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Reviews of Smugglers Cove Beach Resort & Hotel 3 stars

Wailoaloa Beach Rd, Nadi Bay, 10409 Nadi, Fiji

#10 of 32 hotels in Nadi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1195 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    6.0
    Holiday with not taste
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Premium Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The resort needs a lot of maintenance. The food was average with different tastes with different chefs so some drinks ( different tastes with bad taste of simple: lemon, lime and bitter).For breakfast always the same stuff and no luck to get some expresso coffee and cereal. Just to make money. Very disappointing on food and drinks. Some nights we went to different restaurant to get a better meal.

    The stuff where really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Good budget stay in Nadi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm is quite crowded with 14 beds. Sound proofing is poor, can be noisy - location right in the reception area and can hear conversations in the neighbouring room. Bring earplugs. Bathroom could be cleaner, but was decent given the number of people using it. If you have big suitcases, floor spaces is limited to pack and unpack.

    Great location in Wailoaloa area. Access to beach, pick up for various events and an ATM available in lobby. Front desk staff are lovely and helpful - helped me book a taxi into town and alerted me to event shuttles. Airport shuttle is cheaper than taxis or shuttles offered by surrounding hotels at FJD 15. Although the dorm is large and has a lot of beds, it is strongly air conditioned, a nice and cold reprieve from the Fijian heat. Dorm room is tiled and clean - didn't have any bug issues during my stay. I slept well. Very spacious lockers provided in the female dorms. Keycard access and location of female dorms right opposite reception feels very secure. Bathrooms are relatively spacious and showers were good by Fijian standards. Good value for money for budget travellers seeking a clean comfortable basic bed for a night or two.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View and No Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The meals were great and very reasonably priced. The staff really made the holiday. They were always helpful and nothing was ever a problem. Really happy people.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    7.0
    Friendly and respectful people make it a good holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Premium Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was cold and next to main bar

    Staff were awesome would return again sometime

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, arrived late but the staff were super helpful and so were they upon early check out

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Good location, noisy crammed dorms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    14 bed dorm was very crammed, not comfortable. It’s quite a noisy resort with music playing late. Food service is extremely slow, one occasion I waited 1.5hours for my order

    Location is ideal. ATM available is great, and travel desk

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel for families and old and young people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a misunderstanding with the waiters and bar staff over and an unpaid meal. I was concerned and tried to clear it up. But I felt outnumbered by all the staff watching and listening. I avoided them as I felt intimidated. So I just kept smiling at everyone in the end. One lovely staff member was able to tell them and me that it had been resolved. Otherwise, the reception staff and other staff members were lovely. Lots of chaotic and loud people and music on 2 or 3 nights, but it finished around midnight. Overall, we enjoyed our stay

    Great location. Good size room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Great budget place to stay for a night on transit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hired towel was old and torn

    Budget accomodation in girls dorm had comfy enough bed and pillow, and everyone staying there was considerate of others

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View and No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the location is on the beach it's not suitable for a long walk. Lots of broken glass. The swimming pool is in an awkward position, the thoroughfare for service to outdoor area. Not suitable for relaxing alongside it.

    The staff were friendly and efficient. The food in the restaurant was good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Everything was great. Location, vibe, ambiance etc was on point.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, good food, backpackers environment

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Excellent value for money in Fiji
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was mould in the ceilings of the showers (dorm room) and toilets often ran out of paper. It would be very useful to have some small pockets/nets attached to the side of each dorm bed for personal items.

    Really friendly and helpful staff, loads of activities suggested on the wall and help to book all trips - looks like all include transfers to Denarau. Lovely view of the sea at sunset, good food and drinks

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Fine hostel for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms are noisy as they are just off main reception. Mattresses are leather/plastic covered and not very comfy. Bathrooms were clean enough.

    Cheap in a good location. Didn't know what to expect from the reviews but it was fine for one or two nights max. No cockroaches or bed bugs in my room. Socket, lights and lockers beside the beds which was great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Offers exactly what you can expect for this price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prefer female dorm if you can. The mix dorm only offers 2 showers, 2 toilets and 2 sinks for 24 people

    Location is good if you’re fleshy arrived from the airport or coming back from the islands. Magnetic key for the dorm + key for the locker

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything is good here

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    It was great, mostly because of the warm generous hospitality of the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Premium Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it good use a good cleaning and a face lift. It looks tired and old. Which is too bad because it’s a good spot and I can’t say enough of how great the staff are!!

    Property was lovely

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift had to carry luggage upto top floor by stairs

    Our room executive sunset room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    6.0
    Good for one night, alright bed and bathroom and combiner location for the bus pick up
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con was too cold, bed were not that comfortable, staff wasn’t really friendly

    It was near the bus station where we got picked up by the bus

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    8.0
    Overall very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk bed in 22-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So many tourists

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    6.0
    Lovely beach setting, terrible internet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet is terrible! Hardly any signal around the property & zero signal in the room. Staff took no responsibility. Room very expensive for what it is.

    Great location on the beach. We had a balcony with a lovely beach view. Also food here is pretty good. I highly recommend the Ika Valaloko.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Premium Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    muddy colour of the beach nearby, musty smell in the hotel

    Swimming pool, menu selection, open until late

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. Super close from the airport and Port Denarau.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    6.0
    Room was poor but the rest of the facilities and the staff were good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View and No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled damp and chemically. Clothes all wreak of chemicals and got a headache from them.

    Would have liked some cereal options

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    7.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Premium Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water in room on arrival and having to take bath towel out to the pool and beach.

    Comfortable bed, great location. Great restaurant food

    Stayed in April 2025

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