Beqa Lagoon Resort

I’ve been wanting to write this review as soon as we left. We were there for 8 days and 7 nights with a group of 37 people, mainly divers and some of us non-divers. From LAX to NADI, it was an 11-hour flight, and to the resort, another 3-hour bus ride and then a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland to the Beqa Island Resort. When you are at the Fiji airport or when the bus stops at the store, buy some snacks and drinks, especially if you like to snack between meals. Sodas are an extra charge at the resort, and their store only has candy and a few snacks. The staff welcomed us with a song and a free foot massage, which was wonderful! It surprisingly included a sugar scrub massage. Because of this, I signed up for a Lomi Lomi massage (similar to a Swedish massage). Lita did my massage located in a secluded area of the resort facing the beautiful ocean. It was heavenly! During our stay, the staff catered to us and always asked if there was anything we needed. Filo, the hostess, remembered & greeted us by name and was wonderful in explaining everything about the resort. Some of the highlights of dinner everyday for us was selecting our meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for the next day and having dessert every night. Meals were simple, because we had 3 choices for lunch and dinner. The foods were fresh, healthy, and tasted delicious. The resort was laidback and not overdone with activities. We could go at our own pace and choose to participate or not. My husband would go out to scuba dive in the mornings and return around 12:00 noon. As a non-diver, I snorkeled, did kayaking, got a massage, and swam in the pool and ocean. There was also stand-up paddle boarding, which I didn’t do. I wished there was slightly more planned resort activities with the staff in the morning for the non-divers while the divers were away. Most of the free resort activities happened in the afternoon when everyone was back from diving. My husband said the dive crew was very knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive in making sure they pointed out things that the divers were not looking at, so they wouldn't miss anything. The dive crew also were awesome in getting everyone's gear ready & correct before diving, so my husband didn't have to worry about it. My husband has been diving for a few years, and this was his first shark dive, and it was the highlight of his trip and is still talking about it today! The best excursion we paid for was the Secret Island Trip & Picnic lunch. This was a boat ride 20 minutes from the resort to an island that only appears for a few hours and then it disappears again. This was the best snorkeling we have done compared to snorkeling we had done in Hawaii, Mexico, and Jamaica. It had the whitest sand, the clearest sky-blue water, and the reef being in only seven-feet of water made it the perfect visibility for snorkeling. It had the prettiest reef top and was not lacking in fish or sea life. When you visit the village and the schoo

We had such an amazing stay. Our beach front Bure was very comfortable and beautiful. Resort grounds well maintained. Enjoyed the activities. Meals were very good and service was outstanding. The dive team was Excellant and diving with the sharks was amazing. We can’t wait to return.

Experience: 89.5 weeks of dive travel out of the US 2166 total scuba dives Diving since 1999 Instructor The week before Easter my wife and I took a group of 37 people, mostly divers, to Beqa Lagoon Resort. No one in the group had ever been to Fiji in the past. I had been warned that the diving in Fiji would not get close to any of the areas within the Coral Triangle, but we wanted to try something new. I was also warned that the diving at Beqa was not the best Fiji has to offer, but we were told that the resort is great for groups. Well, it was all true. Let's start with the diving. Most boat rides were less than 20 minutes with the maximum being about 30. The boats were like no others I had seen before as they were made from aluminum. They were comfortable and because they were catamaran hulls they cut through the water with little wave action. The boats were slightly overcrowded, but that was my fault as I tried to keep all 30 divers together. The dive shop wanted to place us on three boats, but I convinced them two would be best as we all came together and wanted to dive together. Entries and exits from the boats were easy; however, at times we had choppy seas that made the ladders bounce as we were trying to get back on the boat. Unfortunately, the visibility varied greatly from sight to sight with it ranging from 30 feet to 100 feet. We did not find the diving very remarkable. The coral at times ranged from badly damaged to beautiful with the fish life ranging from sparse to intensely thick. The combination of poor visibility and low fish life in some spots made it less remarkable. Please keep in mind they were hit by a cyclone in 2020 and that could be partially the issue. The other issue was the lack of diversity for creatures on the dive sights. Out of 19 dives we saw no rays, no turtles, no lobster and no crabs. We also did not see any cuttle fish, frog fish or sea horses. We did see three octopus on one dive all together and one sea snake. This unfortunately, in my opinion, did not live up to the type of diving we were accustomed to in the Pacific. But, the shark dive made it amazing. My wife and I generally do not attend wild animal feedings for our own personal reasons; however, because we were leading a group we felt we needed to accompany them. This shark dive is like nothing else I have ever seen. You pay extra for it, but you get to do it twice as a two dive trip. There were no less than 30 sharks present for the 25 minutes you are in the water with five to seven species of sharks. The sharks range from nurse sharks to bull sharks, but the tiger sharks steal the show. One that is 15 feet long. We had no less than two tiger sharks per dive and were told the most they have ever had was eight. This is the only shark feed in the world that boasts that tiger sharks will be present. It is amazing to see the feeders and staff control the movement of these huge sharks. This dive is a must do and made the trip even better. They do se

The food was not so good. Bring some protein bars and snacks!

This place exceeded all expectations. It was our first time in Fiji and we were blown away with how friendly and accepting the local people were. The resort catered for everything and had a wonderful mix of adventure and relax, as well as fun activities that taught us about their culture. The dive centre is as professional a set up as I've seen anywhere, and the shark dives were mind blowing. The food was amazing the service second to known. We will definitely go back here when we can.

Diver’s paradise. Amazing shark divers on the east end of the lagoon and beautiful soft coral dives on the west end. The guides are flexible and willing to go wherever the divers want. Seeing tiger sharks (both at The Cathedral and at another location) is an unforgettable experience. The resort is magical. The staff’s hospitality is world class. The singing as you arrive and leave is very touching. Excellent food, beautiful grounds, amazing culture. Can’t wait to go back! Shout outs to Freddy, Paul, Nix, Jerry, Tusi, Filo, To, Seta, etc!