Overall: 4.5 out of 5
Most guests recommend for "families" (547 reviews)
Ratings are averaged based on 723 reviews.
the resort is great, water amazing, waterpark is fantastic for kids - my kids spent hours and hours on the inflatable "thing", overall really pleased we selected this hotel. My only "complaints" are, beds aren't good - especially the 'couches' converted to beds they are as hard as a rock, showers are not good - but understandable due to location, food is average. In saying that, I will definately look back with fond memories of the place and would recommend.
Fijian a very friendly, they make you very welcome. The rooms are very nice and clean. A place to relax.
Perfect getaway for a family vacation. Great for kids and families, so much to do but also very relaxing at the same time.
Activities and Ground staff were outstanding they went above and beyond as did some of the dining staff but there was a few dining staff that were at times rude and abrupt.
A special shout out to Izzy, Mereonno, Ace, Penasi, Bill , Jonie and Mark and Iff you guys made our trip you were amazing and we couldn't have asked for more
Great location , beautiful scenery. Food is pricey l. Staff on activities are wonderful. Highly recommend Izzy & mereoni
Excellent transfers / location and staff
great resort for kids
Thoroughly recommend Plantation Island Resort for a family holiday. Perfect distance from the mainland - 45 minutes on the Maololo Cat. Beautiful reefs for snorkelling, great kids club with varied activities, plenty of dining options, various pools to explore. Friendly and warm staff and clean rooms. There's something for everyone.
Plantation resort is a nice place that's well kept and super friendly staff.
FIJI operates on island time so food/drink orders need to be well in advance.
Food options are somewhat limited but research before you go (eg. we were unaware the main pool had it's own lunch menu with items unavailable elsewhere & Copra does a lunch menu outside the buffet) There are some new outlets opening soon also.
Air con works great, water activities are great.
From the moment we arrived until we left the island paradise of PIR we where made to feel welcome. The friendly staff are what makes PIR so great. My daughters favourite place was the kids club and the staff there where so caring. We stayed in The garden room was clean and spacious, cold aircondintion, (a little dated with the floor tiles but nothing to spoil the stay) the half meal package was the best idea as we really didn't have to worry- buffet breakfast was fantastic and plenty of variety in all meals for gluten free. Can't wait to see the new renovations when we come back. Vinaka
Awesome family spot! 4 pools, 3 restaurants, multiple kids activities...made it a dream for our family of 5!
This is a great resort for families. My 2 kids aged 7 and 11 had a wonderful week there. Always some sort of activity to do whether it be kids club or free water sports, snorkelling, sailing, crab and frog races. We tried everything.
Beautiful beaches, sunsets, great activities, wonderful kids club, friendly staff and all round good times had on Plantation Island Resort.
We had a wonderful time at Plantation Island. Our Garden Bure was in the perfect location, a short walk to Copra Buffet, pool & beach.
The bure itself needs some maintenance & some pest control measures, however it did not dampen our stay.
Would definitely recommend friends and family to stay, and are even considering making it our yearly trip. The staff were fantastic and really make your family feel welcome.
Totally relaxed on Plantation Island… stunning location with crystal clear water and fun water activities for all the family
Plantation Island was everything we could have hoped for and more. The staff were beyond wonderful and the grounds and accom were perfection. We stayed in a 2 bed garden room and it was clean and comfortable.
Food was good, service sometimes slow but you're on Fiji time so it doesn't matter.
100% would go again. Just magic.
Whilst we had a good time and appreciated kind staff and enjoyed the buffets as well as kidsclub and complimentary water activities, we really would love to see improvements in the following areas:
- the ability to take bikes outside of the resort as it would be nice to explore the island.
- provide a cupboard so we can hang shirts and dresses (room 288 didn't have one).
- ensure meals are consistent, including delivery time and quality
- provide simpler breakfast choices like toast with spread as that's what most kids eat.
- simplify the 'kids eat free' program and ensure your staff understand the rules. On arrival we couldn't get into Tavola and were forced to eat at snack hut. Staff could have advised us that our child could have eaten for free at kidsclub.
- teach your staff to handle pressure. It is very frustrating to be told restaurants are booked out for our preferred dining time when we could clearly see the restaurant is only a quarter full.
- Please offer another affordable dining space with asian inspired cuisine so we're not eating the same things in Tavola all the time. We didn't visit Black Coral as the price you pay for steak you have to cook yourself is simply too expensive.
We had an amazing week. So family friendly, so much to see & do, our kids LOVED kids club, so we got some R&R. We will be back!
From the time we arrived we stepped straight into island time in paradise. Everything was awesome, the breakfast buffet was brilliant as was all the food venues, yep we tried the lot. The live shows, the kids club cannot fault a thing and the staff are the friendliest people on earth. We will be back
The staff were wonderful . The water warm and crystal clear . Wonderful snorkelling and 4 pools to choose from . Very impressed with their coral planting trial .
Have stayed here many times and ALWAYS enjoy our stay on this tropical island paradise. The restaurants are great, the activities and free paddle boards, kayaks, hobbycats etc. The entertainment is great as well, musicians, crab races, million $ kids club etc.
You can't beat the Fijians for friendliness and service. Ideal place for families to enjoy
Incredible!
The diversity of restaurants available ensured our fussy little eaters were well catered to, whilst we were able to enjoy a variety of meals.
The abundance of activities provided, directly by the resort and third-party operators based on the resort, are very well serviced and caters to everyone of all ages.
All the staff were fantastic; Very inviting and friendly, which is complimentary to how well the resort is run.
Highly recommended to anyone looking for a relaxing / action packed family holiday, and anything in-between.
We took our grandchildren ages 8 and 7. They had lots of activities to do and enjoyed the flexibility of Kids club, as did we.
The food was priced well but I felt 7 days was a good length of time. The buffets didn't really appeal to me but seemed to be well populated.
The room was great and couldn't fault the staff.
We had a fantastic stay and can't wait until we go back! My only recommendation would be to let people know they need a minimum of three days there, we definitely didn't have long enough.
The buffet did not represent good value. The meals at the Tavolo were better and more affordable.
Fantastic holiday destination for families with lots of activities for everyone. The resort was a little tired and could do with a revamp but the true Fijian culture and beautiful people made our stay wonderful.
We loved our holiday at Plantation Island Resort.
We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a water front room which was great.
The Coconut Kids Club was great, fun and creative activities during the day and movies at night.
The staff were so friendly and welcoming.
Just bloody excellent, great food great location and reasonable pricetag
A perfect place for families
We had an amazing, relaxing holiday - which was exactly what we needed.
The location is amazing…and the staff warm and friendly.
4 pools plus inflatable waterpark. Lots of walking on soft sand, not too good for pushing prams or riding a bike, or for those with mobility issues. All facilities are spread out which spread out the people so it didn't appear that busy even though it was school holidays, restaurants are not that big and you need to book a table a few days in advance, buffet was good with a different theme everyday, food and drinks were expensive, take snacks with you. Lots of activities to do with kids club. Not many places with aircon and it was 32 degrees each day in April.
Great family vacation!
Lots of activities for the kids - kids clubs, various pools, inflatable fun in the ocean, snorkeling, touch footy and many more.
Another mirror outside of the bathroom would be nice. New pool furniture and menu options
I would describe plantation island as having the best parts of a cruise on a tropical paradise! Great pools, water sports, restaurants, kids club and staff. Make sure you book your dinners when there as it gets busy, otherwise grab a delicious pizza and eat on the beach. Kids club meals were great for the kids 5 and 3 and we either left them there or took them to the 6.30 area to watch their event before they either stayed with us or went and watched the movie. Did the village and sand bank snorkel and both were easy to book and enjoyable. The room was super large and spacious! Buy snacks/drinks/food and bring over from the port to have nibbles for kids.
This was our second visit to Plantation Island after first visiting in 2018. The resort had improved considerably since then and it was great to see managements commitment to continuously improving the resort. We lashed out on a Beachfront Bure on this occasion and it was worth every cent in our opinion. You just can't beat mother natures beauty and to be able to open your door in the morning and take a few steps out of your room to go snorkelling was an experience of a lifetime. The staff were beyond amazing as always. We loved the singing that would be accompanying every meal. It really added to the magic. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
A fantastic holiday for the family.
Black coral restaurant was great ,
Chef in morning buffet is amazing
Great family friendly resort. Meals are expensive though kids eat free. Rooms mostly good though we did have some issues which were resolved. The people there are lovely and made it an enjoyable stay.
This was our 1st time overseas and it did not disappoint
the staff are amazing and so friendly, the activities are great and great
choose of meals, would recommend and will be back
Really wonderful trip. Glad we went of peak season because I imagine it would get busy. I liked how relaxed, playful and easy everything was. Buffet blast and dinner with 3 teenage boys was wonderful. Activities run. Pools and hang out spots great too.
We just love it great family holiday and they remember you
The location was great for snorkeling. The transfer from mainland was smooth. The staff were very friend even when faced with terrible weather conditions. We would go back again.
Plantation Island is a fabulous establishment with great and friendly staff. We have been there quite a few times and still enjoy it. Swimming is great for adults and children. I recommend Plantation Island if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. w
We had the most wonderful time, even though it was raining like crazy and only got one sunny day. Massive shout out to the activities guys for keeping us laughing, singing and dancing!
A difficult time for the island as most of it was underwater, but the staff handled it well kept things humming.
My dad had an excellent 70th Bday - we will be back!
We made right choice with PIR. Location is outstanding. Very beautiful island with a lot of trees, very green. A lot of free water activities, my 5 yo loved kids club. Our 2 bedroom garden bure was clean and tidy and just 50 m from the beach.
Hope we will be back one day
We had an amazing time at this resort! We were there during the raining season and it was true to its word, rain and overcast every single day! However, this resort and the staff made our stay amazing regardless! Almost all activities still went ahead as usual, and if they couldn't they would do their best to make amendments to make it happen another way just as good! The food was great, the room was great, super spacious and beds were fairly comfortable. The staff were all amazing from restaurant, to admin to housekeeping. Our kids loved the kids club and begged to go everyday - this is a godsend especially during bad weather so you're never stuck with bored children! Overall we really enjoyed our stay, will definitely be back and highly recommend this resort to both families and non-families!
We spent a week on Plantation Island in early March 2024, we have been there many times and return because of the value and the culture. The staff are brilliant. The resort continues to invest with ongoing refurbishment. We swam, snorkeled on the sandbar and Joes Farm (which is spectacular), fished and dived. What more do you want!
I haven't been this relaxed in a long time
Second visit. Love it here. We will be back
Everything was great however the food and drink options were limited and expensive.
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This resort ticks all the boxes.
This was a great holiday destination for families, there was so many fun activities for the kids and the kids stay and eat free deal was such a money saving!
The resort itself was close to the mainland and quick and easy to get to!
The facilities at the resort were a little rundown in some areas, our room could do with a revamp but it was clean and all the amenities worked (and we were too busy all day to spend any time in it, so we really were only in it to sleep)
The Fijian staff at the resort were absolutely beautiful and nothing was too much for them!
The food at the buffet was good, but by the end of a week we were a bit over buffet breakfasts! The food at black coral was delicious! Absolutely recommend it!
your after a holiday at an island resort that will keep everyone in the family happy this is definitely the spot for you!
The location of this island is hard to beat. You can hire the bikes to get around the island which makes the trip more fun (although some bikes are old).
The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the entertainment during dining is awesome. We had the breakfast buffet included. This is good for people who like to have a big breakfast and not have to eat again until dinner. Otherwise, breakfast off the menu is available at Tavola. The accommodation in beach Bure is basic but fine as it's the stunning view and being steps away from the beach that you pay for. There's inflatables for the kids and the hotel advised there are more water facilities coming for the bigger kids/adults mid this year. It would be of benefit for the resort to supply hand sanitizer and to ensure that everyone entering the buffet uses it. All in all, a great stay. We will be back
We are a family with small children and had a great time. Location is stunning.
Just the break we needed. Always something to do, beautiful island. Kids club was great.
Only downfall is dining options - you have to book your entire dinner reservations straight up so if you feel like something different that night you cannot change.
Buffet breakfast is great. Will be good when the ice cream and donut shop is open.
Going back
A 3 star resort in a 5 star location with plenty of activities and amenities to suit most people. We are a family of 5, with a mix of young children and teens. We have been to plantation island resort 4 times now and will return. The resort is actively renovating and adding in more services, and over the years we have been there we have seen a lot of improvements
We did the tours, including village tour, snorkeling, island hopping and surfing. We used the 4 pools, with the infinity pool at Tavola restaurant being our favourite. We stayed in a poolside room which was good, the room has been recently renovated and was more than comfortable. We also did snorkelling off the beach south of the jetty, we ate at all venues including sit downs at Tavola and Black Coral, as well as Buffet. Food was good quality.
The staff are wonderful, friendly and take time to talk to you if you take time to introduce yourself.
The resort offers a returnees cocktail party and other benefits like free wifi and room credit. We do plant to return next year
We are a family of 2 adults and a 2.5yo. This is our second time staying at Plantation Island Resort (first time with a child) and we enjoyed it even more this time around.
Despite a tropical cyclone coming past Fiji in the middle of our stay, the resort and all the staff handled it so well, keeping us informed and preparing the resort for the storm, we felt very safe. 24 hours after the storm the resort looked like nothing had happened, all the staff worked so hard for us, it was incredible.
We loved the Bula bikes, to ride around the island, the excellent selection of food, and the beautiful snorkelling just off the beach. They have a new "underwater museum" that you can swim out to, to see fish swimming amongst bicycles, tables and chairs, golf buggies and more - it's very quirky and a lovely activity.
We are already planning our next trip to Plantation Island.
We had an awesome family holiday at Plantation Island Resort recently. The water is crystal clear, the staff are so friendly and great at their jobs and the weather was perfect. We can't wait to return in the future
Such an incredible resort for our family holiday to Fiji. The facilities were amazing, the location stunning, the staff incredible and everything was all that we could have asked for. We are already planning our return!!
Absolutely awesome place to stay. Great for adults kids and families
We loved our time, the only thing I would say was the food wasn't great. Food was also expensive
This was not my first trip to Plantation Island Resort so from the moment we arrived on the Malolo Cat transfer boat to the moment we left we had a wonderful time. Our room was lovely in the Beachfront Hotel upstairs which had a great view of the water and you could sit in the balcony and enjoy a wine after a day of swimming at the pristine beach or lovely pools. The staff are always a very happy bunch. We will be back in 2024.
Very friendly helpful beautiful island lots of things
to do highly recommend if you have children
Loved out holiday.
We felt very comfortable with my 14 y/o & 8 y/o at this resort. Plenty to keep them occupied whilst relaxing by one of the various pools/beaches. My only disappointment was the tired old Bure, they are in desparate need of a revamp. Staff and management all very accomodating.
The perfect slive of heaven to relax or keep action packed. Something for everyone. Staff are absolutely beautiful with children. 8 nights was not enough. We will be back!
Kids loved it, recommend for all families.
As we have come to expect plantation island is such a great place.
We had an awesome holiday and are already looking at re booking for next year
So much fun for ehole family. Catered for every need to keep adults and kids happy.
My son had to be taken late at night to hopsital after having 2 seizures. The medical staff and reception staff were very supportive and helpful throughout the whole ordeal. Organising transportation to and from the hopsital, as well as checking in on us. I am very grateful and will definitely be returning.
Everything about our stay here was perfection!!! Service, location, price, rooms…. Perfect family getaway location!
We had six grandchildren in our group from 2 to 10 years old and all enjoyed the food, accomodation and activities.
Only downside to my trip was someone decided they liked my thongs more than I did. Rest of stay was awesome. Great activities and Cloud 9 was outstanding
Great family holiday destination for families with kids from 4-12
the whole family will love it here
There is so much to do and everything you need is in the one resort. A great time for our family of 5. Garden terrace room was great for separating sleeping spaces in one room
Great for families
Our stay on Plantation Island was absolutely fantastic!! It has everything a family or even couple or individual could want. Island life, crystal clear water to snorkel straight off the beach, kayaking, paddle boarding, kids club (THE BEST!), nanny service, 3 restaurants and a pizzeria and mini mart! Endless activities and water sports, day trips out, CLOUD 9 (AMAZING!). Our kids didn't want to leave and begging to go back, we are already planning our next trip!!
We love Planation Island Resort- group of 9 (6 adults, 3 children aged 11,13 & 14). Kids loved the beach - in particular the water park, underwater museum, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and ski biscuit. The accommodation was simple but spacious, clean and comfortable. Loved that there are 4 pools to choose from so never too crowded. We enjoyed the food options, was great to have the two ala carte restaurants as well as the buffet options. Tours were easy to orangise and really added to the experience. Highly recommened for families looking for a large resort with plenty to do to keep the kids occupied!
Overall great
Would go back there again in a heart beat. Fiji people so lovely, friendly Happy. Couldn't do enough for us
We had a great time our kids aged 8 and 6 loved it were on ocean front highly recommend , only downside was the pillows in the room need to be upgraded,
Best place for families
Multiple pools, playgrounds, water activities and delicious breakfast. All the staff were so welcoming and lovely
We had an amazing time at Plantation Island. It was a great mix of relaxation and activity and perfect for our family.
We recently had a family holiday at plantation Island.
The activities for the kids were great, there was a variety of food available that ranged from pretty good to amazing. ( not much sea food though).
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were good, a little dated, but fully functional and have everything you need.
Only 2 minor issues, was when it rained, a lot of activities were cancelled. And despite attending the Bula bike shack every day, we were unable to hire a bike with a child seat, as a family holiday park, I thought there would be a few more than the 6 or so they had available.
Overall, we had an awesome holiday, and would return.
The staff at this resort are amazing.
The beach towels were thread bare and the pool table needs replacing.
Highly recommend
Wonderful staff, a perfect spot to relax
Great place to bring grandkids to -the kids club was great and the jumping castle kept them amused at other times
We will definitely be back to the island. We stayed in a beachfront Bure & it was just perfect for us & our little ones to be right there on the beach.
For it only being a 3 star resort I felt like I was staying in a 5 star. The people that work there are absolutely lovely. The water and snorkely around the island is awsome. Personally as a younger couple that went I would o ly recommend 5 -7 days. We stayed for 10 and towards the end was ready to go home.
Plantation Island resort is the perfect location for all. The activities and amenities are set up so that you can do as much or as little as you please. So comfortable and clean. Service was second to none. Brilliant resort and the staff are AMAZING!! Well done Plantation Island resort
Stayed week prior at a different resort on the mainland no comparison to plantation where everything was organised clean best service could tell staff naturally friendly and not their work persona the food was great and plenty of activities for all ages we stayed in garden Bure which was nice and tidy bed a little stiff but can't win them
All can't wait to return
This was a great family holiday allowing the kids some independence and freedom . We would love to return soon .
Plantation Island resort was amazing. Great location for families and lots of activities to do. I'd recommend the garden bure as accommodation as it was central to everything. Kids club was great and lots of fun things planned.
The food and drinks were expensive and you wouldn't mind paying the price if it was amazing food, however it wasn't anything flash. In saying that some meals were amazing when ordered from the menu but the buffet was expensive and the food wasn't anything special. Another challenging part we having to book a table in advance for dinners. The staff were lovely and the resort was so beautiful.
Plantation Island Resort is a 3 star resort on the absolutely stunning Malolo Island, perfect for families. Amazing snorkelling straight off the beach in beautiful crystal clear waters. PIR is not a luxury resort by any stretch, but is great for families who like to swim all day and then rock up to lunch or dinner in their swimmers! Food was OK - plenty of options, but it's not a 'foodies' resort. Kids 11 and under eat free with a paying adult, which helps keep costs down. There's a little shop on-site plus another bigger one in Muscat Cove next door, so we self-catered some breakfasts and lunches. We also hired bikes to get around which was great fun for the kids, although the bikes had seen better days! Staff were great, very friendly, amazing with kids. All in all, a wonderful family holiday and we hope to come back.
Amazing value and ideal for families.
PIR is the most amazing holiday I have had. You can chillax by the pool or participate in the many activities, tours and water sports on offer. It's great for everyone!
The Fijians are the most beautiful, humble and happy people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Accomodation was spacious and clean and the variety of restaurants was amazing.
We will be back!
