Octopus Resort

世外桃源，海景一級棒。餐食不錯，適合放空自己。海灘很棒，沙子圓潤不割腳。每天菜單都會變，中國人比較罕見，需要全程英文溝通，銀聯不支持，網絡衹在餐廳有而且不太靠譜，但他們辦公室的wifi不錯，可以應急。上島可以郵件聯繫他們來接，或者乘坐南海巡航班輪

Great resort and tucked away from everything. Beach gorgeous and beautiful blue water. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Villa hut we stayed in was cute with a outside shower. Food was delicious.

Unfortunately, our experience at Octopus was quite underwhelming, especially given the $800 per night price tag and how wonderful other Fijian resorts have been in the past. The spa service was particularly disappointing. The treatment room had a main bright light on the entire time, which made it hard to relax. The therapist began by rubbing my face and cheeks, then strangely started braiding my hair halfway through. It felt like she didn’t really know what she was doing. She left the room partway through the treatment, came back briefly, then left again at the end without saying anything. I was left sitting alone in the spa centre, unsure whether the treatment had finished, so I eventually just walked out. Throughout our stay, many staff seemed unsure of what we were saying, which made even simple interactions feel awkward. It often felt like we were being a bother just for asking questions or requesting assistance. The drinks from the bar were sour and poorly made and there were limited options for snacks during the day. That said, there were a few positives. The beach is absolutely beautiful. Just as many other reviews have mentioned. And when we had to check out of our room at 9:30am, the office staff kindly arranged a day room for us until our boat departed at 3:30pm, which we genuinely appreciated. This was my fifth time visiting Fiji, and sadly, Octopus was by far the most disappointing experience compared to the warm hospitality and high standards we’ve come to love elsewhere in Fiji.

Schwere Entscheidung, diese Unterkunft zu bewerten, ich bin immer hin und her gerissen. Ein Überblick: In diesem Resort gibt es Alles, Backpacker, die in Schlafsälen übernachten, Bewohner der Bugalows ohne eigene Toilette oder Bad, die die Gemeinschaftsduschen/ Toiletten teilen, Buren-Bewohner mit Gartenblick oder Meerblick mit privaten Strandabschnitten bis zu den Deluxe Villen am Strand für über 400 EUR/Nacht ohne Verpflegung. Allen Übernachtungsgästen gemein ist, dass die Verpflegungspauschale für ca. 55 Euro/ pro Erwachsener und Tag dazu kommt. Dafür bekommen alle dann eine gehobene und gute 4 Sterne Küche und abends einem 5 Gänge Menü. Der Service ist eine Katastrophe, dem Essen in keinster Weise gerecht. Weder konnte man die Bestellung richtig aufnehmen, noch genügend Besteck oder Wassergläser bringen, von anderen Bestellungen wie einem Glas Rotwein will ich gar nicht erst anfangen. Nicht, dass nicht genug Mitarbeiter da wären, aber die sind teilweise mit anderen Dingen abgelenkt. Es gibt 2 Bars, um 17:30 Uhr müssen sie aber bei beiden Bars das Personal suchen, wenn sie etwas bestellen wollen. Der Essensbereich ist in der Nähe der Gemeinschaftstoiletten, je nach Windrichtung kommt dann schon mal eine Brise rüber, während sie den gebratenen Thunfisch genießen sollen. Wir hatten eine Bure am Strand mit privaten Strandabschnitt gebucht. Ständig sind irgendwelche Personen vom Hotel über unseren Terrassenabschnitt gelaufen, von morgens in der Früh bis spät Nachts. Man fühlt sich einfach gestört, wenn man relaxen will und plötzlich steht eine fremde Person neben einem. Eines Nachmittags haben sich 3 Mitarbeiter des Resorts zu uns in unseren Strandbereich gelegt und Siesta gemacht. (Also, den anderen Hotelgästen war es untersagt, in unserem Bereich zu liegen, aber wenn doch da noch Platz ist… 😂) Das notwendige Moskitonetz am Bett hatte Tennisball große Löcher, das WLAN ist unterirdisch langsam, der Kühlschrank wird normalerweise bei der ersten Übernachtung kostenlos befüllt, das wurde bei uns vergessen. Check out ist um 9:30 Uhr! Um 8:45 Uhr standen 3 Mitarbeiter auf unserer Terrasse und fragten, ob sie jetzt endlich ins Zimmer könnten (da waren auf einmal alle verfügbar). Ich könnte beliebig weiter machen. Die Bure an sich ist sehr schön, auch der Strand und das Riff ist toll. Schwimmen kann man aber eher nur bei Flut. Jetzt kann man sagen, was regst du dich auf? Du bist im Paradies. Aber wenn dann alles in allem 3 Nächte in Summe 1700 Euro für 2 Personen kosten, erwarte ich schon mehr. Wir waren vorher in einem anderen Resort, ich würde das Octopus keinem meiner Freunde empfehlen und auch nicht wieder hier her kommen. Ich war froh, als wir abreisen durften

