Octopus Resort

Great resort and tucked away from everything. Beach gorgeous and beautiful blue water. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Villa hut we stayed in was cute with a outside shower. Food was delicious.

Whilst the location is beautiful and overall we enjoyed the stay, we did not love this place as much as the others we stayed at mainly due to the lack of friendliness and poor overall service from the office and cleaning staff. The staff at bar and restaurant however were great! Overall, it was our least favorite place to stay in on this trip. Details: Our room wasn‘t cleaned throughout the stay even after asking multiple times but then on the day we checked out the cleaning team firstly left their equipment on our doorstep from the early morning onwards and kept hanging around in front of our bungalow whilst we were packing (on time!) making us feel like we had to rush, rather uncomfortable. We were told we could use the facilities until departure a few hours later but they couldn‘t ‚find any beach towels for us‘…. Food was very nice though as well as cocktails and drinks selection. We also booked in a massage which was amazing and can highly recommend! The pool area is nicely done but not enough spaces with shade including the sun loungers on the beach itself, which made it a bit stressful in the mornings to get a seat.

Overall it was a nice trip. Be aware though that the amenities it is probably closer to 3 stars but I have it 4 stars for the Fijian Staff. They are all wonderful and do their best to make your trip enjoyable. The cons of the resort. On our first night there in point 1 (the room name) the lights around the ceiling would not turn off. I discovered this literally minutes before bed. I could not turn them off. Turns out the light switch was broken. I ended sleeping all night with the lights on. Needless to say this was a rough nights sleep. I told the office the next day and they said they would send an electrician over to fix. They never did. The next night I had to turn the lights off at the interior circuit breaker which turned off the interior lights and the lights to the bathroom. If someone had to go to the bathroom during the night we needed to take a flashlight or use our phones. We had to do this until…heavy rains came and flooded the entire bathroom and about 4 feet into our room with mud and silt from the hillside. At this point they moved us rooms and the first night we were in that room an external circuit breaker and turned off all the electricity at about 1:00 AM. This meant no fans, no A/C and stagnant stifling air for the remaining 6 hours of our sleep. So another poor nights sleep. We thought they might offer us a bottle of wine at dinner one night or sunset cocktails but that did not happen. Also, check your bill upon checkout because they had about $390FJD extra added to our bill. I have to assume this happens quite often because when I pointed it out they were very casual about subtracting it from the bill without even looking at the charges I stated were incorrect. THE PROS: Great staff, Mena, Moses, Nox, Boolow, the security guard, Mellie, the main manager were all great during the day. My daughter hurt her foot on the beach and the manager helped take great care of her which I am very appreciative of. The meal service was great. The bartenders were great. Beach volleyball was a ton of fun and the snorkeling tour and private fishing trip my girls took were amazing. The beach is beautiful. You can literally snorkel right off the beach and overall the resort is very well organized. Rain hampered our trip a bit but there was nothing they could do about that. Drop off and pick up was a breeze and the pool is great to relax and cool off in. Overall. A great stay but double check everything just in case.

Do yourself a favour and book Octopus Island! This resort is located on a stunning beach with the most beautiful staff. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with warmth and friendliness that did not stop for the entire duration of the trip. The staff were incredibly welcoming and kind, and the food was phenomenal. Some of the highlights included tunes and tubing, cooking class, basket weaving, trivia night, and relaxing by the pool. Our group had the most relaxing yet fun holiday at octopus island and we can’t wait to return. We are already planning our next group trip! Thank you to the staff for making us feel so valued and like a part of your family. See you next time, Seqa Na Lega!

This was our second trip to Octopus and my 5th time in Fiji in 33 years. Our group of seven included a toddler and a disabled family member requiring special equipment, assistance on and off water transport and with water sports. Even before we had left Australia, I was heartened by the incredible attention we received from Sharene the manager in addressing all my questions and needs. No request was too difficult and Sharene went seriously out of her way to ensure we would have the BEST possible experience - but that was only an indication of what was to follow. The extraordinary energy, warmth and generosity of Sharene and her husband CJ was impressive and memorable - we felt utterly spoilt and have missed them and their staff very much since leaving almost two months ago! I have not experienced quite this level of hospitality anywhere else in the world (even in Fiji!). We feel part of the Octopus family and a week doesn't go by without thinking about our time there and these delightful people. On a practical note, the beach front bures were well worth the extra cost for the space and in particular for the beach front verandah and day bed. Plus the outdoor ensuites are a lovely addition. One generally doesn't travel to Fiji for extraordinary food - the geographical limitations makes that difficult. However, the food was much improved since our visit in 2007 and was really good. The size and intimacy of the resort is appealing. We preferred it to the larger, more commercial resorts available. We met some lovely guests and still enjoyed having our own space. The staff were warm and seemed happy and motivated. The weather is more constant than on the mainland (where it rains frequently). The white, soft sandy and azure water is hard to beat - well worth travelling up to the Yasawa Group of islands if you want to find good snorkling and stunning beaches. The resort caters well for families and offers a good range of activities and services. We asked for a private, lobster banquet/dinner to celebrate a special event and were very impressed by the effort that went in to making it an incredibly memorable evening, in a stunning location. Under the current management, I cannot recommend Octopus Resort, Fiji more highly.

We spent an amazing nights at the Octopus island staying in a poppies room which was an absolute treat. We were meant to be in New Zealand but flooding in the north island meant we took a flight to Fiji instead and it was such a good choice. Because we stayed so long and late notice we got a great deal with transfers and meals included. The room was lovely. Nicely decorated, Lots of lovely wood. Good it has a fridge with a few drinks in that were included. It has a private day bed allocated on the beach. Most people who were there were island hopping and lots said the food there was the best they’d had had. We were pleased we made the choice we did it was so relaxing. As the food is from a menu rather than a buffet for most days the menu could have been rather repetitive and limited for a vegetarian but they made a special vegetarian menu for my husband. Offering him lots of options. I’d highly recommend getting involved in the activities. The crab racing was very fun. I came first place. The only disappointment was one day the bingo didn’t run which as there is no entertainment I’d been looking forward to. There are a few games to play like monopoly and cards. But it’s good to have your own entertainment like a card game or books. It’s not a party place really unless the other guests are up for it. That worked for us. Went on a snorkel trip that was lovely. Make sure you reapply sun cream as I managed to sun burn my bottom!! They arranged a proper big boat transport for us there as it was a bit rough and we got the island small boat back to the resort. Don’t hesitate to book. It was so lovely.

Everything about this resort was wonderful. "Resort" here is not what you'd envision from typical American, Mexican, or Caribbean resorts. It's more of a remote, primitive grouping of around 20 beach or garden huts scattered on a private and quiet stretch of the island, far from anything and everything. Just outside this small resort is a local village where about 350 villagers live, several of whom work at Octopus. To get to the village, one must pass across to the other side of the island, walking through dense bush in a very remote setting. But that experience alone is an unforgettable memory in and of itself. I spent just a night here and two days enjoying my beachfront bure, lounging in the hammock, walking through the soft white sand, and snorkeling with the most colorful fish and bright reefs—it was all perfect. The highlight, of course, was the visit to the local village—Nalauwaki Village—where the people live very differently than we do, yet have such a wonderful place to call home. They wake up next to a vibrant sea, where they can catch fresh fish daily. They live on an island meant for postcards with bush, mountains, and perfect beaches. Despite their different lifestyle, they are happy, kind, and content—a quest many of us in America chase daily. My beachfront bure was excellent. #16 - request that one! From an outdoor bathroom to a private deck, hammock, beach bed and loungers everything was terrific. I will be back!