Friendly staff, great activities and entertainment. Perfect for families.
Someone summed it up perfectly; its a 3 star resort in a 5 star location. The island, beaches and water is simply amazing. Im generally nervous in the ocean but the swim area felt so safe with its clear water, sandy edges and the roped off swim zone.
The resort is somewhat dated but you can see they are renovating some of the restaurants and common areas; The pools are cold and not that clean and the rooms are not serviced daily. But when you look at other resorts this place is exceptional value for money and we had a wonderful time. The resort gardens are stunning and the entire place is very picturesque.
plantation island resort is getting better and better, with new improved facilities beeing build to accommodate more shops, ice cream parlour and markets to come, very very friendly staff, feel safe , welcome and at the perfect place,
great for beach holiday, small strolls around the island, close to mololo reef for amazing snorkeling,
short island hopping to Malamala, Cast Away and other nearby Islands,or day trip to denerau/ nadi
can be a little too noisy sometimes when too many families with kids are visiting at the same time( school holidays)
Food is plenty ,great variety ,many dining options
can't wait to visit again
After being there for 25 times its a great spot
Such a fantastic holiday to Plantation Island. Highly recommended. So much to do and see. Staff were amazing and friendly. Kids had an absolute ball in kids club. We will be back again x
Very well set up for families. Our kids had a ball. We travelled in a group of 4 families and think this really added to the experience and how much fun we had
Family holiday location for sure. Was great loads to do
Great resort, definitely recommend booking the meal plans as makes it alot cheaper, loved the three restaurants including buffet breakfast and dinner, and the four swimming pools and beautiful ocean to swim in! Great for families as have lots of activities for kids too at the coconut kids club.
We had a fantastic week at Plantation Island. Location is amazing. Rooms and service were great!! Plenty of dining options.
It was not our first trip to the island but we had a great time with family and friends. The staff are always welcoming with their Bula smiles and we have already planned our next trip there.
Plantation Island Resort is an easy 50min ferry trip from the Main Land. Heaps of kids activities and a brand new kids club. Staff are wonderful. Food is ok, portions slightly small and similar prices to Australian Clubs.
Unfortunately the resort is 3.5 stars and is in need of maintenance in some areas. Bures are clean but basic. Beds and pillows comfortable.
Well priced, such pretty scenery, great to get around easily, happy staff throughly enjoyable
We were the older members of a family group with young grandchildren this resort was good for families not so much for older people
A couple of points, we had originally requested conjoined rooms in fact we had a room in between and having twin 6 year old twin boys it was not to good for the family in between us. We were a family of two grandparents our daughter with her three children. A little disappointing initially. Our air conditioner was not cooling blowing but not cooling. Reported three times over the week and was promptly attended to but not fixed, in my daughters it was a newer unit and worked well.
We stayed with 2 other families and all had a fantastic time! The rooms we stayed in were very basic, the pillows in the rooms were not comfortable at all, but the rooms had what we needed. We found the staff friendly and helpful. There were lots of activities to keep the kids entertained and we did a fair bit of snorkelling right off the beach. The view was amazing. Definitely recommend!
Plantation Island Resort was a perfect option for our family - value accommodation at a 5 star location, chilled relaxed vibe, decent facilities and activities, we'll be coming back for sure!
Recently stayed at Plantation Island and loved the time there...the staff and service is fantastic.
I think the buffet is too expensive as i certainly do not eat 45.00 worth of food for breakfast or 65.00 for dinner....
The Tavola restaurant was beautiful food but needs to have a few more dishes on their menu....still a great meal.
I would recommend it to families
Was an amazing resort. Water and location was beautiful.
The Fijian people are always happy and easy going.
The drinks and food service took the "no hurry, no worry" a bit too literal.
My 13 year old daughter was classed as an adult when eating at the buffet, but is not a big eater.
Overall we had a great time and would definitely go back.
Have stayed at plantation for a few holidays,the beds are uncomfortable they really to spend some money on this, then it would be perfection .
Our family holiday on Plantation Island was wonderfully relaxing and fantastic for our family. The resort caters well to families and you can do as much as you like or as little as you want. I would highly recommend Plantation Island Resort for a family holiday.
We really enjoyed our time at Plantation Island Resort. The resort itself is quite large that has everything you need for a comfortable enjoyable stay. I thought it was fantastic that there was a dedicated kids buffet restaurant that opened at 5.30pm so you could feed the kids early, which allows the adults to eat later on. The kids club had some great activities for the kids to enjoy. The water is crystal clear with lots of free water activities available at high tide. The staff are super friendly and welcoming.
Plantation Island resort is an idyllic location. Staff are generally very friendly and the facilities are good. The room was adequate, clean and well air-conditioned. Dining was ok and we had some nice meals, though the quality of the food in the buffet did not always reflect the high cost. There were plenty of activities for both kids and adults. Overall, our family had a very enjoyable holiday.
Thought the food at all restaurants was expensive. The drinks from bar took a while to come to table. The best restaurant by far was the new restaurant food was amazing better price but still took a while from order but staff were amazing.
We absolutely loved our stay at Plantation Island. The location is stunning. Beautiful sandy beaches and clear water. Plenty of sun lounges and hammocks to relax in. Great snorkelling around the jetty. The variety of pools were good. Friendly and helpful staff.
Our highlights are snorkelling, going on a booked activity to 'Shell Village' at a neighbouring island, hiring bikes and riding around the island, going on an organised sunrise walk to a look out and enjoying the stunning beach.
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Everything about this stay was amazing. The care and attention we were shown was unlike anywhere I've ever been. The staff were the kindest people. My child had a great time with the nanny. The room was beautiful. The whole resort was cleaned and maintained perfectly. I couldn't recommend it more.
Another 2 weeks of rest relaxing and fun , great swimming , and food was amazing I cannot recommend this place highly enough , in act so much that I'm booked again to go in October . The staff are so helpful and obliging , nothing was a problem , and 3 options for dinner was so good .
We slept good , laughed a lot , read a couple books drank a couple of cocktails and slipped in a bit of fishing
Thank you for another wonderful family holiday you made us all feel so welcome and we can't wait to return!
Everyone in our family of 20 really enjoyed our stay at Plantation Island.
Our rooms where clean and spacious.
Service was fantastic and friendly.
The choice of resturants made eating variable.
All our needs were catered for to make this a very memorable holiday.
Set on a beautiful island full of palms, aquamarine waters, snorkeling right out the front of the beachfront bure, friendly and helpful staff. We went with a group of friends and their kids and bought the 1/2 board package, our biggest decision of the day was which restaurant we would dine in each night! Stress free, relaxing and so so much fun! My only criticism is that drink prices are a little high. Everyone had an awesome holiday and said they wanted to go back again
Although a family holiday I found it most enjoyable with the resort offering quiet places to rest away from the children. A perfect place for families.
The staff were extremely polite and helpful and very efficient with transfers.
Recommended.
Plantation Island Resort is positioned in a coconut tree lined paradise. The only thing more beautiful than the environment is the Fijian people. The resort caters for both adults and children. Travelling as a couple for surfing and snorkeling we were not disappointed and the extra resort activities filled the time gaps with space for an afternoon siesta. Admittedly, pool areas and restaurants were littered with families, which comes with it a bit of noise. But this is where the Plantation Island resort comes to its own. Its appears to be a haven for parents with children 4-12, as the kids club allows for plenty of activities and some parent-only time. As with all of Fiji, particularly in a captive resort, food is on the pricey, but budget well and you'll have an amazing holiday (Kids eat free! but food-board packages may not be your best option here). Extra curricular activities that involve boat trips may also be costly. Overall my wife and I loved it!
My daughter has Coeliac disease, so we were a little unsure about how the menu options and food choices she would have, as she is 12. The chefs did an amazing job, there were plenty of options to chose from, even a designated gluten free section in the buffet. Not even a hint of contamination which we were so worried about before the trip, it was so good.
Right from our welcome to the Island we felt so at home and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The room was clean and cool, kids club was awesome for the kids and there were so many activities to choose from if you wanted. We want to go back already!
Wonderful family resort
People are great
Plantation island was without a doubt the highlight of our trip. The staff are phenomenal and really build a relationship with you, especially with children. After one meeting they'll remember your name and after a week you'll feel like you are part of the family. We actually left there with the phone number of one of the staff so we could keep in touch, so was the bond that they formed with our family - particularly our daughter.
The water is clean, clear and picturesque. Food and drinks are a bit overpriced but nothing worse than any other resort. Our room was clean with plenty of room to spread out. We went the first few days walking everywhere but hired a bike after this and it was a great decision.
If you have kids, take advantage of the pizzas available until 5.30pm from the cafe next to the mini mart - this saved us hundreds of dollars rather than going to the buffet/restaurants each night - better yet pack plenty of snacks and 2 min noodles.
We will definitely be back!
Great place for families would have liked a TV for down time for the kids a, more selective menu would be good but overall a great place
My partner and I just returned from Plantation Island Fiji. The island in a perfect area with excellent service and all staff very helpful and happy however the meals and food from the on island store EXPENSIVE.
Great Location
staff were 6 star
Enjoyed family time in a relaxing atmosphere.
Great location and friendly staff. Great snorkeling off the beach but the deep snorkeling trip through the resort was a highlight for me. Loved being able to walk to the other resorts in the morning for my exercise. Food was ok we only did the buffet twice and mainly ate at Tavola.
Had a great time here but obviously still struggling since Covid. Really friendly staff but service was a little slow. Great snorkeling straight off the beach but did do the deep snorkel from the resort and was a fantastic experience and well worth the money 35 FJD$.
Having been here before I can say, with hand on heart; that staying at plantation Island resort is amazing. Wonderful for families and like us a retired couple. There is only one thing that I would say that was disappointing and this was the price of consumables and day trips. However saying that, the improvements they have made with the coffee shop, snack hut and mini Mart at Muscat Cove evened the food issue out quite well.
We love plantation Island and would definitely consider returning.
Wide scope on island recommended for quiet couples, singles. Families, caters for everyone.
We were very happy with our stay. The place is truly amazing. Really good food in buffet or restaurant. Kids loved it and adults too. The staff was super friendly.
Perfect resort for families. Comfortable clean and spacious rooms. Limited dining options but food was better than I expected. Beach is stunning. Staff a little weary after peak season but mostly friendly and helpful. Day trip to other islands close by was amazing.
Our beachfront Bure was positioned in the most beautiful setting. Waking up each morning to a WOW beach/ocean view, made our holiday one we will talk about and remember for a long time.
Screen door would be good to stop mozzies coming in
Fans under verandahs of accommodation would be a bonus
Had the best family holiday on plantation island island, it's an absolute slice of paradise. 3 star resort in a 5 star location. Kids club is outstanding! And the staff are the best
Plantation Island was an incredible destination for our family holiday. The staff were amazing and could not do enough for you. A special mention to Lela at Copra Restaurant who went above and beyond to make sure we had an exceptional dining experience every time. She was so friendly and welcoming and made us feel like super stars. Actually all staff were amazing from the dining staff, cooks, entertainment crew, water hut crew, activities crew and our beautiful house keeping lady. The activities were fantastic. I would highly recommend the inland tours to a Village as well as the dolphin safari snorkelling tour. The location is absolutely stunning, rooms were comfortable and clean and the facilities were fantastic. I would highly recommend Plantation Island to any family.
If you're looking for a postcard picture perfect beach, this is the resort for you. The water is crystal clear, the sane is white, just amazing. The infinity pool near the beach is also excellent. Some of the other pools could do with some cleaning. The buffet food always had good options. Bottled water was quite cheap here too. Nice clean rooms with air con that was nice and cool. Highly recommend this resort.
We loved it at Plantation. It is picturesque and the staff are incredible.
It's not cheap once you are there but the value packages do help with this.
The kids absolutely loved it. We have 4 kids between 10 and 6 and we only used the kids club twice as there is so much to keep them occupied and it's more fun to do as a family at this location.
The two times they did use kids club they enjoyed it, and so did we.
The perfect getaway for families. Additional travel time to the island with a 50 min ferry so factor this in to time and cost. Plantation Island staff are amazing, both kind and helpful. Rooms were cleaned every second day and were pretty roomy (our family of 5 coped well). Lots do do, snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddle boards, inflatables, pools and beach swimming. Highly recommend.
We loved this island so much. From the moment we arrived, everything was just wonderful. Friendly staff, good food, relaxed atmosphere, lovely beach and lots of choices for swimming and walks. Would definitely retrun again!
Perfect north facing location.
You don't have to drive to catch the boat to see the dolphins, the island boats are already there for our convenience to catch, the little white church at the top of the hill is worth attending on a Sunday, large open spaces and clean. Bula bikes are great to hire to get you from your room exploring the island with the summer breeze in your face.
Bula bikes great way to ride around the island or from poolside room to restaurant. Dolphin trip, snorkeling trip, cloud nine all off our island by boat was so conveniently near. Church was great to visit.
The Resort was as expected for a 3-4 Star set-up.
Rooms need a TV and decent unlimited Wifi in this day and age.
Food was good and Entertainment fun.
Watersports were excellent - Diving and Snorkelling good.
We stayed at plantation island for 7 nights. There are 4 pools around the resort and the beach is beautiful toddler friendly.
There are 3 restaurants so we didn't get a food or drink package. The buffet breakfast was very nice but buffet dinner I don't think it's worth the money but still ok to do once or twice. The other restaurant much cheaper and yummy.
Drinks are expensive so we took our own alcohol bought duty free when we arrived but still bought cocktails here and there.
Mozzies are really bad I got attacked but my two children 4,11 wore mozzy bands $7 from the chemist and wore them the full trip and didn't get one bite so definitely worth it.
I also suggest taking your own beach towels as house keeping is every 2 days and they have afternoon sun showers so it's handy to have other towels. They also have great activities for the whole family to join in on and dj every night tell mid night. Staff are so friendly and helpful but take a little time in serving so remember to be on Fiji time and chill. Definitely take snacks from home as the kids get hungry while swimming and the mini mark is expensive but we still used it. I give this resort 4 stars and would definitely stay again because they kids don't get board as other resorts are a lot smaller.
Great for families.
Absolutely stunning location. Facilities were being improved and the potential is definitely obvious.
Staff lovely and helpful.
Would highly recommend to families and large groups of families. Soo much for kids to do.
We had the most amazing family holiday at plantation island. The location is so beautiful and the staff are so kind and friendly. There was so much to do and a variety of pools meant it never felt crowded. The ocean is clear beautiful and so lovely to swim in.
This was one holiday I did not want to ever finish. The resort was absolutely amazing and the location so picturesque. I stayed in a Beachfront Bure.. Waking up to those views daily were dream-like. These rooms appear to have been recently renovated so we're very fresh and clean and comfortable from the beginning. Housekeeping kept on top of their cleans in between my stay. That saying.. the staff throughout the entire resort in every role were nothing short of beautiful.. so friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty with different themed buffets every night for variety. À la carte restaurants made for a very nice and slightly fancy alternate. (I would definately recommend a pre-purchased meal plan as meals could get expensive without one). Drinks can also add up if you like spirits or wine so would also recommend bringing some with you to help ease that cost but other than that.. there were plenty of things to keep both adults and kids alike busy and entertained throughout the stay. I've never been to Fiji before but with an experience like this.. it definately won't be my last.
For 9 glorious days, no phone or emails, just plenty of sun, relaxation the FIJI style by the pool or sunset by the bay with family and friends.
This resort is fantastic value for money. They staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Great place for families. I felt like I had been there for a month. Absolutely amazing holiday.
We had a wonderful time at Plantation Island. Showcases all Fiji has to offer. Beautiful tropical setting with palm trees, swimming pools & restaurants & we really enjoyed the activities & night time entertainment. We stayed in the new hotel accommodation which was lovely. Bit noisy down that end at some points but nice none-the-less with a beautiful outlook, great aircon & a dining option close by. Adds quite a few additional guests to the island which made it a little more crowded & less intimate than our previous stays at Plantation. Either way we had a lovely time. Everything we hoped for.
The studio bure 303 was great and that view fantastic. As a senior couple, we would love to have a quiet pool to enjoy and for night activities with the kids not be to held
adjacent to the only bar. We did find the evening dining options very limited but appreciated the recent opening of the pizza cafe.
Something for everyone! Kids paradise! Great holiday for families. We went with a large group for 10 days and were the only ones with children (family of five) our bills all came in the same as the ones with no children. Free kids club, meals and activities. Great nightly entertainment and activities through the day. The staff at the island are super friendly and make your stay special. Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Absolutely loved our time at plantation Island resort, this was our 2nd trip our first being 5 years ago and alot of work has been done in that time we were really happy with the service we received and the amenities
Beautiful location, great service. Family friendly. Lots to do and see.
This is a wonderful resort for a family holiday. So much to do for everyone.
I have been to Plantation Island 20 times and it does not disappoint ever. The location and water are the best ever.
Great location, great people and service
My 3rd time to Plantation and it was great before, but even better now with the new pool and restaurant at Tavola. The food and drinks had also greatly improved! The staff are all so amazing and the location is five star! The accommodation is awesome and we will definitely be back again!
Bula Vinaka!
The staff were amazing
Fiji airways we highly recommend
Our second trip back to Plantation island. Great facilities, lots of activities for the kids and wonderful service. All the team are so friendly and welcoming, we will definitely be back again!!
We stayed with family friends. So much to do there and the staff are excellent - always friendly, smiling and helpful.
The Poolside rooms we had were connected by a door, large, and air conditioned. Recommend you get a food package with your meals included (check where you can eat for which meals - there are good options). Three of us are Coeliac and the gluten free options were excellent most of the time. The change of chefs on our last day was disappointing as our meal options became quite limited, however they did endeavour to meet our needs. Drinks are additional to the food package we had and are quite expensive (to be expected on an island). The Mini Mart was good for bottled water, although you can drink the water provided at the eateries and bars (not the tap water in your room, though).
The swimming pools and the beach were great. Fun games to play in the pool with the pool toys and balls. Many of the beach water activities were free and good fun in a large, designated area; they were supervised at a basic level where you can have plenty of fun but dangerous horseplay was stopped. Free hire of snorkels and fins.
The kids did not go to the teem club, but the kids club looked great with plenty of youngsters running up to the staff and giving them big hugs.
Good prices for day trip options. Would recommend the dolphin and snorkelling tours - they were excellent and the coral and reef snorkelling was amazing. The Island Hopper was average as the two other islands we visited were OK but the lunch, service and options were just not comparable with Plantation Island Resort; the snorkelling was good, though.
Overall, we would definitely return to Plantation Island Resort!
Our 10th time to the island. Amazing again. So much to do and good options for meals. We loved the tavola restaurant for lunch and dinner. Beachfront bures are the go. Awesome trips out to a reef and to see dolphins
If you want a real Fijian holiday on a resort I recommend Plantation Island. You have everything you need on the Island and the staff are amazing. It's my second time there and I will go back again.
Plantation Island was amazing. Such a beautiful spot with sensational views, friendly staff and lots of activities to keep the children entertained. We'll definitely be returned.
Staff seem very uninterested and severely under trained in hospitality.
Location is great but the resort is run down. No wifi as advertised. Constant booking for restaurants that are at times not available but still half empty. A number of times mistakes made in bookings for times and dates.
Forget kids club of a night. We were with a large group and half our kids came out crying as they're made to simply sit and watch a movie with delayed sound and can't play.
Virtually zero water pressure in room. Pool towels absolutely STINK when issued. Changed a number of times with same problem.
Check price of drinks... soda water in small glass $9FJD and still had to return it as flat.
Get a massage if you enjoy using the towels the previous customer had used and had their face all over. Not to mention therapists turning up 15 mins late and delivering an hour massage in 45 mins. Plus previous persons oil all over the table.
$750FJD fishing trip for 3 hours. Simply trawled the entire time with not so much as a nibble. The boat picked us up from wrong location so started 30 mibs late. Some disappointed kids that pretty much slept the whole trip due to boredom and nil interaction or explanations from guides
Water Park abysmal. Half of it was torn, the other half of the kids one was simply missing. Can only use in high tide so for most of the day it was out of action while we were there.
Reception had no idea or information on the golf course and its a loooong walk from the resort.
Pool lounges old and stained.