An awe inspiring location with exceptional staff that make you feel welcome immediately and part of the family by the time you leave. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nestled in the tropical forest a stone's throw from the beach front. Perfect! The food was great and well thought out, only having to make a reservation for the evening. We were always greeted with a smile and given vip treatment at every meal. Activities and entertainment were easily accessible and well advertised, talk to the staff for anything you're interested in and it will be explained and sorted with minimum effort on your part and helpful friendly professionalism on theirs. Genuinely did not want to leave. Paradise.

Octopus Resort is perfect if you are looking for a secluded, quiet, relaxing place to stay in the Waya Islands. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a beautiful Fijian welcome song, a cocktail, and smiles. The staff at Octopus are some of the friendliest, most humble people we have met in our travels. We stayed in Premium Garden Bure 6 which was next to the spa and nestled in amongst the beautiful tropical trees and flowers. The room was well appointed with super comfortable beds, each with mosquito netting but we never needed it. The bathroom is open-air with an outdoor rain shower which we love. While we had some centipedes scurrying along the bathroom floor, they didn't mind us and we didn't mind them. The food at Octopus was one of the best parts of our stay. Each morning, there were fresh-baked pastries, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, and a menu of ala carte options ranging from eggs to a delicious Fijian French Toast. At lunch, we could choose from several options on the menu. My favorite was the Chicken Salad, which, admittedly, I ate 3 times during our stay. The dinners were beyond anything we have experienced in all of our travels. Each night, we chose each course of a 5-course meal. The dinners are served in the European style with a starter, appetizer, palate cleanser, main course, and dessert. While it sounds like a lot of food, the portions are small enough that you don't go away hungry, but you also are not leaving food on the plate. One of the highlights of our trip was the hike over the mountain to visit the local village where the majority of the employees live. I will say that if you struggle with elevation gains or are not in the best of shape, this may be a challenge for you. One run of stairs up the mountain is 71 stairs and was challenging for me. The hike is beautiful as we strolled through the jungle, saw wild pigs and piglets, and came over the mountain to the village on the beach. We learned all about the village life, participated in a Kava ceremony with the village elders, and were treated to a performance by the villagers, and then shopped for local handicrafts made by the ladies in the village. Then it was back over the hill. The SCUBA diving shop, Vertical Blue, took us to some amazing dive spots around the islands. The first day of diving, we dropped in on Black Tip Reef Sharks which was absolutly amazing. The diving was spectacular with colorful corals, lots of fish life, and even a shipwreck, complete with a huge Hawksbill turtle. While the meals were included in the meal plan cost, beverages, except for water, were not. That was not an issue as we don't drink alcohol heavily and mostly had water throughout the day to stay hydrated, which they provide free of charge at the bar. Some things to note - The boat ride from the mainland to the resort is a bit long, so be sure and have water with you and take motion sickness pills if you get seasick. Once you get to the islan