Navutu Stars Resort Yasawa Islands

Three friends and I stayed at Navutu Stars Resort for three nights. I want to share a balanced and honest review for anyone considering this property, especially if you are used to more activity-based resort experiences.||What we loved:|The room itself was absolutely gorgeous. It was large, spacious, and very private, with our own stretch of beach. The setting felt intimate and peaceful, and the natural beauty of the surroundings is undeniable.||Things to be aware of:|Navutu Stars is a very small resort, with essentially one central area that functions as the lobby and the dining space for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During our stay, the menu remained the same each day, which felt limiting over three nights.||The resort is located about a four-hour ferry ride from Port Denarau, with only one arrival and one departure slot per day. This means flights must be booked very carefully around ferry timing. If you experience motion or sea sickness, the ride can be quite uncomfortable, as it is not always smooth.||Fiji overall is extremely expensive, and this was true both at Navutu Stars and during our stay in Nadi. Water is not complimentary with meals and must be purchased each time, typically costing between $5–$10 USD per bottle. While this may seem minor, it adds up quickly over several days.||The resort is very much in nature, so there are plenty of insects, including mosquitoes, spiders, and bugs. This may be unsettling if you’re not accustomed to tropical environments.||Our main takeaway:|This is not the type of resort experience many travelers may be used to if they’ve vacationed in places like the Caribbean. During our stay, there were about 15 guests total, and only one or two organized activities per day, each lasting around 1.5–2 hours. Outside of those, the primary option is to relax. We realized fairly quickly that we personally needed more to do. The pool was also quite small and not very inviting.||That said, we did enjoy spending quality time together and meeting a lovely family at the resort, which added warmth to the experience.||Overall:|Navutu Stars is best suited for travelers seeking deep relaxation, privacy, and a very quiet, slow-paced stay. If you’re looking for variety, multiple dining options, larger pools, or a more active resort experience, this may not be the right fit.

Navutu Stars Resort, Fiji – Absolute Paradise My partner and I had an incredible 10-day stay at Navutu Stars in October 2025, and it was truly one of the most relaxing and serene holidays we’ve ever experienced. The resort and island are designed for complete switch-off—pure paradise where you can slow down and be fully present. Our beachfront bure was beautifully comfortable, with stunning views, a lovely sea breeze, immaculate housekeeping (including turndown service), and a large, very comfy bed. Our days were spent by the water, enjoying massages (I tried almost the entire spa menu), soaking up the sun, exploring the island, and sipping cocktails. Evenings were relaxed and unhurried, with delicious dinners—hands down the best seafood pasta I’ve ever had—followed by early nights. What truly made this experience unforgettable was the Navutu family. Every single person made us feel genuinely welcome and at home. Nothing ever felt forced; they remembered our names and preferences and embodied the true spirit of Fiji. Being celebrated as guests of honour during the Fiji Day festivities was such a special and fun surprise. I cannot recommend Navutu Stars highly enough for solo travellers or couples seeking peace, connection, and the natural beauty of Yaqeta and the Fiji Islands. To the incredible team (and apologies if I’ve missed anyone): Ma, Egi, Dan, Pene, Ludo, Varani, Solo, Watee - Vinaka Vakalevu 🇫🇯❤️. We’ll absolutely be back.

Absolute paradise. My partner and I spent 10 incredibly relaxing days at Navutu Stars in October 2025. The beachfront bure was beautiful and comfortable, housekeeping impeccable, and the food outstanding (best seafood pasta ever!). Days were spent swimming, enjoying massages, relaxing by the water and exploring the island.||What truly sets Navutu Stars apart is the staff — warm, genuine, and attentive without ever being intrusive. We felt completely at home and were even honoured during the Fiji Day celebrations, which made our stay extra special.||Perfect for couples or solo travellers wanting to truly switch off. Vinaka vakalevu to the entire team — we can’t wait to return.