Definitely expect 3 star
It's the perfect place for families to actually check out and have fun together. 5 star location wasn't our first time and won't be our last time going.
Absolutely pristine warm waters, fantastic for snorkelling, beautiful pools, free use of snorkles, paddle boards, canoes and sail boats, good food with large servings. Dinner time had live music, the staff traditional dance and singing night was fantastic.
We have just returned from a 7 night stay at Plantation Island Resort and already eager to book the next holiday back there, all the staff were incredibly friendly, great food and wonderful atmosphere, loads of activities for kids and adults. Will be back soon!
Set on a great lagoon that has amazing snorkelling and coral regeneration by the team! Great dining options and loved being able to reconnect with hubby over dinner while the kids enjoyed kids club. Everyone was lovely and would highly recommend the place for families!!!
Loved every moment feeling homesick for Fiji today. We had the best Bure number 317, can't wait to go back. Lovely friendly staff and very laid back. Swimming in the pools and sea. Stunning location beautiful views and sunset I could go on all day.
Been to Plantation island resort before. Pandemic was hard on them. But they are back and welcoming everyone. Some upgrades and plans for the future. Absolutely wonderful for all age kids. Terrific for kids to leave technology behind and enjoy old fashion fun.
We loved every minute of our stay. Staff were so friendly and happy. So much to do and had so much fun
Upon arrival we were taken a back by the crystal clear turquoise water and palm lined white beaches, simply breath taking! My family enjoyed every minute on this beautiful island. I highly recommend booking a Beachfront Bure, stepping out to the beautiful beach and warm crystal clear water was what dreams are made of. Rooms were simple but with super views and were comfortable and clean. The pools were good, the ocean was the best for swimming, and all the free activities (snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaks) were great! Our family enjoyed the cooking classes, medicine tour, and sunrise hike, shout out to IZZY for making that so much fun! The buffet was not for us (very noisy and food only just above average), so we dined everyday (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at Tavola and the food there was unbelievably good, a special shout out to Annie for making each visit as good as it could be. Highly recommend the Bula Bikes for your stay, my husband and I were taken back to our childhoods cruising around the resort on our bikes from here to there and back again. We did not opt into the WIFI and with no TV we were forced to switch off, unwind and just be a family enjoying fun in the sun. A great place to stay and enjoy the simple things in life! Vinaka Plantation x
Can't recommend plantation island resort enough. We ate like kings, relaxed by the pool or beach (cocktails galore) fun for the kiddlets.. would definitely go back.
Definitely a family friendly place, if you don't want to be around kids maybe not the place for you but definitely still good for couples.
The only thing which could have made it better (suggestions only) was if our group were put together. We booked together but the 3 families where spread out over the resort and it's a big resort so made it hard to get together once the little ones in bed even though we booked together. Last time I stayed we were together and it made it much easier. The other thing is there is no option to eat around the pool areas you have to get dressed and go to one of the restaurants which sometimes the kids just wanted to stay, I also would have definitely spent more if someone walked around offering drinks whilst we were at the pool areas… we had a great time and it is an amazing place to stay
A great island getaway designed for families. Kids Club is great and allows parents to enjoy the other great dining and water activities
Plantation Island is a beautiful place to visit and so relaxing do as much or as little as you want. Its a good size island. Beautiful walks from Lomani end of the island to Musket Cove. They have only been open since April 2022 because of the pandemic so they are not quite there yet, the food and service was better prior but that did not impact us too much, we where just happy to be there again. Thank you to the beautiful staff a Very Special Thanks to Ravindrau your amazing ..... and hope to meet up with you again next time.....Vinaka !
We stayed in 2 of the new hotel rooms which are located right on the water front with our 4 children (2 x 8 year olds 2 x 11 year olds). Despite being concerned that we didn't have a bure which is more suited to families it worked out well as our kids were just about old enough to be in the same room without adult supervision.
Rooms were great, clean, well equipment and styled in nice modern décor. they have a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. We had an absolutely fantastic time - the resort had so much to keep the kids entertained and the environment felt very safe and secure. The kids club was a bit young for our kids - but they loved the evening entertainment. We did a few snorkelling and 1/2 day trips to the reef or other islands which were fantastic value and really enjoyable. The water sports were fantastic and I really cannot complain about how easy it was to have a relaxed family holiday in an idyllic setting. I would absolutely recommend and would go again.
There is a new pool area at the Tavola restaurant which has an infinity style pool which is great to watch the sunsets and is very nice. The other pool areas are a little dated so we didn't spend much time there (we didn't need to with the waterfront being right on our doorstep and the inflatable water park in the ocean which our kids loved)
Food was fantastic value - certainly not super high quality but pretty good and I was surprised at how good it was when the kdis were eating for free. Our family enjoyed the buffet and there was great variety in the evenings. Our kids loved it.
All in all a fantastic holiday. Thanks Plantation Island.
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We are long-time returning customers and obviously love Plantation and everything it has to offer. A few comments as follows.
Positives:
- The buffet dinners at Copra were amazing, definitely an improvement in food quality since previous visits
- Service is amazing as always
- The Chef at Copra cooked us a fresh fish that we caught which was amazing!!
- snorkelling tours were incredible
Negatives:
- Very disappointing that you cannot ride bikes down through Musket Cove to make use of the facilities down there.
- Very disappointing that you cannot sail the Hobie Cats outside the enclosed area anymore
- Upgrades required to the deckchair areas at the main beach in front of activities bure, there's never enough deck chairs
Our family enjoyed our stay at Plantation Island. The restaurants were great. Water sport activities were terrific and the staff extremely friendly. No wifi was a surprise.
Absolutely loved our stay and holiday. Location amazing, staff so nice and happy, activities fun and plenty of them. Best holiday we have ever had.
Throughly enjoyed our stay and most of the staff were amazing. Loved Sammy and Izy.
Loved every minute, great location and facilities for families with young to teenaged kids. The tours are fun and add to the awesome Fiji experience.
We could not speak highly enough about Plantation Island Resort. The perfect location for families, with many many kids activities, gorgeous beaches & crystal clear water. The staff were wonderful, and very friendly. 3 restaurants onsite, and the food was very nice. Slight issue with the new kids club location (which hosts the kids buffet meals) being quite far from the main adults buffet location. But I'm sure they will iron out these issues. Very smooth process from airport, to the partner hotel (The Gateway), transfers to the marina, and then onto the island.
We'll be back ASAP!
Plantation Island is just magical. There is something for everyone, whether it be relaxing by one of the pools or participating in one of the many activities. The food was delicious and a wide variety of choices. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the weather was just divine.
Just back from 8 days at PIR. Our kids loved the activities and kids club and freedom to roam barefoot! We loved the laidback feel and friendly staff and location, plus tour options. The beach, lagoon, snorkelling, all surpassed our expectations, its a stunning spot and I miss the view! Food expense does add up very quickly and the quality is hit and miss. Plus there is a bit of a smell wafting in the boat shed area at times, but these were our only complaints. Loved the nightly entertainment, loved that water sports were free, loved the village and snorkelling tours. And staff make the experience so special with their friendliness and interaction. We'll be back!
Casual resort where families with young kids will have a great time with the four different pools. The activities were great. Unfortunately, food was average otherwise had an enjoyable time overall.
this was our 4th time to PIR and we just love it! Their new infinity pool was amazing, with a great little restaurant. The small renos they had done during covid made it look fresh and crisp.
But its the vibe we love! Laid back chill, relaxing, family fun. The BEACH amazing, stuck on an island, i think not! So much to do - snorkel, water park, kayak, paddle board, sand castles, pools, activities center.
Hands down the BEST FREE KIDS club in Fiji
Great staff - just need more of them post covid.
Will return a 5th time!!
Plenty of activities for young families, snorkelling straight off the beach, and enough dining options to keep things interesting. The rooms were spacious, and well maintained, and clean, with comfortable bedding. The staff were great, very helpful, and always welcoming
Fantastic family holiday, weather was awesome, staff are so friendly and helpful. plenty of activities to do, and relaxing time, would recommend to any family.
What a fantastic Resort for families with children of all ages. Loads of activities throughout the day to keep children occupied with very friendly staff always willing to help.
Food was amazing, with plenty of choices each themed night at the copra restaurant. I would advise to pre-book at least half board meals or full board as meals and drinks can be expensive if not on a plan.
Our only dissatisfaction was the slow service at the Tavola restaurant.
The snorkelling is great either off the beach at the museum or on the daily boat trips.
Overall I would definitely recommend this resort, we were very sad to leave and will absolutely be going back.
Plantation Island has something for everyone. From Kids Club for the younger family members, to the water Park for the older and Teens (as well as Mum and Dad), the multiple pools, to the aquarium like snorkeling, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, or simply enjoying one of the 3 different culinary experiences, or walks along the beaches, this place has it all. Most importantly though, the Fijian staff are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. I loved this place and aim to return again
Second visit, so welcoming. Staff are amazing. Plenty to do on the island. We have 3 children and we all really enjoyed our stay.
Our second time at PIR. The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and very caring towards all guests. The food this time was a little lacking. The rooms were only cleaned every second day so the floor and towels became very dirty due to wet feet etc. Bin was overflowing by end of each day. Love the place though.
From the day we arrived, staff was very helpful and accommodating.
We enjoyed every moment of our time there. Made friends with a lot of the locals.
I would strongly recommend Plantation Island to any family travelling with children.
One of the best experiences I have ever had travelling overseas.
Happy family.
Plantation Island Resort, perfect for our family. So many activities to do, snorkeling, swimming, surfing, coral planting, fish homes, water park, kayaking, stand up paddle board and relaxing. The staff are amazing and so helpful. We will be back again. Best sunsets.
as a single traveller, i never felt left out,
plantation island staff is super friendly , always accommodating… plenty of activities to do!
great location! for visiting the Reef, cloud9.. or just swimming or relaxing!.. or a day trip with the ferry to Nandi!
although this resort had mostly families with kids staying there.. i had no problems with that
my ocean view room was specious and very clean! Food was avarage but plenty(3 Restaurants)
the Grounds are kept clean!
i cant wait to come back again
Beach was beautiful. People were amazing
Our favourite family Fiji resort so far!
Resort is on a beautiful island, staff are fantastic, will definitely stay there again.
Such an amazing destination for families
This place is perfect for families. The resort is undergoing some construction and some rooms and facilities need upgrading but the beach and pools are great. Snorkelling is amazing, weather was perfect, food was good, coffee good.
I barely saw my kids as they were off on their own a lot, place is safe and bula bikes are great.
Note this is NOT a 5 star resort. But you have everything you need.
Will def be back.
Couldn't recommend plantation island more. It's unique, picturesque, friendly, activity filled, entertaining for kids and adults and relaxing too. Everything you need is at your fingertips. Staff are so friendly and accommodating, we've made some good friends. We keep coming back and will continue to do so. Even with babies or toddlers, the babysitters are a perfect addition for giving parents some time out to relax too.
Food is a little expensive when it all adds up however to be expected given you are on an island but if you can buy a full board in your package its worth it and saves you alot.
Only downside is you can no longer ride the bikes all the way through the island now, Musket Cove have banned plantation bikes and lomani no longer allows adults for dinner from plantation. That aside it won't stop us from recommending the resort and coming back in the future. Best memories memories made right here.
Fantastic place to take the family - lots to do
Only criticism is not having a place to exchange beach towels, and would be great to daily information available all in one place with all restaurant menus/dining options in the rooms
Friendly Fijians, fantastic reef snorkelling, fabulous pools. Food was great and our pool room accommodation, only 15 steps from our door, was a big hit with the grandchildren (and us), too. We loved the hot weather (and the aircon in the room for comfort, fans at night). All in all a wonderful week away in a tropical paradise.
Although I haven't been to Planation Island Resort since march 2020 as its been closed with the world , I am more than happy to give review. Our trip was stress free, great place to switch off and enjoy the scenery, the quietness, the location is magical and the staff are so friendly and obliging, they are more lie family. Do not hesitate to take your family or just yourselves to this resort , plenty of things to do , kids club, snorkeling ,swimming , kayaking, a water park ,fishing and golf , plus many more.
I would recommend Plantation to anyone with young - middle aged kids. A real holiday for everyone in the family. We are booked to go back (when Fiji opens)
We stayed at Plantation Island for 7 nights (2 adults and 3 kids - 8 and under) and had the most amazing holiday. From the moment we stepped off the boat we were made to feel welcome. All staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic. The 2 bedroom Garden Bure was brilliant as well as all of the facilities. The kids loved all the activities and enjoyed making new friends.
I can definitely recommend eating at the Black Coral Restaurant. The staff were very lovely and the meals were amazing. The play equipment nearby meant that as soon as the kids had finished their meal they could play and we could enjoy a very relaxing meal together.
We are already looking at booking another holiday to Plantation Island. We returned to Australia very relaxed and feel that it was our best family holiday so far!!!!!
Loved every minute staying here. Such a lovely place to have the privilege of staying at. Wonderful, friendly staff.
This is our 6th trip to Fiji and our first to Plantation Island Resort - and certainly not our last to Plantation Island Resort. The Beachfront Bure was incredible!!!! To be able to take 15 steps and be in the water watching the incredible sunset was priceless. The kids club, activities and sensational snorkelling options were truly amazing and well worth making the most of. Meals were of a very high quality - we had the best Chilli Mud Crab we have ever had in our extensive travels around the world!!! Take your camera and plenty of SD cards - there is much to take home as memories.
Beachfront bure was amazing, lovely staff, great facilities for kids, plenty of variety of food
Our family of 4 recently travelled to plantation island for a holiday. My two children 8 & 5 had a wonderful time... there was plenty to keep them occupied from dawn to dusk. The rooms were immaculate with modern touch. The buffet meals were perfectly presented with loads of options for the fussy eaters of the family! The staff were amazing with a friendliness that made it easy to just enjoy the stay!
I would recommend a visit here with all aged families.
An older resort in a great location. Great for families, esp. the kids. Good facilities with very friendly staff.
Beautiful place, beautiful people.
Checking in was well organised and simple.
Our room was only metres from the beach.
We visited early February. Mornings and evenings were nice, it did get pretty hot through the middle of the day, air conditioned room allowed an escape from the heat.
Buffet breakfast was great, evening meals in the Tavoli restaurant were excellent - not a lot of options for lunch.
Prices were reasonable.
The resort is spread out - the Bula bikes are the way to go to get around.
Mololo Cat ride to and from the island was fun - about 50 minutes.
We had a great time on the island. Our kids were either eating, biking, playing or swimming.
Our stay was awesome. 5 star treatment.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially with our twin 7 year old grandsons whom we care for full time
Perfect place to take your family. Lots to do for the kids from bike riding, inflatable water park and kids club. Food was great, and liked that they had different restaurants to eat at. Staff were amazing and really go above and beyond. Great facilities.
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Absolutely amazing in all ways!
Very relaxed and amazing location.
Had a great time, fabulous friendly staff, will miss this special place.
A beautiful place to take your family young or old. Lots to do if you please or little if you choose not. Lots of choices of day trips at affordable prices from Plantation itself. Choices for dining for dinner were excellent. Staff very accommodating, pleasant and happy.
We were a little away from the pools,dining areas etc, could have been some seats to rest along the way,especially for older people.
Amazingly friendly staff, great food, the room was everything we needed and clean. I reccomend getting the full board as it's quite expensive of you dont, drinks are pricey too. Full board def value for money. All activities were great would def go back
Beautiful location perfect for people wanting to relax with blue waters take a step back from the busy world and enjoy time with friend and family . Rooms were generous size . Buffet breakfast was good . We enjoyed walking to Musket cove to enjoy food from there cafe of a night time . Kids club was super friendly and fun . Overall we definitely want to come back 10/10 for us .
Our first trip overseas as a family. Plantation island exceeded our expectations. We had a 3yo, 9yo and 10yo. Heaps of families and kids.
Yes the property is dated but it satisfied all our needs. We did full board, which is definitely recommended. We didn't leave the island for entire stay. Snorkelling right in front of you.
We will definitely go back to Fiji and would definitely consider plantation island.
Plantation Island was a wonderful place to holiday with kids. We had 6 adults and 4 kids in our group and had the most amazing time. The water is spectacular, the staff are so friendly. Plenty of kids activities, they had such fun at kids club. We will be back!
Plantation Island Resort is a great place for kids with a sandy beach and loads of pools and kid friendly facilities.
Adults can snorkel on the reef which can be reached from the beach or walk around the island.
Some improvements with separating smoking from areas from non smoking areas are needed. The manager helped us out with this, thanks Ravin.
Loved every minute.... such a beautiful location, cannot wait to go again
We have just been on our second holiday to PIR. We had to stay longer this time (10 days) as the week we stayed before was not long enough.
We felt like we were home again on the Island. The staff greeted and looked after us as we were family.
The new upgrades and restaurant were fantastic and the old charm was still there as well.
Planning our next trip already. Safe for children and the views are magnificent.
We stayed here to attend a wedding ceremony. We were 2 adults without children and found it to be similar to staying at a camp ground. We were woken each morning by kids. Would have appreciated having other adults as neighbours instead. Thought the main buffet was expensive and offered the same food options each night. Enjoyed the neighbouring Musket Cove facilities and would stay there given a second opportunity.
You cannot fault the staff and service at Plantation Island - It is a 3.5 star resort, so if you are looking for that clinical, businesslike feel of a hotel, this resort is not the place to go. The staff get to know people by name and greet them with a big "BULA!" wherever you are on the island.
Food is great, with options from buffet meals (different buffet each day) to a la carte dining at either the Tavola or Black Coral restaurants. For an adults only night, there is also the option of walking around to the restaurant at Lomani.
Activities are available, most of them free! Paid activities like the snorkelling trips or trip to the nearby village and school are all reasonably priced. There is also activities for kids and teens, so they can take a break from their parents!
Highly recommend Plantation Island Resort for families of all ages!
That was our third trip back to plantation island. We always have the best time. This time we stayed in the new Ocean View Hotel. Great location to the Tavola Restaurant. Which is yum! All the food has stepped up a few notches!. Very impressed. Planning our trip back next year already!.
We could not rate Plantation Island more highly for its wonderful facilities and activities. We stayed in the brand new Oceanview rooms. These were clean, spacious and well appointed. They had direct location on the beachfront, and were close to the beautiful new pool, restaurant and bar. There were endless activities for kids, many of them free of charge. Food was fresh and plentiful, and we felt the whole resort was more family friendly than some of the nearby, and more expensive resorts.
We traveled with 2 young children and Plantation Island Resort was a perfect place to stay. The staff were fabulous and the food was plentiful. We loved the option of swimming in the ocean at high tide or any one of the pool in the resort.
When travelling back home we stayed on Denarau Island for a few nights, to break up what would have been a long trip home.
Next time we will most likely stay on Denarau before and after going to Plantation Island.
We had a family of 15 people ranging in age from 4 to 70, it was a perfect setting for everyone to enjoy.
Lovely athmospher and friendly staff.
Thank you to both the Tour Operator and all the staff at Plantation Resort. We had a fabulous break - so relaxed and easy.
Transport to and from Island was excellent as well.
Overall an awesome experience with the highlight being the Dolphin sighting :-)
Thank you
We had a very realxing fun time. Lots of water activities and could do as much or as little as we wante
We had a group of 3 families (6A & 6K) staying together. The island offered something for everyone. Never a shortage of things to do and see, however plenty of time to relax and unwind as well. The food, the people (especially "Onie and Miso" and all the staff at the Black Coral Restaurant), the facilities, all were wonderful. We will definitely be back to stay again. And very excited to see the new developments in the renovations progress.
An amazing location, friendly staff, plenty of activities. We absolutely adored our stay at Plantation Island Resort and will be planning another visit soon.
The Fijian staff were all very friendly and very accommodating. They made our holiday
Highly recommended
We had such a wonderful time we thoroughly enjoyed it!!!!!!
Only booked/stayed one night - our 10yr old son loved it. There is alot for children to do both on land and in the water.
The new restaurant, Tivola, was very good. The new infinity pool and accommodation at that end looks great. The rest of the resort needs abit of TLC; bures were big, clean and well ventilated w aircon and fans.
It is definitely a family resort; would not be my first choice if travelling as a couple but would visit again as a family.
