Beachfront hotel for sun and fun At Naqalia Lodge, hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling, then dine onsite at Onsite venue. Naqalia Lodge offers 4 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: fjd 20 per 24-hour period (rates may vary) credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Reviews
Constance
Apr 13, 2025 07:30:29 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: What a magic place in the world. Naqalia Lodge might be the best place I ever stayed and God knows I have been traveling! It is not a 5 star hotel and the accommodations are very simple but you have everything you need. Sleeping with the wind on your face and the sound of waves, mosquitoes nets everywhere for you to be well. This I will miss a lot. Showers are cold but you don’t really need hot showers as the temperature is quite warm even in the evenings.
The spot in itself is for everyone else that stayed here while I was there including me, the best snorkeling spot we’ve seen so far with the most amazing plate corals with all types of colors. Incredible!
The activities are great between fishing, hiking (steep climbs!), going to the village is also a must to meet the children. You never get bored and have time to relax during your day and snorkel all day!
The meal plan is perfect, you are never hungry and the food is good. Breakfast is the best!!
And finally, the kindness, the continuous efforts of the team to make you happy, to make you feel at home but also to get to know you and share their history and culture with you. Oni, Sia, Aku, Manu, Mana, Toui a very big THANK YOU. I will remember your kindness and generosity forever!
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Reviews
Constance
Apr 13, 2025 07:30:29 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: What a magic place in the world. Naqalia Lodge might be the best place I ever stayed and God knows I have been traveling! It is not a 5 star hotel and the accommodations are very simple but you have everything you need. Sleeping with the wind on your face and the sound of waves, mosquitoes nets everywhere for you to be well. This I will miss a lot. Showers are cold but you don’t really need hot showers as the temperature is quite warm even in the evenings.
The spot in itself is for everyone else that stayed here while I was there including me, the best snorkeling spot we’ve seen so far with the most amazing plate corals with all types of colors. Incredible!
The activities are great between fishing, hiking (steep climbs!), going to the village is also a must to meet the children. You never get bored and have time to relax during your day and snorkel all day!
The meal plan is perfect, you are never hungry and the food is good. Breakfast is the best!!
And finally, the kindness, the continuous efforts of the team to make you happy, to make you feel at home but also to get to know you and share their history and culture with you. Oni, Sia, Aku, Manu, Mana, Toui a very big THANK YOU. I will remember your kindness and generosity forever!
Helen
Mar 10, 2025 04:48:49 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: Pluses: great staff, lovely family run authentic resort who thank you for coming and play guitar and sing thru every dinner. There's a reef in front of the lodge with the most diverse corals I've ever seen- snorkeled 3 days in a row and loved every minute (and it ended up being some of the best snorkeling we had in the country, and at no extra charge)! Food was great despite cooking for only 3 of us (low season), Fijians love onions and garlic!
Negatives: the place is a bit grotty... upholstery on chairs and couches is very dirty. Bathrooms are a bit gross. No fan at night when power is off. No room cleaning in 3 days even after asking to have it swept due to sand tracking in.
So take your not-so-nice clothes, mosquito spray and enjoy the snorkeling!
Elena
Mar 5, 2025 11:26:47 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Had an amazing time here in the dorm! Small, family run property with the best food I had in Fiji. Electricity during the day and decent phone service. Aku and his family went above and beyond making me feel like family. The hike and snorkeling are must dos!
Nathan
Dec 1, 2024 03:48:01 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: incredible welcome, simply magnificent place, team taking great care of you, very good food and good portion, nice activities and at good prices. Thank you for these two days spent with you
Jana
Nov 21, 2024 05:45:57 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: If you're looking for a true Fijian experience, picturesque scenery and you want to just relax and soak it all in, this is your spot. It's atmosphere is super calming and welcoming from the first minute. But it's not for everyone as it's not a resort. Think about it more like camping.
The accommodation is simple and spacious. Yes, the bathroom is "a bit scary" (that's how our 5 years old described it :-) but you don't need much there.
The meals are traditional Fijian. Very tasty and plenty for everyone. Tab water wasn't potable during our stay so we had to purchase bottled water. They also provided drinking water and fresh juices with meals. Staff are wonderful.
Great snorkelling right off the beach. We rented a kayak ($50 fjd) to go around the island. It was a good 3 hours paddle. Worth the effort as the scenery is beautiful and there are nice swim spots along the shore.
Cell coverage was available only on the beach. We didn't inquire about wifi but I believe they offer paid wifi by the main building.
Electricity isn't an issue. They have solar panels and generator.
We loved our 2 nights stay and wished we booked 3. We need to come back again :-)
Mark
Oct 27, 2024 03:01:41 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Beautiful island with great snorkeling directly in front of lodge. Whilst the area in front of the room was clean and well maintained there were piles of rubbish and disused materials spread across the grounds as well as rubbish on the beach. The room and bed were comfortable although the bathroom was in poor condition with cold water shower only which we didn’t mind. It felt quite awkward as the only guests at the lodge for 4 days especially at meals where the nice staff would all sit directly facing us singing and watching us eat including the cute hungry children all waiting for us to finish so they could eat only after we had finished I think it was a good option to stay here for a few days to support the local villagers and get to know some of the locals and its a great location with lots of activities and excellent snorkelling at your front door but it’s very basic, a bit dirty, and little awkward at times. Would recommend staying here for a few days but incorporating it with another resort option in the area.
Tom
Oct 15, 2024 02:25:21 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: We stayed here for 3 nights, went to another (already booked) resort and after that came back in a hurry! We missed the place, the staff, the dogs, everything! Felt very at home here with our kids (7 & 9), had a lot of fun, delicious food and amazing trips. Made memories that will hopefully never fade.
Sheryl
Sep 13, 2024 08:38:47 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The family has created a very friendly and social environment which we loved! Food was great and the diving was phenomenal.
Salome
Sep 12, 2024 10:25:58 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The stay at Naqalia Lodge was amazing. Great staff and best food we had in Fiji. The food is buffet style and also has veggie options. The staff were super friendly and shared a lot of stories after dinner and at kava sessions. There were a lot of different activities that could be booked.
Stefania
Aug 19, 2024 10:23:18 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: We had an amazing experience at Naqalia Lodge, which is a family run lodge with a real feeling of Fiji, not only for the amazing place but for the people and food as well.
All the staff, Aku, Tūī, Sia, Oni and Manu did everything possible to make our staying very special and made us feel part of the family.
We did activities such as fishing, snorkelling, swimming, trekking and visiting the villa.
We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone interested in knowing and learning from the real Fijian life.
