Oneta Resort

Travel Date: June 30, 2024

We enjoyed an absolutely magical week at Oneta Resort! The hospitality of the staff is unparalleled and the activities around the island and Great Astrolabe Reef make for incredible adventures! We were greeted with a marvelous welcoming song and our luggage was whisked to our villa while we enjoy a...

We enjoyed an absolutely magical week at Oneta Resort! The hospitality of the staff is unparalleled and the activities around the island and Great Astrolabe Reef make for incredible adventures! We were greeted with a marvelous welcoming song and our luggage was whisked to our villa while we enjoy a fresh coconut and checked in. Singing is an important part of the Fijiian culture and we heard beautiful harmonious voices periodically throughout your stay, sometimes as part of the guest activities and other times floating across the grounds from the staff village. It lends a true sense of authenticity to the experience. All staff from check-in, helping around the villa, dining, bartending, and activities were incredibly friendly and helpful. Oneta really sets the standard for outstanding hospitality for Fiji. They were able to accommodate our requests quickly and happily. My wife hurt her foot and Ben, the bartender, actually made a beautiful cane for her to get around and even take with her to help get home! Amazing! We completed our PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Anne, the dive instructor, is wonderful to learn from. She is super knowledgeable, caring, and patient. She loves being in the water and her passion for diving and helping students learn is infectious. She thoughtfully selected wonderful sites each day which catered to our interests, ability, and weather conditions. Of course, the Great Astrolabe Reef is a pristine natural wonder that is only now being discovered. We will definitely be back just to have another opportunity with dive with Anne and her team. We were fortunate enough to stay in the 3-bedroom villa. It is very spacious with a gorgeous elevated view of the ocean. They recently added a private pool and covered cabana with sitting spaces and a large lounger near the beach. While we didn’t see many mosquitoes during our stay, the windows are all screened to keep them out while allowing the fresh ocean breeze to keep things cool inside. We look forward to our next stay at this fabulous resort!

Travel Date: September 30, 2024

Unforgettable, one of the highlights of our trip to Fiji! The staff make this small intimate resort a hidden gem in Fiji! The snorkel adventures we had every day were also a highlight. We were even blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime snorkel with a young humpback whale that was showing off...

Unforgettable, one of the highlights of our trip to Fiji! The staff make this small intimate resort a hidden gem in Fiji! The snorkel adventures we had every day were also a highlight. We were even blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime snorkel with a young humpback whale that was showing off for us for over an hour!!! You might not get to have that experience but you will definitely have the chance to see the manta ray at their cleaning station nearby. A week should be the minimum amount of time to stay here.

Travel Date: August 31, 2024

BULA!!!! Just wanted to let everyone know what an amazing time we had during our stay at Oneta. What the Oneta team have created is such a unique, special and precious experience. While the location is breathtakingly beautiful and the facilities are outstanding, it is the community of people working...

BULA!!!! Just wanted to let everyone know what an amazing time we had during our stay at Oneta. What the Oneta team have created is such a unique, special and precious experience. While the location is breathtakingly beautiful and the facilities are outstanding, it is the community of people working there that make it exceptional. The bures were beautifully presented and so comfortable. The food and drinks were delicious. The diving & snorkelling was beyond amazing. Sharing the tatavu and lovo was just so special. And visiting the school was absolutely precious. We struggle to find words adequate enough to express just how much we loved staying with the Oneta family. Everyone looked after us with so much care we truly felt like were family. We will be returning next year for longer. Oneta and it's people will always hold a special place in our hearts and the memories we made will be treasured forever. We can't thank you all enough. Vinaka vaka-levu 💞 Tash & Ian 💞

Travel Date: July 31, 2024

My wife and I just returned from 13 days at Oneta Resort and without question this resort is the most amazing place we have visited. Reasons: 1. The Fijian culture of community at least at Oneta is like nothing we and I have seen any where in the world. Mind...

My wife and I just returned from 13 days at Oneta Resort and without question this resort is the most amazing place we have visited. Reasons: 1. The Fijian culture of community at least at Oneta is like nothing we and I have seen any where in the world. Mind you we have only been in ~50 countries mostly N/S American, Europe and a few in Asia but amazing. Just amazing!! We asked a few guests about this an said generally a culture of community, but Oneta is exceptionally better than they have seen 2. Coral reefs are bleaching free and the healthiest reefs we have ever seen and there is a huge abundance of sea life. 3. There is so much to do, dive, fish, hike, kayak, or just sit on the beach and relax. Yes it is not as easy to get to as some resorts on more popular islands but it is 100% for sure worth the extra effort. No ifs ands for buts!!!

