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Navini Island is a private island resort in Fiji, just one hour from Nadi Airport. Guests are met on arrival and transferred at any time. Navini is surrounded by white sand and a magnificent coral reef sanctuary. All 11 bures are beachfront, with four types including Family Villa, Deluxe Premier with outside daybed, Two Room, and Premier. Complimentary daily outings and use of water sports equipment. No day trippers. Food is freshly prepared using locally grown ingredients and a range of cooking styles served in our fully licensed restaurant. Fijian entertainment and weekly traditional lovo dinner. A unique island offering a memorable and personal holiday experience.
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We go to Fiji every year and try a different place everytime and this is the first place I would hands down come back to again and again. Only a 30min boat ride from the main island sees you sipping cocktails on the most beautiful beach. There is only a handful of burres which makes this a quiet and intimate island. There is more staff than people and they are so attentive and treat you like family that you will never want to leave. The food is amazing, no buffet, you order each meal ahead of time and they encourage communal dining (you can do intimate dinners if you wish) where you meet and make friends for life. The snokeling is incredible. You can snorkel around the island reef, just be mindful of tide times, or take thier daily snorkel tours which is definitely a must do. We went to Pinnacle Point, sunflower reef, Tales reef. We stayed tin the delux premier burre which is on the southside of the island, this side does get the winds more if it's a windy day. The burre was extremely well serviced each day, and is very comfortable. The resort offers evening entertainment, such as Fijian songs, kava ceremonies, Fijian folk tales and just good all round local fun. I cannot fault this place, the people are so lovely, the resort so relaxing, the food amazing. We will be returning.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Breakfasts are served between 8-9, lunch 1-2 and dinner from 7.30. They can serve room service...
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We were looking to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary by taking a trip to Fiji, a place we had celebrated our honeymoon on the Coral Coast previously. This time however, we wanted something more special, an Island! We hunted around, researched online, and stumbled across Navini Island. It was a place that seemed ideal, ticked all our boxes, and was a place that attracted repeat customers, and where you could find no bad review about. We reached out to the resort via their website, and soon after booked our week away for our first ever trip to Navini… One of the smartest things Navini has done, is they make getting to and from the airport easy. We were met at the airport arrivals hall, whisked away to a car, and were at the Vuda Marina within about 20 or so minutes. We were warmly greeted by the Navini staff, were welcomed aboard their boat, and we were off! With the midday sun shining and blue skies on a beautiful Fijian day, we ventured off to Navini.
The boat ride was about 40 minutes or so with Simo and Sami crewing the boat, and what a sight Navini Island was at we approached! It proved to be our Island paradise for the next 7 nights. Wow.
We were met by a small dinghy, capable of carrying no more than 5 adults. Removing our shoes (they would not be worn again until we left), we headed to the sandy shore and were greeted enthusiastically by Liti who showed us to the communal dining area, arranged for some cold tropical welcome drinks, and our lunch was ordered as we arrived before 2pm (after landing at the airport at 12:15pm). Checking in, we then ate lunch before being shown to our room.
Walking to our room via manicured sand pathways under the shade of gently swaying palms and mature trees, we were impressed by the well-maintained bure that we would call home for the next week. Open plan room and large bathroom with double sinks, louvre windows with flyscreens to take advantage of the sea breeze, and a large ceiling fan positioned over what proved to be a comfortable bed (that was almost silent). There was a porch with views of the beach and ocean, with table and chairs, an undercover day bed, two sun loungers and an outdoor shower. What more could you ask for in paradise?
Meals are served three times a day in the communal dining area, at 8am, 1pm, and dinner at around 7:30pm. There is no need to wear a watch or set an alarm, as they play the Lali drum to let you know it is meal time!
