommodation options, many seating areas, sunset viewing area, great hikes to participate in but would highly recommend great footwear as the dirt makes it a little slippery, the staff were so lovely, great food available, a lot of activities to participate in, beautiful reefs and the most blue water. Great massages!

Cons:

NA

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Anika couple au
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Anna couple au
10
Paradise 🩵
Pros:

Beautiful & comfortable

Cons:

Divine space

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lynley couple nz
10
Very relaxing and peaceful. Great people
Pros:

A family feel to the place. Everyone was happy and friendly and got to know our names.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Rodrigo Longo couple au
8
Good place but need serve a better portion of food in all meals .
Pros:

Location and room

Cons:

Small portion of food at compulsory meal plan

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Christian couple ch
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple au
7
A good stay
Pros:

Staff were great, the facilities good and room comfortable

Cons:

More sun beds on the beach would have been nice

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Emily couple au
10
The BEST resort in Fiji for couples and groups of friends, thanks to the friendliest staff and range of activities.
Pros:

I cannot fault my stay at Oarsman’s Bay Lodge. I felt like a member of the family the moment I got off the boat and was led to reception. The bure was clean and comfortable, the shower pressure was amazing, and the surrounds were stunning (beach chairs and lounges, footpath to main reception). The staff were so kind, funny, informative, and went above and beyond to make sure we could participate in any activity we wanted. I would recommend night fishing, reef hoping, an island hike, and a visit to the nearby village and school which was my highlight. The beach bonfire night was another highlight. The food was delicious and so fresh, coming straight from the garden behind our bure. We met so many people from around the globe and I think the resort being 18+ really helps with making quality connections with others.

Cons:

Wifi connection was a little weak.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee