We stayed at Octopus, Mantaray and Safe Landing during our two weeks in Fiji and this place was by far and away our favourite. So much so that as we hadn’t decided where to stay for the final two days of our time in Fiji we went back to Otto and Fanny’s – despite the fact it was a 2 hour boat ride back in the opposite direction! The first time we stayed in a garden bure which was large and simply furnished but comfortable and clean and the next time in the traditional bure which was beautiful.
On our arrival the first time we discovered we had the place to ourselves for the night – the resort is a huge area with lots of palm trees and hammocks for relaxing. The white sandy beach in front of the resort wraps around the island until you get to a rocky point and, as there were no other guests we had this to ourselves. There is a coral reef just off the beach where we saw angel fish, clown fish, a moray eel and sting rays amongst many other things. You can also watch beautiful sunsets from here.
The food was really good, varied and plentiful – all meals were served as a buffet so you could help yourself eg: pancakes, cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast, meats, breads, spring rolls/samosas and a variety of salads for lunch and things such as fish pie, chicken in wine and a selection of fresh vegetables for the evening. Be sure to try some banana cake during your stay – if it is not served as a dessert get some for the boat trip!
The staff were friendly in a laid back way – you were left to your own devices unless you asked for anything - and there was no evening entertainment unlike all the other resort we visited. This place might not be for everyone. In the time we stayed another couple were there and they found it too quiet as they preferred a busy resort style place which this is definitely not. Also the rooms are more basic than at some of the other resorts in the Yasawas – cold water showers and limited electricity, but for us it was perfect and exactly what we had been looking for. We will definitely be back one day!
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