Reviews of Maravu Taveuni Lodge

Beautiful grounds.

The fact that there was no electrical power from 11 AM to 4 PM daily was a major inconvenience. There wasn't enough lighting in the room. The food was just OK. The requirement to pay for a towel to take to the pool is ridiculous. Much deferred maintenance noticed in the buildings.

All of the staff at Maravu went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful stay. We were so happy with everything, the bure was comfortable and bigger than expected, the food was delicious and always had vegetarian options, the activities were fun and so easy to arrange and the kava and singing always finished off a great day!

The staff were wonderful - so warm and accommodating. They were helpful in organising tours and in making sure we were well looked after - with safety and needs always front of mind. Enjoyed the kava nights, the laughs and learning about the wonderful island and culture. Vinaka vakalevu!

Staff were amazing!

Sometimes the hot water did not work.

I felt welcomed by the staff. The evening program was good and the food was good. Lots of greenery and Nice view.

Despite the reminder the room was not cleaned daily. My understanding was that I'll pay at the facility with local currency. However my credit card was charged in dollars 2 days before in full..

I think that people mix the experience of Fiji with rating the quality of acommodation. Staff is nice and Fiji (Taveuni) is a really beautiful place, but overall quality of the lodge is not according to the +100$ per night that it costs.

Bures are old, really old, a urgent restauration is needed, furniture is damaged and no-investment has been done since (I guess), the inauguration of this lodge back in the years. Pool is not clean, WiFi is almost non existant, most of the people walk to the cafes down in the beach for connection...

It was a peaceful setting.

Booking.com states specific prices for meals, but in reality, there were multiple prices for each meal, depending on what you ordered. Booking.com doesn't state that the facility is run on generator and shuts down (ie no electricity) between 11 am and 4 pm every day. The lighting is very dim, I'll guess because they run on generator.

The grounds are beautiful and the room was large and comfortable. The staff were wonderful and so friendly always, they always took time to say hello and see how we’re going. It was nice to join in for a cava night and listen to the music. The location is good and the on site restaurant cooks some nice meals - much better food than the nearby restaurants.

A few unwanted critters in the room but it’s expected being in a tropical climate

Great Eggs Benedict for breakfast

The staff and the food-

Our room number 19. Bath room issues. The bed and sheets etc not up to acceptable standard for the price paid. The sheets actually had an unpleasant odor. We believe the room was one of the older ones on the property and more suited to a family than 2 people.

Maravu is a wonderful place: the garden, the bure, the location, the atmoshpere... we loved also the musical kava nights :)

It would be great if they could offer at least water and coffee/tea for free... also, they did not have an hairdrier at the reception or in the accomodations for the guests

Everyone on the team from Kara, Laisani, Kali, Emma- were so warm, amazing, helpful, and kind! They work so hard and approachable at any moment. The beautiful evening singing and kava adds so much to the environment, and brings other guests together that otherwise might not have interacted.

An attached or closer shower for the dorm rooms would be great. The main bathroom in the dining area gets a bit unkept bc its used by dorm + dining area guests.

Réceptionniste very helpful and competent

We stayed 8 nights and had the most fantastic time. The staff were all so lovely and we loved the snorkelling trip organised by the lodge, and the evening kava sessions. The lodge is set in such a stunning garden with a nice pool to cool down. The food was great, we really enjoyed the pancakes and curries. Our bure was so comfortable and spacious. We loved that we were only 5 mins from the beautiful beach. It was great value for money. We were so sad to leave!

We didn’t mind either of these things but might be worth noting for other travellers who might care: our shower only had cold water most days and the wifi didn’t reach our bure.

The hotel is located on a hillside, with a beautiful view of the sea and sunset. The bungalows are spacious and have lots of green space between them. There are plenty of opportunities to spend time besides the organised trips, a pool, a ping pong table, a volleyball net, snorkel equipment for hire, and the big grassy area is perfect for a workout too. The restaurant is nice and has some very tasty options, but there are other options within walking distance as well. The staff was lovely and helpful, just be ready to embrace "Fiji time".

I read on the description that payment is card only, however, make sure you have cash, as the bar and some services are cash only, and the nearest ATM is quite a drive away. Unfortunately, the bar only offers instant coffee; it would be nice to have a proper machine. Good coffee is available in the Dive café, though, only a few minutes walk, right on the shore.

Pool

The hotel is very close to the airport, with a convenient FJD 5 transfer. They allowed me to check in early at no extra cost, which I appreciated. I booked an 8-bed dorm but was placed in a 4-bed dorm instead—not sure why—but I ended up having the room to myself for the entire stay. The staff were friendly and did their best to help. The food from the restaurant was delicious, and they accepted card payments, which was especially handy given the location. The place was quite clean and within walking distance to the beach and 2–3 restaurants.

There is no internet or phone connection whatsoever, which made it very difficult to organize trips, flights, or other logistics. Every time I needed internet, I had to go to a café and spend money just to access Wi-Fi. I was supposed to stay for 6 nights, but I cut my stay down to 3 due to the high costs of exploring and the lack of internet access. Taveuni is a remote island—and that’s part of its beauty—but the hotel is quite far from the town, where the only ATM is located. Most services on the island require cash, and each trip to withdraw money cost around 20–30 FJD. As in many tourist destinations, misinformation about pricing was frustrating. Many tours ended up costing more than initially agreed upon. I also found it quite expensive—or even impossible—to explore on my own. Without booking a tour, transportation often became much more costly. One minor inconvenience: my bathroom was outdoors, and on a rainy day, taking a warm shower while standing in the cold rain wasn’t the most pleasant experience.

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The staff were amazing!

Chill atmosphere.