Fatboys Resort
Location: Babanga Beach, Mbambanga Island, Mbambanga Island, SB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features include babysitting, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Dining and Services
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or stay in and indulge in room service. Sip on your favorite drink at the bar/lounge and start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Services like complimentary newspapers, laundry facilities, and a library are available.
Comfortable Accommodation
Feel at home in one of the 2 guestrooms with private balconies. The rooms offer safes and coffee/tea makers, with daily housekeeping. Bathrooms feature showers for your convenience.
When you stay at Fatboys Resort in Mbambanga Island, you'll be on the waterfront, just minutes from Market and Vella Lavella. Book your stay now to enjoy a beach getaway like no other.
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Policies
Check-in: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Check-out: 08:30 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Conference space
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Wedding services
- Ecotours nearby
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Mountain climbing nearby
- No elevator (single level property)
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Stair-free path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Family Bungalow (1)
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Balcony with ocean views
Relax - In-room massage available
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Safe and window screens; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Family House, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Whole House)
1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
Balcony with ocean views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Relax - In-room massage available
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and window screens; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Traditional Double Room (Couple)
1 Double Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Safe and window screens; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Turndown service
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Honeymoon Bungalow
1 Double Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Safe and window screens; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Turndown service
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View, Overwater
1 Queen Bed
54-sq-foot room, balcony with ocean views
Relax - In-room massage available
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Safe and window screens; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Daniel (10/5): - Fatboys is an awesome place to base yourself in Gizo for all that the area offers. Staff are wonderful and will do anything to make your stay enjoyable.
- Anne (10/5): - We stayed in an overwater bungalow, this is our 2nd stay and it was like coming home. The staff are amazing as is the location. Nothing to do except snorkel, eat, drink or take kayak out or a boat drive. Total bliss
- cedar (2/5): - The thatch roof was old and full of termites, thus termite dust fells from the ceiling all day and night. I woke up with it on my face, in my hair, everywhere. The lighting in in the room is very poor. The room is open so you have mosquitoes all day and night. The chair on the porch was broken. Water drains onto the floor not down the pipe. I told the (new) owner and he said they knew these problems and planned to shut down the unit and put on a new roof. But still took my $175/night fee and did not put us into a nicer room, I would not recommend this room unless you know the rooms have been upgraded.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The thatch roof was old and full of termites, thus termite dust fells from the ceiling all day and night. I woke up with it on my face, in my hair, everywhere. The lighting in in the room is very poor. The room is open so you have mosquitoes all day and night. The chair on the porch was broken. Water drains onto the floor not down the pipe. I told the (new) owner and he said they knew these problems and planned to shut down the unit and put on a new roof. But still took my $175/night fee and did not put us into a nicer room, I would not recommend this room unless you know the rooms have been upgraded.
- Gaye (10/5): - Fatboys was amazing! Excellent snokelling, yummy food and the most incredibly helpful and kind staff. You will not regret a visit to Fatboys.
- Kiyoshi (8/5): - Charging price shuld be expressd.
- lindy (10/5): - Outstanding location, beautiful view from our traditional cabin right on the water. Great snorkelling right off the resort. Fabulous seafood & very friendly staff A wonderful experience all round… wished I could have stayed longer than the 3 nights.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Sensational locaton, being able to dive from your balcony is the best.
- Jacqueline (8/5): Lovely resort for a few nights - We had a great stay at Fatboys. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. Our accommodation was spacious with a mosquito net (personal spray and insect spray provided) with a comfy queen bed looking towards the balcony and water, sofa area, bar fridge, jug, 2 jugs of drinking water, hanging rack for clothes as well as an open shelved stand for clothes and a safe. The balcony-2 barstool style chairs and table overlooks the water towards the restaurant and is lovely spot for coffee or an evening drink. The bathroom with slat floor has a stable door - inside was a toilet and hot water shower. The hand basin is outside the bathroom but there is no light or mirror so you are almost in darkness at night There are 2 lights above the bed but no other lighting so it is impossible to sit on the sofa to read, write etc as it gets dark. We stayed 3nights & snorkelled from the restaurant towards the green buoy and surrounds. There was a nice variety of fish and coloured coral and out towards the drop off and green buoy we saw some larger marine life such as humphead wrasse. Conditions & viz varied during our stay & the last morning snorkel presented the best conditions. To improve a guest’s stay would be lighting over the sofa/lounge area; a light and mirror next to the hand basin, repairing the broken “Roman blind” door to the balcony in order to keep the rain out, an undercover clothes line for swimwear, cordless jug, more clothing storage.
- Arthur (10/5): Great Resort, fantastic people, wonderful food - Food fantastic - staff very friendly and helpful
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location beautiful views nice weather kayaks were fun
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Fatboys, the staff are all friendly and helpful special mention to Manu the manager, Lia & Roderick our boat driver/tour guide/fishing god. Thank you all for making our stay wonderful including all of you whose names we don’t know. The bungalow was clean and well set up the bed was very comfortable the view amazing. The fresh seafood is cooked perfectly, the banana fritters are good for dessert. The snorkeling on the doorstep is some of the best we have seen, overall a wonderful relaxing holiday. Can’t wait to go back.
- Melissa (10/5): A slice of paradise - The perfect piece of paradise for tropical islands in a remote location with great people. The staff at Fatboys are so kind, welcoming, and will help you with anything you need. The food is fresh and the drinks are cold. We stayed in the over the water bungalow which is their newest and nicest room. Three of the four walls are floor to ceiling windows to see the stunning views. You fall asleep and wake up to the relaxing sounds of the waves crashing on the beach. The room can be fully closed to prevent water intrusion during rain. It has air conditioning, electricity, and hot water. The best part is you just jump off your private dock and have great snorkeling right off the room. Do not expect to have good wifi access. You can connect at the restaurant but it is slow and spotty. It was nice to disconnect.
- Max (10/5): - Great location, and experience to visit this very interesting part of the Solomons. Excursions to other areas available but expensive unless you can share. Meals very good and plenty of variety for the Solomons.
- Ginni (10/5): A tropical paradise! - We are a family of 2 adults and our 7 year old son and 8 year old daughter and we all loved Fat Boys Resort. It is an idyllic holiday destination. We spent our days snorkelling in the 29 degree water, boating to deserted islands, fishing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, swimming and lots of lazing around. We enjoyed walking to the local village and meeting quite a few locals as well as seeing their kindy and primary school. If you go to Fatboys take along some stuff for the school - coloured paper, texters, children's books - anything is gratefully received. It was great for our kids to see another way of living. You can also take a quick boat to Gizo to go to the local markets if you want to stock up on a few food items as the rooms have a fridge. There are lots of day trips you can take with one of the staff and the boat. We did the trip to Skull Island which was a highlight. Also there is great snorkelling of WW2 wrecks including a fighter plane thats easy to see from the waters surface. And a old fishing vessel. Kids loved seeing these. Our kids loved it and enjoyed lots of activity but also just mooching around playing on the pool table, collecting shells etc. We loved the fact that the wifi is patchy so kids are not on screens. Staff are delightful. Everyone is very warm and gentle We would love to go back!
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