MANA ISLAND RESORT & SPA

Our Resort Report

OUR thoughts on Mana Island Resort & Spa, Mana Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

That's easy - Mana is beaches, beaches and beaches; North Beach, South Beach and Sunset Beach to be exact. If you arrive by ferry you will be at South Beach and you will immediately note the extensive range of beach and water activities on offer. You will also note the a-la-carte restaurant with its tables almost on the sand. A short walk through the resort brings you to North Beach, a long stretch of pure white sand bathed in all-day sun and a great spot for snorkelling and sunbathing. The Live Cooking Restaurant (formerly the Mamanuca Restaurant), which is near the new swimming pool complex on North Beach, is where breakfasts are served.

Sunset Beach is a lovely secluded spot on the north-west point of the island and it's a pleasant late afternoon walk past the end of the island's little airport runway to experience the tropical sunset from this spot. Wander along a bit further and you come to the delightful Sunset Wedding Chapel and complete the circuit by passing by the secluded Premium Beachfront Bures before arriving back at South Beach. We also enjoy taking the bush path up to one of the two lookouts high up on the island - the views from there are well worth the effort.



Throughout 2015 (completed 01 August 2016), Mana Island Resort & Spa underwent a major upgrade, mainly focussed on the North Beach area, which included some terrific additional services and facilities the resort describes as “A New Era for Mana”. The new Reception Bure is a beautiful space and this is complemented by an upgrade to the restaurants and the addition of a whole new pool complex facing North Beach. The large, meandering pool complex includes a swim-up bar and plenty of private nooks and corners. An exciting new facility is the addition of 4 private Poolside Cabanas facing North Beach. These cabanas are available for private hire and offer an intimate space for up to 4 guests to enjoy. The hire charge is F$65 (tax inclusive) for 3 hours and includes chaise lounge sofas and a cosy day bed, 2 cocktails of your choice, a bottle of Fiji Water, a fruit platter, towels and access to a paid food and beverage order service. Guests may only book a cabana once they are physically at the resort and we recommend you get in as quickly as possible – these cabanas are proving to be in high demand. We've experienced a quick stint in a cabana and can report that they are great!

Mana Island Resort & Spa specialises in island weddings and honeymoons. There are several great spots for a wedding to be held as well as a beautiful Wedding Chapel which faces the ocean. Please refer to our Weddings Tab for further details.



Mana is a great spot for families too. The Resort's layout, facilities and spacious grounds ensure that families as well as couples and honeymooners thoroughly enjoy the Mana Island experience without impinging on each other’s space.

Keeping in touch is no problem. Wi-Fi hot spots exist throughout the Resort. This is a subscription service and major discounts are available for 3 day and weekly rates.



The Resort self-rates as “Deluxe Island Resort in Fiji.



Annual Resort Buy-Out Closure for Bookings

Due to their annual resort buy-outs by major groups being delayed by COVID-19, for much of the remainder of 2020

Mana Island Resort & Spa-Fiji is closed for bookings until

10 December 2020

The Resort is due to reopen for holiday bookings from

11 December 2020

What Mana Island Resort & Spa Say About Themselves:

“Mana For Everyone

The legendary, Mana Island Resort & Spa – Fiji is known as the largest gem in the cluster of jewels of islands in the Mamanucas and is located only 32 km West of Nadi International Airport.

Mana Island Resort & Spa -Fiji has long been applauded for its unique South Pacific brand of natural beauty and is situated on 300 acres of lush tropical paradise nestled amongst white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

The resort offers an extensive range of accommodation from premium bures, luxury suites, and modern infused Fijian bures with each category having their own feature to suit different neds from honeymooners, couples, families and groups with splendid views of either the tropical gardens or the Pacific Ocean.



Mana Island Resort & Spa – Fiji boasts a Sea View Events Center, 2 fresh water pools, 6 restaurants and 4 bars, a Café, a Padi Resort dive center, a Fitness Gym and extensive water and land activities. The Resort promotes Environmental projects, such as Turtle conservation program, and Coral Regeneration.