We had a fantastic week at Plantation. There were a few gripes, but all of these are minor. The dining is expensive, but we found ways to save. The shower drainage in our bure was slow and I wouldn’t say the bure was immaculately clean on arrival, no resort guide in the room, also no spare key available. As I say, all of these are minor issues in the grand scheme of spending a week in the special slice of paradise. The staff were wonderful, the facilities excellent, the buffet breakfast delicious! Our farewell song from our favourite guitar player was special indeed. It was a magical week for our family. We hope to return. Bula vinaka!
Our stay at Plantation Island was perfect for our family. With many activities to choose from, including the inflatable water park, snorkeling, volleyball, tennis, golf, massage, kids club, etc, there's something for everyone. It's the perfect place to relax and read a book and take the occasional dip in one of the 3 pools or beautiful ocean. We particularly enjoyed learning about the effects of global warming on the coral reefs and what the Fijians are doing to bring the coral reefs back to life. The only down-side was noticeable increases in the cost of staying on the Mamanuca Islands, but it's a small price to pay for bliss.
Awesome stay with kids so much for them to do.
Totally enjoyed our stay we would love to return one day.
We loved this resort. There were so many options for the whole family. The kids loved the bikes, pools and water park. Great choice of restaurants. Excellent food and service.
The staff are absolutely beautiful, caring and willing to help any time, day or night. Its a peaceful place to relax and unwind with majestic views and so much to do, either paid activities or complimentary activities. The food is amazing with a variety of two restaurants and a snack bar. I believe that is being extended from the 1 September 2019.
Absolutely fantastic as always, it was our second visit to Plantation Island.
I have just returned from Plantation Island Resort with my daughter's. We had an absolutely amazing time. The Fijian people are amazing and Beautiful people who always welcome anyone with such a lovely smile and a massive "Bula" They are honestly the most down to earth people. The resort it's self is set on an amazing beach with gorgeous photo opportunities everywhere you look. Everything you need is on the Island. Plenty of food options are available. Plenty of Activities for everyone. My girls loved the kids club and the gorgeous people who ran it. We will definitely be coming back here for further family holidays.
Resort facilities are a little tired but the location is beautiful
This was a second visit and it was just as good as our first. The staff are amazing they will do anything for you anytime, the facilities are awesome it’s a kids heaven. The food is probably the only downfall, they need a few more options especially for dinner, but overall a wonderful place can’t wait to go back!
We loved staying on P.I. It was just the holiday we needed. Walk out the front door and sit on the beach. Kids club was great for Mr. 5 and Mr. 11 enjoyed the water activities, snorkeling and the Bula bikes. Breakfast and dinner were lovely but lunch was a bit limited with the only option the buffet or pizza. Muscat Cove was a little bit far away for the kids to go, just for something to eat for lunch since they you can’t ride your bike the whole way anymore. When the new section opens with a new restaurant, it should give a bigger variety. Would have loved to have been able to purchase a drinks package too as this ended up costing a fair bit. Overall a great relaxing getaway. We will definitely be back!
I can't recommend P.I.R enough. The staff from the cleaners to the reception to the gardens to the G.M are the most endearing people, not minding going the extra mile to make your stay memorable and stress free. The most beautiful location surrounded by a reef with the most astonishing array of fish. Safe swimming all around. And those who want some alone time to explore these fish snorkeling , the nannies are amazing, as is the kids club. Perfect diving only being from a 5 minute boat ride for beginners to a 15 most more experienced.
a beautiful island where you can do as much or as little as you like. The staff are so friendly. It was a very relaxing place
Whilst the resort is a little run down, the service, people and activities certainly make up for it. I would recommend getting a food package as it isn't the cheapest. If you are looking for a place to take kids with lots of different things to do or do absolulely nothing then this is your place. We would certainly go back!!
Plantation Island Resort was a perfect place for a family holiday. We all had a fun as well as relaxing time. Couldn’t have asked for a better value overseas holiday.
Wonderful place for families with loads of activities and beautiful beaches
Amazing place nice and relaxing and such a great place for families, friendly and the kids pool could keep them entertained for hours while you sit back and have a cocktail we absolutely loved it the hospitality was great
A great trip, thoroughly enjoyed
Beautiful place and people, amazing hospitality, food and snorkelling
Beautiful island, the people were extremely friendly and the room was comfortable and cleaned on a daily basis. The buffet food was a bit average and quiet expensive.. the restaurant there had decent food. The saviour was the outstanding food at the neighbouring resorts of Lomani and Musket Cove. Very relaxing and would go back again
The staff are what makes the resort great for families. Staff are friendly, happy and love kids.
Thank you so much for creating such wonderful memories. Can’t wait to return! Massive thank you to the DJ for our nightly entertainment and Diver Dan from the Sub Surface PADI dive shop for taking such good care of my daughter on her first ever diving trip.
All staff were awesome, the island was awesome, the holiday was awesome!!
Highly recommended.
We stayed in a studio ocean view bure. It was clean and had a good view and easy to walk to beach.
Resort is fairly basic but great for kids. Really laid back. Food was average at buffet but enjoyed food at the black coral restaurant. Waterpark and non motorised sports were a big hit with kids. Enjoyed a few tours.
I wouldn’t stay here if you didn’t have kids
I had a wonderful time I’ll be going back for sure
This was my 6th trip to Plantation Island Resort and once again we immensely enjoyed this tropical paradise. Why wouldnt you - with the pristine beautiful beaches, friendly bula smiles from all the staff and fabulous weather. They are doing upgrading which didnt affect our stay at all and it was good to see the new section where we will hopefully be staying next time.
I would recommend this island stay to anybody but mainly families go there to enjoy the beach, free canoeing, sailing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, kids club etc. etc. etc.
Staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Highly recommended
Amazing place with amazing staff - my family had the best time & didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be going back.
I've been travelling to Fiji since I was 3 years old and have frequently stayed at Plantation Island Resort,
Our stay on the Island was just magic. Front reception, Head Maitre d - restaurant & bar employees were outstanding. Everything ran so smoothly & effortlessly. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. With Bula Bikes now available on the Island for a very small additional cost, my young family 13,11,6 and myself were able to explore the Island. The Island entertainment & main activities guru Aquila was just amazing including the amazing boys who serenaded us every morning and evening during meal time.
If you are wanting a stunning island holiday at a very affordable price, Plantation Island is for you. The incredible chefs will keep you more than satisfied with their varied menu options. As it is a cashless island I personally recommend pre-paying your meals before arrival.
Some are some incredible new projects taking place on the Island including a ZipLine, a Yoga Sunrise/Sunset Observation Deck, a brand new 480 seater restaurant, new jetty & plans for an Infinity Pool.
This was our best holiday ever!!! Thank you! Was worth it.
We had a lovely time with the kids. The staff really make you feel welcome. I’d just like some more lunch options
PIR is a great location for families with a number of free activities to keep everyone happy. Please be aware, if a family member cannot walk or ride a bike for more than 1km, your options to experience the other resort on the island is limited as there is no other transport available.
Plantation Island Resort was everything we expected and more. From the amazing, friendly staff that go out of their way to make you laugh and feel welcome, beautiful crystal clear waters with awesome snorkelling to the yummy food, we will be back. Our boys aged 9 and 7 years had so much fun in the kids club and on the day trips to the local village and school and 2 snorkelling trips to the reef.
Our Studio Ocean Bure was perfect and comfortable for our family of 4.
Thanks to Lisa, Michelle and Billie from Travel Online for making everything so easy!!
Very relaxing and enjoyable.
We had an amazing family holiday
Kids had a great time,the big kids also had a great time ???? will be back ????
Wow, what a trip. This island is amazing, with so much to do I found we were running out of time during the day to get everything done. Kids loved the activities and there was plenty for the adults as well. A very enjoyable trip and we look forward to returning.
Nothing to fault
Great holiday
Plantation Island resort offered many different activities for kids and adults. Both Kids Club and baby sitting services were very good. Three pool areas with plenty of shade and seating. Buffet style dining offered a good amount of options. Cost for WiFi / Bike Hire / snacks etc high but in line with other resorts.
Snorkelling off the beach straight outside our room, pools, sailing, kids activities and more
wonderful
Our family of five had a fantastic time at Plantation Island, it was everything we imagined a relaxing Fiji holiday should be, only wished we had stayed longer!
Recommended
Still a great holiday with kids. Staff are wonderful & we all had a great time.
This is a great spot for families. Plenty of activities to do and heaps of nice places to chill out and relax. Certainly would recommend.
Thank you to the beautiful Fijian people for our amazing holiday in paradise!
We had such a fantastic time. We are already looking at booking our next trip back to Plantation Island. The staff were amazing and so friendly It was really sad leaving the island at the end of the week. I would recommend a trip to Plantation Island to everybody!!!!!
This was our second time at Plantation and we can't wait to go again.
My whole family was their for my son's 50th we could not have picked a better place. We had a ball. The staff were very friendly and we found a lot to do as they have many activities. We did not want to leave shuch a relaxed beatiful place. Hope to go back some time.
Plantation island resort was such an amazing place to visit, my 6 year old had an absolute ball at kids club and the staff were fantasic and did everything they could possibly do to make everyone feel relaxed and welcome in every way possible.
I would highly recommend this resort for a family vacation, we are already discussing when we will return.
Plantation Island was a great place to relax and enjoy the environment.
A lovely resort for families. Friendly staff and a spectacular location with wonderful snorkeling and swimming in the lagoon. Brilliant kids club and nannies. Bures clean and well serviced. Food mostly very good, buffet breakfasts lovely. Our children (2,4) loved it here. The beautiful Fijian staff embraced our daughters and made them feel very special. A perfect holiday for our family.
Great location. Rooms were perfect. Food could have been better but loved the pizzeria for the kids. Snorkeling was amazing.
the Beachfront bures are just perfect!
My family and I had a great time at plantation, initially we were a little worried because the resort is rated at three stars but on arrival and after seeing the resort & our room we were relieved and reasonably impressed, it’s actually a lovely place to stay and we have four young kids from 2 to 7 years old and they had a great time, the location was perfect, the swimming and snorkelling was amazing. Our kids didn’t want to leave at the end. It’s not a five star resort but it’s very practical for young families and the staff were great. Thanks for the recommendation and helping us get there.
Nice resort and super friendly staff. Food was very expensive but overall pretty good!
Highly recommend for families with younger kids
This place is worth the boat ride to get there
My kids & I had a blast
I wish we had more time on this island
Awesome pools & great beach front with fantastic water
Activities
Will definitely be going back here
This is our second time at Plantation Island because the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. Sometimes as a parent you find the need to have a rest to recover from taking young children on holiday......not on Plantation Island.
Love the fact that there are no tv’s in the rooms, means total involvement of all family members.
The renovations and improvements that are being made will make it even better.
We will definately be visiting again.
We loved our stay which felt like a “real Fiji” experience.
Kids loved paddle boards, kayaks, water parks, pool hopping and Bula bikes.
Take plenty of sunscreen including Zinc, rashies and hats.
Studio garden Bure was spacious and serviced daily.
Buffet food was ok if you ate early.
Black coral restaurant was excellent but you need to book days in advance.
There are lots of food options at nearby musket cove if you don’t want to buy the meal plan.
Meal plan was convenient for us with young kids.
Plenty of few activities offered day and night.
No tv and limited wifi was not a problem as the kids were kept busy with all the activities.
This was a great family holiday!
We had a really good time.
Great place and beautiful location. Staff were fantastic.
3 Star Resort, 5 Star Service.. Our 3rd trip to the resort and gets better everytime.. Recommended for those who leave their troubles behind and embrace the culture and love that the beautiful Fijian staff provide in abundance.. We will stay nowhere else..
Great value for money holiday beautiful destination to relax and spend family time kids club and activities great food packages good bikes made it fun to explore the island
Awesome rooms and was easy to organise cots for our kids. Nice big layout of the resort but lots of the walkways are sand so our pram is a bit worse for wear.
Most of the beach activities were complimentary and fun but the bike hire is quite expensive which are great to get to go exploring the island.
Staff were amazing (especially our friend Wise!!!).
The island and resort looks as good as the photos!
A Great place to stay, relax and unwind, this is our fourth visit and it is great always as expected
Highly Recommended
We had a fantastic time for both adults and kids, best beaches and clear water, great snorkeling and plenty of activities, food was good, service was good as it is in the process of updating some areas when finished it will look great, would differently go again
Loved it and would be back
We had a wonderful week on Plantation Island. From the beautiful beaches to the staff to the accommodation. Would highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone. Can't wait to return to this wonderful piece of paradise
Staff very friendly as is the fiji way. I found the food really good, improved from a prior stay at the resort 5yrs ago. Equipment for water activities was all quite new in excellent condition giving the whole family lots of options for entertainment.
Overall we had a fantastic time, found our trip to be fantastic value for what we received. Although there are current building works occuring at the resort from new rooms being built this was well out of the way and it had no impact on our stay.
Been here 6 times with my wife celebrating our wedding anniversary and once for our daughters 30th birthday with our granddaughter. Accomodation has been/is comfortable with no TV's so I suppose 3 star, its clean, but a bit tired. But this did not concern us since we go there for the peace, tranquillity, sheer beauty and wonderful Fiji experience. The Resort is upgrading in stages through 2020 hence there will be major infrastructure improvements, new accommodation, venue (pools etc). General Manager Alex Wilson is a gentleman very helpful, pleasant and a pleasure to have a yarn with. Great for families. We have never had issues with children, guests or noise. We have walked around the island picking and eating mangoes and loving the scenery. But hey, please don't go there--if it gets too popular prices will probably go up accordingly.
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The staff are very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. I've asked for change of room because I was expecting kids' beds to be in separate room from parents (we took 1 bedroom garden view). They moved us to another room the next day. We took halfboard meal, food is good. Good for families to stay because there are many activities to choose from. The nightly entertainment and games are so fun that we look forward to it. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay.
We had best holiday ever :-) we loved Fiji and its people, you Guys are amazing. VINAKA ??
TravelonLine.com team delivered on all aspects of our holiday. Flights, transfers and accommodation arranged perfectly. Plantation Island resort was a great choice for our family (my husband & I along with our disabled daughter, our son, his wife and our grandchildren aged 3 & 1). Magnificent sandy beach, crystal clear ocean, golf tennis 3 pools and as much or as little as you want to do. However Fiji in general is very expensive for food & drinks. Thanks to all travel consultants who I talked to during the planning stage. I’d highly recommend Travelonline.
Needs to have a Continental Breakfast option for those people who don't require a full breakfast everyday.
the resort and experience is exactly how the website states it - we had a most enjoyable stay, spacious room 10 metres from the crystal clear beach, delightful customer service, Black Coral Restaurant food was great. Room for improvement - More fruit and vegetables as well as healthy snack options at the Snack Bar and Mini Mart would be preferred. Glass bottom kayaks would be an amazing feature!! Watersports activity hut opening times to vary with the tide changes - eg if high tide is later in the afternoon after 4.30pm (when it currently closes), open the water activity hut to extend the hours for patrons to enjoy activities such as SUP after 4.30pm. Bathroom air fresheners in the studio apartments. All minor things but we'd definitely be back for another trip... already planning next year :)
Plantation Island is beautiful! From the coconut trees to the beautiful water, it really lives up to the picturesque islands you imagine when going on holidays. This is an island for everyone - kids, families, friends and couples. Although the food and drinks are a little expensive, there is plenty of variety (and happy hours). You can either relax all day in the water or a beachside hammock or be active and ride bikes, surf, sail, snorkel or island hop! Looking forward to coming back again one day!
We were so warmly welcomed back to PIR, this time as returnee guests. Many of the staff remembered us and greeted us by our names! We have previously been as a couple, and with family/friends (no kids) and stay at the Lomani end which is quieter. It is absolute paradise and I would recommend to anyone, especially with this online deal. We are expecting our first child, and looking forward to them growing up with this annual vacation destination. The staff there are amazing and soooo good with kids!!!
Loved our stay on Plantation Island.Will go back next year. I have been to this island six times !
We are return visitors to Plantation Island. Still think it is the best, hospitality, service, the Fijian people, absolutely awesome.
Good resort for families with young children.
Resort looking a bit tired and can do with a bit of a refurbishment.
Our room (garden bure) was good and included aircon.
Recommended for families.
Look up facebook group "Dan's Fijian Surf Tours" for a great service that allows you to surf when you want, where you want.
Loved the stay. Meals were ordinary.
We stayed at the end of Sept and would highly recommend to anyone with young kids. Drinking at the bar was pretty expensive, but the half board meal plan we had was great.. there is a shop at musket cove where you can buy bread and other lunch stuff. hire of the bula bikes make getting around the resort really easy. Staff are amazing.
I will be returning. Hopefully soon!
The location is postcard-perfect, the Garden Burre was clean and spacious for my family, the beach a short walk away, several dining options with a variable menu to suit all, and some of the friendliest staff I've ever met where no request was a trouble.
Active guests can enjoy a wide range of water activities, and tired guests may prefer to take up residence on a loungechair by the pool/beach (perhaps with a cocktail). Daily activities are available for adults, children and teenagers alike so families have the option of splitting up to enjoy preferred activities
And ensure you don't miss the nightly activities in the Copra Shed!
Thank you Raffe Hotels for a beautiful holiday that we will remember for a long time.
Spent 7 nights on the Malolo Lailai Island and Plantation Island Resort. We loved it. So much to do, especially for kids. A lot of families although there were couples and a wedding held whilst we were there.
They are currently upgrading some areas of the resort which will be fabulous when finished. The best side of the resort is to the right of the jetty, much quitter and away from all the action so much more relaxing at night. Hire Bula Bikes to get around and visit the neighboring Musket Cove resort and supermarket, much cheaper to buy supplies there. Bring as much food over as you can as we got over the buffet dinners and ate at the snack hut most of the time. The buffet was perfect for the kids thou. So much to do, a lot of free water activities and the water is just crystal clear. Magic place, we cant wait to go back!!!
A great family holiday!
We all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the resort!
We had a great time doing some of the free activities (for adults and kids), tours, local snorkeling and just watching the fish jump as we relaxed watching the tide go in and out. Just what we needed to unwind from the daily stresses.
Great value family holiday. Great location. Beach front bure was clean, quiet and well appointed. All staff were super friendly and helpful as you would expect in Fiji. Plenty to keep you busy. Can't wait to go back.
We loved our stay. It is not 5 star but the location and activities make up for the dated rooms and ok service. Staff are warm and friendly. Food is hit and miss; some great some ordinary. We however had a great time and would love to go back!
Plantation island is the perfect location for families. So much for the kids to do. We hired Bula Bikes and rode around the island. Rooms are clean, spacious and serviced daily. Food was great with lots of variety. We will be back!!!
Wonderful stay. We we there for my daughters wedding. Beautifully well organised and so helpful. Such a lovely location
Resort is perfect for families with kids of all ages - babies through to teenagers. Excellent value for money. Great relaxed, child friendly resort with plenty of eating options. Loads of activities & tours from the island. Will definitely return.
We stayed at plantation island resort for 10 nights and loved every minute of it. The location is 10/10, the water, beaches are spectacular. The accommodation is comfortable. It had everything we needed. The staff were fantastic and very accomodating. The food was good. Of the 3 options at the resort the Black Coral is the best, food and service were excellent. It’s also a kid haven, so much for them to do. We will def be returning again.
Thoroughly enjoyed our first time at plantation with our children. Its a great place to stay and great for families. Will be back that's for sure.
We travelled with our son and his wife and their 2 children aged 2 and 4. We had a garden bure which was perfect as we were close to everything we were a bit concerned that it maybe a bit noisy but not so, very quiet at night. Something's need updating like the wood area around pool needed repairs and and was a bit disappointed at the decor in dinning room could have been a bit more suited to island life. Overall though we had a wonderful time.
Wonderful family holiday
I would recommend this resort to anybody. Very well run and the service was amazing.
Had a great holiday at plantation island !! Stayed in the beach front Bure was perfect location for the kids as well as they could play on the beach at the front of our room !! Highly recommend a family holiday to relax while the kids are entertained would def come back !! Thanks for a great holiday!!
Great place for families with amazingly friendly staff and incredible surroundings. Not the place to go if you are expecting 5 stars, but a beatiful place for a family getaway at an affordable price.
