Picolo recommends · Hotel in the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Lomani Island Resort
A handful of suites by the sand, a pool among the garden palms and a kayak waiting on the beach whenever you feel like the reef.
Lomani is small enough that the staff learn your name within a day. Suites and bures, the Fijian term for bungalows, line the beach, and the pool sits in a green garden a few steps back from the water.
The island it shares, Malolo Lailai, also has a marina and several other resorts. That means you can stroll to a different restaurant for dinner, which is rare in the Mamanucas, and come back to a hotel where only adults stay.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Lomani Island Resort
We like Lomani as a gentler-priced choice for couples who want the calm of an adults-only stay without paying for an overwater bure. It is personal and relaxed.
Do not expect the polish or the private pools of the big luxury resorts. The neighbouring hotels and the marina also make the island busier than Tokoriki or Likuliku, so true seclusion it is not.
What you get
- Suites and bures by the beach
- Pool in the garden
- Kayaks to borrow
- Adults only
- Other restaurants on the island within walking distance
A day at Lomani Island Resort
- Morning
- Coffee on the veranda, then a lap of the garden pool.
- Midday
- Take a kayak out along the reef while the water is calm.
- Afternoon
- A walk to the marina to watch the boats come in.
- Evening
- Dinner at one of the neighbouring resorts and a short walk home.
Location
Malolo Lailai, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Open in MapsQuestions about Lomani Island Resort
Is Lomani Island Resort cheaper than Likuliku?
Generally, yes. Lomani is a smaller adults-only hotel without overwater bures, and it usually costs less than Likuliku on nearby Malolo.
Can I eat outside the hotel at Lomani Island Resort?
Yes. Malolo Lailai has other resorts and a marina, so there are other places to eat that you can walk to.
Is there snorkelling at Lomani Island Resort?
Kayaks are free to take out over the reef, and the shallow water off the island is good for a look at the coral.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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