Our Tranquil, relaxing and Nurturing Spa atmosphere invites guests to escape into a sanctuary of well being that promises rejuvenation and restoration of their beauty and renewal of spirit.

The Seaside Wedding Chapel or one of our awarded beaches could be the perfect place to tie the knot or to rekindle their love with the choices of Wedding Packages or renewal of vows.

A high Returnee Rate is evident that Mana is their home away from home.”

The new “meals-inclusive” tariff at Mana Island Resort & Spa

In mid 2018, Mana Island Resort changed to a “meals-inclusive” tariff for all guests. This works well at Mana, as guests have all Mana’s wide range of meal outlets from which to choose and only two of their specialty restaurants – “Nasu Teppanyaki” and “Lattitude” will require guests to pay a supplementary charge.



Note re Food & Beverage Outlet availability and Seasonal Closures

Mana Island Resort & Spa have a policy of temporarily closing various food and beverage outlets depending on seasonal resort occupancies. During periods of lower occupancy, which normally occur from November through March each year, various restaurants will be closed for varying periods of time. Mana advise: “Restaurant menus are served from different outlets, to ensure guests continue to enjoy the variety of food choices offered at our resort.”

We are advised the following closures from November 2019:

Kura Restaurant

Closed from 11 November until further notice

South Beach Restaurant

Closed from 10 November until further notice

Nasu Tepanyakki

Open for advance reservations only



The all-inclusive meals plan:

Breakfast:

Participating Restaurant:

● Live Cooking (formerly Mamanuca Restaurant)

7:00am to 10:00am daily

Lunch:

2 course lunch at:

● Ocean Breeze Café 11:00am to 5:00pm daily

● Live Cooking - Noon to 2:00pm daily

Dinner: (all 6:00pm to 9:00pm daily)

3 course dinner at:

● Ocean Breeze Café

● South Beach Restaurant

● Kura Asian Cuisine

● Live Cooking

Dinner is available at a supplementary price at:

● Nasu Teppanyaki

● Lattitude

Conditions:

- Hibiscus Café and Room Service meals are

not included in the meal-inclusive tariff and will

be charged to guest room accounts.

- Some menu items at South Beach Restaurant

incur a supplementary charge.

Our Specials

Mana Magic

● Stay 5 Nights or more and Save 20%

● Includes the new ”Meals Inclusive” tariff

Conditions:

- Available in all accommodation categories

- Available for stays:

07 October to 23 December 2018

04 January to 22 September 2019

07 October to 23 December 2019

04 January to 31 March 2020

- Offer may only be combined with Honeymoon Bonus and

Family Friendly Offer.

Honeymoon Bonus

Honeymooners staying a minimum of 3 nights, receive a complimentary bottle of wine with a General Manager`s greeting card placed in their room on arrival with compliments of Mana Island Resort & Spa - Fiji

Conditions:

- Honeymoon status to be established at time of booking

accommodation - Subject to a minimum 3 nights stay.

- Not available for stays in Island Bures.



Family Friendly Offer

For stays outside peak Australasian School Holiday periods -

Includes:

● Up to 2 kids aged up to 14 years sharing accommodation

with parents Stay Free

● 5 hours Free babysitting Service

● Free access to the ‘Tu Vonu’ Kids Club.

Conditions:

- Subject to a minimum 5 nights stay.

- Kids Stay Free excludes Premium Beachfront Bures and

Beach Front Bures as children are not

accepted in these room categories.

- Kids Play Free at Te Vonu Kids Club

(normal entrance charges do not apply).

- Free Babysitting is available between 8:00am and 9:00pm

at Te Vonu Kids Club or Meimei Baby Centre during

opening hours for a maximum 2 kids for a maximum of

5 consecutive hours in a day.

(Free babysitting is not available 26 December to

07 January)

Available for stays:

- 04 January to 22 September 2019

- 07 October to 23 December 2019

- 04 January to 31 March 2020

- Offer may only be combined with Mana Magic Special.



