Here’s a much harsher version while keeping it focused on your experience:
⭐☆☆☆☆
Skip Paradise Cove and book Barefoot Kuata or Barefoot Manta instead.
My friend and I spent weeks planning our Fiji trip, and Paradise Cove was easily th ... See More
Here’s a much harsher version while keeping it focused on your experience:
⭐☆☆☆☆
Skip Paradise Cove and book Barefoot Kuata or Barefoot Manta instead.
My friend and I spent weeks planning our Fiji trip, and Paradise Cove was easily the worst resort we stayed at. The photos online are incredibly misleading. We walked into a room that smelled like mold, and the bathroom was dirty enough that we immediately wanted to leave. We ended up paying even more money just to upgrade because the room we booked was unacceptable.
The service was disappointing as well. Compared to every other resort we visited, the staff here seemed cold, unenthusiastic, and like they didn’t want to be there. The atmosphere felt lifeless, and there was nothing special about the experience despite the premium prices.
The food was mediocre at best, yet everything was overpriced. For what this resort charges, you should expect exceptional accommodations, service, and dining. Instead, it felt like we were paying luxury prices for a very average experience.
If you’re traveling through the Yasawas, do yourself a favor and stay at Barefoot Kuata or Barefoot Manta instead. Both offer a much better island atmosphere, friendlier staff, and a far more authentic Fiji experience. We made incredible memories there, while Paradise Cove was just a regret that cost us even more money because we had to upgrade our room.
This was the only resort during our trip that we couldn’t wait to leave. We would never stay here again.