Castaway Island, Fiji

We stayed for 4 nights, before moving into Musket Cove. 2 adults. 2 kids ( 10 and 15) - incredible private island and amazing staff. Rooms were great! The little spa is adorable and the massages fantastic! Be sure to stay on the North side in a burre -- sunset is there and the fun bar on the beach. We had burre #13 and it was towards end.. all of them there are THE BEST! Near outside swing too! Beach bar as the BEST bartender too! My only compliant is the all-inclusive is not worth it in the sense that there is a lot of red tape and limited so that was annoying but next time, we dont do it. We loved hiking each day to the top of the island for views and exercise! We kayaked around the island too which was so fun! Dont forget to do see where they filmed Cast Away on an excursion-- BEAUTIFUL!

What an amzing family holiday destination! This is the second year in a row we have visited castaway as a family of four and we will be coming back again. There is so much to love about this resort - beautiful beach, loads of water activities, kids club, great food - but it’s the staff that really make this place. They are so friendly from the minute you get off the boat to the time they sing you the farewell song. They make you feel so welcome. A huge shout of the Sam who had just started at the resort when we arrived in Aug 2025. A lovely guy who we hope to meet again. Nate in the restaurant was also delightful along with the rest of the staff. Colin was also a stand out not to mention all the kids club staff. |We loved our stay and will be recommending to all our friends (after we have secured our next booking!) thank you for a wonderful stay Castaway!

Thank you to every single person who works on Castaway Island. Me, my Husband and three children all had such a wonderful time. We stayed for 7 nights. The sunsets are insane, the food is delicious, the kids club is awesome, the Nanny services are fantastic, the staff were incredible, the rooms are great and the facilities are 10/10. Our kids still talk about Mickey & Shrek! |We will definitely be back.

We had the most amazing family holiday on Castaway!||The staff were amazing and so friendly and remembered our names despite being there during a busy time on the island. Our children still say “Bula Family” to each other at home (like every staff member said to us whether they were an housekeeper, gardener, maintenance, customer service) and remember Castaway with such fondness - my kids loved the people! They loved their time spent at kids club in the afternoons and evenings. The staff would remember all the children’s names. Our children still talk about Mickey, Cinderella, Elsa and Snow White at the kids club staff.||We loved our island bure and enjoyed the peaceful outlook. Housekeeping were always lovely and did a great job. No matter which island bure, it is only a short walk.||We also spent time at the Sofitel on the mainland and whilst we felt the dining quality and choices at the Sofitel exceeded that of Castaway, Castaway was still our top pick due to the friendly vibe of the island.||We loved the snorkelling, SUP, water park, kayaking, sandbar tour and the swim up bar. We saw numerous blue star fish, jellyfish, amazing fish and coral.||Yes, the “quiet” pool often had children in there, including my own 8 and 5 year old, but I always ensured my children were respectful and quiet and reminded them of the rules. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for some other families. However, it didn’t ruin my stay. I chose Castaway for a family friendly island with plenty of activities for the kids. And we were so happy with our choice. If you are a couple without children, I would suggest a more adults only resort.||We felt the food was more than adequate and enjoyed the buffet breakfast, lunch around the pool, some afternoon cocktails from Dave and a lovely dinner a la carte at either Sundowner, 1808 or the Pizza.||Feedback: the swim up bar could be staffed a little better. Dave was fantastic but I often found the bar unattended in the afternoons or I felt I was inconveniencing the staff by asking for a drink. ||Castaway will hold a special place in our heart with all the wonderful family memories we made.

Currently staying at another hotel and very angry at myself for not just coming back to Castaway. It’s so naturally beautiful and the staff are genuinely happy and make it a magical experience. The snorkeling is incredible. The kids club was truely excellent and had my kids begging to go. The staff had them outside and active and they genuinely love kids and take so much pride in teaching them about their culture and the nature around them. It’s an extremely special island and I’m regretting my choice to not go back there this time around. A special shout out to Mickey, who was so kind and fun - went above and beyond and we still remember him a year on! Only thing that wasn’t amazing was the food. I was dreading meal time, as the food wasn’t good. Aside from this, it was a beautiful natural get away. Highly recommend!

So, let me tell you about Castaway Island Resort Fiji. For a hotel that is older than the country of Fiji itself, there’s so much to be said about Castaway that I can’t even begin to put into a google review ; but I’m going to give it my best. If you’re trying to decide between this and another option for a special wedding, family, honeymoon or solo getaway, there’s obviously a lot to consider. For couples, honeymooners, wedding-goers - every bit of detail from the amazing beach side choir to the detailed floral arrangements and reception will blow you away, and that’s only covering the surface! The food is incredible (buffet, a-la-carte, a hidden sushi bar, sundowner pizza deck, I could go on and on!) If you have kids - every nanny on call is almost like a child whispering wizard that will get even the most timid young souls to be curious and excited to step away from mum and dad for a few hours. We have a 19 month old Velcro child who is normally a nightmare to separate from when there’s a new face around. We had 5 different caregivers over the course of our stay who won her over instantly and had her in stitches and exploring the whole time. That deserves 25 stars, not 5. The history of the island is special, and you feel it the moment you step on and are greeted by the amazing team here. If this resort was situated on the mainland of Fiji, I’d say run, don’t walk there. But even if you miss your ferry transfer and can’t find another boat or even kayak to get you out to Castaway, swim - it’s worth every second. Others during our stay talked about being 2nd, 3rd and some even 4th generation guests, and after a few days here you can certainly see why 🇫🇯 Vinaka vakalevu 🙏🏽

What a wonderful place, the staff are incredible and the resort is fantastic. Real island vibe while still being very upmarket. Rooms are very well appointed and super comfortable. The beach is amazing and the pool areas are top notch. There is an onsite shop with plenty of drinks and snacks at mainland prices. Make sure you are there on a Wednesday night for the managers drinks and canapés open to all guests.

This place is awesome! ||Beautiful Island, really nice staff, great food and just an all round magical experience. Loads of fish surrounding the Island as well. ||We usually stay at 5 star resorts when we travel but given Castaways rating and a handful of negative reviews, we decided to set our expectations lower. Our holiday at Castaway ended up exceeding our expectations by a lot and we can now see why the vast majority of reviews are so positive. ||A special thanks to Nick the chef, Emori, Eta, Semi and all of the other friendly staff. |We are already booking our next trip back.