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Mana Island is close to Nadi, offers fantastic reef diving, clean and well serviced accommodation, local tropical foods in our Award winning Bar and Restaurant, outrageous beach parties, friendly, uniformed and educated staff and sunsets to die for!We operate a fully equipped PADI Dive Resort (R-36364) managed by a Course Director. We dive the Supermarket, Gotham City, Plantation Pinnacle, Namotu Passage and other world famous dive sites, which are just minutes away
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Just returned from Ratu Kini. Had an authentic Fijian village experience in basic accommodation. Beautiful stretch of beach, however the rest of Mana island was inaccessible due to filming of US Survivor. Food options limited & unable to access resorts on Island for other options which was disappointing. Out of Ratu Kini's control, just good to be aware of.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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We spent a lot of timing researching where to stay on Mana and we made the right choice. It's the best value for money on the island.
We had dorms with food included. The room was clean and the food was fine. Nothing special but decent food with a reasonable size. The staff are good fun and always up for a chat or a laugh.
We dived the supermarket and saw 3 types of shark. The coral has been damaged by the feeding though which is a real shame. The diving is better in the Yasawas. We decided not to do anymore after that. The dive team is good and it would be a good place to learn.
The beach isn't great as the whole island is a reef so it's coral and sea grass rather than sand. It does however make for great snorkelling. Make sure you go under the jetty to find the batfish. We also took a trip to Moniriki where they filmed castaway. It was beautiful and we had the place to ourselves which is unusual.
The massage from the attached parlour was awful but for 30 dollars I wasn't going to complain. We stayed 3 days, 2 would have been enough. If you're a beach person or a sun worshipper it's not for you. If you don't plan on diving or going on any trips I wouldn't go either.
Over all we were pleasantly surprised after reading all the previous reviews.
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Date of stay: May 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I went to Mana Island for a month. Best decision ever! It might be unusual for some people not to be surrounded by everyday noise and comfort. After being on this island for a while, you might forget, that cars, shoes, pizza and nice cup of cappuccino exist any more, but vibe of that island makes up for those things big time! :) You are surrounded my far the most kind nation alive. Fijians made my life there like home. They are funny, warming and most interested of you having a great time. Food, that they send out of kitchen is nice and fresh. Some local cuisine that you can enjoy. Make sure you stack up plenty of water from mainland. Tap water is a little bit salty. Or you can survive on beer only. :)
Stepping in to dive shop, you will meet some divers... big surprise. :P They are world class professionals with plenty of surprises for every level of divers. From the most beautiful wall dives to most exclusive dive sites, average Joe will ever see. Instructors, Krysta, Lexy, Lindsay and divemaster Fletcher, will make sure that every second under water is a memory you will never forget. On the surface… they usually complain about 29 degrees being too cold, too many turtles and sharks to look at and wayyyy too clear water. They are funny :)
After a month with those guys as intern, Im now certified PADI divemaster. I am so happy that I had an opportunity to learn from all of them. Real eye opener experience.
PS! If you take a small block of nice cheese from mainland to the diveshop, you will make everyone even more happy ;)
Forget about you everyday problems and hide yourself to paradise!! :)
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Date of stay: July 2017
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Response from Tui K, Manager at Ratu Kini Backpackers and Dive Resort
Responded 23 Aug 2017
Thank you Kaitti for your kind words and choosing to come to Ratu Kinis for your Divemaster course. From the divers and the rest of the team, we wish you all the best in your dive experience. Regards
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Stayed at Ratu Kini for a week to do the PADI open water certificate. The dive shop is basic, but the current instructors Nico and Shane are very good and dedicated guys. They make diving simple and fun. 5 stars for them! Thank you Nico.
The hostel itself is good. A very local island experience, basic dorm accommodations, no running hot water in the showers and a mostly casual easy going management style. Scheduling errors can happen, and you might be asked to move from one room to another, but they didn't have any problem when I had to leave a few days early due to a diving medical problem.
