Waidroka Bay Resort

The waidroka bay resort was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was fortunate to come across this incredibly beautiful place through my PADI certification. Not only did I feel thoroughly cared for from the moment I reached out (2 days before arrival), but the staff’s attentiveness and support began before I arrived. Giving me suggestions on places to complete my PADI confined pool dives prior to arrival. Once at Waidroka, the scenary and grounds are well-kept and located on a gorgeous bay/inlet. Everyone was so kind and attentive to me. From checking in to checking out, it was the perfect trip. I completed my PADI cert with Jamie as my instructor. She was caring, supportive and reassuring, always giving me the belief that I could complete the dives. So much so, that the day after I completed my cert, I did the shark dives at Pacific Harbour nearby! Although Jamie was my instructor, I interacted daily and had wonderful conversations and received great tips from everyone at the resort from Ops Managers (Beth and Sandy) to other instructors (Grant, Tim, Simi). Jim was our boat captain, and i had the utmost respect for his ability to guide us to the appropriate dive site. I learned so much about medicinal plants in the area with our medicine walk, fijian culture with Taniela, and how to effectively dive with the whole dive team. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were expertly prepared, and the food was perfectly cooked. Special shoutout to the chefs at the incredible 3 course dinners we received and the best tomato bisque I have ever had. I would strongly recommend looking at Waidroka Bay Resort if you are looking to dive or surf in Fiji, what an unbelievable experience and entire staff at the resort.

The Waidroka staff went above and beyond for our dive trip to Fiji! The Staff all knew our names by the second day!! A perfect blend of attentiveness and camaraderie! Unobstructed views of oceanfront, extensive beautiful grounds! It was quiet and peaceful! The Kava ceremony on the last night was Epic! The staff sang harmony with ukelele and guitars! It could have been a recording! Young men from the a nearby town performed for us in traditional outfits. They were so exuberant, having fun, and had us join in the dancing! The shark dives were phenomenal, with Bull, Lemon and Nurse sharks coming to within 10-15 feet of us! It was like it was practiced! Almost surreal. Dive staff went over the procedures carefully the night before the 2 dives, so we felt confident on what to do. It was amazing to be able to observe sharks that close for approx. 20 minutes each dive! Rooms were large & air-conditioned, with large windows and ceiling fans! Grant and Sam, my dive masters, were knowledgeable and attentive! Ben, our captain, was always helpful and they all worked beautifully as a team. Pampered help on with my fins going in and one of them was underwater taking our fins off as we got onto the ladder getting back into the dive boat! The meals were exemplary! Beautifully presented and tasty! And the kitchen staff/wait staff always had smiles for us, I wish I could remember all their names, they always remembered mine! You could order anything for Breakfast and Lunch from the ample menu. You had 2 choices of 3-course options at Dinner, one being vegetarian. They had you pick your choice for lunch at breakfast and your choice for dinner at lunch! Dan was always smiling and greeting us at the main pavilion where we had our meals, attentive to any needs of the guests. Manager Beth or Dive Master Jamie came every evening at dinner to talk to us individually about our activities on the next day! Very professional and organized! Always available to listen or help! Diving, Surf lessons, massages, kayaking, paddle boarding, basket making demonstration, medicine walk, swimming, bed hammocks under shade… it was paradise! I highly recommend Waidroka Resort and will recommend it to all my friends! I wouldn’t hesitate to come back! Waidroka would be my first choice in Fiji!!