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Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel

3.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Beach Front Island Bure | Mountain view
Private beach, beach massages, surfing, kayaking
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Nadi Airport, Fiji Islands, Malolo Island
  • Tropica Island Ferry Terminal
  • Cloud 9 Fiji
  • Musket Cove Marina
  • Nadi (NAN-Nadi Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bure | View from room

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bure

  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Cloud Break View Room

Cloud Break View Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beach Front Island Bure

Beach Front Island Bure

  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bure

One Bedroom Beachfront Bure

  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Malolo Island

With a stay at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel in Malolo Island, you'll be by the sea, and 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Natadola Beach and 27 mi (43.4 km) from Shangri La Beach. .This beach hostel is 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from Tokoriki Island Beach.
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Getting around

  • Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dick's at Musket Cove
  • Island Bar
  • Ananda's Restaurant
  • Fijana Restaurant
  • Old Copra Shed restaurant

About this property

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel

Beachfront hostel with relaxing spa services
Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This Art Deco hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 9 AM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: FJD 20-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa services
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for FJD 105 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately FJD 20 to 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: FJD 155 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: FJD 77.50 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: FJD 105 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A meal plan is available for an additional fee which is payable at the hotel.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Funky Fish Beach
Funky Fish Beach Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Resort
Funky Fish Beach Resort Malolo Island
Funky Fish Resort
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel
Funky Fish Beach Surf Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Surf
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel CFC Certified
Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel Malolo Island

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 91 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spent 4 days at Funky Fish. We were disappointed in our stay & by day 4 we were keen to get back to the mainland. After comparing our stay with their website it seems the resort is falsely advertised. When booking we noticed it included a full board, the website mentioned they would be serving breakfast, morning tea, 2 course lunch, afternoon tea & 3 course dinner which included a menu of different items with burgers, curries, seafood options & many more but on arrival we were told we were being served the breakfast, lunch & dinner with no menu presented. For the first three lunches we were served chicken, rice & lettuce & when asking for a vegetarian option the kitchen were unable to provide so if you’re someone with dietary requirements or loves a variety in meals then the Funky Fish is not the place for you. We noticed that other guests would transfer to other resorts to buy their meals. From their lack in hygiene my partner and I both left Funky Fish with frequent visits to the toilet for days following our departure. The pillowcases, bedsheets & towels were all stained. We often found bugs within the bed & geckos on the walls despite keeping doors & shutters closed. We had cockroaches in the bathroom however the shower is open air so it was expected we’d see critters around the shower. They have a great swimming pool, great access to snorkelling, good hiking & staff were friendly. The stay was a let down & upon our return to Fiji we will be avoiding Funky fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I came here recently on a surf trip and absolutely LOVED it. We were warmly welcomed and recognized when we came back a week later. Loved the huts right on the water, the delicious homecooked meals, and the surf we could access via boat with ease. Super relaxing vibe, good price and community feel. Coming back to Funky in November.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a nice happy spot. Not pretentious and where many nice and easy going people gather. Malolo is also a beautiful island and from the property you can reach Mt Silo and have a stunning view. However, the food quality should be improved, including with some more local products/cuisine, and costs should be made clear and transparent, such as the 25FJD per person asked for a 1 minute boat ride from the Ferry to the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Great area for diving. Beach is not swimmable, but loved walking it when the surf was out. Plenty of food but would have liked more options. Too much rice and fries. Loved the bure’s. Not much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! Firstly the property weren’t amenable in getting us to the hostel, they were aware we were on the south sea ferry and instead of getting us on their boat they informed us to go to Malolo island resort, we then waited an hour for them to come on their boat which never turned up so we had to pay the island resort to take us 10 minutes around the corner on their boat. The manager then made out that it was a funny accident and didn’t acknowledge we’d been waiting an hour knowing we were stranded as his guests. The beach bungalow was disgusting, the bathroom and shower facilties were actually better than the room (that’s saying something). There was lizards and mosquitoes in the room all night, we are aware we were staying on a small island however the next island we moved to (early I must add) so we could get away from Funky fish had no mosquitoes to be seen in the room and they provided all appropriate nets etc and curtains in the room. We have been travelling round Asia and never been bitten so badly over one night in Funky fish’s beach bungalow (we have stayed in similar beach bungalows before). The generator was right behind us so also very noisy. Food was standard, not bad for the price but didn’t help the experience. No paddle boards to use as all the paddles were broken, there was only 1 kayak with 1 ore as the other was broken. No snorkelling equipment to use. The whole place needs a lot of TLC and renovations. We left early and as quickly as we could!

