Nadi Hostels

We had a great stay. Staff was friendly and accomodating to our needs including carrying out heavy luggage up and down 3 flights of stairs. They even allowed our visitors in which I find very rare. They also carried our food up to our balcony which was great. We had the Sunset suite at the very top - awesome view! Our room was nice and clean, super nice air con in the room and lounge area. Really nice kitchen area with a massive new fridge. Very convenient with the supermarket up the road and beachfront to chill. The ocean was sooo nice and hot to swim in. Downfall: Some of the levels smell like damp, wet carpet and was really bad . Some of our dishes were so dirty and their were cockroaches in the toaster, microwave and jug. Would be great to have a volley ball net on the beach and some activities on offer for guests such as horse riding & snorkelling etc. Also some entertainment would be great as the music next door was the only entertainment we got but sometimes it was far too loud that we couldn’t sleep. There was no fire show or kava ceremony and we were looking forward to that! The food at the ghost ship bar was really good especially the pizza and curry dishes! Be good if reception could help guests find the best taxi prices as some Of the locals that stand on the road really take advantage of travellers and charge you the world. We did have a great stay in the end! I would recommend this if you want to stay near town, the airport and want to experience outside of Denarau. Denarau did get boring for me sometimes so I liked this experience this time around.

BE AWARE: you may not actually be booking at Bamboo Travellers. I booked with Bamboo Backpackers/Travellers and they directed me to check on down the street at a place called BlueWater Lodge, which is where I actually stayed. Very confusing check-in process because they didn't clarify that I would actually be staying in a different property. The Bamboo Travellers place itself didn't seem to look at all like the pictures here or have any of the activities described - very run-down building, no bar, etc. I'm not actually confident that anyone was staying there (may have just been the checkin desk). At the BlueWater Lodge, the private room was fine - about what you'd expect for a private room in a hostel. Comfortable enough, though very smelly bathroom. It's a bit of a walk from the beach. Just disappointed and confused that I didn't actually stay at the place I booked... they clearly need to update their info on booking sites & website so people don't have to go through the same confusing process. I checked out the places that are actually on the beach and Smugglers Cove seemed pretty good and similarly low-priced. They have fire shows in the evening too at the beach restaurant. Next time would stay there or the Ramada.

The location is very convenient, the room is a bit old, I don't know if I can book this hotel here to pick me up at the airport, take a taxi to the hotel by myself, normal 15 Fiji dollars can be, I don't understand for the first time, the driver asked me 20 Fiji dollars, I gave him.

This lodge is ideal for backpackers. However, as we are not backpackers, we chose this accommodation based on the description, which implied it catered to a broader range of travelers. To suit our needs, we booked a private room with an ensuite bathroom. The room was very spacious, featuring two double beds, but the mattresses were worn out and in need of replacement. The bathroom was large and clean, though the shower only provided cold - lukewarm water. The wardrobe had just two hangers, and the door did not close properly. Additionally, the mirror on the wardrobe door distorted reflections, resembling a funhouse mirror. Given the price we paid for the room, we expected basic amenities such as a mini-fridge. Instead, there was a notice stating ”No drinking in the room,” which perhaps explained the absence of a kettle or tea/coffee facilities. It was not communicated at check-in that we needed to request room cleaning or fresh towels, so we only discovered this after three days when we inquired. On a positive note, the staff were very friendly. The pool is clean and there are alot of sun loungers. The lodge offers a taxi service, though it is more expensive than the taxis available on the roads nearby.For instance, the lodge taxi charges 15 FJD for a ride to Nadi Town in an old, worn-out vehicle, while street taxis charge 10 FJD for the same trip in newer cars with air conditioning. The location is close to the beach, just a 3-minute walk, but the beach itself is underwhelming. There are no loungers or shaded areas, and there is noticeable litter along the shore. Overall, this is a lovely option for backpackers, but it may not meet the expectations of travelers seeking more comfort and amenities.