You chose breakfast based on a decent menu, and your lunch order was taken from a set menu at this time, and at lunch, your dinner order was also taken. The food was simply amazing, and the menu was different every day for lunch and dinner. Nobody goes hungry at Navini, and we had no need to have any snacks in between meals. Before dinner, there was usually entertainment; Fijian stories with Simo, the Navini choir performing, and if you were lucky (and we were), a kava ceremony, followed by a meke performance! Of course, sundowner drinks were always on offer. On our 7th and last night when the meke was performed, we also had a traditional lovo feast which was delicious! On our wedding anniversary we had a private table for two on the sand under candlelight, and were given lei necklaces, an anniversary cake, and were serenaded with a celebration song Fiji style! Everyone was made to feel very special at Navini!
Some nights after dinner, we sat down on the woven mats with some of the staff to play a Fijian board game called vidi vidi which was great fun to play. Almost every morning, there was a boat tour (one was held in the afternoon) that involved a new reef to snorkel or a new island to see. And while in general the snorkelling was very good everywhere we went, in all reality, there was none better than at Navini.
The reef at Navini was in good health and alive with colourful and varied coral and marine life. Highlights of our snorkelling adventures included swimming with reef sharks, turtles, seeing a huge clownfish colony, the colourful coral itself, and learning how they restore damaged reefs through planting coral. We also enjoyed cruising past some of the other island resorts to get a feel for how they are different. Around the island, the gardens and pathways were well manicured and cared for. Plenty of shade away from the beach. We have never seen so many hermit crabs in the one spot in all our travels as we did at Navini. There were loads of crabs in and around the rocky areas too, never to bother anyone. We also barely noticed any mosquitoes, and we felt that the evening sea breezes may have played a role in that during our stay.
While on Navini we also enjoyed some kayaking, and plenty of rest and relaxing on our daybed and sun loungers. While we did not manage to catch a sunrise due to it being cloudy over the mainland (it was wet season after all), we did manage to catch the sunsets almost every day.
The staff were truly amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, and before long, we felt like part of the family. The owner was present for most of our stay, and she often joined all the guests at meal times. We made some new friends with other guests too, most of whom were repeat customers. At one stage it felt like we had the entire island to ourselves – there are only 10 bures after all, and at one stage during our stay there was only four guests including us!
Our only one bit of feedback for Navini is the suggestion to consider air conditioning for the bures to ensure a level of comfort. When the wind was not around, it could get quite hot. However, when the wind was up in the evening, it was all you needed.
We loved our stay, and the only problem we now have is how and when we can return in future!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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If you like snorkeling some of the nicest reefs around, great food, personalised, friendly service and quiet, peaceful surrounds then I cannot recommend Navini Island enough. From the moment we arrived we felt part of the Navini resort family. The staff went out of their way to ensure that our stay was welcoming and memorable. Within minutes of our arrival all the staff knew our names. The food was varied and delightful. There was always something for everyone and you never went away unsated. The meals were eaten communally with parents with children eating earlier. Eating together allowed us all to share the experiences of the day and to make life-time friends with others on the island. Each day we were taken to a different reef, all of them sensational with vibrant coral, a large variety of fish and sharks, rays and, if you were lucky, turtles. The Navini island reef was one of, if not the best reef we swam. The weather was very kind and the bright sunlight brought forth a dizzying display of colour in the crystal-clear water. Our bure was immaculate and comfortable. Cleaned every day by the wonderful staff, it was a comfortable place to rest after a relaxing day. We booked our next trip to Navini before we left the island.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Non-nano Zinc sunscreen, full length rash tops.
Anti-septic cream in case of scrapes on the rocks.
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Response from Simone Daulaca, Owner at Navini Island Resort
Responded 31 Oct 2024
Bula J1141VEphilm, Thank you for posting an excellent review about your holiday at Navini Island Resort. It is wonderful that your stay was so relaxing and personalized. Our Navini Family will be delighted to hear that you found them so welcoming and caring, and the bure immaculate and comfortable. Vinaka vakalevu. We are delighted that you enjoyed eating communally and made some friends with our other guests while enjoying the different dishes. The menus are varied, as food is an important part of the stay. Your recommendation is truly appreciated. Thank you for booking your next trip. We look forward to having you here with us again.
