South Pacific Cheap Holidays

I recently returned to Tambua Sands Resort earlier this month, my second visit, the first being 20 years ago and it was just as magical as I remembered. The resort is small and intimate, with just 21 bures, giving it a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. I stayed in an ocean view bure, which was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. As a solo female traveller, I felt 100% safe at all times, both in the resort and exploring the surrounding area. The resort has a genuine “real Fiji” feel, with all local staff who make you feel like part of the family from the moment you arrive. Every team member introduces themselves and remembers your name, you’re never just a guest or a number here. The food at the resort was very good, and for something special, I highly recommend taking a taxi to the Crab Shack for dinner, it’s very reasonably priced with amazing food and a great atmosphere. What really makes Tambua Sands stand out is the people. I couldn’t possibly single out one staff member, from the front-of-house team, kitchen and bar staff, gardeners, activities and tour guides, to the security team and the amazing cleaning staff. Every single person worked together to create a truly welcoming and memorable stay. If you’re looking for a small, authentic, and warm Fijian experience, Tambua Sands is the perfect choice. I will definitely return again.

The staff was very friendly especially Epeli helped us both check in and check out.

Property is great only thing I didn’t like was tv remote didn’t had battery in it also told the front desk.

Mixed Experience Our stay was okay overall, with a few highlights—but also several frustrations that held it back from being truly enjoyable. What We Liked: • Kids Club: Packed with activities that kept the little ones entertained for hours. • Swimming Pools: Great variety and well-maintained. • Breakfast: Solid selection and tasty options to start the day. • Fiji Airways Check-In Onsite: Huge convenience—no need to arrive at the airport 3 hours early. What Fell Short: • Hidden Costs at Kids Club: The Build-a-Bear experience felt almost unavoidable and came with a hefty price tag (over $100). • Coffee Situation: Machine-made coffee was subpar, and with only two machines for 100+ guests, there were frequent issues—milk running out, machines rebooting, long waits. • Inconsistent Room Cleaning: Housekeeping often came late in the day (after 4pm), which was inconvenient once we’d returned to the room. • Room Condition: Dated interiors, including a leaking bathroom ceiling and non-functional phones to reach reception. • Construction Nearby: No noise, but the view from some rooms was bleak and uninspiring. • Water Slide Closure: Oddly shut down between 12–2pm—right when kids want to play. • Service Gaps: Staff didn’t always follow through on requests. We asked for a 5:30am luggage pickup—no one came. Also requested early breakfast access due to a flight, but were turned away until managment involvment. Not exactly customer-first approach. Summary: okay, but not special.

Great pool to lounge around & relax - just need alot more sun loungers as they were always full, would have been great to have more options for pool side massages (cheaper too) Slow service for table ordering,had to ask for water a few times before actually getting it. Staff always friendly though,just Fiji time

Mixed Experience Our stay was okay overall, with a few highlights—but also several frustrations that held it back from being truly enjoyable. What We Liked: • Kids Club: Packed with activities that kept the little ones entertained for hours. • Swimming Pools: Great variety and well-maintained. • Breakfast: Solid selection and tasty options to start the day. • Fiji Airways Check-In Onsite: Huge convenience—no need to arrive at the airport 3 hours early. What Fell Short: • Hidden Costs at Kids Club: The Build-a-Bear experience felt almost unavoidable and came with a hefty price tag (over $100). • Coffee Situation: Machine-made coffee was subpar, and with only two machines for 100+ guests, there were frequent issues—milk running out, machines rebooting, long waits. • Inconsistent Room Cleaning: Housekeeping often came late in the day (after 4pm), which was inconvenient once we’d returned to the room. • Room Condition: Dated interiors, including a leaking bathroom ceiling and non-functional phones to reach reception. • Construction Nearby: No noise, but the view from some rooms was bleak and uninspiring. • Water Slide Closure: Oddly shut down between 12–2pm—right when kids want to play. • Service Gaps: Staff didn’t always follow through on requests. We asked for a 5:30am luggage pickup—no one came. Also requested early breakfast access due to a flight, but were turned away until managment involvment. Not exactly customer-first approach. Summary: okay, but not special.

Property is great only thing I didn’t like was tv remote didn’t had battery in it also told the front desk.

Great pool to lounge around & relax - just need alot more sun loungers as they were always full, would have been great to have more options for pool side massages (cheaper too) Slow service for table ordering,had to ask for water a few times before actually getting it. Staff always friendly though,just Fiji time