Tambua Sands Beach Resort

After 15 trips to Fiji staying in a wide variety of locations unfortunately this is the first bad experience we've had. Tambua Sands is a lovely location and a well presented resort. But I've never come across a place that had none of the positive feel and soul of Fiji. The staff were withdrawn and didn't appear to be enjoying themselves - the opposite of all of our other experiences in Fiji. The resort was quite empty, but although it said adults only we had a family with children in the adjoining Bure. This was the only resort in Fiji we've been to where we were asked to pay for the standard daily activities, with the reason we were given not making any sense at all. We were booked for 8 nights, but decided to leave after only 3 knowing we would lose the money we paid for the remaining nights - but we wanted to have our usual uplifting, fun, relaxing Fiji holiday. When we checked out the Manager came to see us and we were politely honest about our experience, to which she apologised and said they had to charge us for activities to help pay the land owners of the resort - however it is our understanding that this is no different from other resorts arrangements with their landowners. If we knew the money was going directly to a good cause we would have supported the idea. I really don't like writing my first ever negative review for any holiday we've had anywhere, but I feel a really good place has lost it's soul and isn't living and passing on the wonderful Fiji spirit

We had the most AMAZING stay for our honeymoon in room 5. There was enough privacy and spacious rooms. Highly recommend for those that love a slow pace relaxing holiday but also can have some fun with the entertaining staff. Staff were absolutely lovely & always had a smile on their dial. Special thanks to Mesu, big Joe, Sonny, Bou, Dale & all the other lovely staff! We will tell all our friends & family about this place.

Lovely place , very quiet and staff lovely. The food was pricey as small portions and often didnt have the essentials for the menu items such as chicken or fish. I wish they were more accepting of visitors to the resort , family couldnt pop in for a coffee as they come from the village.

We had a hire car and stayed for 2 nights. The bures were comfortable but noisy, backing onto the main Nadi, Suva. road.The grounds were spacious and the hotel quiet..no children or club activities.

The room was small but comfortable. It was clean. Good shower. Snorkelling off the beach was amazing. Service was very slow (more than the usual Fiji time slow) and not very proactive. You have to go and find staff and ask for things you want. Food wasn’t great. There were children in the “adults only” resort.

Beautiful place by the beach. Cozy little resort with nice staff perfect for families with children. Snorkeling is tricky due to shallowness but beautiful corals. Food choice is limited and pricy at the resort for those who don't have cars. Some entertainment there too.

Wonderful place to stay for families - lots of Activities to keep the kids occupied, authentic accommodation and the staff are super friendly!

We stayed in a burre with beach just 30 meters from the door. We travelled with a 4.5month old baby and it was one of the best choice we made to stay here. It was very peaceful, clean, quiet and relaxing. As compared to a few bigger properties this is the place I would highly recommend. Staff is very helpful and has personalized service.