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Naqalia Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Wayasewa Island with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View
Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is $47
includes taxes & fees
$41 per night
Dec 4 - Dec 5

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Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View

Basic Bungalow, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ocean View

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Naqalia Point, Wayasewa Island

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 72 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Malololailai (PTF) - 29.8 miles/48 km
  • Mana (MNF) - 22.9 miles/36.8 km

Restaurants

  • Coconut Bar

About this property

Naqalia Lodge

When visiting Wayasewa Island, Naqalia Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 9 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests are required to download the property's Naqalia Lodge mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 20
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for FJD 20 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Naqalia Lodge Wayasewa Island
Naqalia Wayasewa Island
Naqalia
Naqalia Lodge Hotel
Naqalia Lodge Wayasewa Island
Naqalia Lodge Hotel Wayasewa Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Naqalia Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Naqalia Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Naqalia Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Naqalia Lodge?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Naqalia Lodge.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Naqalia Lodge?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM.
What is there to do at Naqalia Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Naqalia Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Naqalia Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Naqalia Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing experience at Naqalia Lodge, which is a family run lodge with a real feeling of Fiji, not only for the amazing place but for the people and food as well. All the staff, Aku, Tūī, Sia, Oni and Manu did everything possible to make our staying very special and made us feel part of the family. We did activities such as fishing, snorkelling, swimming, trekking and visiting the villa. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone interested in knowing and learning from the real Fijian life.
Stefania, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely vacation at Naqalia Lodge. From the moment I arrived at the Lautoka boat dock, Bill, his brother, his wife welcomed me with open arms, making me feel like part of their Fijian family. Sia was a wonderful host throughout my visit, and Oni's incredible cooking was a definite highlight. Her delicious and original vegetarian meals were so good that guests (including this one) ask for her secret recipes. And Stubby, their adorable dog, was also a joy to have around and added to the warm, welcoming atmosphere. He even welcomed me as I stepped out of the boat. The experience is minimalist with cold showers and solar power, but when staying in Paradise - isn't that all you need? Oh, and don't miss the morning sunrise hike where you'll be greeted with breathtaking South Pacific views. If you're looking for an authentic, rustic stay with genuine hospitality and character, stay here.
Julian, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are so lovely and make you feel so welcomed, the food is delicious with a great variety and plenty of it. It was a truly wonderful Fijian experience, I am planning my next trip already!
Amanda, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, lovely people and authentic fiji experience with locals. I definitely would recommend it.
Bruno, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family of 6.
Absolutely wonderful. This lodge is run by an amazing fiji family. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much. The cabins were very cute, and so much love put into them. A beautiful welcome message in the bed, and flowers we felt the fiji spirit here. Location was gorgeous. Snorkeling was beautiful. Hike up the mountain to watch the sunrise was lovely. Kids enjoyed volleyball with the Fijian family daily. Snorkeling with the sharks was one of the best experiences ever, and in one of the most spectacular reefs I've seen. 10/10. My son and husband went fishing and also had a great time. We got taught how to do fijian dancing, and that was so much fun, had a bonfire on the beach that was magical, and even got to drink kava with the family. If you are after a true fijian homestay type holiday, then this is the place to visit. Drink coconuts, sleep in hammocks, be in fiji time from the moment you arrive. Will definitely stay here again. Really loved our 3 nights, 4 days here.
Verne, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I went to this island to hike to the peak and go diving with the sharks. I was told I wasn’t ‘allowed’ to hike alone as it was too dangerous and if anything happened I would be responsible for them being shut down. I’m a skilled hiker and an adult and this felt like an invasion of my freedom to make my own decisions. I was watched constantly and felt like I had no privacy and they constantly tried to sell me on their tours. For someone who wanted this it may have been ok but I just wanted some privacy and independence to do what I wanted. Further, I was the only guest and they sang to me and watched me eat at every meal. It was very awkward. The welcome was nice but it all felt very contrived and I told them I don’t want it or enjoy it. I asked them to leave me during meals or join me to talk, which may have been better, but they insisted on singing and sitting across the room watching while I ate alone. When I left they set up a sales table outside my hut and tried to charge me extra for my dive tour which is always paid for. I was very glad to get out of there and will never be back. Unfortunate because the property was beautiful and their dog was really cute. There was a young couple that was quite nice but the all round vibe was icky, restrictive and pressure sales. Yuck. I’ve heard that different families take turns running the facility so perhaps it will be different if you go. It probably wouldn’t have been so bad if all their energies hadn’t been focused on me.
Renee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that it is run by family. Only 4 bures so very personal. The food was delicious and plenty of it. The snorkelling right out front with beautiful coral.
Lisa, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The personnal are nice and always there to answer any question or to help you with your activity The good was great and the portion is big … everybody can eat as they like
Nadine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A great place to stay!
Highly recommend! This is a wonderful Homestay. The food is great and plentiful, feeding sharks was amazing, good snorkeling, and most prominent the family that runs it are truly lovely, wonderful people. They were super caring, helpful and fun people to stay with. Our best experience with Homestay on our holiday in Fiji. The facilities are like most homestays simple. Not always good reception, but possible to pay for internet there. We lived in dorms and had a good time, a bit run down, but quite clean. All in all, thank you for having us, we had a great time!
Elise, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

