Fiji: Vomo Island Review
We spent the week of Thanksgiving at Vomo Island Resort, a gorgeous all-inclusive family-friendly resort on a private island in Fiji. The casual barefoot luxury vibe made it easy to instantly slip into vacation mode. The other two options we considered for our Fijian vacation that came highly recommended for kids were Jean Michel Cousteau Resort and Kokomo Private Island Resort. We hope to be able to visit and review those resorts soon. For now, read our review of Vomo Island Resort below:
FYI, this is not sponsored, but we found the best deal for Vomo Island at Costco Travel. I had never used them before, but I found it to be a great use of our Costco membership.
Overall ****** (8.5 of 10)
Value *** (9 of 10)
Food ****** (7 of 10)
Design ******** (8 of 10)
Service ****** (8 of 10)
Location ******** (9 of 10)
Kid’s Club ******** ( 9 of 10)
Main pool area at Vomo.
PROS:
The staff were all so friendly and welcoming
Gorgeous location with incredible sea life
Food was incredibly fresh and lots of different options
The houses they’re building on the island make this a great place for larger groups and families
Included amenities, like daily snorkeling trips to nearby reefs
Kids club/activities were amazing
CONS:
Despite the friendly staff, there were lots of minor service hiccups. I do think they were trying their best, but not quite 5-star service.
You are on a remote private island, so it can be a bit of a trek to get there. Not necessarily a con, but good to know nonetheless.
Some of the resort is a little dated
One of the gorgeous beaches surrounding the private island of Vomo.
GETTING TO LITTLE VOMO
Flying to Fiji from the U.S. was easier than you may think. It was a 10-hour overnight flight from LAX to Nadi. From there welcoming staff transports you via car and then a scenic boat ride to Vomo Island. The boat is nothing special, but the views were beautiful.
Looking for sea life at low tide right in front of our room.
ACTIVITIES
We don’t usually stay at all-inclusive resorts, but one of the appeals of Vomo Island was all of the activities offered. Most are included, like daily boat trips to different snorkeling spots, and all non-motorized watersports. Despite there being an extra cost, don’t miss the day trip to Little Vomo Island. The staff drops you off with a picnic lunch of your choosing and a radio. From there, it’s up to you what to do and when to come back while you live out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies. The hike to the top of the island was also great exercise with the reward of amazing views of the nearby islands.
Private picnic delivered to Little Vomo private island.
BEACHES/POOLS
The entire island is surrounded by beaches, so take your pick of the prettiest place to lounge. There are also two pools, a family pool by the main restaurant and a newer adults-only pool, The Rocks, with an adjacent restaurant that mainly served Asian food.
The adult pool at the Rocks overlooks the island of Little Vomo.
KIDS CLUB/NANNY SERVICE
Kids club performing Fijian songs and dances.
If you have kids, Vomo Island Hotel is a must-visit location, largely due to the kids’ club and amazing nannies provided at no cost. Our girls loved the kids club and I was blown away by the activities that were included every day. They learned traditional Fijian dances, fed turtles, crafted grass skirts of recycled plastic, and had ice cream eating contests (no hands!) by the pool. Healthy kids meals were also provided at kid’s club. The girls made so many friends at the club that they now have Australian pen pals!
Feeding and caring for rescued turtles at Kid’s Club.
FOOD
The biggest variable in an all-inclusive is the quality of the food, and the food at Vomo Island Resort did not disappoint. Breakfast by the pool changed daily, but you could also order anything you’d like off the menu. There were also two restaurant options for dinner that changed nightly. The staff really got to know the dietary preferences of every guest, and even offered my allergy-prone husband a nut-free menu for every meal.
Customized nut-free menu to accommodate allergies.
One of the beautiful beaches we encountered while walking around the island.
SERVICE
Overall the staff were welcoming and lovely and a huge part of what makes this place so special. There were a few service hiccups, like one private beachfront dinner where the service was agonizingly slow, but overall the service was good. The entire vibe of this resort is relaxed and casual which makes for a perfect family beach vacation. Definitely add this wonderful hotel to the short list for your next trip.
Enjoying our last sunset at Vomo Island with Little Vomo in the background.