Safari Island Lodge

This eclectic property beside Mile Long Beach, on Nananu-I-Ra's windswept eastern side, is the creation of Warren Francis, an avid Australian windsurfer who also owns Ellington Wharf Water Sports Activity Center. Consequently, about 60% of his guests come here to wind- or kite-surf. During my visit, he was building two lodges up on the hill above the resort to accommodate such groups. Each of these will have one private room with its own bathroom plus several dorm beds as well as a communal kitchen and a large veranda to take advantage of views across Bligh Water to Vanua Levu. Meantime, tin-roof beachside and oceanview bures suitable for couples have hardwood floors, front porches, and their own bathrooms. All the showers here have hot water. Bure windows are not screened, but mosquito nets hang over each double bed. Meals are served in the main house; it's across a lawn from the beach and has a large guest lounge with TV and DVD player. Narrow stairs lead up to a dorm that opens to a porch. Life is much livelier here than at Charlie's, Betham's, and Macdonald's.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; free use of kayaks; kite-board and windsurf rentals; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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