Your Room, Bure & Suite Options

There is a wide range of different accommodation types and grades at Mana which can be a bit confusing. Let us try to unravel it for you so that you can make an informed choice on the best accommodation type that suits your requirements/expectations. Each accommodation type is air-conditioned and most also have a ceiling fan. Each room has an iron and ironing board. Room, wifi connectivity, safety box, fridge, tea/coffee making facility and hairdryer. Categories are shown in ascending order of price.

Room Categories. (In ascending order of tariff)

Island Bures:

The affordable Island Bures are the original accommodation units at Mana. They are generally located in the "inland" area between North Beach and South Beach. Each Bure is 30m2 in area and has a small balcony and a thatched roof and features an outdoor shower (in the French style!). Most are stand-alone buildings, but some are joined and may be interconnected which makes them a very good option for sharing by bigger families and extended families.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults & 1 Child or 2 Adults & 3 Children.

Maximum occupancy allowance includes babies.

Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed plus a Single Bed and a fold-out Sofa Bed.

Additional Bedding: A baby cot can be added for up to 2 babies aged under 3 years. However, babies do count in maximum occupancy allowance.

Ocean View Rooms:

The modern 40m2 Ocean View Rooms are more like traditional hotel rooms and are located in a two-level walk-up block to the left of the swimming pool complex on North Beach. Each has a lovely view from their sizeable balconies out over the ocean and the northern Mamanuca Islands. Bathrooms have both a bathtub and a shower. Although fully air-conditioned, the upstairs rooms in this category also have a ceiling fan.

The upstairs rooms may interconnect via a door in the balcony divider.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults & 2 Children. Maximum occupancy allowance includes babies.

Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed plus 1 Sofa Bed or 3 Single Beds.

Additional Bedding: Baby cots can be added for up to 2 babies aged under 3 years.

Deluxe Ocean View Bures:

Ideal for couples or families, these big 48m2 Bures are located on North Beach in two crescent-shaped stands, one of which features mainly stand-alone bures, the other mainly duplex bures (2 joined bures which interconnect if required). Polished wooden floors, peaked ceilings which follow the roof line and big balconies give these Bures a modern-South-Pacific feel. Bathrooms feature both a bathtub and shower.

Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children or 2 Adults & 4 Children.

Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed plus 1 Single Bed or 2 Queen Beds plus a Single Bed.

Additional Bedding: A fold-out Sofa bed is included in all rooms. Baby cots can be added for up to 2 babies aged under 3 years. Maximum occupancy allowance includes babies.



Oceanfront Suites:

Hotel-style blocks of 100m2 suites overlooking South Beach. The views from the Oceanfront Suites is alive with interesting waterfront activity - yachts, catamarans, kayaks, the comings and goings of the island transfer ferry to mention a few, but once the day comes to an end, the tropical calm takes over. The most recently added units at Mana, the Oceanfront Suites comprise of an upstairs mezzanine-style bedroom from which there is a void opening down to the living area below. Upstairs comprises a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a nice big balcony. The lounge is on the lower level. There is a separate bathroom off the lounge as well as a covered patio. The bathroom has bathtub and shower. Couples requiring more space love the Oceanfront Suites.

Maximum Occupancy: 5 Adults or 3 Adults and 3 Children or 2 Adults & 4 Children.

Maximum occupancy allowance includes babies

Existing Bedding: Upstairs - 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds. Lower level – 2 Single Beds plus a fold-out Sofa Bed.

Additional Bedding: Baby cots can be added for up to 2 babies aged under 3 years.

Beachfront Bures:

A lovely location, virtually on the beach in the centre of North Beach but privately screened by tropical plantings. Each of these 60m2 adults-only, stand-alone beauties features a polished wood plank floor and a private Jacuzzi Bath. These Fijian Chiefly-style Bures have wonderful views and great South Pacific ambience. Romantic couples - this is for you! Beachfront Bures have a Jacuzzi bathtub plus a shower.

Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults

Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed.

Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated. Baby Cots cannot be added.

