Called in my reservation by phone and received confirmation by Sera. Arrived at Crows Nest around 3pm and was warmly greeted by Asinate and quickly checked into my villa. Everything went smoothly. The villa itself is old and dated but clean. I've stayed at Crows Nest several times before and sometimes it can be busy with families and kids or with large youth groups or sports teams but this time it was fairly empty and quiet which was nice. This place holds a lot of memories for my family as well when we used to stay there some 40 years ago. It's location on the coral coast is ideal but the beach isn't an ideal swimming beach. It might be good for snorkeling but not for swimming. There are alot of sharp coral and broken glass on the beach. In addition there are alot of snake like looking creatures in the water. They're harmless but if you have kids it might freak them out a bit :) The pool looked clean although we didn't go swimming in it because it was raining and a little cold. The restaurant is okay. Ate there two nights in a row and ordered the same dish because I loved it the first night but on the second night it was not very good. So the restaurant is a hit or miss for me. The free breakfast consisted of two different cereals, milk, cakes, toast, jam, butter, watermelon, papaya, pineapple and orange juice. Very basic but appreciated. In the past I've paid anywhere from FJ$189 to FJ$239 on this particular trip so it varies. Quiet on the high side I feel for this particular resort as compared to some of the other higher end resorts. The staff overall were nice on this particular trip. My vehicle was safe in the parking lot for the two nights and three days we were there. The villa itself has a queen bed and two single beds, bathroom, no living area but a lanai with chairs and a kitchen. There is no cooking appliance or microwave but they do have a hot water kettle and a mini fridge. The cupboards were bare. Only had a couple of mugs, no utensils, bowls or plates. Check out went smoothly. Of the few times I've stayed here I've never been able to get a late check out even with an empty resort. Check out is at 10am. This is just an FYI in case you have a late afternoon flight and was planning on a later check out. However, Asinate at the front desk was friendly and professional. I've stayed at much nicer resorts but this place just holds some memories and provides a simple and friendly atmosphere as compared to the commercial Bula type experience you'd receive at a five star resort. Overall a great family friendly place to spend the night. There is no night life in this area but if you're looking for a little peace and quiet without the commercialization feel of the larger resorts then this is the place.
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