"I was unsure how the arrival and check-in experience would go, as I'd heard you need to take a short boat ride across to the hotel from the mainland. This turned out to be super easy, and we didn't need to wait long for the boat to come across and collect us. The service runs 24hrs which is good to know, especially if you have an early or late flight. We had to leave for the airport at 04:30 am on check-out and had no issues. We were on the boat with some of the workers, which was fun.
Things I liked
*Hotel setting is beautiful, with hut-style rooms amongst palm trees. Our room had an ocean view, which was dreamy to wake up to.
*Room was spacious with a nice-sized bathroom, a safe, an ironing board, and a fridge.
*The staff at the front desk were friendly and helpful
*The pool area was nice and overlooks the ocean
Things I didn't like
*There was no hair dryer
*You have to pay for Wi-Fi, which is almost unheard of these days
*There's no written information telling guests about the hotel facilities
*Can't swim in the ocean
*Only 2 restaurants - Vulani food was terrible & had not a single healthy option. Tavu was nice, but it's the fancy, more expensive option and only does dinner.
*Given the location, it's an effort to leave the hotel and find other restaurants or shops
*3% surcharge for credit card payments or 10FJFD per transaction to withdraw cash
This hotel was okay for a couple of nights, but I personally wouldn't spend my whole trip here."