Hotel in zona Bekana Island, Vuda

We had the good fortune to stay at this delightful Fijian owned resort on Bekana island for 16 nights in Feb.2023. Because it was the low season, it was very quiet so we received undivided attention and were treated like royalty. We didn’t mind the warm rain as it beat the Canadian winter. On rainy days we relaxed in the reception area perused the internet, played cards, learned how to play pool and showed the staff how to play table tennis. Because it was warm we could still kayak,go snorkelling and use the pool. The pool was small but big enough to aquasize. We stayed in a clean ocean front bure and were thankful for the AC. The groundskeeper worked so hard to keep our beach clean of debris that was frequently washed up from Lautoka. The resort was frequented by day trippers but they posed no problem to us who were staying long term. The staff worked so hard to make sure we were comfortable and even prepared a beautiful Birthday cake for my husband and surprised him with a special Birthday celebration. It was very touching. Thank you Joey! Va was always available to help us with excursions and was very professional. She arranged transport for us using a reliable taxi service. Our driver Krish was so polite and a wealth of knowledge. We felt so safe in his car as he was a courteous and careful driver having been a driving instructor for 38 years. Louisa took us to her church in the mountains so we could listen to the beautiful choir one Sunday. Such a unique experience most tourists don’t get to enjoy. Kartika prepared the most delicious breakfasts for us with an Indian flare. We appreciated that as we are not used to just having sweet cakes for breakfast which seems to be the norm in Fiji. The fish and chips were a favourite for us and the stir fry’s. The pizza was very large but would prefer that ketchup be kept off it. The drinks the bartender made looked delicious but we only had the buckets of beer.Somedays we went across the water on the skiff for dinner elsewhere but always felt bad for leaving our “ home” on Bekana island. The skiff was available most times but if you came back later at night it wasn’t always easy to contact the island for a ride back. Not fun if the mosquitoes were hungry as we waited on the pier. The grounds around the resort were lovely and in the morning we were sometimes visited by a few chickens or goats who were curious and a resident cat. At night the frogs went a hopping! One day we had the opportunity to go to one of the outer islands for half a day. We picnicked,explored the island and snorkelled. It was a wonderful day with great weather and clear water. When it came time to leave, all the day staff were there to sing us a farewell song. We all felt very emotional as we felt we were leaving family. We were so fortunate to be off the beaten track and experience what the real Fiji is all about. We wish the resort good luck on the new addition of their water park ( largest in Fji) Vinaka, Belo Vula!

Sono rimasto all'hotel per 18 giorni, il mese scorso e alcuni membri del personale sono molto gentili e amichevoli, in particolare la catering, e pulizie, il totale che paghiamo per il nostro soggiorno è molto costoso, ma la condizione non è abbastanza in linea con quello che paghiamo come camera ha un cazzo di cazzo che va intorno al bacino, e nella camera da letto, specialmente il tempo della notte va nel tuo letto, mi sono lamentato tante volte con niente da fare, tutta la stanza ha bisogno di aggiornamento, hanno bisogno di più lavastoviglie, perché è stata una pioggia pesante per tutta la settimana con solo 1/2 macchine che vengono usate tutto il tempo e ho finito per andare a casa con le mie carichi di lavaggio, anche se è conveniente per la città di Lautoka, il cibo è lo stesso ogni mattina, ma si occupa di tutti è davvero una benedizione, perché il personale è molto supportivo, amichevole, altrimenti tutto l'hotel ha bisogno di un nuovo Face con nuove manutenzioni per corrispondere alla classe, e vale la pena per i nostri soldi vale 🙏🏽