8/10 Good

Tahir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in bure with sea view, lovely crystal clear water for swimming. Lovely morning and evening views. Very helpful and friendly staff. Walking distance to six senses beach resort, which is a great add-on. Cheap boat available to visit Musket cove and plantation resorts. Cheapest of most of the other resorts. The beach is tidal, so you won’t be able to swim there all the time, but just over the little hill and six senses beach resort offers all tide swimming and facilities available for visitors. I would really love to go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Funky Fish was amazing! The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to assist guests. The photos online do not capture the beauty of the place—it’s even better in person. For its price, the Funky Fish is well worth the value, without a doubt. However, getting from the resort to other islands or activities can be somewhat challenging and expensive. The island itself offers limited activities, and the cost of boat transportation can accumulate quickly, each boat trip costing at least $50 FJD. It's something to keep in mind for budgeting purposes. For vegetarians, dining options can be a bit of a challenge. The kitchen staff does their best to accommodate dietary needs, but options are rather limited. The food is generally good, but vegetarians might find the options difficult. Despite these considerations, I would definitely return to the Funky Fish for another visit. Its an incredible place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great: staff, pool/deck/eating area, beds, rooms simple, but clean. Quiet and restful. Nice water and not a bad place to visit a few other islands from on day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally geared up for surfers - good food and great staff, supper chilled and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area, lovely little huts, relaxing experience. Food was great. Good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

janice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Andrea Jane

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not get a key despite requesting. Pool not available and not notified. Rodents. Trash on beach. Left a day earlier than reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Garret

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at funky fish was very disappointing. It was nearly impossible to get any information or help from the staff and you feel stuck here because the manager controls all your boat transfers and that's the only way to do anything. My wife was served a moldy wrap on our second day for lunch and the staff acted like they knew it was moldy. The rooms are very minimal and the sheets had stains. The main common area wasn't enjoyable either because all the chairs and the pool felt dirty. If the surf conditions don't look good at tavarua, don't stay here under any condition.

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky Fish was a great property to travel to while in Fiji. Great price point that includes all meals which I thought were good. Beautiful beach and pool area. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are simple but has everything you need especially when you will be spending most of your time in the common areas. I felt safe travelling alone here. There is a good hike to a nice viewpoint above the resort as well. The one thing that could be improved is communication around boat transfers to/from the island. Be aware that you may end up going to multiple stops before you stop at funky fish if you book through them - which was fine but good to be aware as it added an extra hour and a half onto the journey which wasn’t communicated very well.

8/10 Good

Pablo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Alyse

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We never got to funky fish as we were informed that there was a issue at the island so were told we were spending the night on beachcomber. So never got to funky fish
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, chill, wonderful staff and just good vibes to really slow down if you're willing to go with the flow and embrace the bumpy boat rides! Fanatstic snorkelling and surfing options that you can boat out to and decent hiking areas. Really communal with other guests and staff. Big shout out to the staff when power was cut and they worked so hard to make sure everyone was comfortable as they worked through the night to have it restored. They were such legends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, always friendly and helpful. The view was incredible and the sound of the ocean made falling to sleep easy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roweida Ebrahim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort had nice views and friendly staff. But that was all. Getting to the resort was hectic. The taxi service very costly. The accommodation was not good. Not very clean. Bedding looked like it was never changed from last use. Bathroom was clean but net overhanging from the roof was full of insects and dust.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
DON'T STAY HERE unless you want to feel like u are stuck in a final destination movie.We left early and forfeited our prepaid nights as Manager refused to offer a refund for the nights we werent staying.I was ELECTROCUTED by a dodgy electric kettle,lucky to be alive or not had toes blown off according to 2nurses that by fluke were on the island for a holiday. The current rattled me up to my brain then down my body out through my feet so I have been left with migranes, nerve tingling and dental damage.Manager wouldn't offer an apology as "nobody else had ever been shocked by it". I had made staff aware I was allergic to fish and asked which dish it was on the serving table so I could avoid it,was directed to the chicken, which turned out to be fish! thankfully I knew after one bite of it but still suffered an asthma attack and fevers.I knew I had an allergy but was unaware of how severe the allergy was so wasnt armed with an epipen. The next day we questioned the chef 4times if the food had been cooked with the fish, we were told it hadnt...yeah nah.It had. Good luck walking the wobbly rotten stairs of doom held in place by 2nails. Enjoy yr room with holes in the wall that cockroaches loved to appear from or filthy shower with blood on the walls and toes nails on the floor.Your toilet wont flush away your deposits properly so makes for a sweet smelling experience in the heat.If you enjoy gluggy rice and tasteless food this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loves the people Tu Meli was an excellent host!

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff became family! So kind. Delicious food. So relaxing. Close to all surf spots & scuba/snorkeling while being affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023