Beautiful Pacific offers a great variety of Yasawa Island resorts and holidays, from upmarket luxury retreats to backpacker beach huts. We offer great deals and holiday packages from our hand picked accommodation selections.
The Yasawa Islands is a chain of 16 gorgeous sun drenched and rather barren volcanic islands extending to the north of the Mamanucas. The islands are renowned for its gorgeous beaches, tranquil lagoons, backpacker resorts, exclusive retreats and luxury overnight cruises. Here is Fiji's tourism at its best - remote, unspoiled and uncommercial - but its popularity in recent years has seen a gradual shift from a backpackers undiscovered paradise to a more commercial and well trodden tourist route with inflated prices. Nevertheless, the stunning coastal beauty remains and there are enough small hideaways to keep crowds to a minimum.
The 16 islands that make up the Yasawas extend in a line north of the Mamanucas. They are accessible from Nadi by either fast catamaran in 2 to 4 hours, or by seaplane in 30-minutes. The islands can be divided into three groups: In the south, and closest to Nadi, are the majestic panoramas of Kuata, Wayasewa and Waya Island which offer some of the finest coastal walks and beach scenery in Fiji. The middle islands are more sparse with only a handful of beach resorts but some excellent snorkelling spots, in particular the popular passage of Manta Rays. The northern part of the Yasawas, and ironically the most popular as a tourist destination, are the myriad of islands, bays and secluded beaches of Matacawalevu, Tavewa, Nanuya and Nucula which boast between them the outstanding Blue Lagoon Beach, several luxury resorts and lots of budget beach hideaways.
A popular way to see the group is purchasing the Yasawa Travel Pass which includes unlimited return transfers aboard the fast catamaran, Yasawa Flyer, with overnight stops at a choice of 16 budget resorts along the way. For a more luxurious and pampered overview of the islands, consider taking an overnight cruise which lasts from between 3 days and 13 days.
Yasawa Travel Pass, Yasawas F$ 1,742 for 6 Nights / F$ 811 dorm - includes meals
This flexible pass enables travellers to visit any one of ten islands along the beautiful Yasawa chain of islands and stay at any of the 16 accredited budget beach bures along the way. This is the best region in Fiji for meeting fellow travellers, for relaxing on gorgeous beaches and dabbling in a little snorkelling.
Captain Cook Cruise, Yasawas F$ 780 for 1 Night - includes all meals and most activities
This overnight cruise offers luxury sightseeing in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. Although bulky in appearance, this is a spacious and well planned small cruise ship with all 50 staterooms offering ocean views. Snorkel in the warm lagoons, savour the bounty of the Fijian village lovo feast and sleep to the sound of surf.
Barefoot Sailing Adventure, Yasawas F$ 1,198 for 2 Nights - includes meals
This great value adventure offers sailing and sightseeing amongst the pristine southern Yasawa Islands. Accommodation is provided at the Barefoot Lodge base camp in traditional style thatch bures alongside a picturesque beach. Sailing, snorkelling, village visits and guided walks are available throughout the day.
Southern Yasawas The classic high volcanic islands of Kuata and Waya in the south of the group offer stunning beaches backed by rugged cliffs and high mountain peaks and several pretty traditional fishing villages. These islands have some of the best walks in the South Pacific, meandering high up along cliff edges and looking down into deep bays.
Octopus Resort, Yasawas F$ 148 - 473 per couple / F$ 40 dorm - includes meals
Boasting a stunning white sand beach with good offshore snorkelling and fabulous mountain views, Octopus is a popular although pricey budget retreat. With private thatch bures, air-conditioned rooms and dormitory beds, Octopus appeals to the more sedate budget traveller seeking comfort rather than raucous fun.
Wayalailai Beach Resort, Yasawas F$ 60 - 80 per couple / F$ 15 dorm - includes meals
Waya Lailai is one of the best backpacker resorts in the Yasawas with a lively atmosphere, lots of accommodation styles, a good selection of activities including scuba diving and some excellent mountain trails for exploring. The resort sits alongside a white sandy beach with reasonable snorkelling offshore.
Mid Yasawas
In the middle of the group are the fine white sand beaches of Naviti Island and snorkelling with Manta Rays.
