Reviews of Mana Lagoon Backpackers 2 stars
Mana Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was super friendly and helpful.
ATTENTION! Unfortunately, this is a clever scheme to lure people in. The price on booking.com does not match the final total price, which must always be paid in cash. Meals at the accommodation are mandatory to book, but this is not stated upfront, in order to attract guests with an appealingly low price. The boat transfer recommended by the accommodation is also not independent, they work together. I had already purchased my own food in advance and wanted to bring it with me. When I was then told by the supposed boss of the boat company that I could only get on the boat (which had already been paid for 260 FJD) if I agreed to pay for the meals, it became clear that he was working with the accommodation and that they are running a joint scam to rip off tourists. Really unfortunate, especially because the staff was so nice.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRustic, back to basics, restful
Mosquitos but managed with bug spray
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery welcoming and kind but that is because of the Fijian people. They made you feel at home and continued to have activities and events such as fire dancing and kava. Also the island helps you relax as if you get it before survivor is booked you are free to roam as you please.
It may be run down but you soon get used to it. Compared to what the locals have to live in it is luxury in comparison.
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe crew is amazing, bulala
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff members were amazing. Very attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to make up for the island being closed for Survivor. They offer boat tours to see sunrises and sunsets, even if you can't see the island. The people and children are lovely. You'll feel right at home.
We had booked and didn't know that we were required to take meals (50 Tala per person per day). We also didn't know that the island was completely closed and that we were going to be confined on a 200m long okage... learning all this when arriving on the island is a bit of a cold shower.. the boss is a very very bad person. the inaccessible beaches are so crazy. Find out about the filming dates of survivor (6 months a year). It's the island where all the games are held so the show wants no one to see them.
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAffordable
Food was subpar - place is in front of the ocean, and we had sausage for lunch one day - with plenty of fish to be caught and cooked. Also, not a lot of food is provided. It is a homestay/backpackers, so expectations are low, but the lack of hot water is, to me, a limitation.
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewthe people
beds
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great time at Manna Lagoon. The food was great and the staff amazing. great budget holiday.
Reviewed: 15 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat positioning on the beach.
Rooms are in need of a serious revamp. Listen very carefully at the introduction as the price will change at their convenience.