Namale Resort & Spa – All Inclusive

What can we say except vinaka for one of the most amazing experiences of our lives! We visited Namale for our 4 year anniversary and it was one of the best trips we've ever taken (which is saying a lot as we've visited over 30 countries and stayed in many different hostels, hotels, and resorts). What really struck us about Namale, and Fiji in general, is how happy and relaxed everyone is. Every single person was so kind and exceptionally polite. But it all felt so genuine and not anything like the thin veneer of fake kindness many in the hospitality industry are forced to adopt to deal with their often less than kind guests. By our second day at Namale all the front of house staff knew our names and were learning about our food and activity preferences. By the end of our week-long stay we were swapping small gifts with staff and getting their social media accounts so we could keep in touch. We have never felt so welcome at a vacation destination in our lives! We went into our vacation wanting to try as many features of the resort as possible and we were not disappointed. We tried every complimentary excursion offered by Namale to include a gorgeous waterfall picnic and hike, a farm tour (absolutely recommend this as you get to see where and how a good part of the resort’s produce is grown and you get to taste a lot of it!), reef walks, a private dinner in a sea cave, and a visit to feed the resort’s horses. We also went scuba diving and snorkeling with the resort’s awesome dive staff. Many of the events focused on a specific aspect of Fijian life and culture, such as the nightly performances by local villagers and hotel staff, cava ceremonies, and an entire class about the myriad uses of coconuts. The staff were eager to not only teach us about Fijian culture and tradition, but they openly welcomed us to participate in these activities! Every staff member who interacted with us was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable and we appreciated every second we spent learning more about Fiji and its people. Every excursion and event was well-crafted and often included curated picnics or snacks too! Speaking of food, the resort boasted a very talented culinary team. We were never disappointed by a meal and always found ourselves looking forward to our next one! The menus featured many staples of elevated takes on traditional western (mainly British and American) cuisine as well as plenty of dishes inspired by the many different peoples who inhabit Fiji. Indian curries and roti shared the menu along side traditional Fijian seafood and vegetable dishes that rotated daily, representing the diverse culinary scene of Fiji. Every building was well-stocked with soft-drinks, beer, water, and snacks, and hand-delivered treats were always just a quick phone call away. The bars were well stocked and the bartenders knowledgeable and creative. The best part was that staff quickly picked up on our preferences and were quick to recommend dishes or to bring us snacks an

We have recently returned from 5 days in beautiful Namale Resort. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Every single activity, meal, and staff member was superb. Everyone there immediately made us feel welcome and ensured that our stay would be perfect starting with remembering our names and using them! Just lovely, delightful people. We couldn’t have felt more spoiled. The rooms were so nice and absolutely spotless and cleaned thoroughly daily and towels changed even at night when they did turn down service. Whatever we wanted or needed was provided immediately and with a smile. The nightly entertainment was also a highlight, especially the darling children and adults from the local village. Just delightful. Our sandbar picnic and snorkel was lots of fun, in spite of the windy day. As was our sunset cocktail and snacks and our special good bye breakfast at lover’s point. I can’t say enough positive things about our experience. Special shout out to Jio, Donna, Bui, Kesa, Oni, Lia, Mili and Mili, Brenda, Joe, and Nanise. Apologies if I’ve forgotten anyone. Wish we could come back tomorrow! Sally and Jim

Highly recommended. Large well landscaped grounds, we did enjoy riding around in the bula-carts. The staff were very friendly; the food and wine were excellent. Our room was very large, comfortable and with a super view. The diving was well organised with good equipment, the boat large and comfortable. Our favourite dive was Golden Nugget. The diving was all early morning; next time we go we'll try to arrange to go later.

Our whole experience can be summed up in this one sentence: This visit to Namale was our second time going in 3 years. We absolutely love 1) the people-Namale staff are the warmest, friendliest, kindest people 2) the FOOD - we tried some of everything the award-winning chefs made!! 3) the lavish accommodations- the bures are a/c’d, spacious, gorgeous bathrooms, and comfy beds

Namale is simply amazing. The staff make it such a warm, welcoming environment, not to mention the incredible, tranquil setting. We loved the food, every meal was an absolute treat. There are so many beautiful little nooks within the resort where you can enjoy the views, and with how few guests there are, it feels like you have the resort to yourself. Between meals, exploring the beach/reef, snorkeling, massages/spa time and many other activities each day, we barely found time to relax by the pool! We will absolutely be back to Namale, hopefully sooner rather than later, Vinaka!

My husband and I just got back from our 1 week trip to Namale for our honeymoon. We could not be happier with our experience and we are so grateful for everyone at Namale! After a long day of traveling from the U.S, they already had a shuttle transport waiting for us at the airport and had a whole team waiting to greet us! We were able to get delicious breakfast right away and then were given a whole tour/introduction to the property and all excursions and activities that are available. The staff really makes this resort stand out. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and make sure you have everything you need at all times. The food is always a 10/10, the drinks are strong but they’re very tasty! They typically always have nightly cultural entertainment which is always so interesting and fun to watch. The activities are plentiful and they have a ton that are already included. We really recommend doing the Namale Waterfall picnic, we loved it so much we did it twice during our stay! We also did the paid Saltwater Drift excursion which was amazing and so relaxing. My husbands birthday was actually the day after we left the resort and they surprised him with a cake and singing happy birthday before we left, which was such a surprise and we were so grateful they thought of that for us! Overall, this resort exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate going anywhere else in Fiji and we cannot wait to come back. Sota tale and vinaka!