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We absolutely adored our stay at Navini, and can't recommend it more highly! It is an absolutely gorgeous little island fringed by a coral reef allowing for fantastic snorkelling right off the beach. The staff are all so friendly, but in an authentic way, not over the top like you can encounter at other resorts. No fancy day spas, just amazing nature, wonderful people. The transfers were seamless, which made the journey so easy. We were met at the airport, popped in a car, driven to the port, and immediately placed on a boat to take us to Navini. The food is fantastic. I didn't anticipate such wonderful food, so that was such a nice surprise. For lunch and dinner we were able to choose off a menu (3 options for entree and main, 2 options for desert). It was so nice having this choice, and not having to deal with a buffet. Breakfast had a large delicious selection of offerings, and coffee was very good too! Each morning we were able to join a snorkelling excursion. The boat left at 10am, ventured about 20-30 mins away to a lovely reef (different location each day), and we returned in time for lunch. I could go on and on... just brilliant..we loved our stay and will certainly return.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:I don't think you could go wrong with any of the bures. They are all dotted around the island,...
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If your idea of a perfect holiday involves swim-up bars, jet skis, late-night partying and room service, Navini is 100 percent not for you!!
This is a place where the only noise you can hear is the lapping of waves on the shore. It is utterly peaceful. It's a beautiful, tiny coral island paradise where you can walk from your bure a few metres to snorkel in a fantastic marine sanctuary teeming with an amazing array of fish. We joined the daily excursions to other reefs which were also great experiences and in between all the swimming and snorkelling, paddleboarding and kayaking, we spent plenty of time napping in a hammock under a coconut palm or sunbed on the beach.
The accommodation is simple but very comfortable and the food is plentiful, varied and excellent. There are only a handful of bures so the numbers of guests are limited.
Best of all are Navini's wonderful, friendly staff who made our week there really memorable. Everyone we met were warm, friendly, helpful and welcoming. Simone and her team have created something really special here. Can't wait to return.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Do all the excursions.
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Our second visit to Navini, this time nine nights in paradise. It's natural beauty, welcoming and super friendly staff and small size make Navini a true paradise. Add to that beautifully positioned bures that are thoroughly cleaned every day, a free morning outing every day - snorkelling or hand line fishing to a different reef (land activities when weather not as good), delicious food and staff who know you by name and you have an ideal holiday. Navini's house reef is gorgeous and you could spend days snorkelling it and finding something new, or use the free watersports equipment if that is more your style. You can tell the staff are like family, and this extends to all the guests. The relaxation we experienced was much needed and enjoyed. August was a lovely time to visit weather wise - the only improvement I can think of is airconditioning in the bures, but choose your timing well and it isnt needed. Lots of hugs to bid us farewell, but it isn't good bye it's sota tale (see you later). Vinaka once again Navini.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I don't know where to start! Honestly if you want the very best of Fiji choose Navini. Fantastic personalised service and care. The bures are beautifully situated to be private and have direct access to the water for swimming and snorkelling. Also, there is a daily snorkel trip to other terrific snorkelling locations. Food is all made on the island and is delicious .There are about 20 guests at any one time. Perfect for total relaxation......nothing is too much trouble for the wonderful staff on this island. And there are turtles!!!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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We booked 7 nights at Navini for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 1 and 9 years). We wanted something special and beachfront but also private and relaxing (as travelling with a 1 year old can be challenging). From the moment we got on the boat we were welcomed into the Navini family. The staff are absolutely amazing and so great with our children. I was celebrating a special birthday and they went out of their way to make the day extra special for me. Which ended with a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach for two. The island is indeed very special, the snorkeling is the best I have seen, even from right off the beach. The daily snorkeling trips were fantastic as well - just amazing!! The accommodation had everything we needed and more, food and service was spot on. We left relaxed and content; defiantly knowing we will be back again.