My favourite place in the world - i will always go back as it has pristine beaches and wonderful staff there. They are doing a lot of improvements as well all the time. I would recommend to anybody to visit Malolo Lai Lai Island where Plantation Island Resort is.
Love Plantation Island. Lots to do or do little . all up to you. Location amazing. Staff super friendly. Will definitely return. The sooner the better
We loved the water park and all the activities.
This place is amazing! My family had the holiday of a lifetime. The staff are incredible and so very friendly, They immerse you in Fijian culture and entertainment.
I recommend hiring Bula Bikes, it makes getting round the island much faster and it’s great fun.
The food at the buffet was great!
I would go back in a heartbeat. Definitely a family friendly place to go.
Travel online gave us a great deal that made it affordable!
Overall met expectations. Staff were lovely. We enjoyed our stay and were happy with it for the money we paid.
As a family with teenagers we found Plantation Island to be very relaxing and really enjoyed our stay, accommodation in the Garden Bure was perfect. We have been there twice and would definitely return again.
This was our second visit and substantial improvements had been made and continue to be made. Activity options are amazing and not expensive. Snorkeling straight off the beach is excellent, even had our toddler with us in a life jacket and no problems. Very kid friendly and a very friendly place in general. Will be back again for sure.
We loved the atmosphere, grounds and activities available at Plantation. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is plentiful. The waterpark with kayaks and stand up paddle boards is a real highlight. Looking forward to another visit!
My daughter got married there, great place for a wedding
So much to do, beautiful setting, clean rooms and great entertainment for the kids.
Great service, beautiful atmosphere, very welcoming. we all enjoyed..
Flights and transfers went smoothly..staff at PIR are very friendly and helpful..rooms were spacious clean and tidy.. wld have loved a toaster in the room as I’m not a big brekkie person and thought the buffet a bit expensive for someone who just likes a piece of toast and a cuppa..dinner buffet had a huge variety and different theme every night ..plenty of tours to do and free activities.. great place for young kids and a short boat trip to surf spots for older kids .. reef snorkelling is a must do.. overall a great place..my only complaint would be that meals are a little expensive
Perfect location, friendly staff, food ok, ideal holiday for kids, families or small groups with plenty of activities to keep busy, relaxing and enjoyable, accommodation spread out across the island so bike hire is a must. Not suitable for people who struggle to walk long distances. Overall experience great, would visit again!
Loved it here.
We loved our stay in Planation, the beach and water is absolutely beautiful to swim in. the service and friendliness of all staff was great. definitely a great place to holiday with the family
The best family holiday we could have ever asked for.
Really friendly laidback resort great for families. At that time of year for a winter getaway it's a good option.
Thankyou for having us we had an amazing time ! All staff were very friendly and really good with the kids ! we have come home relaxed and happy . Totally recommend to all familys as the staff make you feel like family :)
We will be back next year for sure
Thankyou Mark at the kids club chloe and Ashley loved you! Thankyou Jimmy and Elrone for making us laugh you are amazing people :)
Great value or money
We really enjoyed our stay at plantation island resort. The staff were lovely and the food was great. Wish we could have stayed longer
Good
So much to say...the island is stunning. The water is so clean and clear and the tropical fish are everywhere. Love that the resort are doing coral restoration. The resort is such good value, especially for families but that doesnt mean its only for families. The beach activities are fabulous and the new equipment makes it all the better. The staff are super friendly especially if you make the effort to talk to them. They are great with children too. Its convenient having a salon there and they do great mens haircuts. The resort is undergoing renovations at the moment (doesnt impact on guests as its down the end)...so its only going to get better. The food at the buffet is ok but the black coral restaurant is better. In all- highly recommend Plantation Island resort for a holiday.
Great resort overall with lots of activity and nearby natural attractions to keep the whole family happy. Food was a pleasant surprise in its quality and diversity.
We enjoyed everything on offer from beginning to end.
The only regret was that we only could book a 5 nights stay.
Our special thanks go to our Wedding Coordinator Tema & Celebrant Miri who were absolutely fantastic.
We hope to be back for our anniversary.
This was our best family holiday yet. So much for kids, cheap nannies and just beautiful island. Best part was the food! Amazing chef!
Great place to take the families. So much for the kids to do. Friendly staff.
We had the best time, our accommodation was on the other side to pools & restaurant but we hired bikes which were fun (a little pricey). The view was worth it. I couldn’t stop taking photos. We would definitely stay again & recommend to family/friends.
We were located at the end of the beach - Recommend beachfront bure or 2br beachfront if you can get it. Lots for the kids to do,
I have been to Plantation 8 times and just keep going back. Traveling by myself I feel safe walking around the resort and to neighbouring resorts. The staff are so friendly and nothing is to much trouble for them from front office to the kitchen. The grounds are always beautiful and clean and the rooms are done each day if you wish. The whole team at Plantation work as one and introduce you to the most beautiful people in the world. The waters are clear with snorkeling off the beach into the magical coral and marine life. Environmental protection is important to the island from a small coral "breeding" colony already housing protection for the smaller fish, to not using plastic bags, to having a regular beach cleaning campaign which is fun for every visitor. I cannot recommend Plantation Island Resort enough to any visitor to Fiji.
We had a fantastic time at Plantation Island. Friendly staff, room was great, only downside was a bit of construction works at the time but we were advised prior, and we know now next time we visit it will be even better. Even my husband relaxed - which he never does! Kids had a great time too!! Will definitely go back!!
We loved our stay at Plantation Island Resort, the kids had a ball. Staff are so friendly. Our youngest child is 3 so had to hire a nanny a few times to watch her in kids club etc. Nannies are great and so cheap we generally gave a little extra each time. Our room was a bit far away from everything but after we hired bikes to ride we actually liked the location. Beach is awesome, lots of equipment to use and pools were great. Only downside I found was the food, buffet breakfast and dinner was OK but could have been better. generally food and drink is quite expensive but not too bad when converted to $AUD.
I would definitely be happy to go back there again.
The buffet at the Plantation Resort was great for breakfast, the occasional lunch and for the kids but we preferred the other restaurants, make sure you book ahead :)The Adults only restaurant Lomani on the other side of the resort was also amazing food and service. The Black coral restaurant at Plantation was also great. The Musket cove resort nearby has an awesome little grocery / gift shop and cafe for lunch, then walk over the bridge to the little island for a cocktail. Just remember you are in FIJI so its all in FIJI time :)
Beautiful, fun, relaxing, joyful! It was an absolute delight staying on Plantation Island and having such great access to the reef. We all enjoyed snorkelling right out our front door, (I highly recommend the beachfront bures) and the waterpark was a hit with us all. The staff are incredibly friendly and the whole organisation of the Island and the connecting transfers ran smoothly.
We waitied a while for drinks at bar staff are bit slow or not enough on at happy hrs. But over all we will be back as kids loved it and was relaxing for hubby and I.
Enjoyed the stay, lots of activities for kids to do, great snorkelling.
This was our first overseas holiday and was perfect for a young family like us my two year old son had a ball and so did we!
A great place for families
Great staff - really made the trip enjoyable - very friendly and helpful
Stayed here before, property has been updated since then with more works underway, recommended for families.
We have just returned from 11 nights in Fiji with 5 nights at the Plantation Island Resort. Having to leave the resort was the only bad part of our holiday, we NEVER wanted to leave and now have severe post holiday blues. Our family of 5 and our friends (also a family of 5) stayed in side by side beachfront bures, with hammocks to relax in and the beach literally a few steps from our door. The activities for the kids were endless and they didn't even use the kids club (which I heard was fabulous). We snorkelled, rode bikes to Musket Cove, visited the village on Malolo Island, kayaked, sailed, got massages, went on the inflatable waterpark, fishing charter, and then there was the relaxing by the pool or beach. Thank you to the wonderful staff and people of Fiji for a fabulous holiday! We will be back (we would come back tomorrow if we could).
Although the resort itself is a little run down, the kids had a great time. Lots of beach to explore and things to occupy their time. Standard of food exceeded my expectations.
This was our 3rd trip to PIR and once again we loved it. We absolutely love this island and will be back for our 4th trip.
The location is great, they have well protected beaches on both sides, if one side is a bit windy then the other side will be flat so always great for swimming and snorkeling. Kids loved the waterparks and snorkelling around the jetty, as that’s where the best coral and fish are. We were 2 families travelling, 4 adults and 6 kids in total, aged from 6 to 12. Kids enjoyed kids club, always plenty for them to do there, they have an indoor and outdoor play ground, trampoline and even a jumping castle made an appearance. The Bula Bikes were great, although it can get expensive if you start hiring for multiple days but the staff were very helpful and even struck up a deal for us. The bikes came in very handy when we needed to get to the Traders Market at Musket Cove to get bread as we took a toaster to make a quick breakfast for the kids. We took a lot of chips and biscuits to snack on during the day, we still ate lunch and dinner from the resort. It’s a lovely resort in a fantastic location, be sure to do your research and have a plan of what activities you want to do, although your on Fiji time your holiday goes very quick and soon your back to reality. Vinaka to all the staff.
Could not fault the Island at all
Exceeded my expectations, was such a great easy holiday with kids and we'll be going back soon.
Fantastic holiday, great snorkelling and friendly staff. We will be back.
Bula. We are a mature age couple but enjoyed our time immensely. Our family are looking to stay with a group of friends in November and the children will have an absolute ball. The beach, water, and views are beautiful. We managed to score a gorgeous sunset on our last night there. A couple of days were affected by the cyclone off Tonga, but we were still able to swim and walk around. The Ol Copra Shed/restaurant appears a little dark and would look amazing with lighter furniture, fixtures and painting, but otherwise the staff were atypical Fiji - friendly, smiling and ever helpful. If you need supermarket items, the store at Musket Cove - a 10 min walk, has a great variety and at good prices for an island shop. We had a 2 bed garden bure and it is spacious and clean. Would love to return.
You can't beat Plantation for location, picture perfect beach with fabulous snorkeling straight off the beach. Always lovely staff. Accommodation is fairly basic but adequate, be sure to take repellant as mosquitos are big and ferocious. Breakfast buffet is extensive and dinner perfectly acceptable but if you want decent coffee you need to go to the little coffee shop. We were fortunate enough to be there for the Valentines day dinner (extra charge but worth every penny) The chef excelled producing a meal as good as I have eaten in hatted Sydney restaurants, fillet steak and lobster tail, and even a chocolate sphere with honey panna cotta inside, which melted when the warm sauce was poured over it.
The staff are the most friendly helpful people you could ever hope to find. Nothing is too much trouble. The pools were fabulous and nothing is crowded or rushed. Truly enjoyable family holiday destination, we will be returning.
We have discovered a holiday paradise for our family.
Clean rooms, friendly helpful staff, fresh food daily, loads of activities to enjoy, entertainment, cultural walks, something for everyone, crystal blue waters, daily cruises to enjoy, best of snorkling, bikes for hire, a true paradise.
Great resort location and facilities for what you pay. Recommend the bike hire.
Me and my family loved Plantation Island Resort amazing location, heaps to do for people of all ages. Very beautiful and relaxing. Food was super tasty but was expensive. Highly recommended.
It was great we all had a great time, the stuff were very welcoming.
we enjoyed the weather, the beautiful sea, the water activities, the smoothies.
Resort basic but suited our young family. gorgeous location, lots to do and well priced. Friendly staff. Would return
A great stay. Terrific welcome, lovely people.
A good beach with a reef with good snorkeling and tropical fish. A well kept site and a good choice of food and drinks.
A haven for relaxing. Compared to other Fijian resorts I'd say Plantation has more kids/families, less night time activities and bar life. All in all, the service wasn't the best in Fiji, but for the beaches and value for money it was pretty good. I'd go back.
Plantation Island was absolutely fantastic. We loved our holiday and will be back.
We loved our stay at plantation resort. We travelled there as a part of a wedding. The room was a 2bdr garden bure, which for our family of 4 was more than big enough and would certainly cater for a larger family as well. Over all the people and service were all amazing with only a couple of people / staff who were not so friendly.
We would definitely love to return and as our kids get bigger it would only continue to get better :))
I have stayed at Plantation Is. before but they have renovated it since. The 2 bedroom garden bure that we stayed in was excellent. Perfect for our family of 4 with still being able to use the lounge when the kids went to bed. Although it was a garden bure it was only about 30m to the beach, with a slight sea view from the patio. Highly recommend the room type. The resort itself is great for families, kids club is perfect with their daily activities and the babysitters were amazing and cheap. My daughter didn't want to leave her babysitter when we went home. Choice of restaurants were good, highly recommend Black Coral the food is fantastic. We had the meal plan and highly recommend it.
Overall, loved plantation island and will go back again!
I have stayed at Plantation many times and it is always lots of fun. Staff are so welcoming and willing to help. The island itself it beautiful. The owners have been renovating over several years and have updated bures and added new ones.
Our family really enjoyed our time at plantation island. Awesome children’s facility’s and wonderful location. Food choices were a bit limiting but we were able to explore the surrounding resorts for a bit of choice this did however increase the overall cost of the trip. Overall a wonderful experiance that we would book again.
Stayed at plantation island resort for 5 nights with 2 kids (6,2) and we all loved it! The island itself is beautiful and water is amazing as the photos!
The poolside room was clean and spacious and had a nice Fijian vibe, it wasn’t modern 5 star hotel room but wasn’t bad at all. All the staff there are so friendly, kids club was great and always did cool activities which Mr 6 loved. We also got a babysitter several times for Mr 2 which I was hesitant about before arriving and seeing for myself, they were great! Breakfast buffet was great and had different themes for dinner each night our fav was Mexican. Cocktails and drinks were pricey but were delicious!
We loved the beach and water sports, Mr 6 and his dad loved the water park! Packed reef shoes but didn’t need them.
We really enjoyed jet skiing and the $20 snorkel! Massage was really relaxing but book in early! Also recommended hiring bikes as there is a fair bit of walking around the island. Overall loved plantation island resort and would definitely return!
No Hurry No Worry, that is the Fijian Mantra, we LOVE Fiji and once again used Travel online to book our third trip. From booking our holiday to coming home, everything went as planned. The website is easy to use and someone is always on hand t answer a question. Thank you Team, we cant wait to do it all over again.
Overall good.
Riding the bula bikes around the island everyday was awesome! This place was a great island stay and we wpuld definitely stay here again
You cannot beat this location. A gorgeous island paradise. We stayed for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves but you do have to expect 3* facilities. The staff were mostly really friendly and once we'd found the black coral restaurant we were happy with the food (the buffet was not our cup of tea at all).
The Oasis pool was lovely, the ocean pool adequate for kids but the kids pool was pretty ordinary with a slide and no shade at all.
The highlight of our trip was the school tour and the snorkelling - both amazing. Drinks and food were very expensive - glad we took some of our own for lunches.
Overall we had a lovely time.
Overall stay was perfect. Perfect location for a family holiday. Staff were very friendly in the activities area and most resturant and bar staff were too.
Pristine beaches, snorkelling at your doorstep, free water activities, 3 pools to choose from, water park to amuse the kids for hours all on a little piece of paradise. This was our 2nd trip to Plantation and none of us wanted to leave. Highly recommended for families with kids.
Great location for beautiful beaches and snorkling. The water park is great for kids.
Beautiful location.Lots to do for families, kids loved the water park and kayaks. Fantastic snorkeling off the beach. Staff could have been more helpful .
We booked Plantation island for a family holiday because my husband & I had been there three times previously & it really didn't disappoint.
Stunning part of the world and the FIJI people were great. The kids had a good time.
Amazing place to stay. So relaxing and great facilities to keep the kids busy. The postcard perfect fiji island getaway. Great food, amazing views and food. Couldn't fault it!
We love plantation. This was our 4th trip and everything was awesome. Every time we return we are greeted by staff who remember us. Can't wait till next year for our next trip.
We had a wonderful time at Plantation Island Resort. Beautiful people and a lovely destination, waterpark fantastic for our kids (aged 13 and 11), bikes were a great way to resort hop. The only criticism was were looking forward to 'fresh' fruit and veg by day 5. Very relaxing, loved it.
Was beautiful and relaxing. Time slowed down. Staying beachfront is really worth the extra.
Kids loved it, we loved it. Beautiful spot and perfect weather. We came back fully relaxed and chilled. Plantation has everything you want in a holiday.
We loved Plantation Island can't wait to go back. 5 nights really wasn't enough so much to do - what a wonderful part of the world
This was an ideal resort for families with lots to do - sailing, paddle boarding, snorkelling and an awesome water park. Not ideal for adults due to multitudes of children. Dining options were really limited, possibly due to one of the restaurants being closed for renovation. If you don't fancy the buffet and want to go a la carte (where the food is way better) you need to book at least a day in advance. The Snack Hut is awesome for cheap food but limited opening hours. Overall a really enjoyable stay.
Our first time overseas as a family and couldn't of picked a better place. Amazing all round.
Planation island was a wonderful holiday for my family. the kids had more than enough activities to keep them VERY happy. The kids club was fantastic. The flexibility of the eating plan meant we could feed the kids early and then eat an 'adult' dinner a bit later without any hassles of two dining times.
Overall a wonderful holiday and a place that we will be returning too.
What more could you ask for. .....perfect weather, swimming, activities & Fijian people.
We love Fiji as our family holiday & have visited on 3 occasions now & each time we relax, have fun & enjoy ourselves so will definitely be back.
This is the ultimate Fiji time experience. The resort is casual, friendly and relaxing.
Our family had an amazing stay at Plantation Island Resort and once again the staff were fantastic. We all enjoyed water sports, endless days of swimming in crystal clear water and smiling staff everywhere we went. We can't wait to return.
Overall the stay was lovely.
The resort is generally looking a little tired and could use a wee facelift, but this didn't get in the way at all, and the rooms were clean and well maintained.
Food options are pretty limited, and the main restaurant is a little overpriced for what you get.
There are loads of fun activities on offer.
The staff were, without exception, super lovely, friendly, helpful.. extra big shout out to the beautiful team in the CocoHut. Great personal service and so so lovely.
Loved the place, chilling out on the island and just relaxing. Getting there and back was hard work with the kids but a stop off at the Day spa at Nadi on the way home was well worth the visit. The snorkelling at Plantation and at nearby reefs was sensational. I'd go back there tomorrow.
A great family paradise. Plenty to do. Beautiful, amazing snorkelling right off the beach. Views, weather, location stunning.
Great people, great location, fantastic
Many buildings need a paint or a spruce up, but every activity you would want with a young family, excellent buffet with good variety, and an endlessly warm and helpful staff make Plantation island a wonderful family holiday. Our daughter loved the kids club which included craft, playground, bouncy castle, cultural activities, sports and beach games and even Fijian Dancing. She was begging us to let her go there!
Good holiday. Service was always amazing. Probably would of liked the option to have the stand alone Bure that was actually bigger and had walls to the ceiling and separate rooms. Loved everything about the holiday.
Highly recommend for families. Our kids loved kids club and wanted to stay with the babysitter. So many things to do and everyone is so friendly and extremely welcoming. Can't thank the staff enough for making this the best family holiday we've had! We will be back next year.
This is a great destination for families with everything well set-up but the "welcoming" staff member we had has room for improvement. The Black Coral restaurant service wasn't good and the food was average but the buffet meal in the other restaurant was good. But in spite of these little glitches, this is a great destination for a family holiday.
A great spot to take children on holiday who prefer to swim and play without having to pack and move on every day or so. Everything on the 'doorstep'
Fiji is getting a little expensive!
We will be back again! :)
Second time at Plantation. Yes needs a bit of an update. Beachfront Bure fantastic , friendly staff , snorkelling and kids facilities fantastic ! Love this place. Will return for sure !
We really enjoyed our time at Plantation Island. Our kids are 12 and 14 and could roam around the resort freely and enjoy the many things to do with or without us. The beach huts are really close to the water and the view is beautiful. The staff are lovely and the food in the dining area was great. Don't have expectations higher than 3 stars otherwise you may be disappointed. It was a fun holiday and one I would highly recommend!
Very relaxing
We continue to return to Plantation as you are part of the Family. If you want to do nothing and just play with kids and swim, ride bikes. this is great.
The food is very simple, Breakfast dinner plan is the way to go as very expensive if not in package. snack bar if you want lunches is the best bet. Rooms are clean but not flash. Have not found a better location.