Travel Date: May 31, 2024

This was our second stay at Oneta. We enjoyed our first stay so much, we were obsessed with returning. But, we wondered if it would “live up” to our fond memories of the first trip? It did – in every way! The amazing setting, amazing people, and amazing activities were...

This was our second stay at Oneta. We enjoyed our first stay so much, we were obsessed with returning. But, we wondered if it would “live up” to our fond memories of the first trip? It did – in every way! The amazing setting, amazing people, and amazing activities were all still there. When you enjoy something so much, you really don’t want it to “change.” Oneta is one of those places. There is literally nothing we wish was different about our stay (except, of course, to stay longer)! What we love the most about Oneta are the staff. They are a joy to interact with. They have so much to share about the culture of Fiji, about the natural surroundings, and about the wildlife. You don’t need to read up on the fish you will see, or about everyday life on the islands – the staff will be so happy to share their knowledge of, and love for, the wonderful place they call home. They will make you smile, every day, constantly. The will make you laugh. They will call you by name. They will consider you a friend. They will even make you cry – on the day you are scheduled to leave. Oneta is a “full board” resort. You arrive and you transformed into the self you strive to be, but the pressures of life back home distract you from being. You don’t have to make many decisions at Oneta. Three meals a day are carefully prepared for you. The hardest thing to do is decide which area you want to snorkel in, where you want to fish, paddle board, or dive… You can even be taken to an island for the day that – trust me – you will be the ONLY persons on that island that entire day. No matter how spectacular your day (how many Mantas you saw, how spectacular the coral and fish were from your snorkel or dive, or how romantic your private island day was), you will always look forward to the afternoon return to Oneta and the communal dinner with the other guests. Hearing about their day, and getting ideas for your next day’s agenda, is a perfect way to end the day. The setting is incredible - you're ten minutes from one of the largest reefs in the world. The facilities are wonderful and lovingly maintained. Oneta is very environmentally conscious and strives for sustainability and supporting the local communities thru the Oneta foundation. The management and owners are good people, having a wealth of knowledge about the natural surroundings and a keen knack for superb hospitality. But I want to leave with one last “shout” out to the entire staff – from the boat captains, dive masters and activity guides, kitchen staff, housekeeping staff, garden staff, maintenance, construction and other back office staff – and everyone… we can’t wait to return! Bula vinaka!

Travel Date: May 31, 2024

For us, Oneta was perfection. Incredible dive crew and facilities, fantastic food, amazingly warm and genuine staff, world class reef etc. etc. Read the other reviews, on these points it is unanimous and already deserving of the "Best in Show" award. Beyond what everyone quite rightly agrees upon, we were...

For us, Oneta was perfection. Incredible dive crew and facilities, fantastic food, amazingly warm and genuine staff, world class reef etc. etc. Read the other reviews, on these points it is unanimous and already deserving of the "Best in Show" award. Beyond what everyone quite rightly agrees upon, we were profoundly struck by the role to which the owners, management and staff have committed themselves, with particular acknowledgement to Anne and Martin with whom we had the pleasure of dealing with directly, but which extends to every member of the team. The Oneta community acts first as steward of the land, the sea, the people and the future of Ono island, using their world class resort as a vehicle to accomplish that solemn commitment. From the ecocentric operation of the resort, the establishment of the Oneta Foundation as a way to work with village leaders to support the local community, the preservation and revitalization of the reef, to the way they educate and encourage participation by their guests in these pursuits, every aspect of the resort remains true to the foundational philosophy of the exceptional entity that is Oneta: Take care of the environment, take care of the community, take care of the guests, and the bottom line will take care of itself. Cheers Oneta, well done, we'll be back!

Travel Date: April 30, 2024

Flawless - the service. Warm and charming - the staff. Delicious - the food. Professional - the dive crew. Beautiful - the rooms and villas. Stunning - the reefs and marine life. Competent- the managers. Meaningful - the shared Fijian ceremonies. 5 Star - a term that doesn’t do the...

