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Naqalia Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with snorkeling in Wayasewa Island

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Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Naqalia Point, Wayasewa Island
  • Place, Vuda Point Marina
  • Place, Manta Ray Beach
  • Place, Musket Cove Marina
  • Airport, Malololailai (PTF)

Room options

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Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View

Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ocean View

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Wayasewa Island

On the beach.At this Wayasewa Island hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Naukacuvu Beach and 32 miles (52 km) of North Beach.

Restaurants

  • Coconut Bar

About this property

Naqalia Lodge

Beachfront hotel with snorkeling in Wayasewa Island
Some rates at Naqalia Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

There's an onsite business center. Naqalia Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wayasewa Island hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Naqalia Lodge offers 4 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (FJD 20 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Naqalia Lodge mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Naqalia Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: FJD 20 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Naqalia Lodge Wayasewa Island
Naqalia Wayasewa Island
Naqalia
Naqalia Lodge Hotel
Naqalia Lodge Wayasewa Island
Naqalia Lodge Hotel Wayasewa Island

Naqalia Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tri Thuc

Liked: Staff & service
Staff nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, the food outstanding, the experience fantastic views amazing rooms spacious and beautifully presented just like the whole resort This place is a must for anyone with a broad sense of adventure plus you can relax on a hammock with one of the best views in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Le positif : la nourriture est bonne et le lit confortable. La plage est belle mais malheureusement vite encombrée de déchets avec les marées. En revanche, l’organisation est vraiment catastrophique. Le discours répété chaque jour pour les arrivées et départs est exactement le même, sans aucune adaptation, ce qui donne une impression de manque d’attention. Les prix semblent fixés « à la tête du client », aussi bien pour certaines prestations que pour la nourriture, ce qui est assez déroutant. De plus, les commissions prises pour organiser des activités avec des prestataires sont exagérées, alors qu’il n’y a derrière aucune véritable organisation. Je comprends le Fiji time, mais ici, cela frôle l’abus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very clean and organised. Staff would go above and beyond for you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's an interesting cross between a homestay and a resort. The beautiful welcoming staff made it a memorable stay in spite of the rough by western standards facilities. I'd go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Real Fiji

This is a place with true feeling. You get a real sense of being part of a Fijian family. Loved the beautiful singing to accompany a good variety of meals. Although old, the bures are spacious with lots of natural light and are progressively being renovated. We enjoyed relaxing, snorkeling and walking around the area. We would go back.
Lovo night
Sunrise over the hill
Low tide walk around point
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Naqalia Lodge. The entire staff instantly made you feel welcome and cared for. Meals are lovingly prepared and the food is plentiful. The island is beautiful with great snorkeling out front and hiking nearby. We would absolutely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I asked ChatGPT to suggest a non resort, run by a village in the Yasawa Islands. Top choice. I had such a special experience. Beautiful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best 5 days of my life. Originally booked for 3 nights but had to extend my stay because I didn’t want to leave. They truly welcome you into their family and make your experience an unforgettable one. Made some real deep connections with the staff and other guests that I’ll never forget. Truly a magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful people, and the best food! Felt like part of the family from the moment we arrived. You can’t go wrong booking here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience the real Fiji!