What an amazing place this was, just the perfect escape retreat my husband and I needed, this place is so beautiful, surrounded by such vibrant colour of flowers and trees, the bures here are so lovely and clean, the pool is great and the food is delicious. Thankyou so much to Jenny and her staff, they were very courteous and hospitable, their service is amazing, they always go out of their way to make sure the guests are comfortable and relaxed, I highly recommend the Fiji Orchid to everyone, if you are looking for peace and serenity , this is the place to go. Big shoutout to Reuben Debbie Lau and Echa, they were truly amazing, always made sure we weee ok, they were definitely service at its best, thankyou again for making our stay an enjoyable and relaxed experience, we will definitely be back, oh and Jenny, you should be so proud of yourself and your staff, you all do such a great job in maintaining your hotel and guests, Thankyou, Vinaka.❤️

Hubby and I stayed for a week and were left disappointed. On entering our room, it was evident that only a half clean job was done with muddy footprints, empty beer box and dirty bath mat left in the shower. Rooms are a good size with 2 showers; 1 indoor and 1 outdoor. Housekeeping does not include fresh towels or bed change, but only top ups if needed for shampoo & conditioner. There was no TV in our room, which is fine if you don’t want one, but Hubby wouldn’t have minded watching the news and some football ( I know; 1st world problems ‍♀️) There are no clocks ( again; fine if you are on Fiji time) Very remote so you will need to hire a car or taxi into Nadi and/Lautoka. The menu for lunch and dinner change everyday and breakfast was a serious non-starter. Food (lamb sausages and bacon) was cold, milk was curdled (2 days in a row). Eggs are made to order and come with a small hash brown. The staff were all pleasant but seemed to lack enthusiasm and direction. The place has so much potential but lacking in vision. Happy hour is half price drinks from 6-7pm Take advantage of it as the cheapest beer is $10.50AUD

Nila Resort was reccommended to us by some local people so we decided to stay for a week. We got a beach front room and it was absolutly spot on. The room was huge and clean with a comfortable King bed, large ensuite with spa and airconditioning. The staff and food were excellent and the ladies looked after our 4 month old baby while we ate. The price of the rooms and the food was very reasonable compared with the other resorts nearby. The views were amazing and we could watch the sunset from our porch through the palm trees.

Personale super genuino, amichevole e interessato al nostro soggiorno essere il migliore. Delizioso cibo al ristorante a prezzi ragionevoli, servizio fantastico. Piscina principale grande e ben progettato con sede e ombra. Kayaks disponibili. Ogni notte, al momento dell'atterraggio, si trova in una posizione molto storica.

Il personale era amichevole.Abbiamo prenotato una villa di famiglia attraverso Tripadvisor Plus per 2 notti. Il nostro volo sull'aria Fiji era programmato per arrivare al 6AM di mattina. Hanno tenuto la stanza per noi e era pronto quando siamo arrivati al 7AM. La stanza era al livello del terreno. Il personale ci ha trasferiti in una villa più vicina al pranzo e alla piscina perché mia moglie cammina con un cannone e una distanza di cammino più breve è meglio per lei. La stanza era pulita e spaziosa.

We had a great stay at the Fiji Gateway hotel! The rooms were clean and in great condition and the showers had excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water - perfect for helping us relax as we continued our trip. As opposed to other hotel rooms in Fiji, the air conditioning worked great and the safe in the room was in good working condition - something that is always important for protecting your valuables and travel documents. This was a perfect place for us to stay when we had to fly out of Nadi airport for our flight to the island of Taveuni. On this night, we ate at the restaurant which had excellent, friendly staff and good food. But the thing we remember the most about this hotel were the 2 live musicians Igenasio and Joape who play in the bar and restaurant. During our meal, I kept pausing and saying to my wife, ”listen to this awesome music”! Just about every day for the rest of our trip I kept saying to my wife, ”did I say how awesome those musicians at the Fiji Gateway hotel were?” On our final night in Fiji, just before we went to Nadi airport, we went back to the Fiji Gateway hotel to see if Igenasio and Joape were playing in the restaurant and bar area. Guess what? They were! I was beyond excited to see them and told them that we came back to the hotel just to find them. They did not disappoint and played 2 songs that we requested as well as songs requested by others. They are a great duo and they complement each other with their lead singing and harmony. We'll always remember this final night in Fiji at the Gateway Hotel!