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Waitui Basecamp - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Garden Glamping Tent
Garden
Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Matacawalevu Island, Yasawa Islands, Matathawa Island
  • Long Beach
  • Devil's Beach
  • Blue Lagoon Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Glamping Tent

Garden Glamping Tent

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View

Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Matathawa Island

At Waitui Basecamp - Hostel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Blue Lagoon Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This beach hostel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights you'll find near this Matathawa Island hostel include Long Beach and Devil's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Bulih Bali

About this property

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Waitui Basecamp - Hostel offers 5 accommodations. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: FJD 70 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers a meal plan fee per person.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Waitui Basecamp Hostel Matathawa Island
Waitui Basecamp Hostel
Waitui Basecamp Matathawa Island
Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Matathawa Island
Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

The closest beach to Waitui Basecamp - Hostel is Blue Lagoon Beach (6.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

No, Waitui Basecamp - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nick, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An authentic island experience in an idyllic location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rocksta, Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay, relax and really unwind into Fiji time! We had such a relaxing stay at Waitui basecamp, we were sorry to leave. We got to know the team and learnt plenty about village life and had some great experiences - from collecting geges (small clams) for dinner, visiting the local school and village to kayaking to a nearby beach and eating mangoes straight from the tree. Afternoons reading and snoozing in the hammocks ensured we really rested and left city stresses behind. We met and made friends with other guests, and had a great laugh with everyone. The team held a traditional lovo/ kava night where we had a feast on the beach and sang and laughed together all night. If you want a genuine down to earth experience then we would highly recommend waitui as a wonderful break away. Tui cooked us amazing fresh meals with lots love, and the team would even bring your lunch out to you if you were spending the day away on Blue Lagoon beach - we felt very spoilt! Will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

nicky

Liked: Staff & service
the most authentic Fiji experience you could have. Food is caught the same day and cooked and there is maybe only 10 people on the island including staff. The staff are viillagers and are fantastic - we already miss them! Be aware though each meal - regardless of what you eat (even if it is just a bowl of cereal) is $50 each which is very expensive considering you are sleeping on a mattress in a tent, have only a cold shower from a mountain spring and there is no beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in Paradise
Our favourite place to stay in the Yasawas. Relaxed and generous staff, in paradise! Lots of activities both free and paid for. Lovely room and very good food. We hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Better Value elsewhere
Nice to have a little wifi, but the grounds were pretty disappointing. The tide was out most of our stay so not much to do without getting on a boat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlight of the Yasawa Islands
My friend and I stayed one night in a glamping tent at Waitui base camp and my one regret is that we didn’t stay longer. I loved everything about our stay. The staff treat you like family and are happy to share as much or as little of their life with you as you want. There are so many activities to chose from- spear fishing, coconut demos, village visits, school visits, farm visits, island medicine talks, bonfires, volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling... and many of them are free! The food is spectacular. For dinner we ate fish caught by other guests on their fishing trip, and for lunch we ate papaya picked by other guests on their farm trip. So fresh and delicious! There is a resort fee payable on checkout to cover the cost of meals and I do recommend bringing cash if you’re interested in buying souvenirs on excursions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family hotel in the Yasawas
Thanks to Cele the boat driver for making of our trip a very special memory. His grace and spontaneous support was priceless and makes from the Waitui Basecamp an great choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was just perfect for our family. The food was really great and the room was clean and comfortable. All the folks that make the place run are friendly and kind. Best of all, for us, were the adventures we were able to have. It truly is a basecamp, and we loved our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, Hokitika, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you don't stay here you'll be kicking yourself
Tim & Megan, and their gorgeous staff, cultivated a 10/10 experience for us at Waitui Basecamp. Much thought has been put into making guests feel supremely comfortable. It's like staying at a good friends house, with a superb range of outdoor activities and lush food at your beck and call. We couldn't have imagined having a better experience in Fiji and we will be recommending friends and family make Waitui Basecamp a 'must do' experience when visiting not only the Yasawa islands, but Fiji. Thank you Tim and Megan and we wish you all the best in your endeavours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem in a secluded bay
We enjoyed our glamping experience very much, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Anna, France

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff très amical, vie en communauté
Pas de plage et les activitées payantes ne valent pas le coup Les activités gratuites sont en revanches top et animées par un staff vraiment très sympa On vit dans ce resort en communauté avec les autres touristes , les tables sont communes Les chambres ne sont pas en très bonnes état et avec des souris Les tentes sont ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Thibault, Paris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Vie en communauté avec un staff excellent
Pas d'accueil en chanson Une vie en communauté avec les autres touristes et le staff vraiment super Repas partagés tous en commun, pas de table a part jeux le soir Prix interessant Touts les services gratuits sont géniaux, ceux payant sans interet La nourriture est bonne mais sans plus, et pas très copieux Souris dans les bures Les tentes sont biens mais basiques
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Accueil tres chaleureux! Tres calme. Sommes en pleine nature. Possibilité de nager en apnée ou de faire du kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017