Reviews of Wai Makare Homestay

Loved the people, very accommodating. The reef was superb. I really enjoyed it. Even saw a reefshark and a turtle. My room with toilet was spacious but I could hear the people in the next room very clearly . Unfortunately there was no proper place for luggage, like a cupboard.

The other rooms were definitely not as nice and the shared shower and toilets were lacking. The food was sparse and the kitchen unhygienic and the cooking oil old. The young people in charge could do with a guiding hand as far as cooking goes. Again, I loved all the people there and the place is situated paradisical.

A great place to relax, good snorkelling and we hiked to the village nearby and everyone was very welcoming. As two vegans we were well feed. You can pay by bank transfer but cash is easier

There can be spiders/bugs in your room or toilet, we didn’t mind just an FYI

Stayed in the new rooms. Really clean, nice to have own bathrooms, shower gel, towels etc. no air con but it wasnt needed, as good high ceiling and plenty of windows with mosquito mesh over. Lovely beach with great reef not much of a swim to get to ( 50 metres) Lovely to have tea and coffee available when wanted. Staff very friendly.

Meals varied. Some were delicious, though the okra wasnt very popular. Some were larger meals, one had no rice or other carbs so hungry teenagers needed more. Some more fresh fish would be nice. One paddle board needs a repair. And new fins for them would help.

It was a homestay but the accomodation was all separate bedrooms (some with shared bathroom) except for the dormitory of 6 beds. They are expanding due to the quick success of the business and it is definitely justified. The reef is easily accessed and is extensive. The day trips, including swimming with mantas, are varied and reasonably priced. I loved staying here and I will be back next year to enjoy the new dining room!!

Nothing but remember it is a homestay not a resort.

The stunning beach and friendly staff

The pillow

Nice room, staff and landlord all very friendly and made me feel very comfortable staying there. Meals were great and room is good size. Flexible breakfast time.

Breakfast should be cooked only when guests are ready to eat since it is of flexible time. However, the staff prepared it too early so in all my 4 days stay, all breakfast were cold.

Great location on beautiful private beach. Very friendly and helpful family, Much of the food was locally grown and we has some interesting Fijian dishes mainly gathered from the sea. Coral reef is out from the beach and they will take you to great coral gardens and to see the manta rays. We were there with a 3 and 6 year old and it was Very child friendly and safe. The accommodation is quite basic, with shared toilets and cold shower. We would definately return.

i would have liked a more comfortable room with a toilet and shower but I had no expectations of that in a home stay of this kind

We were lucky to get the new room and bathroom. What a treat ... The young family staff did a great job of cooking and checking on their visitors..well done

all good

Very friendly and helpful stuff 😃. I really enjoyed staying there. Good and regional food for dinner and nice breakfast was served. For the last night I got an upgrade to the new build bungalow, which was really lovely and so good 👍. I would like to come back anytime. A 100% recommendation. Thank you so much 😊.

I loved my stay here and wish to come back soon. Everyone there was just amazing. Highly recommend!

Experience with Fijian family, less tourist, crystal water.

The staff were amazing. So kind and generous. They were particularly kind with our transfer to another island, when the yasawa flyer did not pick us up, they took us on their boat and made sure we arrived safely. The rooms are good and the beach is beautiful.

The bathrooms and facilities are basic, but for the price it is reasonable.

Beach, Open eating area, coconut trees where we could eat from, fun people!

The family is very welcoming, warm&helpful. The food was good and the beach is amazing. By hightide you have amazing snorkeling just one step away from you!

The matress was not comfortable, it felt saggy. You can hear everything from the other rooms, we had a neighbor which snored very loudly (not the homestays fault) but it still ruined our sleep - the walls are like none existing. The room stayed very hot during the night and the fan at some point didnt work anymore as the battery (solar charged) run out. The bathroom felt not clean, there was always a lot of sand.

We really enjoyed our stay in Wai Makare, the room was spacepus and clean, the food was delicious and the beach was absolutely stunning. There are lots of activities available, and we particularly enjoyed snorkelling over the reef. We basically had a private beach as there are no other homestays on the side of the island. The hosts were really welcoming and kind, and we had access to tea all day long!

It was amazing. Me and my friends went there for 3 days, we lived some days in paradise. It was a full wild experience. If you want to live some days in the nature you have to go there. The staff was AMAZING so kind. I want to come back

Nothing, for me it was everything amazing.

Just paradise. Will definetly go back there if I can.

Staff were so amazing and welcoming! The beach and view is beautiful, snorkeling was unreal !

It was warm in rooms at night but a good nap in a hammock