Gecko's Resort

The resort itself is fine. Nice layout, great pool, excellent breakfast and mostly comfortable rooms. It’s the little things: making you pay for wifi and then it cutting out halfway through your allotted time or the absolute gouging at the restaurant or not being able to turn off AC so it’s freezing cold . Considering what I paid, it just doesn’t seem commensurate with the experience.

Janitorial service is very slow had ask for clean our rooms.

We heard Geckos put on a great fire show so went for happy hour, dinner and the show on a Friday evening. The staff were so friendly, food was great and the kids options even better. The show was awesome. The dancers were incredibly interactive and had everyone, kids adults and all involvedand dancing, with lots of great laughs and incredible fire throwing skills! Was an awesome night out.

The staff are great,the meal& so is the property. Prices are reasonable

Thin walls can hear your neighbours. Upon checking in, there’s bo trolley to transport luggage to the room which was at the very back. To see the fire show, you have to make dinner reservations. I booked a massage and the massage lady didn’t show up. Nice fire show interactive with guests and that was the only thing we really enjoyed.

My tween daughter and I spent a delightful 8 full days here, enjoying every moment! The staff are incredibly warm and friendly, reflecting the hospitality found throughout Fiji. The food and drinks were excellent. While weekends were busier, it was never crowded; weekdays were just perfect. The rooms meet Western standards, though there is no microwave, so plan accordingly. Admittedly, the site could use some TLC. The room includes a safe, electric kettle, small fridge, coffee, tea, sugar, some utensils, and cups. The beds were firm, which we liked, and the pillows were a mix of hard and soft. We bought dried noodles nearby for late-night snacks or early mornings before heading out in a taxi. The shower water was plenty hot and had great pressure (we stayed in room 32). I drank boiled water without any problems, though I'm not sure if boiling is necessary. They sell 1.5-liter bottles of water for about $6 FJD, but you can get them in Voua for $2 FJD. On-site activities include: two outdoor pools, a bar, a restaurant (breakfast from 8-10 AM, lunch from 12-3 PM, and dinner from 6-8 PM), and five mountain bikes available for rent. There's plenty of space to nurse a Fiji Gold and read a good book. Entertainment options feature a DVD player with hundreds of Hollywood hits, a TV with a few channels, and a small library with a variety of used books—we added two more to the collection. Out back, there's plenty of space for children to run around, a small gym, a cultural center showcasing a traditional Fijian house and history, and free internet access. They'll exchange AUD for FJD without issue, which is great, since cash is still widely used. Paying the resort by foreign credit card was painless. There are ATMs and a Vodafone store in Sigatoka too, though we didn't explore the town much since our preference was instead to explore villages, partake in Kava ceremonies, hike through caves, take a jetboat, and go on lots of other off-site, half-and-full-day adventures. Our July itinerary included getting a SIM at the airport, then a late-night shuttle from Nadi airport ($100 FJD). The next day, we explored the small town of Voua on foot and stocked up on water and extra food from local stores. Over the following days, we planned one major activity per day, such as the "Off Road Cave Safari," "Zip Fiji Momi" (16 lines), and the "Sigatoka River Safari." We made sure to rest every two or three days. There was no need to rent a car since the resort is more than happy to arrange a taxi or private shuttle for you either to/from the airport, or to your chosen daily excursion. When we left, it was hugs all around! You could pay 10X more for the same Fijian experience at other hotels, so why would you?

Ok so this is not a fancy resort so don't expect too many bells and whistles. Yes it's run down and needs some TLC but the rooms are spacious and have everything you need. The staff are super friendly and we really enjoyed the restaurant. The meals were good and good value for money. We also got a massage at the spa and it was amazing! Better than the one I had a big resort and less than half the price. Be aware that's it's not by the beach and there are not many activities available so if that's what your after this is not the place for you. But it's a good base to stay and then go out on tours for the day. Fiji is an expensive place to go on holidays so if your looking for a more budget option Geckos is the way to go.

Great little resort, with the best service staff you could ask for. Loved our stay there

The staff were amazingly friendly and made us feel very welcome. There is a very relaxed vibe about the place. The two swimming pools are extremely well maintained. The reason for a good not an excellent is that the resort is looking somewhat tired, the food was very average, and simple requests were forgotten (like a booking for a massage and a request for beach towels). However, given the price point I’d come again, especially given the lovely staff.