If you don't find what you're looking for in Navutu Stars you're missing the point. A perfect blend of tradition and comfort with every details thought of. All staff were attentive, polite and friendly making us feel welcome before even stepped foot on land. Conversations naturally flowed and it was an excellent way to learn about Fijian life. Including the 3 resident dogs that accompanied us kayaking and walks along the beach. Daily activities were a great way to meet others staying at the resort. Snorkeling off various parts of the Yasawa Islands. One night we were offered to take part in a Kava ceremony with the staff and enjoy Lovo - which was a special experience. Food and drink great with a changing menu everyday - including loads of fish and "catch of the day" Its a small boutique hotel only hosting up to 20 people. Private, quiet and peaceful with no demand to interact with anyone if you so desire. The Bures are completely private and secluded. We found it difficult to fault Navutu as, if you've done your research, you get exactly what you're expecting & more (a shame to see some negative reviews as Navutu Stars sell their product exactly as advertised and are not falsely advertising anything). If you want a traditional Fijian experience and surroundings with the comfort of luxury this is the place for you.

Dear Navutu Stars Team, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for an absolutely unreal stay at your place. My four nights on Yaqeta were honestly some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere in the South Pacific — no joke. Your resort is insane in the best way: super boutique, not too big, the rooms are beautiful and perfectly airy, and the whole vibe is just next level. The staff were unbelievably kind — everyone knew our names, and it really felt like staying with friends. I work as a travel consultant, I travel a lot for a living and privately, and still… this stay was honestly one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve stayed in Fijian homestays before, and Navutu Stars is the perfect mix of authentic village-style experience and luxurious comfort — you still get the full Fiji vibe, just in a way you usually can’t in the villages, and that’s something you should feel once you in Fiji! The location? Straight 10/10. The daily excursions were amazing, snorkeling was crazy good, the views were pure paradise. And the food? Absolute ten out of ten — every single meal slapped. Even the dogs were super sweet and part of the whole vibe. If someone is looking for paradise — trust me, they’ll find it at Navutu Stars. Vinaka vakalevu!

I highly recommend Navutu Stars Resort. The location and staff are a dream. I wanted to get away from everything and enjoy pristine snorkeling and relax, and Navutu Stars came through. We snorkeled every day, the rooms were comfortable, and the location is magical. It's quiet paradise. The staff attended to our every need, the food was great.||I traveled with my cousin and stayed in burre #10 which has two rooms. There are a lot of stairs that are all painted white. We had to pay attention and be extra careful going up and down. To get to the burre, there are steep stairs or you walk along the shore. It was no big deal but if you have mobility issues, this is not the room for you. If you want to be super secluded, this is your spot.||I definitely want to come back!

Navutu Stars gets a lot of great ratings. But not from us. It’s a very isolated island. Not much to do. What there is to do costs a lot of money - for example, a one-hour snorkel excursion is $100.00 plus per person. The food is boring and very bland. If you’re not spending money on activities, limited to snorkelling and going to the small village. You can basket weave and cut coconuts in the afternoon. No thanks! It’s very millennial. A lot of young people are on some sort of honeymoon. We’re in our late 6O’s. It was a disappointing stay for us. Not to mention the giant flying cockroach that visited me twice the same night in the bathroom. To be fair, we complained, and the next day the room got a good cleaning. Best part about this resort -the bed is very comfortable. However, the resort needs a refresh! We will not be back.

When you stay at this resort you are paying a premium for the remote stunning location, which is worth it, but the compromise is on luxuries, choice if facilities and transfer time. Bure was large, lovely traditional style with fans and louvres rather than aircon. Some easily accessible coral off the beach at front of hotel but well worth paying extra for daily snorkeling trips in boat to nearby locations. Relaxed staff so best to just sit back and adopt a fiji time approach. Only one dining option which is par for course with island resort. Breakfast included. We went a la carte for lunch and dinner. Turtle airways transfer option was prohibitively expensive (more than our flight from Australia) so we took the 3-4 hrs Yasawa flyer ferry option which was interesting on the way out in beautiful sunny calm weather but a little less so on return in less good weather.