Yacht Provisioning: Shops & Services in the Mamanuca Islands

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Food and Groceries in the Mamanuca Islands

The opportunity to buy groceries in the Mamanuca Islands is extremely limited. We recommend doing as much provisioning as possible from the mainland – see the Information, Shops & Services in Nadi and The Guide to Food Shopping in Fiji. Otherwise, all resorts in the Mamanuca Islands have restaurants or dining meal plans for guests. A limited number of resorts also have a small convenience store.

Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

The Trader General Store at Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina on Malolo Lailai Island stocks deli items, cheeses, meats, frozen goods, biscuits, snacks, tinned goods, island farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, organic eggs and fresh bread.

Also on Malolo Lailai Island, Plantation Island Resort has a mini-mart selling mostly snack foods, cold drinks, chips, liquor and ice creams. They are open daily from 8 am to 5:30 pm.

On the neighbouring Malolo Island, Six Senses Fiji has a small deli next door to their main restaurant. The RaRa Gourmet Deli sells cheese, wine, beer, tinned goods, fresh vegetables, preserves and more.

The Boutique at the Mana Island Resort on Mana Island sells basic snack foods. They are open from 8 am to 9 pm daily.

Restaurants in the Mamanuca Islands

Every resort in the Mamanucas offers dining options for guests and day-trip visitors (where permitted). You’ll find a range of culinary experiences, from casual beachfront cafes to upscale fine dining establishments.

Most resorts feature à la carte menus, allowing you to choose from a variety of dishes. Some smaller, more intimate resorts offer daily set menus, where you’ll need to order your meals a few hours in advance.

Many resorts pride themselves on showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients, often incorporating traditional Fijian flavours into their dishes. You can expect to find plenty of seafood options, tropical fruits and international cuisines with a Fijian twist.

For yachties seeking a unique dining experience in the Mamanuca Islands, several floating bars and beach clubs offer mouth-watering options:

• Seventh Heaven: Indulge in their à la carte menu featuring a delightful array of small bites and hearty big plates. They also provide anchorages.
• Cloud 9: Savour wood-fired pizzas while sipping on refreshing cocktails from their full bar. The combination of crispy crusts and ocean breeze is simply unbeatable. What’s more, they have anchorages available.
• Malamala Beach Club: This private island paradise boasts an à la carte restaurant, a main bar, and an adults-only bar for those seeking a quieter atmosphere. For the ultimate luxury, book a private cabana with personalised wait service. We recommend you pre-book these as they are often sold out weeks in advance.

Note that some resorts/restaurants require private boats to pay an entry fee.

For more about where to eat, check out Where to Eat in the Mamanuca Islands for Yachties.

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Medication, Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals

Again, it’s best to stock up on medication either from the mainland or your previous port of call before making your way to the Mamanuca Islands. Medication, toiletries and pharmaceuticals are in limited supply in the Mamanuca Islands.

Check out our recommended first aid and medication checklist for the Mamanuca Islands and Fiji in What Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Fiji.

Light Medications at Mamanuca General Stores

You can usually purchase some light medication (painkillers), nappies/diapers and sunscreen from the Musket Cove General Store, the Mana Island Boutique, and Deli at Six Senses. However, this is not something to rely on solely. See the “Supermarkets and Grocery Stores” section to learn more about these stores.

Pharmacies

Although there are no real pharmacies in the Mamanuca Islands, The Boutique at the Mana Island Resort stocks plenty of sunscreens, insect repellent, toiletries and generic pharmaceuticals. The boutique is open from 8 am to 9 pm daily.

Medical Clinics

Plantation Island Resort has a Medical Centre that is open to all guests from their resort, as well as from Lomani Island Resort and Musket Cove Island Resort. The centre is open from 8 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm daily, and a 24-hour emergency service is also available.

Mana Island Resort also houses a medical clinic with a registered nurse. It is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm and is on-call outside of these hours.

For emergencies, there is a medical evacuation centre based in Port Denarau that will be able to evacuate patients from islands in the Mamanuca Islands and provide medical services – see the Information, Shops & Services in Denarau for more information.

For more advice on staying healthy while visiting the Mamanucas, check out How to Stay Safe in Fiji.

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Payments, Internet and Communication in the Mamanuca Islands

Other essential services and shops are limited in the Mamanuca Islands. Although you won’t find any fuel stations, post offices or phone shops, you will be able to get WiFi access at many resorts. Most resorts accept card payments; in fact, for many, it’s the only accepted payment method.

Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands with Internet and WiFi

WiFi is a common feature of the resorts in the Mamanuca Islands. WiFi is typically available in communal areas of the resorts but rarely in rooms. Some of the resorts with WiFi include:

• Musket Cove Island Resort: free WiFi – higher bandwidth, additional fee
• Plantation Island Resort: WiFi for a fee
• Serenity Island Resort: free WiFi
• Mana Island Resort: free WiFi hotspots around the resort. They also have a communication centre with computers and provide other business services, such as printing, copying, etc.
• Likuliku Lagoon Resort: free WiFi
• Malolo Island Resort: free WiFi
• Tadrai Island Resort: free WiFi

ATMs and Paying with Cash

Most resorts, as well as Malamala Beach Club, Seventh Heaven and Cloud 9, accept credit cards, but be aware that there’s almost always a surcharge – see Can You Use Your Credit Card in Fiji? On the downside, some resorts/restaurants, like Tropica Island Resort and Cloud 9, do not accept cash.

The only resort with an ATM is Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina on Malolo Lailai Island.