Castaway Island Fiji is a stunning tropical Fijian Island filled with natural beauty. Located in the Mamanuca Group of Islands, Castaway Fiji Resort is accessible by launch transfer from Denarau Marina or from Nadi Airport by Heli or Seaplane Transfer. You can also access the island by Heli transfer from any of the Coral Coast Resorts. Castaway Island Fiji is an ideal tropical island enjoying swaying palms, refreshing sea breezes, pristine beaches, clear calm waters and colourful reefs all waiting for you to explore. Castaway Island Fiji is one of the most popular island resorts in Fiji and has been voted one of the top 10 resorts in the South Pacific Islands for families.
Evoking the sense of a traditional Fiji village, Castaway Island Fiji is set amongst lush tropical gardens and features individual thatched bures (bungalows). Each individual bure showcases authentic high vaulted ceilings lined in hand painted tapa, seamlessly blending a traditional Fiji island experience with modern comfort. Bathrooms at the Castaway Resort have also been recently refurbished.
With a range of activities, Castaway Island Fiji offers guests the perfect opportunity to explore your adventurous side and give windsurfing, parasailing or a ride on the banana boat a go. Snorkelling at Castaway is also fabulous. However, if you just feel like relaxing in the gorgeous natural surrounds, the swimming pool or hammocks scattered around the resort are the ideal escape. Children are well catered for at Castaway Fiji Resort with a Kids Club, Village Tours and Banana Boat rides. Castaway Island Fiji is the ideal Fiji Resort Accommodation for a relaxing island experience whether you are a couple, family or friends travelling together.
Accommodation
Castaway Island Fiji has 66 thatched traditional Fiji style bures (which is the Fijian word for bungalows) with a choice of ocean view, beach front or island setting.
All bures feature:
- Air-conditioning
- Fijian design high roofs
- Ceiling mounted fans
- Large ensuite with shower
- Toilet and vanity area
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
- Fans
- Refrigerator
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Safe
Island Bure: Bedding is 1 King bed & 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 adults & children.
Ocean View Bure: Bedding is 1 King bed & 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 adults & children.
Beach Bure: Bedding is 1 King bed & 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 adults & children.
Family Beach Bure: Bedding is 2 King beds & 6 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 10 adults & children.
Dining
Water's Edge Restaurant: Open daily from 7 am - 10 pm, this is the resort's signature restaurant with its large white umbrellas and sweeping water views. Set, as the name suggests, on the water's edge this is the ideal setting for a relaxed starlit meal. The songs of the 'Castaway Islanders' with their acoustic guitars and island style bass are the perfect accompaniment to your meal. The covered dining of 'bure ni Vutu' or bure beside the Vutu tree is cooled by the sea breezes and serves breakfast from 7 am - 10 am, all day dining from 10 am - 5 pm, children's dinner from 5 pm - 7 pm and a la carte dining from 6.30 pm - 10 pm.
Nuku Marau Pool Bar & Grill: Located next to the new pool so it is close enough for adults to sit by the pool and enjoy a relaxing meal or drink while watching their children play. There are a variety of meals and drinks available including Polynesian and Asian inspired dishes plus traditional meals such as fish and chips.
The Sundowner Bar: Open daily from 11 am - 10 pm for drinks, gourmet pizzas and snacks. Happy Hour is from 5 pm - 7 pm where the bar becomes a child free environment.
Facilities
- Boutique
- General store
- Laundry services
- First aid clinic
- Safety deposit
- Babysitting
- Massage bure (Bure Lomani)
- Meeting facilities
- Dance band
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Theme nights
- Fijian/Cultural entertainment
- Adult only pool with swim up bar
- Childrens Lagoon swimming pool
- Tennis Court
- Wi-Fi Access near Lali Bar
Activities
Watersports equipment including windsurfers, catamaran sail boats, paddle boards, spyboards, snorkels, masks and fins are all available free of charge. Table tennis, use of the tennis court, beach volleyball and island bush walks are also complimentary.
Other activities where charges will apply include banana rides, island safaris with a picnic lunch, game fishing, night fishing, parasailing, jetskiing, scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing.
Castaway Island Fiji also features a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Award Winning Dive Centre.
The following activities are available at a charge:
- Surfing
- Diving (day and night trips available)
Diving
Castaway Island Fiji is renowned for its fantastic diving experiences having been awarded the PADI International Five Star Gold Palm status, the highest recognition PADI awards its resort members. Whether you’re an experienced diver or have never tried scuba diving before, there is a diving activity for you. For novice divers there are a number of introductory courses and even children has young as 8 can try diving under the supervision of the accredited instructors in the PADI Bubblemakers program.
There are also snorkelling trips that cater for all ages where you will visit a submerged reef and experience the best of Fiji’s colourful corals and fascinating marine life. A dive master is on the boat at all times during the trip to answer any questions you may have and to ensure you a safe and interesting experience.
Day Spa
Bure Lomani: Fijian for pleasure, Lomani spa well and truly lives up to its name. Traditional Fijian massages in the tranquil setting of the tropical gardens will relax and pamper you to utter bliss. The expert staff will ease away your tension with their blend of traditional and aromatherapy techniques with treatments also available on the beach or in the privacy of your room. Please note this is not a full service Day Spa, but massage service is provided.
Children
Kids Club: This complementary service will provide children 3 years and up with an exciting, entertaining and education Fiji holiday experience. Open from 9 am – 4 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm there is also a separate, supervised children’s dinner from 5 pm – 6.30 pm. With a mixture of games and Fijian cultural experiences your kids will have the time of their lives while being cared for by the Castaway family.
Weddings
Weddings at Castaway Island Fiji are romantic occasions and the tropical island oasis provides a stunning setting to exchange vows. The most popular location for ceremonies is the jetty adjacent to the dining terrace at sunset, providing a golden orange glow to warm your hearts. The Minister is available prior to the ceremony to discuss the finer details of the ceremony and to accommodate your individual needs.
Fijian law requires the couple to register their intent to marry 3 working days prior to the ceremony. The Registry Office in Nadi is open from 9 am – 3 pm Monday to Friday and appointments generally take about 20 minutes. The friendly staff at Castaway Island Fiji can help to arrange an appointment for the Bride and Groom at the registry office prior to the ceremony. For information on wedding packages and costs see Instant Quote.
Additional Information
Please note: Some islands in the Mamanuca group may experience seaweed deposits on their beaches from time to time. The seaweed volume deposited on the beaches varies and is completely dependent on the weather conditions at the time (winds, currents and tides). The resorts make every effort to have any debris cleared as soon as possible.
Children: Children stay free in existing bedding when sharing with parents. Children 0-4 years eat free and children aged 5-12 years receive discounted meals.
Check In: 2.00 pm
Check Out: 10.00 am
Reception Hours: 6.30 am - 12.00 midnight
Address: Mamanuca Island Group, Fiji
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