Chose Beachcomber because my flight arrived too late to leave with the Yasawa Flyer on the same day and start my Island Hopping. Beachcomber is one of the Few Islands that is both on the route of the Flyer as well as on some other Ferry routes that leave later during the day. The stay was fine but less memorable than the other ones on my itinerary. From the pictures it looks akin to a small Island in the Maldives, i.e. flat, intimate and surrounded by beach. It is not that idyllic once on the island. There is actually only a beach on one side, the other side is rocky. It is practically not possible to take a stroll around the island, as you can on say Malahini. I cannot say much about the reef since I did not snorkel there. Behind the beach, the little room the island has is fully covered with buildings and paths. The people are welcoming and polite, the food is just OK. Activities I cannot rate since I did not look into them. My room was absolutely fine by Yasawa Bure standards. The private rooms with an own bathroom are among the most affordable on the Flyer route, on the Yasawas you would only get a private Bure with shared facilities - if you are lucky. To sum up:
Pro
- One of few options to not spend the first night on the main island if u want to head to the Yasawas but arrive too late for the Flyer
- decently priced private rooms with own bathroom
Cons
- Pretty much just a beach with a bar
- Food not particularly great
