Funky Fish Beach Resort

Most of staff is friendly, especially Irena and Katharina. Manager is weird, he didn't like me. In the end when i did checkout, he said i am gonna pay for the boat at some other place but charged money to get me to that other place. And he didn't say this before. I went again to him when i eas thinking how much i paid amd then he said why i pay more. So the price for the boat they told me in the beginning went up by 25%. He is a shady guy, i wouldn't trust him. I told him also to give me pool towels twice. He just ignored and had an excuse. Nature is nice, you can snorkel, but nothing special. Not many fish, i saw 2 octopus. For 2 days is ok. 1 day snorkel, 1 day hiking. The rest was boring. The girls make good food.

How this place has any good reviews or even half decent reviews is completely beyond me, this is genuinely the worst accommodation I have ever seen, within 1 hour we decided to leave the resort and had to rebook new accommodation and the resort refuses to provide even a partial refund. On the resort itself, it is extremely rundown and the so called beach is essentially a swamp, and the pool area is extremely unclean and run down as well, the wood trance is wharped and looks like it’ll fall through any moment. When we arrived on New Year’s Eve, we were told there would be activities and music, there was one staff member managing the whole bar and restaurant area, alongside this it said on booking.com that there was a menu with options available, but when we arrived we were told”you eat what the chef cooks” with the lunch option that day being fish, which I don’t eat and said to the staff that I was ok for lunch however the proceeded to still serve me the fish and asked me to atleast try and eat a bit. While we were then in the bar/pool area with other guests, one of the staff sprayed weed killer/insect repellent with the spray blowing over into the pool/bar area. Overall, the two hours we spent at funky fish was extremely poor and we had paid a fair amount of money for our stay (it’s realistically not that much cheaper than the other resorts) I know most people take bad reviews with a pinch of salt, which I do myself, however don’t ruin your holiday and Fiji experience by staying at the resort, even another group of people who had arrived at the resort on the same day where also trying to find alternative accommodation.

Most of the staff at Funky Fish Resort were very professional and friendly — especially Ben and John, who were warm, helpful, and gave us lots of great travel tips when they learned it was our first time in Fiji. However, our experience with the front desk staff member who handled our activities was very disappointing.He was always sitting at the reception desk and going around the resort, but we never felt helped. Although we were always polite and friendly, his attitude was rude and indifferent. He rarely communicated clearly and never reminded us about our scheduled activities — we had to double-check everything ourselves each time. He also promised to let us know the time for the fishing trip, but he never got back to us. On our checkout day, he spent most of the time chatting with his friends on his phone instead of helping us promptly, which almost made us miss our boat. It’s a shame, because the rest of the team made such a good impression, but this one staff member really affected our overall experience.

Funky Fish Surf Resort is exactly as it’s portrayed – simple accommodation, all home-cooked meals, absolute beachfront and access to world-renowned surf breaks, all at great value. It’s perfect for intrepid travellers who aren’t just chasing their next Instagram shot. This is a truly authentic Fijian experience, from the warm hospitality to the natural surrounds. We had a beautiful stay making the most of everything on offer, including exploring nearby resorts (some charging $2k per night) and hiking up Mt Silo. The vibe is so chilled, with that unbeatable “Fiji time” feeling. If you’re after an unpretentious, relaxed getaway where you can soak up real Fiji, Funky Fish Surf Resort.

The Resort is on a beautiful island. There is a small beach accessible by the resort. During high tide, the sand is gorgeous, but in low tide, there are lots of rocks. The food was surprisingly good. We had seen a variety of different reviews, so we were sceptical. Meals were always on time, and quite fresh. My personal favourites were the beef stew, the fish curry and the fried chicken. Dessert is typically served after dinner, and all were very delicious. My partner was especially fond of the chocolate cake. Drinkable water is served at all meals, and available at the bar. They also sell soft drinks and bottled water if you prefer. I noticed that alcohol in Fiji wasn't particularly cheap, but all the drinks available for purchase were a reasonable price. There is not heaps to do at the resort itself, although we did not try to do anything. There are some stand up paddle boards and/or kayaks available, they have some snorkels that you can borrow, and there is a hike to the mountain which is very beautiful. We took two different day trips, one to Cloud 9 ($79FJD per person), and another to Musket Cove ($69FJD per person). The drop off and pick ups are Fiji time, but that shouldn't bother you, you are always back in time for dinner. There are some really lovely cats who live somewhere near the resort and visit, hopeful of scoring some free food. They were adorable and did not cause any trouble, but provided some lovely company. We opted for a Bure with no air-conditioning, but the louvre windows and the fans made the room very comfortable at night. I even slept with a blanket on one night. The bathroom would leave some people wanting more. Its a small room and small bathroom, but everything worked well. The shower was hot, and surprisingly comfortable, but at first glance isn't particularly appealing. We did not used the Wifi, but wifi was available in the Bar/pool/dining area. Vodaphone reception was quite good on the island so we didn't bother using the wifi. My recommendation for people visiting the resort, is don't expect a 5 start resort for hostel prices. I think calling it a resort is quite generous, but if you think of it as a nice hostel, you will be pleased. My other recommendations would be to bring some lightweight PJs, to protect yourself from mosquitoes at night, but sleeping with the fan on also works.

Perfect spot for surfers. Non-Surfers, activities will require transport, by boat, which is provided in the Reception. Scuba diving and Snorkelimg also available. Very nice location, pristine, clean swimmingpool, and nice beach. Thanks !!

This is definitely a surfer's hostel type place. If you are looking for the ultimate luxury place, move on. It's low key, modest, bare minimum kind of place.||My husband & I were in Fiji for our 25th anniversary.||We have no regrets about staying here:||Pro: location, beauty, one of the most peaceful places I've ever stayed. It was so quiet, constant sea breeze in our beachfront Bure. I've never napped so well in my life. The hiking trail to the old military look out was one of the best hikes in my life! Staff member would get you a coconut to drink for 5 fjd. we would then cut it open and eat the coconut meat. Cloud 9 Rooms are up a very steep hill FYI.|excursions: when you book a snorkel trip or anything else, look at it as you are booking a boat UBER. There will be no supervision or guiding, just someone taking you where you requested. Snorkeling & 🤿 Cloud 9 were amazing.||Con: some staff seemed unhappy. They would make minimum conversation after several attempts. Also, management gave off a vibe that you were bothersome after too many questions. Food: you get what you get.....no choice, just mediocre plate of food sat in front of you. If you are a picky eater, stay somewhere else. Breakfast many days were beans and spring rolls??? Who eats that? on those days I just ate toast with jam and butter.

Boys family surf trip to fiji - the funky fish was perfect. We stayed in an air conditioned cloudbreak bure. Rooms are straightforward and clean. Staff, led by Tumely, is warm and friendly; they take good care of the property and you during the visit. The bar and common area were a great place to gather for a drink and chat with other travelers in an “apres-surf” type environment. Two boats available for multiple daily surf trips to the breaks; Capts Joe and Skelly take great care of you on the boats. Lots of other stuff to do if not everybody in your group is surfing twice a day…. But if you ARE surfing, it’s a great spot to charge from, relax after, and enjoy Fiji’s beauty. We’ll be back with the rest of the family.