True Island Living
If you want a luxury, stay this is not it. However this is as close to authentic Fiji island living as you can find. All the staff are part of the same family and you become part of it. The snorkeling off the beach was really good, the beach beautiful and they offer daily free snorkel trips to show you the best spots. An amazing unique experience 100% recommended.
Conor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staffs are friendly and entertaining. Makes you feel like home. I like the hammocks so much, it is comfortable.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved every moment I spent there. Basic in terms of amenities, but sometimes that’s exactly what is needed to truly relax. The cold showers took some getting used to but then I realized how great I felt afterwards. Really, I wouldn’t change a thing.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, quiet and friendly stay. The staff is eager to help make sure that everyone is welcomed.
3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

This is more of a homestay which is good for backpackers, rather than a resort. The family who run the property are really nice and accommodating. The meals are basic and quite bland but you are encouraged to eat a lot, which would suit hungry backpackers. There was an overbooking on the night we arrived and we were put into the locals hut, rather than the beach hut that we had booked and paid for. This locals hut was not clean, did not have running water for most of the evening so we couldn’t flush the toilet or have water to brush out teeth etc, and was not at all similar to the photos of the hut that we had booked. After we complained, we were then told that we were in there due to the overbooking. It was upsetting and disappointing to have been put in that room and not told there was an overbooking etc. as we felt otherwise we would have be len in there for 3 nights. We got moved into the beach hut that we had booked the following night and we were given shark snorkeling for free, but no other discount for the bad experience.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

it's a rustic resort, no a/c, and it was really hot. But it worked fine for us.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We cried when we left. Great people, great insight into Fijian culture. Aku2 puts his heart and soul into the business. Thanks so much to The good sam, the bad sam, Josie, max, philip, the geko hunter and all the rest of you gorgeous people. Also lost 2kg due to lots of exercise and healthy food - bonus!!
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly local run small scale resort.
Only four bures and a dormitory so it’s not full of different people, it’s very friendly and you often have the whole beach to yourself😊. We stayed five nights so had plenty of time to relax and also do the shark tour and hike. There is good snorkelling with coral and a variety of fish about 50m off the beach at high tide. The generator only runs 6pm to 6am so the bathroom which had no windows was a bit dark. Cold showers were fine. We enjoyed the beautiful environment and lovely local people. Thank you to Mary for helping us settle in and making our stay very enjoyable.
Melanie, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience
I took my 11 and 13 yr old nieces to Naqalia for one night to experience the islands and we did not want to leave. We had come from the Sofitel in Denarau and while that is a lovely resort it didn’t feel like we were in Fiji, Naqalia changed that for us. Yes the accommodation is budget but it is clean and the welcoming is warm and makes you feel part of a family. They were so thoughtful and patient with the kids when we did the sunset hike and went snorkelling, we did not want to leave and are already planning our trip back, hopefully in a year. The girls can’t stop going on about the Fijian family they had so much fun with. Thank you so much to all of you, we can’t remember all of your names but we can’t wait to see you all again.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Upon my arrival with the boat I was greeted with a hand full of them singing . That was such a lovely touch . Then went to the dinning room for a meet and greet. We were offered a drink as well. Wow I was so pleaseantly supprised . Its those little things that make a difference. Kava ceremony nightly were we laughed the night away. The food was simple but nice. It was served as a buffet style where you can help yourself Great home stay and keep it up. Vinaka Jackie Chan
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rustic opportunity to disconnect
These accommodations are much more rustic/primitive than I was led to expect based on the online reviews that I read. There is no hot water available and the water that is available in the bures and dorm is rainwater straight from the collection barrels. Electricity is offered thru only part of the day and WiFi is available during those times at an additional charge ($25us for 24hrs). The WiFi (as expected) was very weak and unreliable. Drinking water is available for sale in the main bure as well as several other drink options. Three plentiful meals per day were prepared and included in the price we paid but if you need snacks you should bring them as there is no place near to buy such items. The meals were tasty but alternative options were not offered. If you have specific dietary needs make sure that you express those needs well in advance of your stay and bring options with you. The people who run the Lodge are wonderful, happy, gregarious people who welcome you with a hospitality and joy. This is a perfect spot to relax and disconnect from the stresses of modern society. Expect to pay extra for most activities. Activities we paid extra for were: jewelry making/weaving, kayaks ($10us per hour), shark swimming/feeding ($30us). Lots of backpackers come and go from this Lodge as it offers a dormitory option. This was a once in a lifetime experience for us. We very much enjoyed the Fijian people & the hospitality shown to us during our trip.
Mardy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay
Perfect place to relax. The staff is fantastic and makes you feel like family. The hike and snorkelling is a must!
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Genuine fiji experience.
I travelled there with my wife and 2 daughters (12,9) for 4 nights. When we arrived we received a welcome song on the beach. We were startled by their warmth and kindness. After and introduction we were taken to our Bure. Which was very basic but after an initial adjustment perfectly comfortable. The ocean was our constant companion. Whether it was watching "ocean TV" from our veranda or listening to the waves crash on the beach at night. Highlights included the free snorkelling and kava gatherings in the evening. In fact we enjoyed all the activities. The thing that really makes it special is the way they make you feel part of the family and will do anything to make your stay more fun and fulfilling. The food is made and served with love. Thanks to Mary and the kitchen staff. Take some snacks with you for between meals and/or ask the staff for a refreshing coconut. We will miss this place and never forget their generousity and kindness.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hospitality is outstanding and deep from the heart. Vinaka kawa levu!
Sabine Ulrike, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review