We are a family of 6, and we just fell in love with Plantation Island!! The location was just perfection, the grounds were amazing, surround by fabulous beaches, amazing snorkelling straight out off the beach! We really enjoyed the food, and the staff were beautiful... We cant wait to go back..
Its imortant to keep n mind this is a 3 star resort, so a few things are a little run down, like tiles missing out of the pool here and there, the bures are in the process of getting renovated... These imperfections did not effect my stay at all. You need to choose to look past these things and accept plantation as it is, a home away from home
Really enjoyed our holiday as you can do as much or as little as you want which was nice.
The staff are always happy to see you and treat you like you are family.
So relaxing and perfect to recharge. Resort staff are beautiful people.
We spent a wonderful family holiday at Plantation Island Resort at the start of November. This was our second time as a family to have our holiday there. This time we were lucky enough to go with our parents and sibings. The location and atmosphere is relaxing. The staff are accommodating and always go that extra step to make your stay enjoyable. We celebrated two birthdays while on the island and the kitchen staff made the most yummy cakes and the staff sang the birthday song which was a great experience.
Dan at the dive shop is very helpful and we were happy to see him again.
The kids club has a great range of activities to suit all ages.
I recommend going out to Cloud 9. It was worth the trip.
Anandas Restaurant has a diverse dinner menu and the playground next to the restaurant was great for our daughter to play in whilst we enjoyed our dinner.
Thank you so much to all at Plantation Island for our enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We will see you again next year.
Always like coming home. Not a fan of "no cash" system
As a one parent family and taking your children for their first OS holiday you can imagine l was looking for value, feeling safe and a beautiful location. Well Plantation island was all of that and more. Every thing was fantastic, from the island Staff to the cleaning of our room, delicious food and entertainment / activities. Loved our poolside room so convenient and the views from the beach were Postcard my camera had a workout!!! My children have already asked when are we going back!! So back to saving to get onto that and to make more wonderful memories.
Thanks again Plantation Island you have made my family very happy!!!
our second stay at Plantation.. We'll be back. Couldn't fault it! loved it.
We loved our 5 day stay at Plantation Island. There was so much to do, and so much on offer every day.
The waterfront and beach areas are easily accessible, the snorkeling was amazing.
Food and drink options were good, we were happy with the buffet options while we were there.
I would advise getting pre-purchasing a meal plan for your stay.
the staff are beautiful and make every day wonderful.
Our room (2 br garden bure) looked a bit tired, about ready to be updated, BUT we didn't spend much time there as we were too busy doing activities!
Wonderful location. Awesome beaches and great wedding. Service was good not great. Food options were limited and a little expensive but given it's an island, no real suprise
Ideal destination for holidaying with small children, we were really pleased with the way the resort is set up to cater for families and children's needs. Perfect location and a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.
Awesome! Relaxing and the big and little kids loved it. Beautiful location with beautiful fijians! Will definitely be back!
Planation Island Resort is a great destination for family vacations it's geared up great for children to have a wonderful holiday.
I had an amazing stay at Plantation Island Resort.
Kids had fun with their friends, beach bures in great position. Food very ordinary and expensive. Day trips good
Spent the last 2 weeks of a 3 week holiday at the Island. The location is great, just a short trip off the main island, and the bay where the resort is, is beautiful. Be prepared to wait at the two restaurants, time between ordering and getting the meal would be 45 mins on most occasions, and the order would need to be followed up. On the up side, the facilities at PI were great. The Bure’s were well maintained, cleaned and serviced daily by very friendly staff. I think the small tip I gave the 1st week helped get a top class service, so well worth it.
There was plenty for the kids, especially younger ones from around 1-10/12yrs, with 3 pools to choose from, excellent beach with good snorkeling, kayaks, bouncy castle things just off the beach, baby sitters etc and more. Sad to leave, and an extra week would have gone down well. Highly likely we will return to PI another time, and would recommend it for familes with young kids.
The downside was no service to the rooms for food and beverages, bedroom walls that didn't go to the ceiling (our children are noisy/ bad sleepers and some soundproofing was what we wanted from a 2 bedroom bure. The quality of the food was not particularly consistent. The kids did love it and the location is absolutely gorgeous.
Recently returned from a 1 week stay in a Beach Bure. Highly recommend the Beach Bure for proximity to beach. Fantastic location. Crystal clear water and great beginner snorkelling straight out from the Beach at low tide in particular. Lomani Adult dinner was a highlight so worth taking the kids to the 5.30 buffet and placing them in kids club at 6.30 for a couple of free hours
Great location and down to earth set up for families. Lots of water activities included in the price, and good kids club. Our poolside room was awesome in the afternoons/evenings. Rooms are a little dated but roomy, airy and very comfortable. Could be more guidance/information provided on snorkelling trips etc both prior to visiting (on plantation website) and at the resort. We missed out on some trips because we didn't know ahead of time that they were only available certain days. I would definitely consider the time of the tides if I go again - high tides in the middle of the day make for a much better experience if you are into water activities.
Great place for families - plenty of activities for young and old.
Overall a pleasant stay. Some of the kids activities were a bit repetitive so suggest that they vary it on at least a 7 day cycle as not many families stay for more than a week. Although the waterpark was new, some of the other equipment is now a bit dated.
This island is paradise and the staff who working there are just so lovely it makes your trip even more enjoyable. This is a wonderful place to spend a holiday as a couple or a family.
The free water sports were great. Rooms were super large and well looked after.
Great family holiday. Lovely location
Overall the resort was what was expected for a 3 star resort with the fantastic location and staff making the stay really enjoyable.
We took our 3 granddaughters (6, 8 & 9) for a winter holiday. Plantation Island was wonderful - the facilities, staff, the snorkelling, the meals exceeded expectations. The girls loved it all - and all slept very well each night! The buffet meals had something to appeal to all tastes, making meal time very easy. Anandas also catered well for adults and children. The mocktails were a real hit. Could not recommend the resort more highly to families.
We went to Plantation Island with our two daughters and had a wonderful relaxing holiday. I would certainly recommend this resort to families though. There were so many activities for children of all ages and the kindness and hospitality of the Fijians were terrific. Would highly recommend Plantation Island.
Water activities and excursions really made this trip. Great location.
What a heavenly place. The people are just so special and friendly and the Bure on the beach was other worldly. We were fully relaxed within 24 hours.... not bad ex-Sydney!
The kids were totally well sorted too. Always plenty to do, so safe and fun. Only problem was we ought to have planned to stay 10 days or more as it was too sad leaving after just 7 days!
Great family holiday location. Plently of things to see and do, kids club was great. Quality of food at the buffet Restaurant was mid range but the meals at the other Restaurants were good. The whole Resort had a very social warm friendly atmosphere.
Plantation island was everything we expected and more. It was truly a tropical paradise. The snorkelling was terrific just off the beach the boat day trips were fun and the kids enjoyed sand sun water and riding around the island. The Fijians are the most hospitable people we have ever encountered on our travels. We would go again.
Fiji time is relaxing. Island hop tours to go snorkeling are great. Water warm. Very friendly.
8 adults - 8 children. Easy, relaxing, fun in the sun and under the palm trees and had a fantastic holiday -
Our family loved our holiday at the end of June, celebrating mine and my son's birthdays. We enjoyed our poolside room. The food was tasty and fresh, the breakfasts were amazing. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Our 10 and 8 year old girls loved the kids club. We'd love to return and will recommend this resort to other families.
We had a beachfront bure which was much better than expected. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We could snorkel straight off the beach outside our bure and the fish and coral were fabulous. The kids rode bikes (hired at resort) around the resort - quite safe to let them go on their own. The Black Coral Restaurant was the better dining option.
Loved our trip, second time to plantation island and it was the best! So good for kids, staff are very friendly and helpful, food is amazing, room was perfect.
Will definitely be back!
Even though we found it a bit expensive for the quality of the rooms (quite old, noisy), we absolutely loved our stay in Plantation Island Resort. The grounds are just big enough to spread the kids all over and not be too bothered by noise and crowds, while at the same time being compact enough that you can walk anywhere within 5 minutes. The beach is beautiful, although the snorkelling from the beach is quite disappointing with most corals bleached and not many fish. Lots of coconut trees with enough hammocs for everyone to lay in the shade, and the island is big enough to make a morning run or a bike ride worthwhile. The kids club and the nannies are so nice to have for a bit of quiet time while the little ones stay entertained and spend the energy too. The buffet food was ok although not fabulous, however Ananda's restaurant was fantastic both in terms of atmosphere, value for the kids with the playground, and excellent food.
This was our first Fiji experience and we found it so relaxing..... how couldn't you relax in such beautiful surroundings with such beautiful friendly people!
We will be back :)
As it was my third visit to the island I was still impressed with it. A few things have changed, as in charges for snorkelling, a high price for shell village. Muscat cove only charge $3 per person. All in all we had a nice time, but definitely a very family orientated holiday place. It was my mums 80th birthday and she was made to feel very special by all the staff. A huge thank you.
Beautiful destination, but the food and cocktails aren't amazing, very basic. Richie and Billie boy are great hosts.
Affordable, stunning and family friendly resort! The beach bure was divine! The resort beautifully maintained and the staff absolutely lovely and helpful! Anandas restaurant was my favourite, the food delicious! Tours and exploring outside of the island amazing and very easy to organise! Will definitely return :)
Great location and activities for kids. Accommodation is basic and facilities a little aged but kids love it
Whether holidaying with a group, family or just looking at a couples getaway, plantation island caters for all. We always try and stay in the main area of plantation island resort that is a 3 star resort and utilise the rest of the islands opportunities with sunsets at Musket Coves Rum bar, cocktail in hand or heading to Lomani adults only resort for a wonderful seafood platter. Even purchasing your own food from the supermarket and utilising the BBQ,s at Musket Cove. We found we were able to cook up a storm for up to 15 family and friends for $10 per head Fijian. Great for the budget to do other things like island hoping, jet skiing between resorts or heading out for a surf or dive.
Plantation Island Resort is an amazing resort that is not trying to be anything more than it says it is. Its facilities are fantastic and its location is brilliant with other resorts and facilities nearby that can be accessed by guests. This provides other options for eating and activities. The resort itself and the island are both big enough to keep everyone occupied. The staff are fantastic. The rooms are being upgraded currently and are absolutely perfect for a 3+ star resort. I will continue to keep going back to Plantation Island Resort.
We took my three grandchildren for a week and it was excellent with a great mix of activities in the kids club and also family time. Staff always friendly and food great. Family packages are great value especially if you are with kids under 11 years. Always felt safe and comfortable.
We really enjoyed plantation island and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodation and food. A great place for families with young kids
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This resort is 100% aimed at families - which means you don't have to worry about your kids being noisy or talking to the table next to you. The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Our only negative is the cost of snacks etc on the island. That was a bit of a shock. We recommend going to a minimart on the mainland and stocking up on snacks and possibly drinks before you head out. Some of the facilities are looking a little tired but are still nice enough - it is 3 star after all (with an equivalent price). We are really happy with our choice of resort and will definitely go back.
Travelled with two children aged 9 & 10. They had a great time with all the activities on offer including free paddle boarding, snorkelling, kayaks, water park on the beach (like a floating it's a knock out blow up maze), bikes, etc plus additional activities to puchase including sea fishing for the Dad's. Although service was relaxed, staff were very friendly. Food (at buffet and restaurants) was as expected on a budget resort. We had a great time.
We have just had the most amazing holiday experience. The Plantation Island Resort has completely gone beyond our expectations. The people are the nicest you will find anywhere in the world, their attitude towards customer service is exceptional. The kids had such a great time at kids club and were kept very busy for the day (along with some down time to watch movies) and the activities on offer were fantastic. We did day trips to the other islands and snorkelling trips were we got to see lovely sea life. We couldn't have had a more relaxing time too. The beachfront buree was lovely and well maintained. We are planning our next trip now for next year. Thanks so much Plantation Island Resort.
Fantastic location they just have to fine tune the food options.
Overall the stay was amazing! Thank you so much to all the staff for being so happy and helpful.
The food was mostly good but did disagree with us after a few days in. Mainly the Buffett food.
Would I return? Bloody oath!
Love going there
From the time we arrived and were welcomed by singing locals through to the end of our stay we were made to feel welcome. The food was good. The locals and staff were always helpful and friendly. Absolutely beautiful setting. Wonderful experience. Will be back.
Great staff, nice accommodation, great location, staff are very friendly. We have returned to Plantation 6 times now it's a very relaxed holiday destination.
Sad to see the end of our time come. Perfect location, excellent snorkelling, super friendly staff. My daughter was married here and everything about her tropical wedding was superb. Highly recommend to everyone .
Loved the room we stayed in and the staff were all so friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend this place to others and would love to visit again.
The staff were very friendly and helpful would defiantly stay again.
My 3 young kids (7,5 and 3) and adult enjoyed this place immensely during December 2015. It's a great value proposition for one family or, for huge fun, bring friends too! I've raved about it to people at work. The other guests, from all ages and walks of life, seemed friendly and relaxed. Certainly, we had fun while mixing.
Despite the pessimism of the weather forecast, we had rain only 2 days out of 10. No dreary clouds either, we spend a happy 8 hours a day on and in the water snorkelling (at the resort and the close-by reef @ $5 pp per trip), kayaking, and jumping from the swim pontoons. Brilliant! Playing pirates with random people who were using the pontoons at the same time, double brilliant!! Scuba nearby was also worthwhile, well organised boat and diving.
Babysitter service was cool enough. Admission here, I'm spoiled from previous visits to 5 star places where one assigned nanny per bub were included in their quite higher prices. Honestly, getting help with the kids is great, and makes the holiday for me. But when I have to ask, and organise each day at a time, I feel a bit guilty. So, the 5* places remove that guilt, for a fee.
Food at the main restaurant was above par for Fiji; go with the package to save a few bucks. We went to Lomaki resort one night for a romantic outing. Lovely setting top marks, but slightly haphazard service, and food quality let them down. Not repeated, or recommended.
Went to Plantation Island in Jan 2016 with 2 kids (9 and 5). We all had a great time swimming in the ocean & pools and using all of the complementary activities like stand up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking, tennis and putt putt golf. We will definitely return. Only negative was that service was usually very slow with food coming out (and taking orders) at lunch & dinner. But overall a great place to visit with the family.
We spend a 7 nights at plantation. We had a fantastic time. Pool side room was brillian for our boys. Watersport keep us busy. Beautiful beach and clear water. I would love to go back again.
We really enjoyed our stay at Plantation Island, we didn't go expecting gourmet food and top notch accommodation so were not disappointed. What we did get was adequate (though our zircon didn't work), and I believe they are upgrading the accommodation. but what made the holiday was the location. It really is stunning and the beach is perfect for kids with shallow warm waters, free water sports and snorkelling off the beach. Don't go expecting amazing coral or snorkelling because it isn't too much of the reef is dead but there are still fish to see. The nanny service and kids club is brilliant and lets parents have some time off. There is a new marina with a cafe and bar and you can walk to other resort up the beach if you fancy a change of scene. There are also 3 options for dining on the resort outside of the buffet. We would definitely go back with kids as being the closest island makes it very accessible from the mainland
The room we were given was right at the back very noisy with tractors going all the time.staff tend to forget request . I had to remind them of the $50 room credit to be taken off. Overall most of the staff was very pleasant. I think it is more suited to younger families.
We loved all of the staff at Plantation Island, the room was very comfortable and the ladies who service the rooms were beautiful. If you go to Plantation Island, do not take up the meal plan which restricts you to the buffet every night, as the buffet is a big rip-off. The other restaurants that are available on the island, such as Ananda's, Black Coral and nearby Lomani are much better value. Please do yourself a favour whilst you are there and go to Cloud 9, best pizzas and the guys out there are so much fun.
We stayed for 5 nights in room 234 which was a fabulous spacious 2 bedroom villa one row back from the beach close to everything without being noisy. The aircon worked a treat not noisy. Room was cleaned every day staff were super friendly.
Kids didn't use kids club as they were a bit above it. 11 & 13 was mostly for around 7 and down I think... Loads of extra activities to do some expensive ie fishing was about $560 for 3 hours. We went on the Dolphin tour which was fabulous saw a pod of about 15 dolphins. Snorkelling was a little disapointing needed to go on tour to see really wonderful stuff but that was cheap.
Overall fabulous memories of a busy buzzing Island. Thankyou Plantation Island
Bula Vinaka
Love Fiji
Plantation Island Resort great for a family holiday.
Kids eat free was fantastic value as meal packages are quite expensive.
Staff were so lovely...No worries no hurry...allows everyone to just chill.
Had a wonderful family holiday
Fun trip, nice amenities and great location. Food and drink service wasn't the greatest but we were on Fiji time.
Plantation island was amazing and perfect for families. This was our 3rd consecutive year to Fiji and first time staying at PI. We'll be returning there from now on. Absolutely perfect and recommend the poolside rooms.
Food at the buffet was amazing. Tried Ananda's restaurant one night for a change and it was not good. So we stuck with the buffet as the variety and quality was excellent. Special mention to Marica who had a big smile and chat for us each day, she is beautiful. HEAPS of activities, snorkelling just off the beach in front of our room was great, hire of snorkelling equipment/kayaks/towels, etc. was a breeze. All activities/tours staff were very friendly and helpful and answered lots of our questions. Beachfront Bure was AMAZING. Heaps of room, very very clean and the best view in the resort- hammocks were a nice touch. The only thing I didn't like was not having an ashtray as my husband and I both smoke. Most of the staff were wonderful- typical Fijian hospitality, big smiles and beautiful personalities, very helpful and attentive. My biggest gripe is that there are no ashtrays ANYWHERE in the resort. When we asked the bar staff for an ashtray on the first day they told us to "just put them in the sand" We absolutely hate doing that so we would put the butts out and then put them in our pockets/bag to put in a rubbish bin later. All in all, a fantastic family holiday. Would not recommend this resort to couples/ honeymooners as there are kids galore! Other than the few small things I mentioned above, the resort is great, good value for money and never short of things to keep one entertained. Found it very hard to leave, third trip to Fiji and I never want to go home!
Great for kids and families, we had an excellent time. The kids club is amazing, couldn't drag our kids away. Renovations made eating / dining a little hard, but not a major problem. Rooms are a little dated, but still add to the charm. A toaster and a little bench space in the kitchenette would be handy. Fijians must be the friendliest people on Earth!!
Had a great family holiday.
Enjoyed a relaxing time in the resort with the company of beautiful Fijians. The resort caters for all, the waters are spectacular the fish and snorkelling awesome!
Quick boat trip out to the surf breaks was the most surprising surfing daily for hours on end but next time will look to include the cost of trips if I can.
Paradise, Staff are fabulous, food was always fresh and yummy . Cant wait for our 3rd trip oct 2016
Perfect location for families, very relaxing holiday
Fantastic setting and plenty to do. Staff were friendly, but sometimes lacked professional service skills.
The rooms and island in General is pretty run down, hence why they are doing some work right now.
There is plenty to do on the island and it is such a relaxing place. I would love to go back to see the post renovations.
Stayed in a two bedroom garden bure, quiet location but close to everything, very happy with room. Had the half board meal plan, would do full board next time. Ol Copra Shed was closed so ate at Black coral which was very nice, great selection of food and looked forward to a different theme every night.
Great service and met lots of lovely people. Did have some issues with the wi fi but eventually got it sorted. Snorkelling and cloud 9 were our favourite activities.
Great spot for families with three pools plus the beach. Staff are very friendly. Would suggest not getting the lunch included in your meal plan - way too much food.
Attended a family wedding, facilities for the kids is great, enough space for the oldies to enjoy as well, service was very good currently undergoing a bit of an update in a couple of areas
Family of 5 (kids 11, 9 & 5) & first trip to Fiji. We stayed in a beachfront burre which was beautiful, with heaps of room, great shower, private position & serviced daily. We had the breakfast & dinner deal & the kids loved the buffet & being able to help themselves. Service from all staff was outstanding; they made the holiday. Location was amazing, beautiful sandy beaches & kayaks to explore on. Only complaint is our kids didn't want to go to kids club so it was would have been good if there were more activities going on at the beach that they could join in on (without feeling like we've booked them into vacation care). Some more inflatable activities on the water would have been good too but they had fun playing on the ring that was there. We all enjoyed the nightly entertainment too. Great family holiday. We'll be back.
