Maui Palms

We have just wrapped up 6 wonderful days at Maui Palms in one of their villas. Despite a initial payment hiccup and difficultly communicating with staff prior to our arrival, honestly, once we got off the plane and were greeted by our transfer driver and then arrived at the resort itself there is little that could have been done to improve our stay. The accommodation was very spacious, clean, and private. The bed was comfortable, and the the sliding doors were equipped with reflective/tinted glass which added privacy and blocked some of the heat. The food was good and priced in line with that in the area/resorts - we benefitted from a free airport transfer from Nadi ($350+ FJD value, according to our driver) and daily breakfast, provided with our booking due to the duration and booking direct through the Maui Palms website. The staff were flexible with meals, and even adapted a few for us. There were also no room service fee, and you could easily request food/drinks be delivered to your room, by the pool etc. There are a few other restaurants in walking distance, including a small convenience store which sold the necessities (notably, alcohol and chocolate). An absolute highlight was the welcoming, friendly, and attentive staff. Notably, each day they hosted a number of guided activities - a reef walk, snorkeling, a hike, kayaking, and coconut demo/cultural experience. Each of these lasted between 1-2 hours, and was *free*. The staff who took us on these experiences (Felix and Aku) went out of their way to engage and accommodate those available, and made our trip memorable. Outside of these experiences, you are free to request access to the gear available (e.g., if you want to kayak first thing in morning, for example). Aku was even kind enough to facilitate our own kava session, for our final night. We don't typically visit places twice, but we already miss our time at Maui Palms. Vinaka vaka levu!

Maui Palms was by far the best accommodation and experience on our two week vacation to Fiji. The rooms are large, well appointed and have clean facilities and plenty of hot water. Neal and Chris make fine hosts and helped us at the end of a long travel day, with a late dinner on our deck. The pool is lovely and overlooks the coral lagoon, which is very accessible for snorkelling, kayaking or swimming. The rocky nature of the water line means that coral shoes, or scuba booties are a must. The daily tour with Felix and Akqa is very good and we did it most days. Apart from eating here, we enjoyed the Chill and Grill across the road, and got supplies from the supermarket. Each night we played pool, before retiring to our very soft and comfortable bed. Maui Bay is a little way from everywhere and transfers are needed. We saw other people hire cars, and this would have been a worthwhile option.

We stayed at Maui palms in a group of 3 guy friends. We originally booked an Ocean Breeze Room, however we were generously upgraded to the Bedroom Beachfront Apartment for free! All of the staff were very lovely, especially Norman and our village tour guide. The breakfasts and dinners were all delicious and filling. The resort offers a great tennis court, lots of board games including a poker set, and lots of opportunities to explore the surrounding ocean, waterfalls, and sand dunes. The bar was stocked with lots of beer for very cheap ($FJ 6-7). We were allowed to smoke on the balcony and the water was safe to drink. The views were also incredible!

Excellent stay. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Thank you Norman, Neel, and team. Great location. Great food. Will come back. Rooms were great. Staff willing to customize food and experience for us. Got a great massage. Reef walk and snorkeling were excellent.

It’s genuinely hard to put into words the experience that this resort provides. The staff are friendly, attentive and cater to all your needs. They offer activities daily, including reef walks, snorkelling, kayaking and even a coconut demonstration. The rooms are immaculate and both swimming pools have a view of the ocean which is on your doorstep. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.

Want to share these memories from Fiji Maui Plams The staff shared their culture, time, and cheerfulness with Vanessa Zurn and I constantly. Felix led hikes to waterfalls, took snorkelers out to the reef and watched out for our safety. He and Matai demonstrated the importance and use of coconuts from making brooms to the milk, oil and weaving of leaves. We would find Norman singing and dancing to disco or his favorite music or helping Felix conduct the kava ceremony. Saria and Va gave the best massages. The staff at Maui Palms are incredibly warm and welcoming. It was so hard to say goodbye. Vinaka. The snorkeling, charming rooms, cleanliness, upkeep, enrichment and cultural activities were all excellent. It is a long travel to this coral coarst hotel but so worth it