Waya Lailai Eco Haven

Beautiful Bure on the sea, real home cooked food, amazing location under the mountain and integrated with local life, couldn’t be nicer.

Intermittent shower water, always cold.

We spent three nights here and had a wonderful time with the local community that runs the retreat. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly, giving us a genuine appreciation of their culture and the relaxed spirit of "Fiji time." There are plenty of activities to enjoy—we especially loved swimming with reef sharks, snorkelling around the island, and hiking to the top of the mountain. The food was plentiful, fresh, and carefully prepared.

The facilities could be upgraded slightly, while still preserving the authentic feel of the local traditions. To better live up to the name of an "Eco Retreat," I'd recommend improving waste management (especially in the beautiful natural surroundings) and increasing the use of renewable energy.

Staff were lovely and helpful

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The location is absolutely beautiful. Our favorite bures of our stays in the Yasawas. They are minimal, but everything you need to escape reality for a few days. The food was fantastic and always on time. We loved hanging out on the hammocks and listening to the staff play music/sing during meals and arrivals.

Very limited water and few free activities - basically all excursions, even the hilltop hike, cost extra.