Food a bit pricey for what was delivered.
Friendly staff.
Good sized rooms.
Great for families.
I would gladly take the family back there again. Super place and super people. Cannot fault much if anything.
Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are good and clean. The food can be expensive but loved having a supermarket close by. It is definitely a resort for families!
We enjoyed a great family holiday on Plantation Island. We have 3 kids 7, 10 and 12 and they had a blast - really loved all of the activities. They didn't attend kids club (their choice), but joined in on a couple of the activities. There was plenty to keep them busy and entertained though. Our accommodation was a bit tired, but very neat, clean and comfortable. Food was ok - typical for the type of accommodation. Service was friendly and the staff made you feel very welcome. I would thoroughly recommend Plantation Island for a memorable family holiday - for kids of all ages.
This was our second visit and we will be doing a third for sure can't get enough of this great location and it's great staff
We had a great time at plantation, our family consist of Mum, Dad and two boys 8 & 12. We found there was something for everyone to do or nothing at all. Property is a little run down and needs a revamp. Staff were good but pretty slow, we waited an hour and a half for lunch one day, which was annoying as there was lots of other things we preferred to be doing! Overall, had a great time, the location is excellent.
Probably would not suit singles as it is family orientated but only a short walk to the other resorts on the island.
We went for a family member's wedding and it was sensational!! Staff all lovely and helpful . Totally recommend Island Hop !!!
We had a nice 5 days at Plantation Island. The resort is large and perfect for families. The staff were amazing and loved our 8 month old baby. The location is great with the option of a swimming beach and a snorkelling beach - both very lovely beaches. Lots of activities for the kids. The room could do with an update.
A place for relaxing, having fun, doing lots or doing nothing! Great opportunities for fun in the sun and the snorkeling opportunities are excellent. This was our third time and we would return again
This place is amazing. The beaches are breath taking with clear blue waters. Lots of space and activities for kids to do and run around. Never a long wait for meals. Nice large rooms for accomodation. Sensational family location.
Had a great week at plantation island resort with our 2 children. The nanny service / kids club was very handy so we could do some snorkelling and have a few peaceful dinners. Would definitely recommend it for families.
Loved it.
We had a very nice time at the island and the grand kids loved it, good holiday.
2nd time on plantation and we were Disappointed. But the water was clear and blue CLOUD 9 was the only highlight.
Beautiful place!!Awesome Service!!Too many kids!!
We were transferred to Plantation Island after a 6 night stay at Shang ri la on the coral coast. Plantation Island was just amazing we got upgraded and the staff couldn't help us enough. Although the food wasn't as good as Shangri la we did have a couple of meals in Lomani which was the Adult side and that was just beautiful. My 13 year old was happy to stay in the apartment with an hour of internet. There was so much to do we had such a relaxing time, the Hammocks were amazing the sunsets all beautiful would definately go again.
We had a great stay on plantation island. The atmosphere of the place is very laid back and it never felt busy wherever we went and we never experienced any queuing. We much preferred this to our stay on the mainland which is a lot more commercial and busy. Staff were 90% friendly. Dining exceeded our expectations. After reading reviews we were not expecting much from the buffet where the kids eat free however it was great (far better than for example an NZ RSA buffet) and no one was sick and we ate everything. We did have ideals of relaxing poolside watching the kids however the pools are all 1.6m deep so we had to get in with our younger one all the time. There are no pool lifeguards. We also spent some time on the lovely beach where they could be a little more independent with their play. We only had one frustration and that was that we wanted but could not get confirmation in advance that we could be roomed beside our friends. We looked forward to putting kids down at night and then socializing with our friends which obviously we could only do if we were side by side. We booked and paid for a Beachfront Bure however due to our request to be next door to our friends we ended up poolside. Although this ended up being ideal for location (noise was not a problem for us as others have suggested) the rooms were quite dated. Ultimately this didn't bother us (and the layout was good) other than the fact we had paid for the Beachfront Bures which we sited as being a lot nicer and newer. We did not use the kids club although it looked like many were enjoying it. We would certainly recommend the island for families (probably wouldn't bother if you don't have kids!)
We found the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful, the meals in the Copra Shed were a bit basic but the other restaurants gave us the ability to choose a different cuisine each night.
Great place for a family holiday. Beautiful location and very friendly staff.
We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Plantation Island staying 5 nights in one of their new 2 bedroom bures. The room, food and service was excellent. My four year old loved the kids club and wanted to go all the time (his choice) so we parents also got some R&R. We will definitely be back.
Rooms are a little tired but they are working hard to renovate. Staff are just fabulous people that go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your holiday on Plantation Island.
We booked a studio garden Bure on Plantation Island as they were newly refurbished, but on arrival was told that they were overbooked and had placed us in a poolside room for the equivalent value. We were disappointed, as the poolside rooms are quite old and dated however it did not detract too much from our overall stay. The staff absolutely make this resort and I am still amazed at the number of meals they accommodate everyday at the old copra shed (virtually cater for a wedding three times a day). We found the food really tasty albeit a bit expensive, but that's to be expected considering that they have to bring all the food in from the mainland. We dined at Ananda's, The Old Copra Shed, the Black Coral and the Flame Tree at Lomani. The only let down for us is that the reception staff don't seem to be all that knowledgeable or helpful when confronted with a request/enquiry eg internet issues, nor were they apologetic about placing us in a different type of room that we originally booked. Upon checking out and paying our bill they added in an additional breakfast charge, despite us purchasing the breakfast meal plan. We were told that breakfast on the day of arrival was not covered, however we were never advised of that when they herded us into the restaurant on our arrival early in the morning and offered breakfast. This breakfast was also not included in our final bill, but added on verbally by reception staff upon checkout. They also added a 3% "admin fee" onto our final bill but they could not explain to us what it was for. This was our third visit to Plantation Island and we usually stay at Lomani Resort. That being said PI resort was convenient and central to dining areas, beaches and pools and we had a great time.
Very relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a family to unwind. Didn't want to leave
the resort has gotten too big and where we were put it was right at the other end i had to get a lift back by buggy sometimes.
Amazing snorkelling some of the best we have had. Great waterpark kayaks, paddle boards etc. Plantation perfect if you are outdoorsy and have a family. We loved the volleyball and tennis mini golf too. Rooms nice and tidy, staff lovely. Great entertainment and kids club. Buffets were good too.
Great place to get away from it all!
We were recommended Plantation Island Resort by a few friends and it lived up to, if not exceeded our expectations. We and our kids loved it - the perfect family holiday location. Warm friendly staff who are passionate about kids.
Remember this is a 3 star resort, but at a 5 star location. We visited Radisson Blu in Denarau and this is a 5 star resort in a 2 star location (really rubbish beach). What are you visiting Fiji for? The resort / hotel or the location, atmosphere and culture? The beach at Plantation is amazing and the snorkelling great for the kids. Most activities are free.
Ask for a renovated room.
We met many families who have returned for their third or forth time. We will definitely be back!
We have just returned from our second trip to Plantation Island and were not disappointed. All 4 kids , my wife and myself had a great time and have returned rested, relaxed and planning to return next year.
If you want a family holiday that is Great Value, Fun and enjoyable. Plantation IS IT
Love this island and the renovations in progress are giving it the spruce up it needs.
We stayed in a two bedroom bure this time which worked really well for the kids however it is placed quite a distance from all the good stuff. (Pool etc) However this would work in our favour as it was quite quiet at night.
Food is fairly average but pricing is not too bad which is better on the wallet when travelling as a family. Dairy on site makes a nice touch.
Only downside is the lack of kitchen facilities. basically have a jug and cups. We brought our own breakfast foods so had to also brings bowls etc.
While the Main Bar, Buffet Restaurant and pools are starting to look a little tired Plantation Island Resort makes up for it in so many other ways. So many great activities for kids, great snorkelling off all the beaches and the food was amazing. I am a coeliac and found it very easy to eat around my food intolerances, not once having to eat the same meal twice. Loved It!
We had a wonderful time! Very child friendly! Great food and beautiful place !
Staff really tried to get to know the kids and got them involved. Buffet meal meant kids ate free which was great but food easy to get sick of.
What a great resort for families
Our first overseas trip for our kids with allergies had me initially concerned however the chefs were amazing and our children had so many options to choose from...if anything they over ate!!
Everything and everyone was all we anticipated we had the best time.
We were really impressed with the Resort - it was particularly good for children. The rooms were a little dated and could do with an upgrade and although the food was nice most the time, there were a couple of things which could have been nicer! Overall we had a lovely stay and would most likely return when our son is a bit older and able to participate in kids group. The shell village tour was a highlight.
Brilliant location. Friendly staff. Breakfast buffet was great. Lunches bought were expensive and ordinary. Buffet dinners and even local higher end restaurant dining was expensive yet basic. However, lots to do and the resort is perfect for families. The Island hop tour should spend more time snorkelling and avoid Malo Isle. Accommodation was excellent. Alcohol was often weak yet expensive. Overall, the attentive staff, entertainment for all....esp kids, accommodation, activities, weather and beautiful location outweighed any minor negatives. I would recommend the venue and happily return!
Wow what an amazing holiday we had. At Plantation you can do as much or as little as you like. The staff are just like family. They are so friendly and always have time for you. Kids club is filled with fun everyday and do an amazing job keeping the kids happy and entertained. If you wish to join in daytime and/or night time activities you will not be disappointed. Our room was serviced daily and the housekeeping staff are lovely, as is the yardsmen. The food was average and there was something to suit everyones taste. We will definately be back and shed a tear when we left.
Will be back. We loved it.
Plantation Island was beautiful, I would definitely recommend getting a beach bure, right on the beach front and the rooms are great. Lots of activities on the island, probably not somewhere you would go for a romantic type of holiday, it is ideal for families and groups! Food was not bad but not great.
This was a very special family get-together for my grand-daughter's wedding followed by a most relaxing holiday in the sun. I have stayed many times in the past and pleased to say that even with all the upgrading of accommodation and eating places etc the magic of the island still remains.
The property seems to have been upgraded since I was last there 2 years ago.
We had a wonderful stay. Certainly perfect for families. The staff were all lovely, food delicious and plenty of it and facilities and activities were great. Weather perfect.
Certainly a place I would want to go back to.
We enjoyed another wonderful family holiday on Plantation Island.
The people are so friendly and accommodating, the pace of life is especially relaxed as there is no traffic and no people haggling - a very safe environment for children. We booked a special offer holiday and that discount meant we could stay for almost 2 weeks instead of 1. We'll be looking out for that one again - superb value.
Great time away.
We stayed here 6 nights, and it was the best beach holiday I have had. You can snorkel right off the beach and the fish are amazing, not to mention the spectacular island view and the turquoise water.
They do tours from the island out to surfing spots, fishing tours, a dolphin tour (which was absolutely AMAZING), island hopping and snorkelling tours, to name a few. I am amazed by the friendliness of the people at the resort, the staff were absolutely amazing and accommodating for our entire stay, always smiling and genuinely happy to be there.
The food was pretty good, the buffet changes every night, we only had it once though and decided to eat at the restaurant the other nights. There are a few bars that serve great cocktails if you are into that, and there is also nightly entertainment.
The room was superb, we stayed in a beachfront bure which was spacious and extremely clean. I would definitely stay there again!! It has everything, from the adventurous holidayer to the relaxed tanner, to the families or groups of friends, Plantation Island Resort is fantastic. I will definitely be going there again!
This place is fantastic, it is 3 stars with 5 star location. Little bit worn but nothing to put you off going too. Food was avg for the most part, found Ananda's the best option for us for dinners. Would recommend to those on a budget or to those who want to save on up front costs, and spend money on the tourist stuff to do days trips off the island.
Went out of school holidays which I think was better. Paid for breakfast only which was great, then ate at other restaurants....plenty to choose from with other resorts on island as well. Staff just lovely. Went end of April and got great weather, not too hot, with warm water temps. Everything very reasonable including paid activities. Go look at the coral and fish at low tide on the main resort jetty where the cat comes in...like snorkeling on land!!!! Will be returning.
I traveled to Plantation Island with my two children aged 11 and 9. The place is in a fantastic spot. Beautiful beaches and fantastic weather. The resort itself has seen better days. Needs a lot of updating. Having said that the kids had a wonderful time. Lots of other children to make friends with and activities to keep them busy. Kids club was not designed for their age group. My son and daughter went once for 1 hour and refused to return. It really is only for small children. They were happy to just play around the pool with their new friends. The food is pretty ordinary. I purchases a food packaged which covered Breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ate in the large buffet restaurant for all 3 meals. Breakfast was good, lunch was also good, dinner was a bit hit and miss. We went off in boats to do our snorkeling and saw some amazing fish and coral. Dolphin tour was a must. Overall we had a great time.
Staff generally very friendly. Accomodation and service satisfactory.
Meals expensive
I'd recommend Plantation to anyone with young kids. It's a little piece of paradise, beautiful beaches with snorkelling right on your doorstep. 3 different pools to choose from. Our kids loved the buffet, it was a novelty for them to go back up for more. We had such a relaxing holiday and would love to return some day.
I would highly recommend this resort for those with families of any ages. We had 2 11 yr olds and a 14 yr old. Rooms were neat and tidy with plenty of room for 5 of us. Service was always delivered with a smile and all workers at the resort were polite and accommodating. They were especially good towards the children. There was plenty to do whether you just want to relax with a book on a hammock or snorkel right off the beach or need a faster break. If you are after totally luxury however you need to remember that this is not a 5 star resort and should consider accordingly. For us as a family it was great.
Thank you to everyone at Plantation Island we look forward to coming back next year, we had the best holiday, it was so relaxing and everyone had a wonderful time.
Great family friendly place. They have something for everyone here. All ages are catered for, with babysitting, kids club and teenage club, with plenty of things for adults to do too (with or without the children ).
Some of the rooms are getting a little tired but I noticed that they are slowly renovating the place.
Having 3 pools and fantastic snorkeling right there made for a great trip.
My daughter had a new/refurbished 2 bed garden bure which was just lovely. My own garden bure was 'tired' but comfortable. Staff are delightful but sooooo slow ! Ol Copra Shed dining was just OK (fine for basic/filling breakfast) but Black Coral & Ananda's restaurants were both excellent !
Beautiful Island. Great snorkelling at sand bar & sunflower reef. Kids enjoyed Fish feeding off jetty with pretty coral right there! They Also enjoyed kids club & movie nights. Drinks staff very busy at dinner & takes too long just to get water. But was peak Easter time. Resort & room looking a bit tired but great value for money & most beautiful location. Room very clean & daily serviced. Our Bure right on beach! Most Beautiful sunsets & hammock at front door to sit in. Went to Lomani for dinner & is very posh- adults only. So very happy with Plantation for our family. Could have a few more plain steamed vegetables & plain pasta at dinner for kids to eat. Great themed buffets otherwise. Beautiful affordable freshwater pearl jewelry at art gallery on hill. Bit of a walk up hill. Kids most disappointed inflatable water park not up when we thought it would be fixed by our trip.
We had a great time!
Fantastic location, nice beaches where you can snorkel right off the beach in calm waters and see plenty of fish. Food isn't flash, didn't find service very good either, but if you can get past all that you will love your time here, just beautiful.
We loved the simple pleasures of the water, kayaks, pools, bars, kids club, and lifestyle. Kids were busy everyday, made friends, which means we were all happy. Just beautiful people.
Best holiday we have ever had, Thank you !!!
Good value for money. Went as a group and totally enjoyed our stay.
The staff were amazing, woukd love it if rooms had kitchen facilities.
The only people who ever complain about this place are those who go for the meal plan. My tip is don't do a meal plan. We eat at Musket Cove most nights and the food is 5 star and more affordable than Plantation.
This was our first overseas family holiday with our boys aged 9, 7 & 5. All 3 boys had a great time at Plantation Island and my husband and I had a chance to relax. We are now saving to book our next holiday to Plantation Island.
Plantation and Fiji as a whole is such a friendly place. Fiji time is definitely present at plantation but do not mistake the lack of sense of urgency, for lack of service, this is just how they do things here. When you leave the island you will feel like you are saying bye to family, this is how the Fijians make you feel. Especially if you take the time to ask how they are and about their life. The experience on plantation is so lovely due to the people and the bonus is the beautiful beach and the warm weather. We have holidayed here the second time now, the experience much the same. The first time the food was served in the larger restaurant where they hold functions and for some reason was not as great as this latest trip but still fine. The buffet this time was varied and very tasty. It's not fine dining but very good. The accomodation is not modern, but it is comfortable. The resort as a whole is modern and yes probably a lot of things require attention and renovation but for us this isn't important. The experience of the culture, the beach, the people is what makes plantation a lovely place to visit. Most of the other visitors are also very friendly and it's easy to make unexpected friends holidaying on plantation too, they will most likely be Australian too! The only complaint we would have is the behaviour of some bogan Aussies who can't control their alcohol but even that was minimal. Overall a very worthwhile, money's worth, lovely lovely place to visit. Highly recommended. Take the time to do land tours to villages or even just the shell village trip to show your kids how little some people have but are still happy. Also snorkelling out on sand bank is great too!
Staff where friendly, room was spacious, location was magnificent, will go there again for sure.
We took our family, 3 adult married children and their husband/wives, and 5 grandchildren. We stayed in beachfront bures next to each other and had the most fantastic time. The bures were modern and immaculate, and catered for the little ones. The snorkelling off the beach was absolutely magic, dining varied and first class, staff amazing and a private function I organised for my husbands birthday was the most perfect location, super attentive attendants, and the most perfect night. We will defiantly return to Plantation Island again.
I should say Plantation Island Resort is the best accommodation on the Malolo Lailai island. It has all the facilities and nothing much to complaint actually. Maybe we were there during off peak season, we feel that their service is good, room a bit dated but we don't mind as we were not in the room all the time. The sea is beautiful, sunset view is superb. The ferry Malolo Cat 4 is a fast, safe ferry, took 50 min to reach the resort. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who would like to go malolo lailai. Thanks to Mr Issey of Plantation Island Resort, he took care of us, whenever we have any problem, he will be there at the reception counter to sort out . Also thanks to Joana of travel online.
Beautiful location, friendly staff, good meal plan and lots of delish food. I'm a vego and was very happy with my meals. The kids spent all day in the pool or in the ocean snorkelling, kayaking, swimming. They are 7, 5 and 4 and we're never bored. Kids club activities like tie dying tshirst or making donuts were a free plus. Nightly movie for kids in the best air con and other games like limbo contest were just ideal. We loved it and couldn't have asked for a better first Fiji holiday. I took snacks for the kids which was useful on plane, coach and ferry trips and just generally. Well worth it all round. Vinaka fiji.
Loved our time there and do hope to return in the not too distant future...
Everything was excellent.
Apart from two of us out of five had slight tummy upsets it was great.
Enjoyed the stay great location good activities for children of all ages. Food a bit expensive. Great service from the Fijian people.
We had a great trip everything went smoothly and the staff were wonderful
Perfect little Island for the whole family was happy with the accomodation,food choices and value. The people were beautiful and everybody knew each other by name. Wonderful will definitely be back
Amazing location .....and a pleasant surprise with this Resort. I'm a 5 star girl and was nervous about the mixed reviews I had read on this resort. For a 3 star property, plantation Island is a little gem!!!! The location is breathtaking and definitely 5 star and the rooms much more than their 3 star rating!!! The bures were spacious and homey, with everything you need. The resort is definitely 5 star in its exceptional value for money!!! The services provided such as a bakery, supermarket, coffee and smoothie hut, snack bar and 3 different restaurants meant everyone's needs and budgets are accounted for. It was wonderful to have an A la Carte and Buffett option. Buffet dining is not my thing and I was greatly impressed by the Standard of A La Carte dining. The 3 course menu was brilliant and the food quality and service was fantastic.
Me and my husband just spent 5 nights here. I will say that after reading all the reviews I was a little nervous but we had such a great time, everything was great.
Reconnect with your family away from technology at this beautiful island resort. We had a modern 2 bedroom garden bure close to the beach. Picture perfect beach just metres from our front door with snorkeling and kayaking all day. Dining and entertainment at night was lovely. Only down side was not many other older kids / teens - but this turned out ok cause we all enjoyed our family time together.