Flawless - the service. Warm and charming - the staff. Delicious - the food. Professional - the dive crew. Beautiful - the rooms and villas. Stunning - the reefs and marine life. Competent- the managers. Meaningful - the shared Fijian ceremonies. 5 Star - a term that doesn’t do the Oneta Resort justice. Our only mistake in leaving the resort was leaving too soon and going to other resorts on other islands. They don’t compare in either beauty, service, environment or experience. If you are looking for a place to go diving in Fiji, look no further. The Oneta is a superb choice, one you won’t regret.

Travel Date: May 31, 2024

If you like people but not a lot all at once, this is the place for you. The grounds are well maintained and the food is very good. The amount of guests are limited by the few bures that they have. The bures are spaced far apart and have plenty...

If you like people but not a lot all at once, this is the place for you. The grounds are well maintained and the food is very good. The amount of guests are limited by the few bures that they have. The bures are spaced far apart and have plenty of vegetation around them to provide privacy. The bananas growing in the outdoor shower is a nice touch. We didn't scuba dive, but heard rave reviews from the divers. We did quite a bit of snorkeling. The coral is in good shape with plenty of fish. We were coming back to the resort after a day of snorkeling and came across Manta Rays feeding. They stopped the boat and we snorkeled with them for about 15 minutes. There were about 25 of them swimming all around us. They have a lot dive and snorkel sites. Plenty of options for different wind and tide conditions to provide the best experience. We enjoyed fishing the reef. Will definitely do more of that on our return visit. I also tried my hand at fly fishing. My guide Nui took me to a grass flat with patches of sand. There were blue fin trevally, trigger fish and bonefish there. They followed my fly but couldn't get them to eat. Next time I will be prepared with the correct flies. I highly recommend the private island excursion. They bring you over to the island and prepare a nice place for you to relax. It has nice snorkeling there and you can kayak or SUP if you want. A very nice way to spend the day. The resort has a 1.5 mile hiking trail that is well maintained. It provides a nice view of the area with an elevation gain of around 600'. There are plenty of boats to accommodate the guest's activities. Every evening after the end of dinner, they schedule the next day's activities to the desires of the guests. Whether it's diving, snorkeling, fishing, private island excursion or whatever. The resort is located in a beautiful pristine environment with memorable activities. But that's not what makes the place so special. It's the people that work there. They truly care about you. They become your friends and you miss them when you leave. That is why we are coming back.

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

Richard and his staff were excellent. The Dive operation was well run with world class diving. Oneta's staff has a strong fijian theme and it is incorporated into your stay. They are more authentic then what I have experienced at other resorts. The food is excellent. The setting is beautiful...

Richard and his staff were excellent. The Dive operation was well run with world class diving. Oneta's staff has a strong fijian theme and it is incorporated into your stay. They are more authentic then what I have experienced at other resorts. The food is excellent. The setting is beautiful and the experience is well worth the effort in getting there. While the owner, Martin, was not at the resort during our stay, he was very responsive to my inquiries and made us feel welcome well before we arrived. I highly recommend a holiday to Oneta Resort if you are a diver and love the ocean.

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

I echo every great review already written. Our dream was to experience Fijian culture on a remote island and this exceeded every expectation. You are family upon arrival and the staff are all amazing people. We went in February knowing it was rainy season and yes it did rain a...

I echo every great review already written. Our dream was to experience Fijian culture on a remote island and this exceeded every expectation. You are family upon arrival and the staff are all amazing people. We went in February knowing it was rainy season and yes it did rain a bit each day but it was also sunny and hot each day. It was windy a couple days but they were still able to find a dive site for us or a place to snorkel. We did see one manta, sharks and the caves and swim through were spectacular. Our favourite part was the kava ceremony. The songs and singing by the staff and atmosphere was truly memorable. Thank you for including that special evening for your guests. Wifi worked great to check messages from home, food was spectacular and bed was comfy. I would recommend to stay at least one week to experience all that Oneta has to offer. Tip-bring powdered Gatorade or liquid electrolyte drops. It is bloody hot and you will need hydration. 🥵

Travel Date: October 31, 2023

Oneta Resort offers a unique and fabulous holiday experience. We were greeted with song and smiles. The resort is lovely, tastefully designed to reflect the beauty of Fijian culture and captivating charm of the tropics. Aside from the delicious meals, very comfortable buries, we truly loved the private outdoor showers....

