Nakelo Treasure Island Resort & Spa

Our family (with two boys, ages 9 and 13) had an amazing stay at Nakelo Treasure Island Resort. The location is absolutely idyllic, with crystal-clear water, abundant marine life, and a relaxed atmosphere that made it feel like paradise. There were plenty of activities to keep our boys entertained, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. A special mention goes to Henry, who runs many of the kids' activities. He was fantastic! One of our boys' favorite experiences was going crab hunting on the beach after dark to collect food for the turtles in the Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Program. It was both fun and educational. One unexpected bonus was that a continental breakfast was included with our Expedia booking, even though it was not advertised. There is a small surcharge if you want hot breakfast items, but we found the included options perfectly adequate. We especially loved the Fijian Night on Wednesday, which gave us a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture. Another highlight was the complimentary 10:00 a.m. boat trip to the nearby reef each morning for snorkeling and fish feeding. This excursion was simply magical-the reef is teeming with colorful fish, and the beauty of the underwater world is unforgettable. One of the things we appreciated most was that the resort is Fijian-owned. It gave the experience a genuine local feel, and you could sense the pride and warmth of the people who work there. We left with wonderful memories

We booked Nakelo off the online images, and upon arrival it was clear the damage they had sustained from the recent cyclone. Our first day was cloudy and a bit windy so it didnt show off the resort to its beauty. We had 5 days there, and by the end we didnt want to leave. The staff are lovely (Henry 1, Henry 2, Lannie, William, and the rest of the staff), and enjoy having a laugh or joke with you. The room we had was great, the aircon was wonderful on those hot humid days to have a break in. The Kokada dish is a must try - our favourite! The snorkeling is amazing. Both sides of the island offer different snorkeling experiences and worth spending a day on each reef. The sand bar trip is great, the reef out there is a must dive and is where we saw our first reef shark. Watch out for the trigger fish near the shore - they will protect their nest and will chase and bite you if you get too close. The jetskis are no longer used as the company that operated them is no longer there. The facilities need alot of refurbishment and they know that, but hopefully soon they get the funding to do what they need. There was only 14 of us on the island at any time and it was heaven. The whole island to ourselves and no kids - bliss. We got to release a turtle which was incredible. They have turtles and iguanas on the island which you can feed. There was trash around the beach which was a shame to see and would be an easy fix, but overall we loved out time, and we will be back in the future.

Amazing staff and island, superb reef with beautiful coral. Great place to truly relax and unwind. Will be back again.

Don’t come here if you don’t like sand littered with coral and seashells, swimming in amazing coral reefs, watching once in a lifetime sunrise and sunsets, swinging in hammocks between palm trees, and being the honored guests of the most kind, good-humored, talented Fijian hosts, and eating delicious food made from fresh local ingredients by a talented chef. Were the complainers in other reviews telling the truth? T or F: The only equipment available for activities were 2 kayaks, snorkel gear and a catamaran that could be reserved with a guide. - TRUE. The spa/massage was in disrepair, the face rest needed better padding but the massage therapist was excellent. - TRUE. The food at Beachcomber resort was better than Nakelo Tr. Is. - FALSE The daily activities calendar was organized and fun and the culture and language classes were worthwhile. - TRUE The infinity pool was yucky. - FALSE There was litter and broken stuff around the resort. - TRUE Some rooms had plumbing issues. - TRUE The turtle nursery was gross and not properly maintained. - FALSE As a marine biology teacher, I was so thrilled at the stewardship of the hawksbill turtles. Being in their presence is very moving. This island is the turtles’ breeding ground. There were no bugs. - FALSE Yes, there were mosquitoes. Honestly not as bad as Michigan or Alaska summer, or Florida. I think all the beautiful birds take care of the bugs… THE BEDS WERE CLEAN! TRUE.