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Reviews of Maravu Taveuni Lodge

Main Coast Rd, Taveuni Island, 0000 Matei, Fiji

#4 of 5 hotels in Matei

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Review Score

Based on 169 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Just beautiful - I wish I stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A little more attention to the toilet paper stocks in the various bathrooms is needed. It would also be nice for dorm accommodations to include towels.

    The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming and happy to assist with any inquiries or concerns. They helped in organising day tours and excursions. The grounds were so lovely and very well kept. The pool was a welcoming surprise, and there are plenty of sun lounges and shade options. The restaurant, which as I understand is operated by people in a nearby village, was outstanding. The food was excellent and very well priced. The real stars of the show for me were Rafa and Kali. Rafa with his cheery & playful attitude, and Kali with his gentle kindness. I was sad to leave and endeavour to return in the near future!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Taveuni- Fiji's garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I advise to pay more and book a room instead of place in dormitory- it was raining all the time, no chance to dry your things, shower is outside, on the open air.

    It's a nice lodge surrounded by nicely kept garden, serving very good food and drinks. Personnel was helpful, they let me check in earlier than stated in their terms. Object is organizing all sorts of activities on the island.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Private Bure
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were lovely and kind. Not to far from airport. Lovely grounds. Good food breakfast, lunch,dinner, had a lovely stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Power was turned off between 11am and 4pm daily. There was not any bar fridge or kettle in the room.

    Friendly staff. Rooms were large and clean. You can see the bones of what was once a 5 star resort.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    7.0
    Overall good value for money and can only get better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Bure
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property could do with a bit of TLC as it is beginning to look tired. The hot water in the shower (Bure 5), is faulty and you had to keep switching the faucet off after about 30secs of boiling hot water which would then turn cold. I think the gas heater is faulty as you could smell gas in the entire room from the connection outside. The kitchen put a surcharge on our card purchases for two days until we figured out the charges and told them we were using local debit cards. These extra charges should be made apparent upfront and locals should not be charged extra on local cards.

    Quiet, Bure was spacious, close to family we were visiting. Loved the vege omelette and fish and chips which were really value for money.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent all round. very comfortable room and surroundings, nice pool, very nice beach nearby, fri
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    generator power is not available between 11am and 4pm, but I think electricity is coming to the area soon.

    Excellent all round. very comfortable room and surroundings, nice pool, very nice beach nearby, friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Bure
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just little things not working properly, but that's Fiji, nothing major. Seganaleqa. No power 11am until 4pm.

    Awesome setting, Awesome location, great staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Simple backpackers place - nothing special but did everything we needed and staff were good but felt a little bit forced!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish they would have provided a towel on the bed for the hostel. I grabbed one from the laundry room, but wasn't sure if that was the right way to do it. also, did not know that power is turned off from 11-4 daily. front desk should stock and sell items like big spray and basic needs items to save a trip to the store.

    the grounds were beautiful and well kept. the pool is nice, and the staff and extra activities were a great touch. appreciate kava time with everyone there

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Nice dorm, good food, nice pool. Everything great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dorm rooms are a bit tired and so is the pool area.

    The staff here are amazing, they made me feel so welcome, especially as a solo traveller, they really go out of their way to make sure you're getting the best out of your stay. The food was really tasty and well priced. But you also have the options to go to other restaurants within walking distance. Grounds of the property are beautiful and we ate fresh soursop off the tree. Lovely beach a few minutes walk away. The tours are great and Rafa is a really great tour guide, the coastal walk is amazing and you swim in the most beautiful secluded waterfall at the end. I also did the snorkeling at rainbow reef and it was well worth it.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    9.0
    A home away from home, with a stunning backdrop!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower water would frequently turn cold, and the electricity / wifi would be turned off for a few hours in the middle of the day, but that’s island life! It didn’t bother us much.

    The property is perfectly located across the road from the beach and a couple of quaint cafes. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home, and to make sure we had everything we needed!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great affordable place to stay. I met very nice people and especially liked the kava time in the evenings with Raphael.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable stay but service needs improving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Front of House was very disorganised and not very knowledgeable. We had to wait over an hour at the airport (literally 2 minutes drive from the hotel) for our pre-arranged taxi. The evening food wasn't the best. Not a very personal feel to our stay.

    Very comfortable Bure, quiet hotel. The breakfast good value for money. Cali was a fantastic host and provided great entertainment on his guitar and enjoyable Kava parties! Great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful grounds, great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was dodgy in the rooms

    Great location, beautiful Fijian style Bure accommodation and immaculate grounds. Close to other restaurants. Great value for money.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful garden setting with amazing staff but dated accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Superior Bure
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Although the bure was very dated, the bathroom could have been cleaner, and it would have been nice to have some soap at the sink and shower. The quality of the food was on the low end, but a bit less expensive than the other two nearby options. The Prince Charles Beach was completely trashed with only a little coral and few fish for snorkeling - really too bad for the environment and disappointing!

    Beautiful garden setting! The buses were far enough apart so you didn't hear people in the next bure. Very friendly staff who were very helpful arranging transportation to different places of interest. We ended up with a much bigger room than expected which was great for enjoying the garden with a small view of the ocean. The outside stone shower was also a bonus. We highly recommend the hilltop hike and picking fruit, the coastal hike to the waterfall, and all the other sites.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    8.0
    Decent place on Taveuni island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Superior Bure
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Daily No electricity from 11 AM for 4-5 hours on island. But unlike other resorts they don't have Generator for guests. WiFi was always weak and breaking. Food at their restaurant was expensive and no other eating options around. Nearest grocery shop is 300 meters north of airport.

    Quiet place in peaceful island. 15 minutes walk from airport. Friendly staff. They organize many paid tours.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    9.0
    The staff were all fantastic, warm and friendly. Greeted by our names by all the helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great eggs benedict!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    9.0
    A beautiful place to get away from everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Very nice setting, big and airy rooms (bures), a good restaurant and very nice and friendly staff. Maravu has a very relaxing athmosphere, there is absolutely no stress around. And not overpriced as so many other places on Taveuni. Sometimes it looks a bit unorganized but that's just the fijian way, in the end everything works out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely location, super friendly staff - good value for money in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower toiletries Speed of food arriving after ordering dinner

    Views, facilities, friendliness of staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our stay was amazing. Very friendly staff and the location was beautiful. Very awesome people staying too. We made many new friends and it is also quiet, you can choose.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    8.0
    Vinaka vakalevu! I'll have to come back when it's not raining so much! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I liked everything but it would've been nice to have more social activities like a concert or trivia night, to bring guests and staff together. Also recommend a group snorkelling option at the local beaches, it's nice to snorkel with other people.

    Friendly staff, nice food on site, quality snorkel hire, convenient location for beach visits and close to airport.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    7.0
    Give it a go!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Superior Bure
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few things not working when we arrived such as the hot water. Power our each day but get used to that. Can use credit card for meals but not drinks. Limited wifi

    Good value. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely outlook. Close to the beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s quite dated. Not too bad overall. Cold water only the last 2 days .

    Staff was amazing, helpful and welcoming. Food was great.

    Stayed in July 2023

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