Premium Beachfront Bures:

Located in a romantic and secluded spot just off the end of South Beach and reserved for adult guests only, these monster 90m2 bures are the top of the range on Mana Island. There are only 7 Premium Beachfront Bures; each one has a private open-air Jacuzzi, polished wooden floors and wooden shutters. Guests in Premium Beachfront Bures enjoy a nightly turn-down service, a mini-bar, 2 bottles of Fiji Water, General Manager’s welcome card on arrival and complimentary daily laundry (wash and fold) service.

Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults

Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed.

Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated. Baby Cots cannot be added.

Getting to and from Mana Island Resort & Spa

The standard method to access Mana Island Resort & Spa is via South Sea Cruises Resort Connect high-speed air-conditioned catamaran from Port Denarau Marina. This service operates 3 times daily. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes. A land transfer between Nadi International Airport and Port Denarau Marina by coach or private vehicle is required to connect with your boat transfer.

Options for Transfers:

Water Taxi speedboat transfers operate 24 hours a day and subject to weather conditions the crossing between Mana and Port Denarau takes around 40 minutes.

Small Charter 'plane from Nadi International Airport takes approximately 15 minutes from the Airport and service Mana Island's private airstrip.

Helicopter transfer to and from Nadi International Airport & selected mainland and other island resorts.

Families & Kids

Kids Stay Free

Up to 2 Children aged 14 years and under stay free of charge when sharing with two adults and using existing bedding.

Conditions:

- Additional children, when room occupancy rates allow

additional children are charged for in your package.

- Valid for stays to 28 March 2019



Kids Meals

Little Kids Eat Free

Children aged under 5 years eat free of charge from Kids’ Buffet when accompanied and supervised by an adult.



Kids’ Club:

The Tu Vonu Kids’ Club is available for children aged 5 to 12 years. There is a one-off joining fee of F$30 (tax included) per child per stay. Kids Club hours are 9:00am to Noon, 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Children’s Breakfast Play Area

Mana Island Resort has introduced a very innovative facility to assist parents with young children (who wish to participate) to better enjoy a leisurely breakfast. To quote Mana Island: “In most large resorts, there is always a rush time during breakfast that parents hardly have time to enjoy a good breakfast we would like to advise all that as of 1st June we will have a designated area within the Mamanuca Restaurant where we will have staff from our Kids Club, look after the little ones under 6 years old after they have had their breakfast, giving mum and dad that quiet time to have their breakfast. Our staff will look after the little ones and amuse them with toys and little games in their corner away from everyone.”



Babysitting:

Babysitting is readily available in your Bure or Room given a minimum 24 hours notice. Mana Island Resort also offers their Mei Mei Baby Care Centre, a creche where infants aged up to 2 years (inclusive) are cared for up to 5 hours at a time at a charge of F$5 per hour. The Baby Care Centre is open 9.00am to 9.00pm each day. The Mei Mei Baby Care Centre is provided free of charge for up to 5 hours a day for guests staying at least 5 nights.

Exclusively For Adults

Mana Island Resort & Spa is very much a family-friendly resort, but it appeals equally to singles and couples. The following facilities and services are provided exclusively for adults:

Adults-only Accommodation

Beachfront Bures and Premium Beachfront Bures are reserved for adults only.

Adults-only Bar & Beach Club

The Kasai Nightlife Beach Club is an intimate space on a secluded beach.

New Adults-only Swimming Pool

As a result of the recent major redevelopment of the swimming pool complex, there is now an adults-only swimming pool.

Check-in/Check Out

Hotel standard check-in and check-out times:

Check-In Time: 2:00pm

Check-Out Time: 10:00am

Late Check-out:

Subject to availability, the day-use of a room between 10:00am and 2:00pm can be provided at 50% of the nightly rate of the room occupied.

Cancellation & Amendment Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing.

Cancellations or amendments made between

5 and 14 days of scheduled arrival date incur a

cancellation/amendment fee equal to 50% of the

total cost of the original booking.

Cancellations and amendments made within 5 days

of scheduled arrival including no-shows and unutilised

room nights (for any reason) incur a fee equal to

100% of the total stay booked.



Travel Insurance is recommended

OUR Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance

All information shown is subject to change without notice.