There is a small convenience store where fresh bread and some local products are delivered daily for a very reasonable price. And meals at the restaurant were always good and well priced. WiFi will cost you per day, so make sure to get a local SIM card at the airport and you'll be glad you did! You'll see kids and the house dogs running around and feel right at home with the truly amazing and friendly Fujian staff. Come with reasonable expectations and you'll have a great time and stay.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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I travel to Fiji quite often however this is one of the BEST places I have ever stayed at before! For those looking to experience Fiji but on a bit of a budget, I cannot recommend Ratu Kini enough!!!!
I travelled with a large group of friends, and the staff were so friendly and accommodating towards our wishes, dietary requirements and overall stay. Though this place is considered a 'hostel' I was amazed at how clean and well kept the private rooms were. We stayed in the beachfront cottages which were spacious and clean! Additionally, the views from the verandah and close access to the beach were spectacular.
Brian, Manni, Paul and Mare were all so helpful with organising our daily adventures, food, drinks and activities whilst allowing us to party from time to time haha. The food available was reasonably priced for how large and delicious they were, along with the free breakfast on offer. There is wifi available in the reception area, however, I would recommend buying a sim card so that your connection works well in your rooms as well.
Mostly I cannot recommend this place enough due to the amazing hospitality of the staff who work here, I believe that they made our trip so special and something we will look back on with such happy memories. Overall, It was such an amazing experience and I cannot wait to return soon as I am missing this place already.
Vinaka !! (miss u brian)
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip:Stock up on water bottles before leaving the mainland, however they do sell bottled Fiji water...
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We really enjoyed our three night stay at this establishment. Its well-organized taxi and boat service is much cheaper than that of the other company. We had a large bungalow by the sea, with a terrace and a hammock. We have excellent memories of our sea trip on a sandbank near which we snorkeled; magnificent fish and corals. We also enjoyed the meals, just as cheap as the rest.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ne pas hésiter à emprunter le chemin devant l'ecole qui permet d'accéder au sommet de l'île. En...
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Very different experience than the Yasawa islands. There was no one around so couldn’t do the tours. You can go down the beach and do the tours with the big resort but they are 2-3x price. No menu for food so you just have to ask for what you want and see if they have it/can make it. No chairs for lounging in the sun. Wi-Fi is very weak. Lots of bugs around / the dogs have flees and ticks. I would stay here if you want the local Fiji experience with nothing fancy.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Bring your own snacks. Local experience
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We had a fab time at Ratu Kini, would recommend. Great location with coral reefs surrounding the island. We did our PADI open water dive course with Instructor Tuks which was great and had an amazing time exploring the reefs around the island. Snorkelling is great just off the beach in front of the hostel. We stayed in a beachside cabin which was fab and pleasantly surprised by hot shower and AC. Staff lovely, friendly, and made a real effort. V good value for money. Social evenings with live music every night
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Date of stay: April 2024
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The locals living on the island are so friendly and welcoming it gives great vibes.
The food was excellent and we felt very at home even after 2 days.
The snorkelling experience with Paula will forever be the greatest experience and he was the most genuine guy!
Thank you to all for making our experience 10/10
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Date of stay: May 2024
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My wife and I finished our Open Water certification here after completing our theory and confined water dives in California. Couldn't be happier with this choice! Our instructor Tuks and the entire staff were simply amazing. Tuks did a fantastic job of incorporating the skills we had to practice for the course with realistic dives that allowed us to both see things and feel much more comfortable in the water. We did another 4 dives with them afterwards and were able to explore more of the 20+ dive sites around Mana. If you are considering a diving vacation or just want to explore diving and you are on Mana, I'd highly recommend checking out Ratu Kini.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Whakatāne, New Zealand67 contributions7 helpful votes
Hi Josh and Flo
Sorry, I am unsure as to the meal plan cost however their meals there are not expensive in any way. Yes it is possible to surf from the island however most people bring their own boards. There is an entity who work from the premises who offer hire. Once again, sorry, I am unsure of the cost.
Check out there website ratu kini dive resort and then the sub menu - dive courses. Then email them to check availability - make sure they check with Fletch or Lexi as due to popular demand, its best to tic tac with them to help plan their schedule.
There are more places to choose from in the Mana Island area.
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$24 - $38 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ratu kini`s backpackers and dive hotel mana island
LOCATION
FijiMamanuca IslandsMana Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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