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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After Covid we were stir-crazy but reluctant to travel too far afield so we decided in May 2022 to make a sentimental return to Fiji and one of it's islands after a 20 years absence, which worked out well, and that holiday, together with the weather on Australia's east coast in the months that followed, only served to fuel our enthusiasm for more return visits to Fiji. A further 3 trips to Fiji followed in quick succession, each one involving a 7 night island stay at 3 different islands, followed by a couple of days at Denarau. We then looked for a new island to visit in November 2022, and purely by chance found Navini. It looked beautiful and sounded too good to be true in so many ways, but after a few emails from Losalini and reading some reviews we went ahead & booked. Now I am here to tell you that we found Navini to be, for my wife and I at least, exactly what we have been looking for in a tropical island holiday, as follows. 1. Beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear water 2. No day trippers 3. Very small number of guests (mainly adults) due to the size of the island and number of Bures 4. The 6 hectare island can be walked around in 15 casual minutes 5. The island can be paddled around in 10 casual minutes (if you don't stop to view the fish, coral & the odd turtle through the crystal clear water) 6. The island can be swum around (about 1500 - 2000 metres with training goggles) if it appealed to someone to do it 7. Free water craft, daily free boat excursions, plenty of deck chairs & shade, beautifully maintained gardens and pathways and very good accommodation. 8. The rate includes 3 meals a day, which didn't initially appeal to us, but we wouldn't have it any other way now, not because of the variety or size of the menu offerings, but simply because every meal was absolutely beautiful, varied and flexible and taken within a very organised 1 hour window, with pre-ordering making the exercise extremely streamlined And finally the jewel in the crown of Navini is the staff. What a beautiful group of happy and "nothing is a problem" people, with special mention to Losalini in reception, Joka and Sulia in the restaurant & bar, Joka's mum Anna (I think, haha?) in the kitchen, Simmo the boat captain, Cara & Izzy from housekeeping, and the other 10 or so staff who always knew our first names, said hello every time they saw you, and helped you with everything from water craft & snorkelling gear to luggage, beach chairs and so on. We met a member of the Australian family who own Navini and she explained the 40 year or more background to the resort and their environmental and holiday philosophies, and it's no wonder that Navini is so special. Very little advertising, 50% of guests are return guests and offering everything you want for a relaxed, comfortable and idyllic tropical island holiday. Needless to say that we will definitely be returning.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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My son and I came away from our stay in Fiji, and Navini in particular, feeling rejuvenated and so thankful for the kindness everyone showed us during our time on the island.
We'll never forget the friendly faces that greeted us every day, the pristine ultra-vibrant reefs we visited every day and the amazing food prepared by fantastic chefs 3x a day. Furthermore, our guides, chief Dumu and his generosity during our surf trip, the boat crew, the dining staff, our cleaning crew, the vidi vide players we challenged, the people that handled our reservations and activities were all there to provide the ultimate experience and I for one will never forget everyone's positive energy. My son still wishes we were back on the island enjoying all the charms it has to offer and so do I!
Secondly, the guests that stay at Navini, many of them repeat customers, become like a family by the time you leave, even if it's for 5 days or less. It was one of very few times when we look back on a travel experience where the guests all bonded in a special way!
I still dream of the reefs, the sunsets (and sunrises), the refreshing breezes and sound of waves from our room providing amazing sleep, and surfing on perfect waves in Fiji. Did I mention the world class reefs we snorkeled on (I need to say it again!)? In the end though, it's the people that make up a transformative experience and that will always be the strongest pull. We're looking forward to coming back in the near future, this time with my wife!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from Simone Daulaca, Owner at Navini Island Resort
Responded 31 Oct 2024
Bula Randalm, Thank you for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear that your stay was so enjoyable, from the friendly staff to the food and amazing snorkeling. On the complimentary morning outings, we visit a variety of reefs, plus, of course, snorkel right from the beach here at the resort. It is indeed great to hear that you found the reefs world-class. Vinaka vakalevu. We look forward to welcoming you back again to our beautiful home.
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Hello, Hair braiding can be arranged at nearby resorts and often this is possible on one of the morning boat trips. For costs and further enquiries, you are welcome to contact the resort directly, with thanks.
Bula! Local beers start at F$9, cocktails at F$24 and wine at F$14 a glass. Enjoy happy hour prices from 6.30pm while relaxing on the Island deck with panoramic views and on some nights, while listening to Fijian songs.
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