Mango Bay Resort Fiji

My wife and I had a lovely peaceful week at this resort. The accommodation was quite basic and despite diligent covering of the bed with mosquito netting, we still managed to become the midnight snack for hundreds of the little bug(ger)s. The food was fresh and delicious. The local beer was good and cheap. The pools were a blessing and the sea was warm and wet and full of little fish.

Very warm personal service in this long year established resort - we loved the snorkelling 🤿 direct in front of the resort. You get here excellent value for money. Rooms are well equipped and tidy. The food is delicious and offers daily variations.

1 Star – Only for the View! This was our first time and first night in Fiji, and sadly, our stay at Mango Bay Resort was a huge disappointment. The location is beautiful and the view is stunning which we saw in the morning —but that’s where it ends. We arrived at 7pm and had to walk to our bure in almost complete darkness. There was barely any lighting—it felt unsafe and eerie. When we entered the room, we were shocked by the condition: tiny lizards crawling around, dirty walls, and a mosquito net over the bed that had visible blood splatters from previously killed insects—clearly unwashed and unhygienic. Moths, bugs and literal remains and dried blood stains The bathroom was worse than any public toilet I’ve seen—stained, full of dead bugs, and the toilet flush barely worked. Overall, the room was filthy and not maintained. At the restaurant, there were only two other people, no music, no atmosphere—just complete silence. It felt lifeless and honestly made us question what we had booked. The photos and reviews online are completely misleading. The photos ARE FALSE ADVERTISING! No wifi - only in restaurant where again mosquitoes and lizards everywhere you wouldn’t wanna sit out there! The staff were kind and doing their best, no engagement from the owner or manager but what stood out in the worst way was the owner or manager, who was yelling at one of the workers—who was clearly working hard in the 30-degree heat fixing a roof—right in front of us. It was so rude, unprofessional, and disrespectful, and it left us feeling really uncomfortable. I own a business myself and would NEVER speak to my staff in that manner NOR would this ever occur infront of GUESTS!! There were no activities, the pool was dirty, and dogs were lying on pool beds, even in the restaurant area. There was dog hair everywhere. Breakfast was just toast, cereal, and some fruit—you had to pay for anything more substantial. We barely ate because we were worried about hygiene and honestly getting sick . We understand tropical environments come with bugs, but we’ve stayed in similar open-air resorts where rooms are properly sprayed, sealed, and cleaned—this was not the case here. We checked out and went to Likuri Island, and WOW—what a difference! Still in a bure, still open-air, but the rooms were spotless, no mosquito netting needed, and everything was well-maintained. The staff were amazing, there was energy, music, shows, and authentic Fijian food cooked underground. The experience was filled with free activities, smiles, and good vibes. That’s when our holiday truly began. Absolutely NOT recommended. One star, only for the view.

Paradise exists. And it exists here. |Have been fortunate enough to do a bit of travelling recently, and after a visit to Tokyo, I thought I might be in need of some respite. |I chose Fiji for my cures and after some extensive research, Mango Bay stood out as an exciting place to visit. How right I was! |Arriving early at 7am, I did not expect to be accommodated till later. But Ed was there at the front door and went well out of his way to sort me out with an Ocean View bure - thank you Ed!|The rest was just fantastic - friendliness, attention, food and drink, and the clear, warm shallow waters of the Pacific all made this a dream. |To Ed and your team, thank you.

We had an ideal experience at Mango Bay. Before we arrived, booking was easy. The team communicated clearly, offered a variety of excursions, and helped arrange our meals.||Once we arrived, the natural beauty was unmatched. We felt like we were in a post card the entire time. Access to the beach was so serene and restful. Our accommodations had all we needed. The food was terrific. The food and drinks were exceptional. We had all the benefits of a larger resort while still having the natural and community feel. Loved it.

On arrival, there was a nix up with our accommodation. Booked Ocean View Bures and were taken to Garden Bures. This was poor communication with staff. Got to the Garden Bure, went in and wanted to walk straight back out. There was mould on tip of the fridge as well as around the rub er on the door of the fridge. There was a broken clothes rack sitting in the 2nd room. The bed you could feel every spring on the mattress and it felt dirty. Went up for dinner to the restaurant and my friend ordered her meal and asked for no chilli. They brought out her meal, and there was chilli. I ordered mine at the same time and sat there for almost an hour before I asked about my meal. They didn't put the order through! Go in for a shower, the tap is almost coming off the basin and there was NO HOT wATER!! My friend said she was kept awake all night by a staff member yelling out right up until 4am The next day, we were told by the owner that the Ocean View Bures were ready for us, but we'd seen enough. We spoke with the owner who the only charged us for the one night and for dinner. I honestly wouldn't recommend this place. Especially for the amount that you pay for what you get. Needs a complete overhaul

We stayed here for 3 nights. We took a beach front bure which I highly recommend. We had an incredible view from our room. The gardens were absolutely stunning. The staff are incredible. Super friendly and kind. There was just not really a vibe like you can find at some of the other budget resorts in the the Coral Coast. They could potentially benefit from having some dorm rooms to bring a younger crowd to make it easier to meet people. The pool/restaurant area is beautiful and the sunset views are really great. It would be great if they had hammocks to chill and if they spent a bit more time cleaning the pool. They offer a basic brekkie which was delicious. In fact the food in general was quite good all round. If you want a basic, quiet and secluded place that's basic no frills no fuss then this place is for you.

We consider ourselves very lucky to have stayed at the Mango Bay Resort in Fiji. This resort is set in a rural location approximately 2 hours from Nadi Airport, on a private road off the main highway. ||For an authentic experience and to go to sleep listening to the waves crashing, we would highly recommend staying in one of the Beachfront Bures. Whilst you won’t be getting 5 star luxury what makes this place so special is the warm and genuine affection that all of the staff show to their guests and the unmatchable sunsets that can be seen every evening when sipping your drink of choice at the beachfront bar and restaurant.||Whilst there is a good selection of activities and tours on offer that can be arranged, we were there to take advantage of the pure relaxation so only opted for a tour of a local coffee plantation and a massage at a local spa.||If you have a special event or celebration taking place during your stay at Mango Bay we would recommend booking the superb Seafood Platter Dinner which we had on our wedding anniversary accompanied by yet another unmissable sunset.||We would like to thank all of the staff for looking after us, with special thanks to Jen, Eloni, Naomi and last but not least Tina (thanks for sorting our washing!).||If we are lucky enough to be passing through Fiji again we will definitely make sure to stay again.