Taveuni Island: Waitabu Marine Park and Campground - Traveler Reviews - great new option for village stay - TripAdvisor

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Waitabu Marine Park and Campground
StuartinFiji, Fiji Islands
Oct 7, 2008 New

Waitabu Marine Park has just added a new feature of camping in the village. This is great and they have their own tents and sleeping inflatable mattresses.

The campground is directly ON the beach and you go to sleep with the sound of the waves in your ears.

Prices are:
$10 per person if you take your own tent
$15 per person if you use a Waitabu tent

Food:
There is a kitchen and eating area which you are free to use to cook your own food, or the village ladies will cook for $10 a plate per meal.

An absolutely great experience to camp on the beach and interact with the village, but still have your own place to stay in a tent.

New toilets and showers have been built specifically for the use of the campground and they were clean and kept locked when no guests are 'in house'.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Sound of waves at night to lull me to sleep
    • Disliked — Mosi's

StuartinFiji's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 09, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for: People with disabilities, Pet owners

I selected this hotel as a top choice for: Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure

Taveuni Island: Waitabu Marine Park and Campground - Traveler Reviews - great new option for village stay - TripAdvisor

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