Oarsman's Bay Lodge

What a wonderful trip. Even though we only spent two nights, it is worthy to plan to come back. Things to not is that this is not a five star resort and shouldn't be expected to be. What you can expect is exceptional staff, delicious food, comfortable bed, and spectacular views. The Lodge caters for travellers who like comfort but have a sense of adventure, like the privacy of adults only but wants to participate in social activities. We loved it. Special thanks to getting of staff Tiki who saved us with organising a transfer home from a different resort and Sefo who is such a wonderful host.

The staff were amazing and the facilities were great! Would stay here again 100000%

WARNING: Staying here may ruin the rest of your trip to Fiji. If this isn't your last accommodation in Fiji, every other resort will have a very hard time living up to the experience you'll have at Oarsman's. This place is unbelievably peaceful. The staff are truly the heart and soul of the resort, but that doesn't mean everything else isn't exceptional as well. The property is beautiful and extremely well maintained. The beach right in front of the resort is stunning and feels like a giant swimming pool thanks to the calm, crystal-clear water. We spent hours snorkeling there and saw an incredible variety of marine life: lionfish, rays, starfish, giant clams, large schools of fish, and even a small reef shark. The hill behind the resort offers amazing views of both sides of the island and can be reached with a short 20-minute hike. The excursions are excellent, and the complimentary activities such as kayaking and the coconut demonstration were also fantastic. The food was consistently outstanding, and the daily afternoon tea was a lovely touch. We stayed in the shared dormitory and were genuinely impressed by how comfortable it was. The beds are separated by walls, which gives you a level of privacy that is uncommon in shared accommodation. It was clean, comfortable, and much better than we expected. What truly makes Oarsman's special, however, is its people. Every staff member was attentive, helpful, genuine, and always smiling. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. What I particularly appreciated is that Oarsman's doesn't try to be a luxury resort. Instead, it focuses on delivering an authentic island experience with outstanding hospitality, and it succeeds brilliantly. We spent three incredibly relaxing days here, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. I sincerely hope to return one day and see these wonderful people again. Vinaka vakalevu to Tiki, Sefo, and the entire team for making our stay so memorable. Wishing you all the success you deserve.

Oarsman Bay has been one of my favourite stops. Perfect for a solo traveller with lots of activities offered (paid and free). I thoroughly enjoyed the staff and area. Friendly staff, great reefs to Snorkel right off the beach.