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Oarsman's Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Blue Lagoon Beach
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Reception
Premium Villa, Balcony, Beachfront
Standard Dorm | Terrace/patio
Premium Villa, Balcony, Beachfront | Living area
Airport shuttle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Nacula Island, Nacula Island, Western Division, 6765
  • Blue Lagoon Beach
    1 min walk
  • Devil's Beach
    29 min walk
  • Long Beach
    1 min drive
  • Turtle Island (TTL)

Room options

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Beachfront Bure

Beachfront Bure

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 75 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Dorm

Standard Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
7 bathrooms
Wardrobe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, bed sheets

Ocean View Bure

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Beachfront Studio Rooms

Beachfront Studio Rooms

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 46 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Nacula Island

At Oarsman's Bay Lodge, you'll be steps from Blue Lagoon Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Compulsory Meal Plan, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Places in the area of this 3-property class Nacula Island hotel include Devil's Beach and Long Beach.

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon Beach - 1 min walk
  • Long Beach - 1 min drive
  • Manta Ray Beach - 23 min drive
  • Sunset Beach - 23 min drive
  • Sunrise Beach - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bulih Bali

About this property

Oarsman's Bay Lodge

Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Blue Lagoon Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nacula Island hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Oarsman's Bay Lodge offers 11 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: FJD 30 for adults and FJD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Compulsory Meal Plan

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The additional mandatory fee covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner per person. Meals for children ages 0-4 may be requested for the listed additional fee for children ages 5-12.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for FJD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fees: FJD 119 per person, per night for adults and FJD 49 per person, per night for children (from 5 years old to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately FJD 30 for adults and from FJD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: FJD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Oarsman's Bay Lodge Nacula Island
Oarsman's Bay Nacula Island
Oarsman's Bay
Oarsman's Bay Lodge Hotel
Oarsman's Bay Lodge Nacula Island
Oarsman's Bay Lodge CFC Certified
Oarsman's Bay Lodge Hotel Nacula Island

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Oarsman's Bay Lodge?

Yep, Oarsman's Bay Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Blue Lagoon Beach.

Does Oarsman's Bay Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oarsman's Bay Lodge?

No, Oarsman's Bay Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Oarsman's Bay Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oarsman's Bay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Oarsman's Bay Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Oarsman's Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved absolutely everything about Oarsman's Bay Lodge-the beach, accommodation, surroundings, activities, food and especially the staff. We went to 2 other islands afterwards, and realised how spoilt we'd been at OBL. It was everything we'd dreamed of, and a lot more. Thank you to ALL the staff, who were like family. We had the holiday of a lifetime, and will definitely be back. This is the place for the true Fiji experience. Cannot give a higher review or recommendation. Thanks team OBL.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Meng Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service by very attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Beach + more!
Relaxed atmosphere...Resort sits on the best part of the beach...which is awesome! Many free sports equipment. Very l Nice atmosphere and service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was wonderful. Had this been first place we stayed we would have given higher marks, but stayed first at another island resort that had choices for meals instead of fish, fish, and more fish. Service at other resort better too as never had to ask for anything as someone always asking and attentive to our wishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love it
Amazing resort!! The staff is really nice and helpful with everything! Bula and vinaka oarsman bay team!! I’ll be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Island Adventure
The staff were absolutely wonderful, they made had everything we needed and were very helpful. hey served 2 meals of fish per day, cooked in a different recipe for each meal. Sounds like a lot of fish but it was delicious. Very nice place for swimming and snorkelling. They have free use of paddle boards and kayaks which is a nice touch. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Julia, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We came here for the last leg of our honeymoon and this was our first time in Fiji. The staff was wonderful - so sweet and accommodating and always willing to try to help us. The water temperature for the shower was very finicky, but the bathroom/shower outside was very cool. Our bure was very comfortable and we had a kitchen but it did not have any pots/pans plates/silverware. It was nice to have a refrigerator though. The water comes up pretty close to the bures which was really nice, and you're able to walk right out into the water for snorkeling. We used the facility next door for our scuba activities and diving. They accommodated me fairly well for being a vegetarian as they only offer one meal for lunch and dinner with fairly the same breakfast choices daily. Some more variety with their meals, and maybe some options for mid-day to eat would be a good idea as there are no other places nearby to eat and if the kitchen is closed you can't get any food besides chips at the bar. We did enjoy the community feel and our last night there was the Lovo dinner buffet and a Kava ceremony afterwards which was wonderful. Thank you Ben, Anna and Joe for all of your help during our stay - you guys were great. If you enjoy a small, community style, simple stay in Fiji, this place will fit you just fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The situation of the property is second to none with the most beautiful scenery, staff are all very friendly and helpful with lots of activities to take part in. The only reason I havent given a higher score is purely based on the food which was all fish, I don't eat fish at all so I opted for the vegetarian option but I just felt that the $98 was expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Heather, Austin, TX USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are fabulous! The actual Bures are terrible. We stayed in Bure 4 for 3 nights. The size and amenities of the bure were fine. However, the screens were filthy with bugs, there were spider webs on the bench in our room, our sheets had sand, and we could not escape ants and mosquitos - in or out of the room. The only relief was in the ocean. Additionally, the outdoor shower worked fine if scalding water, lukewarm and ice cold water in random rotation with minimal pressure are your idea or working fine. The food was fabulous! I happen to love fish but if you don't, I have no idea what you will eat. Lunch and Dinner is limited to the single option which is fish. Breakfast is pastries, fruit, hard boiled eggs, cereal... It was all presented and cooked well. I really did enjoy it but won't be eating fish anytime again soon. Instant coffee and tea are available complimentary from early morning until after Dinner as is filtered water. We were also able to get ice on a couple occassions. Cocktails are available and during our stay typically two special drinks were offered at F$35 to F$40. Soda was also available for F$5.50 which I thought pretty reasonable. We took three tours - snorkeling at Honeymoon Beach, Blue Lagoon and Sawa-i-Lau Caves. These tours were actually some of the best we have ever taken. If I was just reviewing the tours, a 5 would not be high enough. Overall, the resort was super boring, dirty and buggy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful place. Fresh local food served daily. Beach is lovely and the reef for snorkelling is just outside your door and is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Super friendly and warm staff in a beautiful location with terrific snorkeling. This was one of my top two locations out of the five I stayed at while in Fiji. The lodge offers lots of activities and delicious food (as long as you like fish). Would be happy to return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Faizal A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Florida

