Toberua Island Resort

Beautiful place to visit, we had an awesome time, one of our best family vacations, we went for one day and increased another day to stay. Great hospitality , white sand beach with calm and clear waters, this resort has Ocean swim, sea kayak or touring kayak is a kayak develped for the sport of paddling on the open waters of the Ocean, small boats with paddle Sea Kayak was one of the most lovely experience we had every day we stayed. our experience became even bigger when paddling in ocean water, kayaking. Delicious food enjoyed, breakfast, lunch and dinner outstanding people, great service, awesome hospitality, great management. I would love to go there again and agian with our family.

Toberua is a hidden gem. We just returned from spending 8 days on this island paradise in the low season (February/March) when it is a bit warmer and wetter. We were consistently blown away by the exceptional standards and hospitality of the entire staff, and would highly recommend this to travellers interested in a secluded island getaway. The manager was there to greet us on arrival, welcome drinks in hand. By the end of the first day everyone knew and greeted us by name. The premium Bure (No. 2) was positioned perfectly right on the beach, complete with hammock and loungers. We were initially worried about the lack of air conditioning but the nights were breezy and the ceiling fan kept us reasonably cool. Evening temperatures were about 24-25C. Being away from the mainland there are very few bugs and I never needed the bug spray I had packed. The food was excellent and a cut above most of my previous resort experiences in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Hawaii. The current chef, who I believe is new to the role at Toberua in the last few months, is a definite keeper. The menu changed every day with a good variety of meat, fish, and vegetarian options. The tuna poke and bacon wrapped fern dishes were standouts. Zac, the bartender was great. The main purpose of the trip was for scuba diving and we chose Toberua in part because of the convenience of having its own dive outfit on site. We did 8 dives over 4 days and though this is not the best time of year to dive in Fiji from a visibility perspective, our dive master made a concerted effort to find the clearest dives for us with good success (see photos). Though Fiji may be better known for the soft coral in the North, I was very impressed by the hard coral formations and the density of fish. We also saw many turtles, white tip reef sharks, and rays. The water was very warm, about 29-30C. We considered some of the other scheduled activities and did make a trip out to Bird Island to see the red footed boobies and the black and white sea snakes. Apparently they are quite venomous but docile and unable to bite humans. We considered chartering the fishing boat, but ended up deciding against it since we got a taste during the surface intervals between scuba dives. Our guide cast out a line and managed to catch both a Spanish Mackerel and a pretty remarkable 73lb Giant Trevally, which was subsequently incorporated into the dinner menu the following day. Other quick notes: The island is fully solar powered. The water is safe to drink, and the internet (if you pay for the 5$ per day premium wifi) was more than fast enough to make WhatsApp calls home. I inquired about tipping and was advised to use the tip box in the main office, which seemed a nice way of doing it so that gratuities are split between all staff. There is a resident Parrot named Jack who had much to say and would occasionally come to the terrace to join us for breakfast. 10/10. Worth a return trip.

Incredible small resort, with the friendliest staff, amazing food, and beautiful setting. Truly a slice of paradise. We had 3 members of the family who are gluten free, and all had a fantastic experience. The chef worked to make everything gluten free and there was only one brownie dessert which wasn’t, but every other item on the menu they made. We have one child who is especially sensitive and he had zero issues the 6 days we were there.

It was an experience we will cherish for the rest of our lives. It is a remote island away from the bustling of cars and busses, very romantic settings from the cabins to the dinning room. To top that up that while we were eating, there was a string band that entertain us.

We had the pleasure of staying at Toberua for 5 days in July 2024 and had an excellent experience. The small intimate island, the staff, the hospitality, the food, the daily schedules and excursions offered, and the other guests were all amazing. We were there with our 3.5 year old and 6 month old children, who were a hit among staff and tenderly looked after. The small size of the island was especially helpful for nap time for our kids as my husband and I were able to leave the room easily while one person stayed at the room for nap time. The rooms, or bures as they’re called, were beautiful thatched huts with everything we needed, including large porches with swings, hammocks, and a big, walled in outdoor space attached to the bathroom for washing your sandy feet off. Our 3.5 YO son loved napping on the deck chairs on the back porch, looking over the water. Pretty idyllic nap! One particular highlight that made the trip really feel like vacation was that we were able to feed our kids dinner at 6pm during the “kids dinner” time, put them to bed at 7, and then a babysitter would sit outside our room while we went to the regular dinner at 7:30. There was a small additional charge for this babysitting, but very reasonable prices and totally worth it. Having a leisurely parents dinner was a very relaxing luxury! We also took advantage of the babysitting during the day a few times so that my husband and I could go for a snorkel on our own and take our son out on a boat trip while the baby was watched at the resort. The vibe of the island is very relaxed - Fiji time! The people who work there are incredible - warm, friendly, and passionate! The service was excellent - I loved that we had all our needs met and there was always someone to answer a question if needed, but at the same time it felt private and there wasn’t anyone constantly checking in. While the island is relaxed, I greatly appreciated the attention to detail - for example, our room made up daily while we were at breakfast, and kids meals were always delivered first so that they didn’t need to wait too long. The food was excellent! The breakfast was the same everyday for the most part, but the lunch and dinner menu rotated daily and you would have your choice between 3 options (2 course for lunch and 3 course for dinner) that you preselected earlier in the day. Preselecting meals made meal time run much more smoothly. We loved the beach activities and went snorkeling, paddle boarding, and kayaking! For those who prefer big, shiny hotels or hotels fully sealed from the outside, this might not be the place for you. There is no AC, no TVs, there is some wear on the rooms as one might expect on a tiny remote island (ex: our hot water was broken at first and we needed to switch rooms; the sliding door was partially broken in our second room), and there are some critters that you would expect in the tropics - like if you leave a crumb out (like our 3 YO did a few times), tiny island