This eco-resort is perfect for a relaxing break on a secluded beach. We stayed in a spacious beachfront bungalow for 4 nights. The staff are so friendly and accommodating! You can choose to do a multitude of activities and the staff are happy to take you. All of the meals are freshly cooked and are so delicious! We experienced a kava ceremony and a traditional dinner cooked in a lovo oven. I recommend this resort for adventurous adults who want to experience true Fijian culture and life. Come as guests, leave as family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is our third visit to Nacalia Lodge. it is special because of the friendly accommodating staff and real Fijian culture, Its safe and child friendly, really plentiful and good food, the best we had in the Yasawas, lots of activities, plenty of laughing and singing and great coral snorkelling off the beach The manager Akoo, will help with anything, he took us to the beautiful spit beach between the islands where the coral garden is magnificent, and provided a great picnic. You can arrange to swim with the sharks or you can simple relax and enjoy the beach. We will come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Beautiful house reef for snorkelling. Not a 5 star resort but very friendly family environment. Food was good and plentiful and accommodated vegan and vegetarian needs. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, make you feel very welcome, beautiful beach and snorkeling. Amazing and loads of food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really friendly and caring staff. They could provide a good array of activities on request. Really good food on offer too. Beautiful location to watch the beach from a hammock. Spotty roaming wifi connection but still able to connect to internet. Minor issues with the power occassionally cutting out at the lodges. More stable power available in the dining hall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have left a piece of our heart at Naqalia Lodge and at the Yasawa Island. The staff and Management at Naqalia went above and beyond to make our stay nothing short of amazing and they were always smiling and happy to help. We stayed in the garden Bure, a traditional Fijian house, which was a pretty authentic experience of the life on the island. The food was home cooked, traditional and always in very generous portions. We sat at the table with the other guests and were a "family -like" meal times while the staff and management was playing guitar and singing songs for us. The lodge is on the beach surrounded by nature at the feet of a mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the other island when you wake up with the sounds of chicken and roosters roaming around the Bure. The coral reefs just off the beach are SPECTACULAR, we could see many tropical fish of every colour, size and shape. It definitely was one of the best snorkeling spots that we have been to. The lodge offers also paid activities such as shark feeding, fishing and village visit. We spent 4 days there but we really wished we could stay more. Vinaka.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1/10. Fake reviews online. Fake website photos. Villas were atrocious: bathrooms were disgusting with broken toilets, broken shower and basin, basically unusable. Activities were overpriced and didnt deliver what they said. NO snorkelling. Food was basically inedible and way over priced. Dont go!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! Amazing! Aka, Oni, Sia and Manu were amazing! I was fresh off the boat when I arrived here and they got me to Fiji time quickly! The most stressful part of the trip was choosing which hammock. Thank you for a great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service

Amazing staff and snorkeling off the beach

Pluses: great staff, lovely family run authentic resort who thank you for coming and play guitar and sing thru every dinner. There's a reef in front of the lodge with the most diverse corals I've ever seen- snorkeled 3 days in a row and loved every minute (and it ended up being some of the best snorkeling we had in the country, and at no extra charge)! Food was great despite cooking for only 3 of us (low season), Fijians love onions and garlic! Negatives: the place is a bit grotty... upholstery on chairs and couches is very dirty. Bathrooms are a bit gross. No fan at night when power is off. No room cleaning in 3 days even after asking to have it swept due to sand tracking in. So take your not-so-nice clothes, mosquito spray and enjoy the snorkeling!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time here in the dorm! Small, family run property with the best food I had in Fiji. Electricity during the day and decent phone service. Aku and his family went above and beyond making me feel like family. The hike and snorkeling are must dos!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredible welcome, simply magnificent place, team taking great care of you, very good food and good portion, nice activities and at good prices. Thank you for these two days spent with you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a true Fijian experience, picturesque scenery and you want to just relax and soak it all in, this is your spot. It's atmosphere is super calming and welcoming from the first minute. But it's not for everyone as it's not a resort. Think about it more like camping. The accommodation is simple and spacious. Yes, the bathroom is "a bit scary" (that's how our 5 years old described it :-) but you don't need much there. The meals are traditional Fijian. Very tasty and plenty for everyone. Tab water wasn't potable during our stay so we had to purchase bottled water. They also provided drinking water and fresh juices with meals. Staff are wonderful. Great snorkelling right off the beach. We rented a kayak ($50 fjd) to go around the island. It was a good 3 hours paddle. Worth the effort as the scenery is beautiful and there are nice swim spots along the shore. Cell coverage was available only on the beach. We didn't inquire about wifi but I believe they offer paid wifi by the main building. Electricity isn't an issue. They have solar panels and generator. We loved our 2 nights stay and wished we booked 3. We need to come back again :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful island with great snorkeling directly in front of lodge. Whilst the area in front of the room was clean and well maintained there were piles of rubbish and disused materials spread across the grounds as well as rubbish on the beach. The room and bed were comfortable although the bathroom was in poor condition with cold water shower only which we didn’t mind. It felt quite awkward as the only guests at the lodge for 4 days especially at meals where the nice staff would all sit directly facing us singing and watching us eat including the cute hungry children all waiting for us to finish so they could eat only after we had finished I think it was a good option to stay here for a few days to support the local villagers and get to know some of the locals and its a great location with lots of activities and excellent snorkelling at your front door but it’s very basic, a bit dirty, and little awkward at times. Would recommend staying here for a few days but incorporating it with another resort option in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024