Namale Resort & Spa – All Inclusive

What can we say except vinaka for one of the most amazing experiences of our lives! We visited Namale for our 4 year anniversary and it was one of the best trips we've ever taken (which is saying a lot as we've visited over 30 countries and stayed in many different hostels, hotels, and resorts). What really struck us about Namale, and Fiji in general, is how happy and relaxed everyone is. Every single person was so kind and exceptionally polite. But it all felt so genuine and not anything like the thin veneer of fake kindness many in the hospitality industry are forced to adopt to deal with their often less than kind guests. By our second day at Namale all the front of house staff knew our names and were learning about our food and activity preferences. By the end of our week-long stay we were swapping small gifts with staff and getting their social media accounts so we could keep in touch. We have never felt so welcome at a vacation destination in our lives! We went into our vacation wanting to try as many features of the resort as possible and we were not disappointed. We tried every complimentary excursion offered by Namale to include a gorgeous waterfall picnic and hike, a farm tour (absolutely recommend this as you get to see where and how a good part of the resort’s produce is grown and you get to taste a lot of it!), reef walks, a private dinner in a sea cave, and a visit to feed the resort’s horses. We also went scuba diving and snorkeling with the resort’s awesome dive staff. Many of the events focused on a specific aspect of Fijian life and culture, such as the nightly performances by local villagers and hotel staff, cava ceremonies, and an entire class about the myriad uses of coconuts. The staff were eager to not only teach us about Fijian culture and tradition, but they openly welcomed us to participate in these activities! Every staff member who interacted with us was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable and we appreciated every second we spent learning more about Fiji and its people. Every excursion and event was well-crafted and often included curated picnics or snacks too! Speaking of food, the resort boasted a very talented culinary team. We were never disappointed by a meal and always found ourselves looking forward to our next one! The menus featured many staples of elevated takes on traditional western (mainly British and American) cuisine as well as plenty of dishes inspired by the many different peoples who inhabit Fiji. Indian curries and roti shared the menu along side traditional Fijian seafood and vegetable dishes that rotated daily, representing the diverse culinary scene of Fiji. Every building was well-stocked with soft-drinks, beer, water, and snacks, and hand-delivered treats were always just a quick phone call away. The bars were well stocked and the bartenders knowledgeable and creative. The best part was that staff quickly picked up on our preferences and were quick to recommend dishes or to bring us snacks an

Even though this is really a couples paradise we were accommodated and the staff was phenomenal. Never have met such truly nice people. They go well beyond to give everything you need, every where you go on the property. 7 days was not long enough to do everything they offer. Scuba, salt water river drift, spa, meals-every thing was excellent. This property is set up for you to do as much or as little as you like! Will see you again, but for a longer stay! Thanks, Ken

My husband and I stayed at Namale for our honeymoon August 1-9 (Stephen & Gina)! We will never forget how wonderful and kind the staff at Namale is; everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. The resort is beautiful, like a botanic garden and the food is so delicious. My favorite part was the snorkeling/sand bar excursion, the spa, and the romantic dinner locations they reserved for us to make our honeymoon special. The hospitality staff made sure the rooms were clean, and we loved the personal touches and messages the staff left each day. We are already missing the culture, the daily "Bula Bula!" greetings, and the sound of the ocean at the restaurants. We hope to be back for an anniversary trip one day. Vinaka Vakalevu!! ~Gina & Stephen

Highly recommended. Large well landscaped grounds, we did enjoy riding around in the bula-carts. The staff were very friendly; the food and wine were excellent. Our room was very large, comfortable and with a super view. The diving was well organised with good equipment, the boat large and comfortable. Our favourite dive was Golden Nugget. The diving was all early morning; next time we go we'll try to arrange to go later.

Namale is a true luxury all inclusive holiday set in paradise. My wife and I went for her 30th birthday. Whilst it is an expensive trip, you get what you pay for. We stayed in the honeymoon villa and it was an absolute dream. The view was amazing and the rooms had true Fijian style. The staff are excellent, you could have anything you wanted anytime, nothing was too much trouble for them. The activities offered are amazing and you get to see some awesome Fijian nature. We had so many private, romantic moments here. Namale is the pinnacle of a romance, peace and paradise.

Our whole experience can be summed up in this one sentence: This visit to Namale was our second time going in 3 years. We absolutely love 1) the people-Namale staff are the warmest, friendliest, kindest people 2) the FOOD - we tried some of everything the award-winning chefs made!! 3) the lavish accommodations- the bures are a/c’d, spacious, gorgeous bathrooms, and comfy beds