Plantation Island was the perfect holiday spot for our family. Kids had a ball, we got couple time; plenty to do but also very relaxing. The staff are extremely friendly and location just beautiful. Thank you.
Tropical paradise in terms of clear blue water, white sand and very friendly people. No annoying commercialization and absolutely peaceful and quiet. Quite expensive though.
Good value lovely location lovely people was a lot of children so if you're not into kids noise probably not the place for you we had a great time.
Good for kids, staff make the holiday
Overall it was a great family holiday - perfect for families with younger kids. My wife is a vegetarian, and there were very few options for her at meal time, but otherwise the food was OK. The staff are friendly, and helpful, and the atmosphere is generally relaxed. Anything extra - drinks, trips etc, are fairly expensive. I wasn't very impressed with the kids club - it appeared under staffed, and at times was more like child minding. But our kids weren't interested anyway - three pools, the lagoon, and plenty of other kids to play with, kept them completely entertained.
We loved our stay, the people at the resort are very friendly and helpful, special mention to Michael, Mataeo and Richard.
Great island, friendly staff, enjoyable.
Loved it!! So much better than expected. Garden terrace accommodation was fantastic.great size room. Clean. Views!
Could do with some more lunch options, but all around fabulous.
Great value for my money very happy with everything.
We will be back...and soon!
Awesome resort, great rooms and facilities. Lots of extra activities. Kids well looked after and it suited them well. There is a great water park off shore and water slides. Staff very friendly.
Location was perfect, beautiful beaches and snorkelling abundant.
Only downside was the food. It was only average and less than at the kids eat free restaurant. Overall a good place to stay.
Kids love it here. Parents love it here.
The beach was meters from the door of our room and you could snorkel right there, free use of kayaks, friendly staff and tidy resort. You didn't necessarily need Fijian dollars as you could charge everything to the room and although we didn't have children staying with us, the other guest's children seemed thoroughly happy and entertained
Buffett had something to suit everyone
Just back and everything was excellent. We had a new 2 bed bungalow and very spacious. Didn't do the meal plan as ate elsewhere.
A great relaxing holiday would highly recommend.
Had an amazing stay, can not fault anything or anybody, the people & the place were beautiful, we love "Fiji Time" ;)
Just got back from a week at Plantation. It was really great. Plenty to do or just laying by pool reading. Weather was stunning, hotel staff were wonderful and service was great. Food was really good although we are a bit sick of buffets but the choices were very good - something for everyone. Activities were on everyday and you could join in or not - no pressure. The hotel room we had was fine - garden view, ground floor, 2 mins walk from jetty and all the amenities. Had plenty of elbow room for our bags and our son and us...tea, coffee and fridge for cold wine! We didnt go for super fancy room as barely spent much time in there anyway. Thoroughly recommend Plantation Island as fantastic break for families.
Enjoyed the resort very much. You can do as little or as much as you like. Staff and service very good. Beachfront bures are the best!
All up we were very happy with our stay on Plantation Island and would recommend the resort to anyone but mostly to families with primary aged children. There were however many couples without children who were having a great time. There is plenty to do but if you don't want to do anything then that is fine too. I was a bit disappointed with the Kids Club which seemed a bit too casual for my liking. The activities were good and parents were welcome to join in with the kids but I didn't feel happy leaving them in the care of the staff. Take inflatable toys for the pool (rings are good for going down the slide), snack food, pegs, and long sleeves for the evenings at this time of year. There were no bugs around which was good. Make sure you understand where kids eat free and where they don't as we found this very confusing. A week was the perfect length of time for us.
This resort was the perfect location and really good for kids, entertainment and activities was great and the staff really organized. I had a great time.
Such a beautiful setting in a relaxed environment. Parts of the resort are a little tired (eg. deck chairs, mini golf course, buildings) but you can't expect 5 star facilities from a 3 star resort. These minor details do not detract from the rest which is amazing.
We loved our stay. Although our kids were a little young to make the most of all the activities we still enjoyed the beach, the water, the food and the resort overall. The only negative for us was the kids club - it was a little run down. Toys were broken and dirty but the activities organised were great for kids a little older than our 1 & 3 year old. Our accommodation in a garden terrace was clean and spacious. Overall we loved the island and would definitely return.
From mum to dad and children this place has it all, feel like you have come home from the moment you step off the boat
Enjoyed the laid back style...would like to see some mossie protection plugs etc in bures
Loved the grounds and beach. Some repair work needed on large pool as tiles in centre are extemely sharp I cut myself when I pulled myself up.
An absolutely beautiful place to stay. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and very accommodating. The food was great. Something different each night. Plenty of activities if that's what you want or just a great place to relax.
Our daughter and son in law organised a stay for us at the Island because they know we really love the place. Fantastic snorkelling. Beautiful people.
great food great location.
Just spent the last week in a beach front bure and had the best time. Great for the kids, with plenty to do in kids club or on the beach. Swimming and snorkling was great. Sunsets are incredible, so take a few drinks and sit outside your room and enjoy.
This was our first time in Fiji and absolutely loved Plantation Island. Accommodation right on the beach, great activities, good value for money and the friendliest people in the world. A great family holiday.
We will be going back next year with more people.. Had a great time can not fault the staff..
Did not book for long enough!
Very relaxing, plenty of choice of activities, however I really enjoyed the quiet down time and peacefulness of the Island. The Sunday church service was spiritual and the singing of Hymns by the locals was angelic.
We only stayed a few days, for friends wedding, but thought it was a good place to stay. We'd go back with our kids another time.
We had the best time while on the island, the staff are pleasant and always happy, especially Wes at the Coco Hut.
The nannies are amazing, caring and loving to the children, you always feel safe, especially Sarah and Ester
Food and variety was great
New Years Eve we had a blast on the beach
We love Plantation, we stay in the beachfront bures, people are lovely, rooms clean and tidy, location A+! Only downfall as every visit is the food it needs improvement.
Was a great holiday ..great location, beautiful people we enjoyed it a lot... Only thing I recommend is a bit more entertainment after dinner we found that after our meal there wasn't much to do apart from the 2 nights that they had the firedancers and the staff entertainment night but apart from that everything was awesome.
Lovely holiday, such a friendly resort. Excellent staff. Perfect family bure. Amazing location. We will visit again.
Plantation Island was AMAZING! It is extremely family friendly - but the kids make it cute! We have a garden Bure and it was DELICIOUS! I definently recommend the Bure's over the hotel rooms - totally worth paying a bit more. The people on the island are the nicest people in the world! They are SO lovely and SO helpful. The food is average but the cocktails are GREAT! If a restful relaxing peaceful holiday on a beautiful island is what you have in mind - then this is the place for you!
brilliant. beautiful location. grest kids club and babysitters.
Was our 2nd visit & just as wonderful as our first time. The great staff are what makes the resort what it is. They are so friendly and helpful, nothing is a problem for them. They are always happy & create such a positive environment. Was so nice to see many of the staff again from our 1st visit!
We loved our stay at plantation island resort the staff are exceptional they went above and beyond for us! There are daily activities to do everyday or you can just relax! We were so happy with everything the only downfall was no tvs in the room but that wasn't that big of a deal! We will definitely be going back!
Our favourite place - 6th time over there. Renos happening at moment but did not impact on our stay. Staff absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble. Went for a friends wedding it was wonderful.
Beautiful part of the world wish we had longer there. The Fijian people are what makes Fiji such a wonderful place the are truely beautful souls.
Really nice setting where you could do plenty or absolutely nothing but relax. Nice flat resort for easy to get around walking for us not-so-young holidayers.
This is our 2nd trip to Plantation in 2 years - we LOVE! The entire staff is so very welcoming. We were constantly greeted by name and the staff made such a fuss of our children - we were so touched to be remembered from last year. Thank you Plantation for Isa Lei tonight - your voices are extraordinary and we were delighted to be included as you sang tonight.
The best place for families - we will be back...hopefully next year :)
Also thanks travelonline for being great to deal with for this trip :)
Plantation is not new, or ritzy, but it is in a gorgeous location. We will never stay on the mainland of Fiji again. The island is lovely. Recommend trying the restaurants at the near by resorts. Buffet ok.
We had a fantastic holiday thank you
Great spot for a family
A great spot for families, very friendly and helpful staff.
Enjoyed Plantation - would recommend it to anyone.
We booked a pool room which was excellent and very quiet, even with a busy pool out front. Kids had a ball and I think we'll be back next year. Didnt and wouldn't do the meal plan, the Black coral restaurant is excellent instead.
We had a very relaxing time, the location and services were excellecnt. We hope to take our children and grand children one day.
We have the most wonderful time. After staying at the Warwick the previous year, I would definately return to Plantation for my family holiday. The only problem with the room Beach front motel Room 136) was the air conditioning didnt work properly and with no ventilation to the room ( we locked the doors at night for obvious reasons) it was very hot, the fans didnt quite cut it.
Other than that our stay was wonderful!!!
Thank you!!!
Beautiful location, large comfortable room (Garden Terrace), affordable destination and a good range of food and activities. Would recommend to families with school age children. The resort is older and shows signs of its age in areas but this didn't affect our stay.
its the 3rd time we have been to Plantation Island. Its the people that make this place special. They have kind hearts and big smiles and are always welcoming. The snorkelling is also fantastic. Walking straight off the beach to the coral and the fish. I would recommend this place to everyone.
The staff need to be commended, they are so friendly and really make your stay.
The only negative was the beds were too firm and very uncomfortable, but resort was amazing with the kids, location was awesome and very clean
Had a wonderful time, very relaxing :)
What a wonderful place for a holiday. We went for a wedding ,and this was a great place for it. Couldn't fault the staff. Was great if you wanted to relax or there was plenty to do. Would go back anytime.
will definitely go back with the kids and another family.
If looking for a relaxing family holiday, Plantation is great. Snorkling perfect, the bluest water I have ever seen.
We had a bure in a fantastic position up near Lomani end of the beach. Much quieter and great for families with children.
Plantation Island resort is really relaxed and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach is amazing and very safe for littlies. We found everything very satisfactory and as you'd expect for a 3 star resort, the accommodation was a little tired, the food was occassionally a little overdone but the overall experience was fantastic.
Absolutely fantastic,no complaints,if I had to make one,it would be that our stay wasn't long enough
We had a fabulous time. Island is beautiful, and with the other two resorts on the island you are never bored. Cant wait to go back!
Wow What a place it's my 2nd visit & I hope not my last visit first time I went with my kids & richie was fantastic. This time I went with my mum & isammy was the man so with staff like that they can't lose.
Excellent location, way exceeded our expectations. Brand new 2 bed bure was great too. Lots for families to do with other resorts to dine at also. Island hopping trip great
My family and I enjoyed our first overseas holiday and have many wonderful memories. The water and weather were fantastic.
The kids loved the kids club and all the activities on the Island. Our daughter enjoyed having her whole head braided .The prices were fantastic and so was the food. The buffet dinner changed daily and there was plenty for everyone to pick from.The staff were very friendly and the whole experience was amazing.
We enjoyed a few cocktails and the evening entertainment and my wife loved the 1hour massage while I enjoyed a scuba dive.
My wife was also treated by the staff singing her a happy birthday.
This resort is family friendly and we are already thinking about our next trip. Our daughter cried the whole boat transfer back to Nadi.
Although the rooms were very big and excellent for us. They were no where near new and some people may think they are in need of improvement. I thought they were fine.
Also please remember to drink the bottled water although staff will constantly remind you of this.
We booked all of our holiday through Travelonline and would do this again. It all ran very smoothly and had no troubles with anything.
We had an absolute ball at plantation Island Fiji. It was our first time to Fiji and we thought it was the ultimate family getaway. It was relaxing but there was also so many activities and tours to keep you busy if you chose to. Plantation Island was friendly, fun and great for kids. Every night there was entertainment like cultural dance shows, bands and kids discos. The kids club was excellent for the kids which kept them entertained with crab hunting, fish feeding, t-shirt painting and nightly movies. The location was stunning with crystal clear water which was perfect for snorkelling and swimming. Overall we loved our holiday and are already planning for another trip to plantation Island next year.
We spent one week in Plantation Island (14-20 June 2013) and had a great time. The staff in the hotel are all so nice and the beach is safe. It is not your 5 star resort that you may know from the coral coast area, but sometimes you can't even swim there. Plantation Island is perfect for families.
We usually stay on the Coral Coast and as a couple without children would not select a family style resort to holiday. However as we travelled with friends how have children, we decided to 'get it a go' and we are very pleased that we did!
Apart from a few minor service issues and the food selection, this was a fantastic trip. The staff were friendly and it is also great to see that they are spending money on renovating the resort and the new accommodation that opens next week looks fantastic.
We will definitely be heading back!
This is a fantastic place to go, especially if your a family with young children!
Had a fantastic time. Friendly kind people who could not do enough for you. We will be returning next year.
Overall beautiful place to spend a week. Lots of food options. Good kids club & babysitting.
We could not ask for more as a family short break. Spacious grounds, 3 different style pools. Inclusive water activities, crystal clear water. I guess the only thing about the resort if I had to find a negative, lack if shade at the beach. We didn't opt for all inclusive food, but were happy with al a carte & snack bar options. Also we tried musket cove resort next door. It was perfect, we didn't even utilise the kids club.
The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
Food was average. Accommodation was fine.
The staff did a great job with kids.
Plantation island resort was fantastic to get away from it all with the family. The service was excellent and the resort itself amazingly beautiful. Between the beach, the 3 swimming pools and the evening shows there was a enough to entertain everyone for the whole week we stayed there.
The resort is very well catered for families with a variety of restaurant, a kids club and lovely babysitters.
We just want to go back there!
The People ,warm ,smiling and welcoming people, we were impressed, the only inconvenience in the room, a much needed toaster and a clock.
We stayed in the Garden Tce Room for 2 nights then we moved into our Beachfront Bure which was great 209, they are the Bures you want anything with a 2 in front of it. I would recommend getting the meal plan though, we only got breakfast and wished we had gotten dinner as well. EXCELLENT kids activites during the day then movie night for them and from 8pm adult activities, with dancing and drinking and Kava Time. Great snorkelling, to the right of jetty. Anandas Supermarket was great for buying fresh bread and cheese rolls and fruit for lunch times. Local Beers about $6 FJD. We will go back.
A great place to stay. Not 5 star but with the kids thats not needed. A fanastic location and a very good place top stay at.
Resort beautifully located, coped with influx of school holiday crowd well, let down by less friendly staff and not great quality food, but good for families, great beach and pools, supermarket etc...good family holiday location...
We were a family group of 12 people some who had been to Fiji before and stayed at other locations and some for their first Fijian holiday. We all throughly enjoyed our stay at Plantation some of our group did not have children but they were equally happy with the resort. The activities offered were extensive and catered for all guests. The food was great with plenty of variety and always served with that beautiful Fijian smile.
We would certainly return to Plantation again!
Beautiful location - great for those on a budget.
My kids are aged 9, 11 and 13 and they had a ball. Loved the parasailing and snorkling. My sister and I even walked around the island. Great for families... and the cocktails were great!!!
Mostly we had a wonderful time. The location and upkeep was great, considering the natural disasters experienced of late. The people were friendly. The value for money was outstanding in all areas (especially the free water sports activities on offer) except for the food. The minimal offering of fruit and vegetables was intolerable and led us to source other locations for meals. Otherwise, thanks for a great experience.
At first I was disappointed with the island. it was so run down and the staff were not very helpful. On our second night the resort flooded and this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The staff went above and beyond for all the guests as the main areas had flooded I.e. Kids club, the resturant etc. the was all relocated to there muich nicer resturant and facilities and we had a ball. We find everythnig well priced and the food overall was good. Some nights were a lot better than others but overall I cant complain about the food. It was our first family holiday overseas and we have a fabulous time.
We went to Plantaion when Treasure shut down due to cyclone damage. We've been to Plantation before and knew what to expect. Real pluses - being able to scuba dive with Subsurface, an EXCELLENT dive shop, and diving some new to us reefs - fabulous! and the way the PIR management handled the pro-active evacuation to higher ground in anticipation of a possible tsunami from the Solomons earthquake on Feb 6.
we had a few hicups with the dinning but overall was an enjoyable holiday.
We spent a week here in July last year and another week in January this year. Jan was a lot hotter. Lots of time spent in the water to cool off. I thought the food wasn't as good as the July stay. Overall still enjoyed Plantation Island - 3rd stay.
Very warm welcome to start our time on the island, the staff were very friendly especially Bill and Sammi. Our accommodation in the beach bure room 202 was absolutely fantastic right at the water. Each morning after breakfast l would recommend the snorkelling as the reef is beautiful. I did feel they only thing missing was more activities eg basket weaver etc would have been better. Otherwise great island resort.
While we would have preferred to stay on a smaller island, Plantation was an ok alternative. Most staff were very friendly, and I would recommend to people who don't expect everything to be 5 star. The resort itself is a little run down, but we totally enjoyed our time on the island.
Truly one of our beautiful parts of the world a great Island feel Vinaka x
Our holiday at Plantation Island resort with our 5yr old twins was fantastic!! So relaxing, great weather. The staff are amazing and so friendly and helpful. I would definetly recommend staying there and we are planning our next trip back. Only drawback was food items (eg nibbles, chips,lollies, ice blocks) and some snack meals are quite pricey. Would be better prepared next time.
Excellent location, great service and suited to families
We are normally use to 5 star surrounding so thats the difference, we had a wonderful holiday the staff and management were great.
A comfortable, relaxed 3*** resort. The staff are friendly, the beach beautiful and the rooms are comfortable and clean. The food is fair and if the service is slow at times the staff are always wonderfully apologetic. Taking a small sandwich maker made lunches and snacks easy and flexible for a family. Plenty of activities, lazy hammocks and cool shade from the coconut palms. Stayed a number of times for a family holiday and will go again.
I found little on the menu that I could enjoy. Very disappointed with quality and lack of fresh produce. Went to another resort on the island and they managed to serve some great food!
Bure bathrooms were bad for sharing - no noise barriers!
with 2 young children we could not have asked for somewhere better - the beachfront bures were superbly situated. Food poor at resort but we ate at Lomani next door which was excellent.
We had an excellent holiday here. Can't beat the location, such beautiful water. The grounds are very well maintained and the 2 brdrm bures are perfect for families.
Room was fantastic
Staff and service was fantastic
Kids activities and care was fantastic.
Meals were satisfactory.
We had an amazing stay at Plantation Island Resort.
The staff where always friendly and accomodating. They even scultured a couples dining table in the sand for my wife and I to enjoy a romantic dinner. See the facebook page for photos. 10 out of 10
Plenty to do and see, top beach and snorkeling and friendly staff...rooms could do with upgrading and cleanliness wasn't A+ ... Adults only pool was full of children ... Meals good value in a la carte restaurant.. Overall a good resort to stay at for entertainment and activities compared to other resorts
This resort was truly amazing place, the food was perfect, the island was clean, the water was so clear and the staff were just out of this world, nothing was a problem and everyone wanted to assist. I would highly recommend this resort to everyone as i have already told about ten people just how perfect it was. I'm going back with my children in March/April that's how perfect the place is. ITS A 5 STAR.
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. We had a beachfront bure and it was beautiful.
The service was fantastic the staff are very friendly, the food was great. This is a great place for everybody, we are now returning with our kids and this resort will now be a regular holiday spot for us.
We stayed at this resort for 13 nights in a Beachfront Bure. We were in room 210 and it was great (7 steps from the front of the bure to the water at high tide). We spent many days sitting on the verandah enjoying the view. Rooms were basic but clean.
The resort itself seemed a bit tired and needing some renovations. The menu was a bit tired and the buffet meals didn't appeal to us most of the time.
We found that some of the staff were not attentive when we were seated in the dining areas and service was somewhat disappointing. We understood the concept of 'fiji time' but waiting 30mins to order a drink and then 20 more to recieve it was somewhat excessive. My husbands tip was to order 2 drinks at a time.....
The benefit of this resort is that you can go and explore the other resorts on the same island (Musket Cove and Lomani). We did this and found the service was impecable at Musket Cove and the food quality was much higher.
Overall, a good holiday in a beautiful location. Highly recommend it to families !!