Oneta Resort offers a unique and fabulous holiday experience. We were greeted with song and smiles. The resort is lovely, tastefully designed to reflect the beauty of Fijian culture and captivating charm of the tropics. Aside from the delicious meals, very comfortable buries, we truly loved the private outdoor showers. How tropical is that?! Whether it was house keeping, meal service, hiking guides, dive shop equipment advice and use, dive and snorkel guides, cultural insights, or simply the friendly “Bula” (hello), the exquisite service was so joyful and authentic, words simply cannot describe it. Astrolabe Reef provides numerous dive and snorkel opportunities including a Manta Ray cleaning station, turtles, playful dolphins, reef sharks, colorful corals and fishes plus an abundance of other reef life. What makes this resort so very special and one we will return to, however, is the staff who treat guests as family. Vinaka

Travel Date: November 30, 2023

Not sure I can put into words what a special place this is. The staff are very kind and so nice, the food is amazing and so varied with communal dining but individual needs catered for. All the staff take the trouble to know your name. The dive/snorkel is managed...

Not sure I can put into words what a special place this is. The staff are very kind and so nice, the food is amazing and so varied with communal dining but individual needs catered for. All the staff take the trouble to know your name. The dive/snorkel is managed by Bill with all your gear put together and kept clean and put on the boat for you. Neil with his mobile coffee shop with stops at remote beaches. Richard the Magee organised everything so effectively (apart the Mantarays 😂). The snorkelling sites (about 30) were amazing - had them to ourselves. I really don’t want to tell anyone about this place as it’s so perfect!

Travel Date: October 31, 2023

The perfect Fiji resort for those who want to experience the lovely people of Fiji , the beautiful nature and coral reefs and to be a more active participant. Although you could just laze around if you wanted , this resort is more suited to those who enjoy a more...

The perfect Fiji resort for those who want to experience the lovely people of Fiji , the beautiful nature and coral reefs and to be a more active participant. Although you could just laze around if you wanted , this resort is more suited to those who enjoy a more active holiday. Each day is planned for you the evening before by Richard, the capable manager, who takes into account the weather and your preferences and then designs a day for you which could include a morning of snorkeling, diving or fishing , with a lunch back at the resort or on a deserted beach and then a hike in the afternoon to a lookout or a waterfall. The wonderful staff like Mesa make it all happen with smiles, peels of laughter and incredible goodwill. The rooms are comfortable and beautifully maintained ( no aircon but we were there in a cool spell so that was definitely not an issue for us) . The food was exceptional. I have been to some very high end resorts in Fiji and elsewhere and the food here is way better ! Thank you to Lizzie and the kitchen staff. The meals are served on a long communal table which we found to be fun and allowed a bit of debriefing about everyone's days but I understand that some people just dont like. The snorkel gear was exceptional . Again , even at very high end resorts I have had leaking masks but these were such good quality that it made the The fact that is is carbon neutral and has a huge positive impact on local communities is also a massive bonus for us in choosing this wonderful resort. We will be back !!

Travel Date: September 30, 2023

Oneta - what can we say? Fantastic few days and wish we could have stayed longer. Brilliant diving on the Astrolabe reef with the very competent dive team - Bill, Villi and all the guys. Great food with Lizzie and Ben as maitre'ds Jonani, Elenor, and of course Richard and...

Oneta - what can we say? Fantastic few days and wish we could have stayed longer. Brilliant diving on the Astrolabe reef with the very competent dive team - Bill, Villi and all the guys. Great food with Lizzie and Ben as maitre'ds Jonani, Elenor, and of course Richard and Liz. The whole atmosphere is so relaxing and friendly. Above all, to be the only divers on such stunning dives as Split Rock, and listening to the whales singing in the deep to each other as you glide along Wall Street... Simply unique experiences we will take with us forever. Thanks everyone!

Travel Date: August 31, 2023

My wife and I stayed a week at Oneta Resort recently. Common areas, garden, and our bure were immaculately kept. Staff were friendly and genuinely cared about making our visit comfortable. Oneta’s knowledgeable fishing guides helped make this one of my best fishing experiences I've ever had. While the fishing,...

My wife and I stayed a week at Oneta Resort recently. Common areas, garden, and our bure were immaculately kept. Staff were friendly and genuinely cared about making our visit comfortable. Oneta’s knowledgeable fishing guides helped make this one of my best fishing experiences I've ever had. While the fishing, snorkeling, and other excursions are not to be missed, this was also a beautiful place to relax, enjoy quiet walks, and learn about Fijian culture. The owners’ commitment to the local community and environment make Oneta Resort a great choice for responsible travelers.