Vuda Hotels with Pools

This is an absolute gem of a place, super close to the airport, they pick you up and drop you off so you don’t even have to think about any of it, but it feels a million miles away. Private and secluded and feels like you’re staying at the private home of a glamorous movie star friend. It’s not a resort so much, more of a secluded luxury spot to relax, and it’s absolutely divine. If you’re looking for a layover before you go out to a far flung island, or you just want to get off the plane and be drinking a wine by the pool in half an hour, it’s perfect. The best part of the experience is both the incredible burres that are so unique and make you feel like you’re in a movie - and also the owner and boss lady extraordinaire Mrs B - we met her at dinner in the restaurant one night and felt like we’d been friends for life. Her magic and hospitality is infectious and makes you want to drink life down like a frozen margarita. She really went out of her way to make our stay special - the little things like rearranging the menu to make sure we could try Fijian food, to showing us an absolutely incredible Fijian circus show, she made our trip phenomenal. You’ll love it, just go. The only thing I’d say is that it’s not a resort like Sheraton, so there isn’t always someone there to attend to your every need, but if you want something just ask. They’ll do everything to help. (And if you’re someone who at 2am is like, hm, I want juice I’ll just go to the on site seven eleven…it doesn’t work like that. But There’s a bar and they’ll work super hard to get you whatever you want snacks wise - they found me some amazing local style chips and nuts just because I said I was hungry - so if you want something just ask. Don’t waste your money on a cookie cutter Nadi resort, go here and hang out in a pocket of paradise.

Hubby and I stayed for a week and were left disappointed. On entering our room, it was evident that only a half clean job was done with muddy footprints, empty beer box and dirty bath mat left in the shower. Rooms are a good size with 2 showers; 1 indoor and 1 outdoor. Housekeeping does not include fresh towels or bed change, but only top ups if needed for shampoo & conditioner. There was no TV in our room, which is fine if you don’t want one, but Hubby wouldn’t have minded watching the news and some football ( I know; 1st world problems ‍♀️) There are no clocks ( again; fine if you are on Fiji time) Very remote so you will need to hire a car or taxi into Nadi and/Lautoka. The menu for lunch and dinner change everyday and breakfast was a serious non-starter. Food (lamb sausages and bacon) was cold, milk was curdled (2 days in a row). Eggs are made to order and come with a small hash brown. The staff were all pleasant but seemed to lack enthusiasm and direction. The place has so much potential but lacking in vision. Happy hour is half price drinks from 6-7pm Take advantage of it as the cheapest beer is $10.50AUD