Viwa Island Resort, Yasawas F$ 759 per couple - includes breakfast
Viwa Island Resort is a small beach resort with just ten bungalows on the remote island of Viwa in the outer Yasawa Islands. The flat coral island is surrounded by white sandy beaches and a crystal turquoise lagoon making it a good choice for honeymooners wishing to lounge on the beach and snorkel clear seas.
Botaira Beach Resort, Yasawas F$ 270 - 557 per couple - includes meals
Botaira Beach Resort is a dream come true. Simply decorated private bungalows hand crafted from traditional materials, a stunning white beach, one of the best snorkelling lagoons in Fiji and a down-to-earth laid back tropical atmosphere make this one of the best affordable holidays in Fiji.
Manta Ray Island Resort, Yasawas F$ 138 per couple / F$ 50 dorm
Manta Ray is a modern, Australian owned backpacker resort with basic yet comfortable accommodation and lots of organized activities. Set alongside a gorgeous turquoise lagoon, close to the Manta Ray lagoon (May-Oct), the focus here is on keeping guests active and happy.
Northern Yasawas
The northern cluster of islands around Tavewa offers a protected bay for sailing yachts and is the anchorage for luxury overnight cruises. The hills have good walking tracks and there's some great scuba diving. Snorkelling is generally good right off the beach. There are lots of backpacker resorts in this region as well as the delightful Navutu Stars, an upmarket resort with Mediterranean style villas and Italian dining. Fishing and diving are superb.
Navutu Stars Resort, Yasawas F$ 693 - 1,173 per couple includes breakfast
Navutu Stars is a small luxury boutique resort aimed at romantic couples with nine contemporary designed Mediterranean styled villas (two feature private spa) along a thin strip of beach facing a protected lagoon The restaurant offers a fusion of Italian and Fijian cuisine and a great selection of wines.
Long Beach is a small friendly backpacker resort set on the point of a glorious white sandy beach overlooking a turquoise lagoon towards the rolling hills of neighbouring islands. This is a great place to settle down with a book, take in the tranquillity and perhaps engage in a few light activities like snorkelling or walking to a nearby village.
Off the east tip of Tavewa Island is Nacula Island. At ten kilometres long, Nacula is the third largest island in the Yasawas and there are several high peaks over 200 metres. The southern coast has some excellent walking tracks, several remote beaches and two excellent budget resorts with great snorkelling. On the west coast is the delightful setting of Oarsman's Bay Resort. Apart from the fine white sand backed by palm trees and the turquoise swimming lagoon, there are lots of organised activities.
Nanuya Island Resort, Yasawas F$ 314 per couple - includes breakfast
Nanuya Island Resort is an excellent value mid-market resort with comfortable wooden bungalows, a beautifully designed restaurant and lots of watersports . With a total of only twelve bungalows, this is an intimate setting ideally suited to couples looking for a picturesque and secluded beach setting.
Located on a stunning white sand beach with good snorkelling on the sheltered west coast of Nacula Island, Blue Lagoon Beach Resort offers a truly intimate atmosphere with just a handful of cottages. Excellent service and a good restaurant make this one of the more popular budget resorts in the northern Yasawas.
Oarsman's Bay Resort, Yasawas F$ 221 per couple / F$ 34 dorm
Oarsman's Bay is a small budget style resort with a long established reputation. Whist retaining its dormitory style accommodation above the restaurant (single beds only), the focus here is on a relaxing beach experience for couples and families. Good snorkelling offshore, hill walks and no motorised sports.
Gold Coast Resort is one of the cheapest backpacker resorts in the Yasawa Islands located on a picturesque beach on quiet Nanuya Island. With just five wooden ensuite bungalows (cold water only) and simple furnishings, this is a locally run hideaway with few amenities but a friendly easy going atmosphere.
The northern most island is chiefly Yasawa Island. This long thin island, with the Sawa-i-Lau limestone caves off its southern tip, has some of the finest beaches in the South Pacific. There is just one upmarket resort, but luxury cruises from Nadi visit and anchor off its beaches and some of the backpacker resorts can make day trips. There are several traditional fishing villages with lots of traditional thatch homes.
Yasawa Island Resort, Yasawas F$ 2,019 + per couple includes meals
Yasawa Island Resort Fiji offers luxurious accommodation and service in one of the most splendid beach settings in Fiji. Isolated, traditional, great for exploring and scuba diving, this is the ultimate pampered small resort beach holiday in Fiji. Yasawa Island offers one of the most secluded honeymoon bures in Fiji.
