Our Recommended Resorts with Dorms in the Yasawa Islands
Get your hop-on hop-off ferry ticket and do some island-hopping in the glorious Yasawa Islands of Fiji. With that, you’ll stay at a different backpacker resort each couple of nights or so, kitted out with affordable dorms and meal plans to make your stay seamless. Meet fellow world-travellers, as well as casual holidaymakers, as many backpacker resorts in the Yasawa Islands also cater to the more adventurous honeymooners and families. Take a look at some of our favourite backpacker stays in this list of resorts with dorms in the Yasawa Islands!
While you’re here, plan more of your trip using The Budget & Backpacking Guide to the Yasawa Islands. Plus, explore more of Fiji by staying in some of the 10 Best Backpacker Resorts in Fiji and the 10 Best Hostels in Fiji.
1. Mantaray Island Resort
Get the real Fiji resort experience with a backpacker touch at the Mantaray Island Resort. While the resort caters to all with its mid-range private bures (bungalows), their “Paradise Dorm” offers financial relief for budgeting travellers. The more upmarket backpacker resort in the Yasawa Islands has a 32-bed dorm kitted out with private alcoves of bunks with air-conditioning. Meals are a little pricier than what’s available at other resorts, however, but Mantaray Island is definitely worth it for a “treat yourself” stay. Plus, as the name suggests, it’s one of the 10 Resorts in Fiji Where You Can Swim with Manta Rays.
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- Mantaray Island Resort on Booking.com
- Mantaray Island Resort on Trip.com
- Mantaray Island Resort on Expedia
© Mantaray Island Resort2. Octopus Resort
Another more upmarket resort in the Yasawas, yet offering something for backpackers, the Octopus Resort is worth staying for at least a night. Stay in “Daves Dorm” or one of the affordable private double rooms and enjoy the benefits of the resort’s free and cheap activities (see the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in the Yasawa Islands), from yoga to guided walks to crab racing. There’s also the option to scuba dive, visit villages or simply lounge by the pool with a cocktail.
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© Octopus Resort3. Barefoot Kuata Island Resort
One of the first resorts you’ll come across when taking the Yasawa Islands ferry, Barefoot Kuata Island Resort is a warm, welcoming and simply stunning introduction to the island chain. There are two types of six-bed dorms, as well as private double rooms and family bures on the beachfront, so you’ll share this island with a variety of people. While there’s a wide range of free activities to do, the most iconic are snorkelling and scuba diving with sharks. If you like this resort, check out its sister resort also in the Yasawas, Barefoot Manta Island Resort.
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- Barefoot Kuata Island Resort on Booking.com
- Barefoot Kuata Island Resort on Trip.com
- Barefoot Kuata Island Resort on Expedia
© FijiPocketGuide.com4. Long Beach Escape
An intimate resort owned and run by a local village on Matacawalevu Island, Long Beach Escape provides an authentic Fijian experience. Their eight-bed dorm room ensures an affordable stay along the resort’s long stretch of white sand, which runs all the way onto the restaurant floor. Enjoy village visits, kayaking, snorkelling and hiking on the island, while excursions to the Sawa-i-Lau Caves and Blue Lagoon also come at an affordable rate. See how this one compares to all of the resorts across the island group in the 20 Best Resorts in the Yasawa Islands.
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© Long Beach Escape5. Naqalia Lodge
Super affordable dorms, tent sites and garden bures await at Naqalia Lodge on Wayalailai Island. The lodge/backpacker resort specialises in active adventures, such as island hikes, shark feeding, kayak tours, spearfishing, handline fishing, snorkelling, surfing and much more! In between all of the excitement, traditional Fijian food is on the menu, including a “lovo” feast – check out the 10 Best Foodie Experiences in the Yasawa Islands to find out more.
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© Naqalia Lodge6. Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
Stay in “Charlie’s Dormitory” or one of the budget villas for couples or families at the crowd-pleasing Blue Lagoon Beach Resort. The laidback resort is ideal for doing as much or as little as you want, including visiting Fijian villages, a school or a church, being entertained with quiz nights and crab racing, seeing the Sawa-i-Lau Caves, snorkelling or stand-up paddleboarding, or simply relaxing on the beach. See more resorts suitable for families and groups in the 10 Best Family Resorts in the Yasawa Islands.
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- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Booking.com
- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Trip.com
- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Expedia
© Blue Lagoon Beach Resort7. Safe Landing Lodge
Safe Landing Lodge is an affordable retreat for any type of traveller thanks to their selection of dorms, double rooms and family bures. See what “Fiji Time” is all about at this relaxing resort with a beach and a bar serving authentic Fijian meals. Safe Landing is located on Nacula Island at the edge of the famous Blue Lagoon, making it a great base to visit sites like the Sawa-i-Lau Caves, Fijian villages and snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon. This one also features in our 10 Best Budget Accommodations in the Yasawa Islands.
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© Safe Landing Eco-Lodge8. Coralview Island Resort
Great snorkelling and great prices are just two reasons to stay at the Coralview Island Resort on Tavewa Island. The resort has a nearby marine reserve and giant clams, making the underwater adventures unforgettable – earning this resort a spot on the 10 Best Snorkelling Resorts in Fiji. The resort also runs regular trips to the Blue Lagoon and the Sawa-i-Lau Caves. Stay in the resort’s spacious dorms or one of their private bures.
Check Blue Lagoon Beach Resort out:
- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Booking.com
- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Trip.com
- Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on Expedia
© Coralview Island Resort9. Boathouse Nanuya
Convenience is everything at Boathouse Nanuya, as it’s the only backpacker resort in the Yasawas with an ATM, convenience store, sports bar and day spa. That’s not to say you won’t find the usual fishing, kayaking or trip to the famous Sawa-i-Lau Caves! When it comes to accommodation, choose between fresh-looking dorms (no bunks!) and twin rooms. You’ll also find this accommodation listed in the all-important 10 Best Resorts in Fiji with Glass-Bottom Boats!
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© Boathouse Nanuya10. Nabua Lodge
Finally, unplug and recharge at the backpacker-friendly Nabua Lodge on Nacula Island. The backpacker lodge/resort has no cellphone reception and runs off a generator that is switched off late at night, giving you the opportunity to truly disconnect from the world. Plus, with only nine bures, some of which contain dorm rooms, it never feels too crowded. Activities are relaxing here too with beach volleyball, coconut husking, cultural lessons, fish feeding, guided walks, kayaking and snorkelling. For more alternative stays like this, check out the 25 Best Hotels & Places to Stay in the Yasawa Islands.
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© Nabua LodgeMore About the Best Backpacker Resorts in the Yasawa Islands
That’s it for the best backpacker resorts in the Yasawa Islands. For more tips to help plan the perfect island escape, check out more of our insightful Yasawa guides:
- 10 Best Budget Accommodations in the Yasawa Islands
- 10 Best Budget Homestays in the Yasawa Islands
- Information, Shops & Services in the Yasawa Islands
Finally, see how the backpacker resorts in the Yasawa Islands compare to the 10 Best Backpacker Resorts in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips in The Budget & Backpacking Guide to Fiji.
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