Vomo Island Resort

Vomo is a truly wonderful resort - a fabulous experience. As we live in the US, it’s likely a once in a lifetime experience, but we would go back in a heartbeat if we could. We stayed in a beachfront unit which was spacious and had a large patio facing the beach. Extremely comfortable. The staff are outstanding, with genuinely warm and friendly service, always helpful. The food and non-alcoholic drinks are all included, and they are very high quality. We were there for 8 nights and the food was different each day - many cuisines. The chefs are very well-trained (we are foodies from the SF Bay Area, so we are used to great food - this really was great). The choice of two restaurants, one for adults only, was excellent as well. The Ocean Play staff were all wonderful, and we spent time with them daily, snorkeling and scuba diving. Snorkel gear is complimentary and high-quality, and there is incredible snorkeling off the beach at almost any time of day with super-clear water and an abundance of different types of corals and fish. As an excellent included bonus, there are snorkel trips by boat to many additional reefs just 5 minutes off shore. Amazing! For context, we’ve been to the Hawaiian islands about a dozen times and we’ve snorkeled for many years - Fiji has them beat for sure. My husband got scuba certified at Vomo which was also an excellent experience all around. While this resort is also known for its excellent kids club and many families were there, there is a beautiful pool for adults only, and the kids were never underfoot. There’s plenty of space for everyone, so that it often was the case that we were alone on a beach. Really such a special place!

Vomo island was a perfect distance away from the mainland so it felt remote, but not too arduous to get to. The staff were particularly kind and helpful. Especially Jojo who helped with everything for the babies, knowing what drinks we wanted and general kindness. Room was perfect, lovely outdoor area to relax and see the beach. Bathroom was great with a nice shower and bath. The snorkelling and paddle boarding off the beach was amazing - seeing turtles, beautiful coral, reef sharks and fish. Excellent kids club and nanny service. Food was delicious. Heavenly!

Wow! What can we say about Vomo that’s not been said before? The island itself is breathtakingly beautiful - stunning beaches (on both sides so you can always dodge the trade-winds!), picture-postcard sunsets, and some of the best snorkelling we’ve experienced anywhere in the world. Oh, and fruit bats! The fruit bats are awesome. There was something magical about watching them swoop through the mango trees at dusk each day. We were already convinced that Fiji is one of the most beautiful places in the world. But Vomo might just be the most beautiful place in Fiji. The accommodation and amenities are genuinely five-star - the whole resort is extremely well maintained and gives off a stylish “boutique hotel’ vibe, and our two-bedroom villa felt very luxurious…those full length sliding doors overlooking the Mamanuca beach are something else! The food and drinks are consistently excellent - the Lovo feast following the weekly Meke was a highlight, but every meal-time was a treat and we were particularly impressed by the variety and quality of the kids menus. We’ve probably put on about a stone each in the time we’ve been here! The daily activities, both complimentary and paid, are superb. Sundowner cocktails and a DJ at the pop-up “mamanuca beach club”, complimentary henna tattoos at the Boutique, fantastic massages at the Spa, live music every night at the Vuda bar, and of course the weekly Fiji night. We also tried the “vapour jets” which were great fun and highly recommended. And we we will remember snorkelling with the reef sharks at White Rock for a very long time. But most important of all, the staff are wonderful. Quite how they remember every guest’s name is a mystery to us, but somehow they do - we were greeted by name along with a big “Bula” practically everywhere we went, the whole week. We have to give a particular shout-out to Zenty, who took excellent care of us throughout our stay. But the whole Vomo team is fantastic, from the kids club to the spa to the guys at Ocean Play. It’s a very long way from the UK to Fiji, but a place like this makes it totally worth the effort. Vinaka vakalevu to everyone at Vomo, and we hope to be back one day!

Vomo We decided on Vomo island for our babymoon. As soon as we stepped off the speedboat transfer we realised It was the best decision we ever made. We were lucky enough to stay in a beach front villa, the staff had pre empted a very well located bure in close walking distance to all the main amenities. The room was freshly renovated with a king bed, excellent air con, gorgeous bathroom, free standing bath that we were able to enjoy on the 1 cloudy day in our 7 day stay, walk in robe, Nespresso coffee machine, beautiful tea options and daily refreshed non alcoholic mini bar. The ocean literally steps away, white sand and turquoise ocean which felt practically private with the spaced out day lounges and swimmable ocean almost the whole way around the island. Another plus being the amazing and easily accessible reef for snorkeling just a short swim straight out from the bure. We dined in the morning for breakfast with our feet in the sand on a beachfront table. Highly recommend after pigging out on the beautiful extensive breakfast menu, heading into the cold room to have a made to order yogurt bowl. I also got a lot of excitement out of ordering the daily changing juice alongside my barista coffee. On low tide we made our way to the adults only rocks bar and pool, which was equally impressive. We enjoyed lunch there most days. Highly recommend the Kokoda and daily sushi. My husband enjoyed playing around the cocktail menu- nothing ever too hard, he enjoyed a spicy mango daiquiri that we must note was EXCELLENT. For dinners we alternated between the 2 restaurants on the island with the different themed nights. Ko Viti night was definitely one of the highlights, it’s a Fiji’s culture night where they sing and dance explaining stories and bring out traditional lovo style platters of food. YUM At vomo although the island is a true paradise, I have to say it’s the staff that make this truly magic. We cried our eyes out as they sang isa lei (goodbye song). Turns out 6 nights wasn’t enough, and we look forward to booking again in the future, returning with our baby. (Great nanny and kids club amenities too) Thank you Vomo for the incredible and unforgettable experience for our last holiday as a couple. I cannot praise it enough. If you are looking for somewhere to have a babymoon look no further. This island has it all.

