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Waitui Basecamp - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel in Matathawa Island with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Garden
Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View
Garden Glamping Tent

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

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Garden Glamping Tent

Garden Glamping Tent

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View

Mixed Dorm Room, Ocean View

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Matacawalevu Island, Yasawa Islands, Matathawa Island

What's nearby

  • Long Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Devil's Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Blue Lagoon Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Manta Ray Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Sunrise Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Nadi (NAN-Nadi Intl.) - 55.4 miles/89.2 km

Restaurants

  • Bulih Bali

About this property

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Matathawa Island with a stay at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 2007

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Additional fee: FJD 70 per person, per night
The additional mandatory fee covers a meal plan fee per person.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Matathawa Island
Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Waitui Basecamp - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waitui Basecamp - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Waitui Basecamp - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Waitui Basecamp - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

An authentic island experience in an idyllic location.
Nick, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay, relax and really unwind into Fiji time! We had such a relaxing stay at Waitui basecamp, we were sorry to leave. We got to know the team and learnt plenty about village life and had some great experiences - from collecting geges (small clams) for dinner, visiting the local school and village to kayaking to a nearby beach and eating mangoes straight from the tree. Afternoons reading and snoozing in the hammocks ensured we really rested and left city stresses behind. We met and made friends with other guests, and had a great laugh with everyone. The team held a traditional lovo/ kava night where we had a feast on the beach and sang and laughed together all night. If you want a genuine down to earth experience then we would highly recommend waitui as a wonderful break away. Tui cooked us amazing fresh meals with lots love, and the team would even bring your lunch out to you if you were spending the day away on Blue Lagoon beach - we felt very spoilt! Will definitely return
Rocksta, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

the most authentic Fiji experience you could have. Food is caught the same day and cooked and there is maybe only 10 people on the island including staff. The staff are viillagers and are fantastic - we already miss them! Be aware though each meal - regardless of what you eat (even if it is just a bowl of cereal) is $50 each which is very expensive considering you are sleeping on a mattress in a tent, have only a cold shower from a mountain spring and there is no beach.
nicky, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay in Paradise
Our favourite place to stay in the Yasawas. Relaxed and generous staff, in paradise! Lots of activities both free and paid for. Lovely room and very good food. We hope to return again!
Nina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Better Value elsewhere
Nice to have a little wifi, but the grounds were pretty disappointing. The tide was out most of our stay so not much to do without getting on a boat.
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highlight of the Yasawa Islands
My friend and I stayed one night in a glamping tent at Waitui base camp and my one regret is that we didn’t stay longer. I loved everything about our stay. The staff treat you like family and are happy to share as much or as little of their life with you as you want. There are so many activities to chose from- spear fishing, coconut demos, village visits, school visits, farm visits, island medicine talks, bonfires, volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling... and many of them are free! The food is spectacular. For dinner we ate fish caught by other guests on their fishing trip, and for lunch we ate papaya picked by other guests on their farm trip. So fresh and delicious! There is a resort fee payable on checkout to cover the cost of meals and I do recommend bringing cash if you’re interested in buying souvenirs on excursions.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family hotel in the Yasawas
Thanks to Cele the boat driver for making of our trip a very special memory. His grace and spontaneous support was priceless and makes from the Waitui Basecamp an great choice!
Cesar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was just perfect for our family. The food was really great and the room was clean and comfortable. All the folks that make the place run are friendly and kind. Best of all, for us, were the adventures we were able to have. It truly is a basecamp, and we loved our stay there.
Sarah, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you don't stay here you'll be kicking yourself
Tim & Megan, and their gorgeous staff, cultivated a 10/10 experience for us at Waitui Basecamp. Much thought has been put into making guests feel supremely comfortable. It's like staying at a good friends house, with a superb range of outdoor activities and lush food at your beck and call. We couldn't have imagined having a better experience in Fiji and we will be recommending friends and family make Waitui Basecamp a 'must do' experience when visiting not only the Yasawa islands, but Fiji. Thank you Tim and Megan and we wish you all the best in your endeavours.
Zoe, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem in a secluded bay
We enjoyed our glamping experience very much, highly recommended!
Mel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Staff très amical, vie en communauté
Pas de plage et les activitées payantes ne valent pas le coup Les activités gratuites sont en revanches top et animées par un staff vraiment très sympa On vit dans ce resort en communauté avec les autres touristes , les tables sont communes Les chambres ne sont pas en très bonnes état et avec des souris Les tentes sont ok
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Vie en communauté avec un staff excellent
Pas d'accueil en chanson Une vie en communauté avec les autres touristes et le staff vraiment super Repas partagés tous en commun, pas de table a part jeux le soir Prix interessant Touts les services gratuits sont géniaux, ceux payant sans interet La nourriture est bonne mais sans plus, et pas très copieux Souris dans les bures Les tentes sont biens mais basiques
Thibault, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super
Accueil tres chaleureux! Tres calme. Sommes en pleine nature. Possibilité de nager en apnée ou de faire du kayak.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review