Before going to the Beachcomber Hotel we couldn't find many reviews online so we had to resort to personal experiences and comments from friends and co-workers. Most didn't have much more infomation besides it was the "party island" but still beautiful, since it's Fiji! We weren't really looking for a party 24/7, but wanted to have the option to party at night if we felt up to it.
The Beachcomber was PERFECT for what we were looking for. It was our own private slice of paradise, we got a beachfront Bure with an amazing view of the sunset every night. The Bula Band was so much fun, every night (fri, sat, & sun) there was great (optional!) entertainment. Any activity you would want is available on the island; massages, scuba diving, mani/pedi's, FREE snorkeling, parasailing (recommend it!), sea kayaking, and island hopping tours!
Granted, it may not be 5 star living, it is perfect for a weekend getaway. I give it a solid 3 stars as far as luxury standards, but it is a very exclusive island and frankly, the best way to experience the Mamanuca islands of Fiji. I would definitely go back, and in a perfect world, bring all my closest friends and family and just take the island OVER!!!
The backpacker dorms were on the same island not too far from where our private Bure was - we walked by them one night and thought they looked really clean. I could definitely imagine having a great time staying there in my early 20's. The private Bure's were clean and provided everything you might need, including a fridge! Definitely BRING BUG SPRAY! They have some there to buy, but I got eaten alive the first night, since we sat on our private porch for a while after dark. It was truly my fault, but still, the Fijian mozzies are no joke.
BULA! The Beachcomber Island Resort is sure to impress. :)