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beyond perfect! I would suggest Oarsman’s Bay Lodge to anyone who is traveling to Fiji! Ms Oni Ratulele and the staff made you feel like part of their family, so warm and kind. If there was any changes to be made I would suggest mixing up the lunch and dinner menu. After a few days something else besides fish please. We will be back to stay real soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise <3
Our stay was magical! The bure was steps away from a beautiful beach with warm, clear water. The staff was beyond wonderful and made this short and sweet experience a memorable one. The food was delicious! If you have a short time in Fiji, definitely go to Oarsmans Bay Lodge! We couldn't be happier with our decision.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful location, the friendly and helpful staff, the wonderful locally-sourced food and the authenticity of the place to Fijian traditions. This is not a 5 star minibar-in-the-room resort but it’s all the better for that. It’s the kind of place where guests from all over the world sit together with a beer to chat and watch the sun set. The bures are clean and comfortable without being luxurious. The resort felt safe and fun for me and my son. I hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Vinaka" The Oarsman's
We wish we could have stayed longer. After a long boat trip to the Island, we were met by The Oarsman’s team on the beach. The cool refreshing coconut drinks that they served us were delicious. The team was so attentive to any requests we had during our stay. They really went over and above to make our stay there memorable. A special thanks to Dean who took us on a "March/Run" up the mountain behind the lodge. :-) (lol) my legs hurt for days!!! The view from the top over Nacula Island was spectacular and the hike was so informative. I would definitely recommend this. I would also like to specifically thank Oni and the team. Thank you for taking the time to share some stories about the customs and tradition of Fiji and of your home Oni. The snorkeling trips around nearby bays are brilliant especially "Blue Lagoon". The resort is owned by the local village so it's nice to see your money being used for the benefit of the local community. And finally, the farewell song. Such a beautiful send off. Thank you! Vinaka, Ivone and Hein
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay,you are part of a family!The lagoon colours are so amazing, multiple shades of blue!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anita, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
welcome to paradise
Waterfront villa, wake in the morning to the sound of the tide coming in. wake in the night to see the moon on the water. Lots of planting around all villa's, making it a pleasure to wander around in the sand and 'grass'. Amazing staff , nice and quiet surrounds. Guests seem to be people who appreciate the peace and quiet of this setting. The beach is the best in the area for swimming and snorkeling.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yong, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The very warm and friendly staff, the good location and delicious food, feel like home. That is the most beautiful beach I ever seen before. The hotel have organized some activities eg cave trip, blue lagoon snorkelling, coconut demo, mountain hiki, that bring whole trip so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Milika, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach View, Welcoming staff, Good Food, Fiji Water
Beautiful and relaxing place to stay, private villas by the beach, great hospitality, the villas were so clean and comfortable. The water on tap is spring water which is the same as having Fiji Water on tap which is what sets this resort apart from other resorts in Yasawa. every room has electricity and outdoor showers in the villas. There were daily activities for us to partake in and the option to include all meals for $FJD98 which is great when you’re budgeting. I felt relaxed as soon as I got off the boat. The backpackers accommodation was private and had the view of the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018