At Crusoe's Retreat, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, sunloungers and kayaking. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap or a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling, beach volleyball and boat tours. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Namaqumaqua, Crusoe's Retreat is near a private beach. Waidroka Bay Dock and Beqa Adventure Divers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kula WILD Adventure Park and Hot Glass Fiji. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Namaqumaqua travel guide
Man Friday Road, Korolevu Viti Levu, Namaqumaqua
What's nearby
Namatakula Beach
20 min drive - 14.9 km
Waidroka Bay Dock
29 min drive - 20.7 km
The Pearl Championship Golf & Country Club
46 min drive - 45.8 km
Aqua-Trek Shark Encounter
47 min drive - 47.2 km
Kula WILD Adventure Park
55 min drive - 53.2 km
Getting around
Nadi (NAN-Nadi Intl.)
141 min drive
Restaurants
EcoCafe Fiji
31 min drive
Moody Marlin Restaurant
16 min drive
About this property
Crusoe's Retreat
Hotel by the ocean
At Crusoe's Retreat, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. With a nearby private beach, sunloungers and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap and a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling, beach volleyball and boat tours. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
Meeting rooms, wedding services and beach towels
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Crusoe's Retreat have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges
How much does it cost to stay at Crusoe's Retreat?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crusoe's Retreat on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Crusoe's Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Crusoe's Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Crusoe's Retreat?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Crusoe's Retreat?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Crusoe's Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of FJD 210 per person applies.
Where is Crusoe's Retreat located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Namaqumaqua hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Vunanui Bay and within 12 mi (20 km) of Namatakula Beach and Waidroka Bay Dock. Pacific Harbour Marina and The Pearl Championship Golf & Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Crusoe's Retreat Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The retreat is a little out of the way however it is amazing. The staff were so accommodating even when we arrived late. The village tour was just amazing, the place was so relaxing just want we needed
Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive it was. The hotel is quite old and unfortunately doesn’t seem to be well maintained. The bed sheets had an unpleasant smell, which made the stay uncomfortable.
The only positive thing was the staff everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was also very poor, with very limited options only one type of fruit and coffee available.
Overall, I don’t feel the experience was worth the price, and I would really appreciate a refund or some form of compensation.
The air conditioning works well staff was amazing. Broken boards on deck faucets stripped out hard time turning off water sometimes had no running water and shower would not drain standing in two inches of water . The room needs a good deep cleaning kind of dirty. Cooks do a fine job the food service a little slow one plate at a time not everyone gets food at the same time at your table all all would come again it’s a very slow place worth the price transfer a bit pricey to goto activity in big cities drive your own car.
Beautiful property. Atmosphere was quiet clean and peaceful. We felt a little isolated because there were no accessible alternate places to eat or walk to. Besides a primitive neighboring village. The people are kind and friendly.
The staff were wonderful and the place is beautiful. The gardens are very well maintained. There are activities everyday and music in the evenings. The people living in the village next door are very friendly and the children are very nice and respectful. The spa is wonderful. The chefs are friendly and answer any questions you may have about local food.
We enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The grounds were nicely kept. Limited options for food menu but everything we ate was very good. Wifi was excellent.
Everything worked out well. Most or all the rooms had a/c, staff very friendly and helpful,all rooms clean and enjoyed the fresh fruits and baked goods daily. Maybe get a little creative with the free breakfast.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ashmita
21 June 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms were unfortunately very dirty. My parents had eight lizards in their room and they pooped on their bed. We did have an amazing time with the staff. Inoki, Mere, and Chef Fakhim were beyond kind to us and made the best drinks, had the best service, and made us feel special. Exceptional staff and service though the cleanliness was not nearly the best we’ve experienced in Fiji.
To stay at Crusoe‘s retreat is to go back in time. I live in Hawaii and the feeling was of how it must have been at least 60 years ago. I loved the simplicity of the resort.
I brought my own mask and snorkel, but they have sets you can use for free. They also have kayaks you can use for free.
An authentic village is close by and one of my friends suggested bringing things like crayons and pencils. They were very grateful.
They will arrange excursions, but for me the highlight of staying at this authentic resort is the peace and quiet of just enjoying the view and location.
At times it feels like being on a cruise ship with daytime and evening activities and entertainment. You can participate or just chill.
Don’t expect a slick kind of resort like in a glamour magazine. Instead, you can experience the charm of a simple life (and of course, there is a bar on the property and the food was good. I had a lamb shank like I’ve never had before. It rivaled what I might have experienced at a Parisian restaurant.)
We stayed for a week at Crusoes Retreat. It is the 3rd time we have stayed here. The last time was 10 years ago. To say the condition had gone downhill is an understatement. The once thatched roofs are now rusted with twigs left. Some Bures have had the roofs replaced. The beachfront bar is rotting and never opened. The spa pool was out of order and looked liked it hadn’t been open in months. The whole place was tired. If you choose this Resort by the photos on the website you will be very disappointed on arrival.
That all being said we had a great week. The resort is basic but for what we wanted it was fine. I would advise hiring a car if you can as the Resort is very isolated. The staff are friendly and you can book activities. If you catch the tides correctly the snorkeling is lovely. Just watch the currents they can be very quick. The food is basic especially the tropical breakfast.
If you are looking for an economical place to relax with no frills then this is the place. We had a Deluxe sea side bure. We loved the day bed, outside shower and the king bed was extremely comfortable. The rooms were clean and the air conditioning made the room pleasant to get a great nights sleep.
Operational staff from the village were all helpful, happy and friendly. Meals were lacking vegetables. Continental breakfast and availability to have cooked breakfast was terrific. Loved being involved in daily organised activities at retreat , including village tour.
I feel that locals and reception staff could work together moreso to provide transfers for guests to allow more options.
Overall a memorable experience with Fijian locals. Vinaka
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Eliki
30 July 2025
Liked: Amenities
Loved our stay. Family friendly… very quaint and the staffs are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kalmia
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean room. Absolutely beautiful views. The resort was very quiet when we were there which was lovely.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Most of the staff lived in the village next door which was lovely, as we were able to to experience the village such seeing their church, village hall and some of the ladies who lived there and their Handicrafts.
Food selection was average, but the chefs was happy to cook food to order if there wasn't anything suitable on the menu.
Room was clean and tidy with air con and a lovely outdoor shower.
Location was a bit secluded but was on a beautiful beach front with another resort further along the beach.
Best place for us, such great staff and the location is unbeatable. Big thumbs up also to Minnie for fantastic boat tours, incl fishing and spearfishing, and Manassa for excellent cooking AND line fishing tutorials :)