A belated review of our sixth visit to VOMO in anticipation for our next trip in a few months time. VOMO is truly the most beautiful place you can imagine, it feels like paradise. We took boat transfers both ways which were easy and I especially recommend the boat to VOMO as you get the most spectacular views of the island as you arrive. The staff are what makes VOMO truly special, many have worked there for years so it’s lovely when they welcome you ‘home’. The food is outstanding and my husband who is coeliac felt well looked after by the Food and Beverage Manager and all staff. Sunset drinks at the Adults Only Rocks Bar is a must, it’s a beautiful setting. There is plenty to do at VOMO - snorkelling off the beach is amazing, a trek up Mount VOMO just stunning and the spa is very relaxing. My son is now older but still loved night games at Kids Village and hanging out with Benji and Charles who kept him occupied. He especially loved kayaking and finding confidence doing new and adventurous things. We also enjoyed attending the weekly church service with the beautiful singing from the Fijian voices. Thank you VOMO for another incredible stay. We look forward to returning very soon ❤️

I have never written a travel review before but I am compelled to warn you after our experience on Vomo. We stayed in villa 54 for 3 nights - a 2 bedroom villa with an an eye-watering price tag, but which we were excited about because it promised its own beachfront and private pool and an amazing looking outdoor bath. Bliss! And just the privacy and tranquility my family and I would have loved after a really tough year. However, I was woken at 7:30am on our first morning by power tools and what appeared to be a concrete saw spewing dust into the air just metres from the bathroom window and all over our ‘private’ bath and pool. I complained loudly, with video evidence. Twice. The first time I complained I was offered a free snorkelling trip. The second time I complained I was offered FJD$500 off the bill. Hahahaha. The package we were on was $FJD6000. (About AUD$4,000 per night!) After that I thought I would ruin the holiday for the whole family if I let it so I just shut up. The noise did reduce a little but it never actually stopped…until the sun went down each evening. Management is lucky that reviewers are unable to post video! It was so unpleasant to be outside that our private pool was unusable the one full, sunny day we were there. We ended up in the big one with all the toddlers. The bath never did get cleaned (it was black with soot and building dust our whole stay) and anyway 2 out of the 3 mornings we were there a builder was working just metres above it, so it didn’t get used either. I am so very disappointed by this experience. We booked in May this year, meaning management had 5 months to make contact and suggest alternative arrangements. They shouldn’t even be selling that villa and it suggests to me a real meanness of spirit if not downright dishonesty. Also, and these issues are absolutely secondary to the major ones above, but the free wifi does not work at all in room and only occasionally in the main resort building, the menus are stodgy and dated and full of typos (‘crab mouse’, anyone…?), and the service is charming but pretty patchy, so do come prepared to make every request at least twice. You can do much better in beautiful Fiji.

VOMO is family-friendly luxury in paradise. My husband and I, together with our family, enjoyed a wonderful five night stay here. The beaches are beautiful (great snorkelling), dining is excellent (especially at The Rocks), and service is friendly and sincere. Most importantly, we’d all like to thank Ana D for looking after us (including our young niece) with such warm, caring professionalism. She is an amazing asset to the resort and we all miss her already! Thank you so much.

Vomo was outstanding. The people and the staff where incredible. Koli is an exceptional butler who looked after us incredibly well. He is an absolutely fantastic young man who made our holiday. Lemeki was also very very good and so attentive. Chef Ana is also the best.

We recently stayed at VOMO as a family with a young child and came away with mixed feelings. The island itself is stunning, and there is a lot to like about the resort. However, at this price point, the experience needs to be consistently excellent, and unfortunately that wasn't our experience. Pros 1. Beautiful island and accommodation – Our villa was spacious, comfortable and enjoyed lovely ocean views with a constant sea breeze. It was a wonderful place to relax. 2. Warm, genuine staff – Every member of the team we encountered was friendly, welcoming and genuinely cared about making our stay enjoyable. Fiji's hospitality remains one of the country's greatest strengths. 3. Thoughtful arrival – We appreciated the welcome platter of cheeses, sandwiches and fresh fruit waiting in our villa after travelling. 4. Kids' Club – Our toddler enjoyed the activities, and the nannies were caring, engaging and wonderful with children. 5. Food concept – The culinary direction is promising. The menus are creative, varied and read exceptionally well, showing real ambition. Cons Pre-arrival communication The pre-arrival process was surprisingly disorganised, with the same information requested multiple times. Emails frequently answered only some of our questions while ignoring others, and our enquiries about arranging nanny services went unanswered. A scanned payment confirmation sent to us was that of anther customer. Food execution While the menus were impressive, the execution often failed to match the concept. The food wasn't poor, but it rarely lived up to the expectations created by the menu or the resort's luxury positioning. To illustrate the point, a rare seared tuna dish turned out to be a very overcooked piece of tuna. Service consistency This was our biggest disappointment. The staff were unfailingly warm and friendly, but there were too many operational lapses for a resort of this calibre. During our first nine meals, every single one contained some sort of service error—missing dishes, incorrect orders or forgotten items. Eventually we stopped counting. One of the joys of Fiji is the relaxed nature of its people, and we would never want that warmth to disappear. However, luxury service also requires urgency when mistakes occur. Whether it was correcting an incorrect meal or responding to a request to sweep broken glass from our deck, there simply wasn't the sense of promptness expected at this level. Housekeeping Housekeeping was inconsistent throughout our stay. The complimentary minibar was replenished intermittently but never restored to its original standard. Dirty glasses were regularly left behind despite being clearly set aside for collection. Our water and wine glasses were never washed or replaced with clean ones during the entire 6 day duration of our stay. The most concerning incident occurred after we left used wine glasses on the patio expecting they would be removed during turndown service. They remained overnight, and one w