Crusoe's Retreat

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Exterior
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Man Friday Road, Korolevu Viti Levu, Namaqumaqua
  • Rivers Fiji
    11 min drive
  • Vunanui Bay
    14 min drive
  • Namatakula Beach
    21 min drive
  • Pacific Harbour (PHR)
    42 min drive

Room options

Seaview Bure

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Seaside Bure (children 2 years above)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Bure

  • 430 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Seaview Bure (children 2 years above)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Namaqumaqua

Located in Namaqumaqua, Crusoe's Retreat is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Rivers Fiji and Vunanui Bay. .This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Namatakula Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Waidroka Bay Dock.

What's nearby

  • Rivers Fiji - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Namatakula Beach - 21 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Waidroka Bay Dock - 24 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Kula Eco Park - 47 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Sigatoka Sand Dunes - 67 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EcoCafe Fiji - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Moody Marlin Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waidroka Bar - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Crusoe's Retreat

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
Crusoe's Retreat offers 28 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 20 km.
Satisfy your appetite at Crusoes Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Crusoes Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Taki Beach Bar and Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Crusoes Restaurant
  • Taki Beach Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: FJD 170 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Crusoe's Retreat
Crusoe's Retreat Hotel Namaqumaqua
Crusoe's Retreat Namaqumaqua

Crusoe's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 334 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on step from being closed. It has a weird vibe , no atmosphere and poor dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was excellent and the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The only problem was that the entryway to the hotel was not very nice. It was a long narrow dirt road and was unpleasant for driving.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignatios

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, always interacting with the guests. The food could be better. Beautiful location however can be difficult getting to places as a single traveler if you don’t have your own car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There is a 3km gravel road to the resort which is very unsafe. Most of it are one way. Drivers have to be extra careful. Price of food is very expensive and there are no shops or restaurants nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Grietje

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is so much to like about Crusoe's. Beautiful setting, (far) way from main road. No traffic noise. A $6 school bus to Sigatoka if you want a day out. Another resort you can walk to (over the beach) if you want a more flavoursome cuisine, or a quieter nighttime vibe. Fantastic sea views from all bure. Snorkeling right outside the resort. Most of all, very relaxed,warmhearted, hospitable staff. If you are an introvert or you value silence, just be aware that at times the sounds of music and nighttime dining room activities penetrate all over the resort. But for more socially inclined people, and for families...brilliant.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: - comfortable beds and pillows - beautiful gardens - quiet, peaceful and relaxing - the staff were fantastic and made our stay positive - huge shower and piping hot water - wonderful views over the sea - a smaller resort so it had a personal, friendly feel about it - the facial we had was great, and left our skin glowing Cons: - the food was expensive and mediocre, and limited choice and variety - the prices for dinner were almost double the lunch prices so we didn’t eat dinner because of that - because of how remote the resort is, you have no other options for food if you don’t have a car - the room we stayed in was comfortable, but a bit run down and could do with some maintenance - the prices for activities, taxi and massages were more expensive than the other resort we stayed at
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The place is beautiful and quiet. Such an amazing part of the world. It is secluded but it adds to the charm. I did not want a big resort and Crusoe’s retreat and spa was exactly what I wanted. The daily activities were excellent and changed every day. Some activities are payable (btw 25 to 80$) and many are free (guided bush walk, visiting the next town, volley ball tournament, coconut toffee making… etc) The food was good especially the Ika Vololo or Ika Kokoda (it was soooo delicious) and more. Breakfast was pretty basic continental with fresh local fruit- or you can ask for eggs and other hot breakfast on the menu. They have good price lunch starting at F$22 /A$15 and go to F$30/35 for specials Diner starts at F$19 and can go to F$48 (still very good price in Aus$) The menu and cocktails menu was very large and delicious. It was missing one thing Banana or Pinapple fritters 😩 The Bure was spacious and you have a fridge and coffee/tea in the room (no boiler tho) The room is cleaned every day and the staff is very nice. Soaps and toiletries available. No hair dryer - but was not a problem for me. The room I was in, needs a bit of love but was comfortable. And beautiful view. The spa was amazing. And very affordable The spa staff is soo lovely. Everything was good and I had a lovely time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sangeeta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor ccondition
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea Sofia Acosta

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is suitable as an average option for staying in Fiji if you don’t want to leave your accomodation. The hotel is far from everything, and you will need to drive 3 hours from the airport to get there. The road is not accessible by foot and there are no attractions, shopping or dining nearby. The free breakfast included is very limited (fruit and coffee and toast basically) and if you eat at the hotel you will be limited to their short meal hours from a very restricted overpriced menu with small portions. The facilities of the hotel are nice and the staff are for the most part friendly but they are at times quite slow to help you. Be aware you will be sharing your room with bugs due to the location, it’s not a huge deal but something to consider if you don’t like nature. The village nearby the hotel is beautiful and visiting it is the nicest part of what the hotel has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sushma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Clayre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view has certainly got the wow factor, we booked 5 nights in the deluxe beach bure which was a few seconds walk to the beach. However our room was not made up upon arrival at 9pm. The outdoor shower was lovely and we slept very well, super comfortable, huge bed! We liked the outdoor bed and hammock, room service every day. The food was very delicious, although a little more could have been offered on the menu. Breakfast was included, which was basic but did the job, we loved the bananas and papaya. They could do with buying a second toaster, as big groups stay here. Our only disappointment with the food was the $60 buffet offered on our third night, with no other options on the menu, this was unexpected and expensive! Free snorkel and kayak hire, The wifi was a little patchy but okay. The staff were super friendly, putting on activities each day. It is a remote resort, we had a car and left the resort once, the road is unsealed but accessible in a Toyota corola. Perfect secluded getaway, which is exactly what we wanted, we would go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very accommodating very happy people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Les

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Staff and village need support from the owner.
The staff are amazing and so helpful. Millie, Mika, Henry and JJ all made our stay so much better. It’s in between owners so understand no money has been spent for a while. Need to upgrade the Snorkling gear and reef shoes. The biggest disappointment was the food. I get you have little choice as you are at the resort but I found the prices and lack of variety on the menu a real disappointment. We asked for a chicken fried rice that was not on the menu and the chef obliged and was great when it came out but to come back the following night and see it as a special of the day but price went up $10 overnight is a bit rich. It’s a fairway to find dining options here and if you don’t have a hire car you are stuck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Road in is not in good condition, seemed like a farm track. So be prepared for that, trust your nose and keep going. Resort is older and dated in places, but clean and staff very helpful and friendly. Nice to have a beach to swim in and a pool as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Buderim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a lovely retreat space, a bit off the beaten track. It needs a little upkeep as it is quite old now. But the Fijian staff are wonderful and as it is right next to a fijian village you get to meet many of the villagers who work at the resort. One of the highlights is the coral reef out front. Take a boat out and go snorkelling out on the breakers. You will love it. The ground are well kept and beautiful.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierangelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Remigijus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful, Rooms Excellent, Activities Perfect thanks to the marvellous Inia. Food is delicious, Fahim is a fantastic chef. Mia, Samantha & Siteri in F&B very friendly and professional. Kelera the Front Office Manager is delightful.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Simon Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a peaceful, quiet and beautiful location, perfect for a restful break. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I received a free upgrade to a beautiful beachfront room. The bed was possibly the most comfortable I have ever slept in. Meals are modest and a little pricey as you would expect for a captive audience. Transport is difficult and I will hire a car next time. I would recommend this resort.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellyana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024