Belo Vula Resort

Incredibly nice people make you feel welcome. Dated, but comfortable, rooms and mediocre breakfast could be improved. It is a nice respite from boring Nadi for those on a budget and only 45 minutes from airport via taxi and water taxi. The beach is good but the pool is small. Clean around buildings, but garbage ridden further away.

This was our very first holiday away on a beach resort; very easy to get to from main land to experience that "island life". Heaps of water activities included which was amazing. The resort has authentic fiji dishes aswell as some home comforts, great selection of cocktails. The property needs some TLC, some fresh paint and the decking is also rotting in places, the outside blubs need replacing. The jet skis looked worn. Plus the pole cues need replacing desperately. The water pressure in the shower aswell as the temperature was tempormental. Very clean and tidy, they swept up the beach everyday and kept it pristine. The staff were so accommodating; tom, emma and luke were absolute stars! We were able to check in early and check out abit later which was perfect for us, management really kept us at ease when we had any special requests. Overall a cery memorable experience!

The team at this resort were so lovely and humble. A perfect place to stay if you are looking to switch off for a few days. Every morning we were greeted with smiles and a chat. The island has so much potential, but it's downfall is the amount of rubbish that has accumulated. The staff spent each morning cleaning litter that had washed up on the beach, obviously not their fault but kudos to them for trying. We were a bit disappointed as we didn't have hot water for the time we stayed, although it didn't ruin our stay. Snorkeling near the island was fun, plenty of coral for schools of fish to hang out. Opportunities to go to and from bekana to the mainland all throughout the day and night no questions asked, even if the boat has just returned and the tide is low.

The food was excellent, with the chef able and willing to make a wide variety of dishes not listed on the menu. The resort is quiet and with a small coral reef hosting the standard reef fish immediately in front of the resort. Day trips are possible from the resort, including guided tours to Koroyanitu National Heritage Park or anything leaving Port Denarau. The resort has boats and staff were willing to take us to explore reefs in the area. Kayaks are also available to access the reef on the other side of the island. It is a very family-friendly facility, with a pool, some indoor games, and other kids to play with. The rooms are spacious and clean, and have mosquito nets on the windows as well as AC. The staff were wonderful hosts. We brought our own hammock and happily stayed 10 nights.

While we saw the common reef species we hoped for- clownfish, false clownfish, angel fish, sea snakes, cuttlefish, eels, needlefish, and all the little stripey or bright blue/pink/yellow ones, the reef itself is degraded and under pressure from warming, nutrient and rubbish pollution, and visitors. The former are problems beyond any resort's ability to fix and widespread both in Fiji and globally, but educational signage could reduce the impact from visitors on their little reef. Due to the island's proximity to a river mouth, turbidity reduced visibility for a couple of days after a big rain event.

Liked 5 min boat ride to and from island. Staff excelent.

The location, staff and room # 1 were excellent. However, the lighting in the room was not good at all for reading. I would have preferred better reading lighting. A TV and wifi in the room would have been appreciated. However, the staff were so happy to help and friendly that it more than made up for these facilities that I expect during my holidays.

The lighting in the room was not good at all, for reading. I would have preferred better reading lighting. A TV and wifi in the room would have been appreciated.