I’ve been travelling for 6 months and it’s nice to finally have had a little place that felt like I was at home. Tại Lo and all of the staff are so kind and welcoming. It feels like you’re part of the family from the minute you arrive. I haven’t felt this as much on any other islands here. I learned so much about the family and Fijian traditions and life here. The food was always varied and plentiful. There are a mix of activities to do and for the most part you can do them whenever you want during the day. The accommodation is basic but it is all that’s needed, it’s clean and everything is close together. Tai Lo even arranged for some staff to drop things to me on another island which I had left behind. Moce & Vinaka

Maybe more equipment/ upgrades. Some snorkels were a little broken and there was a volleyball net but no ball.

It has certainly been the best experience of our trip to Fiji. A relaxed, simple, calm and friendly atmosphere. A resort with basic needs covered and the opportunity to enjoy the real life of the Islands. Taylo and the entire team were incredible at all times, making us feel at home. The food is varied, delicious and plentiful. We feel lucky to have enjoyed our vacation at Waya Lailai Eco Heaven.

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We had an amazing time here and will never forget it! We stayed right on the beach and could watch sunrise from the balcony. The setting of the beach and with a giant rock behind us were stunning. This place is run by the local community and that was really special as we enjoyed friendly chats with the the staff, guitar and signing at mealtimes, kava ceremonies and just a generally warm and informal welcome. Also a great place to meet interesting and like minded travellers. Highlights were the sunset walk up to the rock, reef shark snorkelling, school village trips, playing volleyball and other guests and villagers joining in, and sitting around playing cards and chatting to staff and other guests in the communal food area. We can’t leave a review without mentioning the wonderful Tai Lo who runs the place. Robin says he will be returning when he is older! Love from John from Vunidawa, Katie, Freddy and Robin 😊

Everything about this place is fantastic. The island is a paradise. The people are warm and welcoming, making you feel at home and accompanying you along your stay with traditional songs. The food is great. The vibes are very good, very easy to make friends with the other guests. We enjoyed the daily activities, from the summit hike to the amazing snorkeling, and the school village visit. Every night was a surprise, culture talks with kava ceremony, bonfire on the beach and traditional dancing. I wish we had stayed longer.. Mattia & Jenny

The staff are incredible, they greeted us on the beach singing and when we left they sang us a goodbye song. It was so special. They made lovely food that catered to dietary requirements and created a beautiful family vibe. It is also an incredible location, with local villages, sunset/sunrise hikes and snorking with reef sharks. You really get to experience local culture and feel like you get to be immersed in it! The staff and the location are the absolute hightlights! Can't reccomend enough if you don't need fancy accomodation!

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Waya Lailai exceeded expectations. It is no-frills but it has all the good stuff: fantastic location (beach and snorkeling), warm and friendly staff, great food, fun activities, and a great overall vibe. Meals are all-you-can-eat buffet, nothing fancy but great quality, and it's pretty social if you want to sit at tables with other guests. The staff sing and play guitar for you at almost every meal, with beautiful voices, and there's even a dance activity in the evening, and kava ceremonies. In full disclosure, no frills means: no pool (but they beach water is perfect), no A/C (but the fans do the trick), no hot water (not really needed), no bar (just beer and soda; BYO rum if you want). But the rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are fine. Also this resort is not as big as the others so it's really friendly. And there's a great hike to the mountain in the middle of the island. And a reef-shark trip and village visit were both worthwhile.

There's only a couple kayaks and they're not in great shape; they really need to get some new equipment. The wifi was very slow but it was nice to tune out for a while (and 3G was not bad from outside).

Our group of 4 liked EVERYTHING about this unique Fijian owned, staffed and managed idyllic island haven. Thanks to Tai Lo for her efficient and relaxed management style. The people are incredibly warm and welcoming. We felt like family after staying for 7 nights. The Fijian daily singing and also at Church is beautiful. The buffet food is yummy, fresh and plentiful. Snorkelling is straight off the beach and the coral is healthy and undamaged. Activities such as the mountain trek, swimming with Manta Rays and medicine walk are all outstanding and good value. The burras and house accommodations are comfortable and immaculately clean, thanks Andie. The bar has wine and beer etc, thanks to Mozzie.

The fact that there was no hot water was not an issue for us

Such an amazing island paradise, we never got bored during our 5 nights here. The local staff are all genuine lovely people, and it's easy to make friends. Lounging around the beach with a book or swimming in the perfect water is always a joy. We did one guided activity per day, like the summit hike and snorkeling with reef sharks, which were epic, and after dinner there was something different each evening, like a beach bonfire one night and Bula dancing the next. The rooms are great. It's just a beautiful place with beautiful people. We will come back! - Zack & Susan

That we had to leave 😭

It was in a beautiful setting, with clear warm water to swim and snorkel. The people were very friendly and welcoming, they really made the stay. We were in a bungalow which was nice and tidy. Great activities too.

It’s a bit rustic, with low shower pressure and no hot water. They had electricity on a little in the afternoon and at night but not otherwise, which was fine for us as we never needed it during the day. We didn’t mind these things as it was an amazing place to stay but maybe not for those after luxury.

We spent 5 nights here, two adults and our 3 year old., I feel like that was a good amount of time. We absolutely loved the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the place, and the staff were just so lovely. I have some food allergies and they went out of their way to prepare special meals for me. My 3 year old got a lot of attention and made friends with a couple of the village kids one day. The house reef was amazing, as was the shark snorkel, and the summit hike is definitely worth it (quite the challenge!), and the village and school tour was another highlight. Bure was comfy and with the sea breeze we didn’t miss the air con or fans. It’s basic, but what it lacked in facilities it made up for with heart.

Not so much about the property but maybe some education about the reef would be helpful. I saw some who went out for the shark snorkel touching the coral.