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Immerse yourself in Fijian culture and traditions at this community homestay on the island of Wayasewa. Experience local delicacies, unspoiled surroundings, and exciting daily activities that will enrich your vacation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
The current price is AED 110
AED 220 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)

A Fijian community homestay.The place of learning our famous traditional culture,local yummy dishes,and the unchallenged eco surroundings.It will be an adventure..Remain disconnected from the world with the rhythm of FIJI TIME will wrap everything up.You will not want to leave.Don't forget to take part in our fabulous daily activities. It will add up to your vacation.Come and enjoy it.
We are located on the island of wayasewa in the Yasawa group.So,the only option of getting here is by boat transfer.I can arrange pickup from Nadi or nearby islands at reasonable price.
You will definitely enjoy everything in here..
Why waiting !!!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Can use balcony for smoking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Feel free to move around inside the community.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Can host families

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Can use balcony for smoking

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Snorkeling With Sharks Lautoka
Snorkeling With Sharks Private vacation home
Snorkeling With Sharks Private vacation home Lautoka

About the neighborhood

Map
Yasawa, Fiji

Getting around

  • Mana (MNF) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coconut Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Snorkeling with sharks (homestay) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snorkeling with sharks (homestay) located?

Situated in Wayasewa Island, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Manta Ray Beach, Sunrise Beach, and Naukacuvu Beach. Sunset Beach is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) away.

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Snorkeling with sharks (homestay) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

tamsyn

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Snorkeling with the sharks was amazing. You need to ask Bill to take you on this excursion. Accommodation is basic -as you should expect for the price - but has everything you need. Food was good and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village stay

Beautiful island, friendly hosts, authentic, rustic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed with Bill and Paula and it was amazing. If you want to experience remote versus resort, this is where you go! I felt lucky being there and learning about village life and Bill and Paula's family, which touched my heart. It was extremely special in so many ways. Hearing the nightly village bell and drums calling villagers to church, eating fresh food prepared by Paula from the garden and trees, sunset hand line fishing with Bill, snorkeling with the sharks, walking down the beach to sand bar at low tide, and walking through the village. I dont know if will be ever be on that side of the world again, but if i ever was in the area again, I honestly would stop by and say hello. I miss Bill and Paula! It was a tearful goodbye!
Gorgeous sunsets!
Sand bar fun!
Exploring at low tide!
Bill took us to snorkel with the sharks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private oasis

We loved staying at our Wayasewa homestayPaula’s cooking was outstandingShe really went over and above with local culinary delightsWe had the beach accommodation to ourselves and it was very spacious We especially loved the company of little Iva our homestay’s grandaughter One week was a little too long though
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hudson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 7-day Stay

Bill and Paula were wonderful hosts. Our stay exceeded our expectations. Paula was a wonderful cook and we enjoyed all of her homemade meals. The family and the community of the village were so welcoming, and we loved getting involved in the local culture. The snorkeling off of the island was wonderful, we went out almost 2 or 3 times everyday. We had the pleasure of tagging along to their invitation to the opening ceremony of the kuata island resort, where we witnessed the traditional kava ceremony and proceeding of their clan rituals. We also had a wonderful time doing the snorkeling with sharks excursion, which is a bucket list item! Keep in mind this is a homestay, which is perfect for an outdoor and a nature enthusiast crowd that wishes to immerse themselves in local culture and wildlife. We already miss their hospitality and the island, and hope to bring our friends/family back someday to this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Fiji experience

We had the best time staying with Bill and Polla and their family. Bill was great at communicating before we arrived and we arranged transfer with him to and from our stay. Pollas food was delicious, portions were very generous and such a big variety of meals! The island is so beautiful and staying with Bill and Polla is a great way to experience the real Fiji. The snorkling with sharks experience was incredible. Their son was home for the long weekend and took us out for the sunset fishinng trip and along to the sand bar. Make sure to read Bills description as this is a real Fiji experience and not for everyone but we would recommend to anyone that wants to see more than the resorts. Thank you Bill and Polla for being so welcoming and kind and opening your home up to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

neil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must go for a real traditional Fijian experience

Bill and his family were great hosts. We had a few hiccups with a broken water line but it was fixed quickly. We had the Honor of attending the 1yr passing celebration of their chief. The food and hospitality was fantastic. The weather wasn't on our side most of the trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEGHAN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful!

Bill and Paula, along with their family are gracious hosts! We enjoyed our stay and excursions. Our 4 children ages 5 to 11, enjoyed the snorkeling and the boat rides and the food and the company!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

'Fiji time' has never been so accurate

We loved our authentic island village stay with Bill and Paula's on Wayasewa island in the Yamata village. The accomodation has a simple uncomplicated vibe and is located beside the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and incredible, remote, off-grid island experience

We had an incredible, once in a lifetime experience staying with Bill and Polla. They are both warm, welcoming and helpful hosts, sharing information and stories about village life and culture and local farming. The accommodations are rustic, but clean and totally functional. The views and area is just stunning and the the off-grid, very limited cell reception meant a true disconnecting and relaxing vibe.Polla made all our meals from scratch using mainly locally sourced or grown fruits, vegetables, etc. Everything was delicious! One day Bill went our fishing and brought back an assortment of fish that Polla then cooked up in a few different ways and served with the most delicious, homemade coconut milk sauce.The weather was not totally on our side, so between low tide, rain or high winds and surf, made it difficult to get out swimming/snorkelling or going on boat excursion. We did make it out swimming with sharks - really amazing! It meant we had lots of time for reading, journalling, card playing or just taking in the views.We did not see another tourist the whole time we were there. Recommend being prepared with bringing a headlamp or flashlight, mosquito repellant, water shoes or old runners, bottled drinking water or a filter (we brought lifestraw water bottles) and helpful to have a few snacks (like bars) in case you get hungry between meals or while out on excursions. Meals were abundant!Thank you Bill & Polla for a beautiful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks Polla and Sarah for their warm hospitality. The house is basic but that is a life experience with local village people which is what i like. It is not a holiday resort. Bill also welcomed me to their family lunch gathering on Sunday. The location is nice and relaxed but i like walked to the sandbar for swimming where is about 15 to 20mins walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Community, Wonderful Experience

Lovely Fijian cabin stay on a remote island, with everything cared for by Paula and Bill. The kids all played really well in the waves, and we loved snorkelling with reef sharks and beautiful fish. Thank you B&P and the whole community who welcomed us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great tribal village experience

Bill and his family supplied us with an authentic tribal village iexperience. Got to live the native island life for 3 days. Eat their food, live in their accommodations, meet the village people and visit some amazing islands. Hospitality was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

Could not recommend this highly enough. Bill and Paula are amazing generous hosts, and when you stay with them, you are will be living with the whole village and the whole island. If you want an experience that will create memories that stay with you, this is the one.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful off-grid village homestay

Bill and Paula are such kind and gracious hosts. My two teens and I enjoyed the privilege of being welcomed into two Fijian villages, eating Paula’s nutritious food, boating to an uninhabited island and great snorkeling beyond the second village. A truly special experience that ended with them taking us back to the mainland by long boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Liliana S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

True Fiji village experience

We stayed in the beach house with our 5, 3 and 1 year old kids for 3 nights. Bill and Paula are genuinely kind people and made our stay very enjoyable. Bill was happy to arrange activities and transportation for us, while Paula cooked amazing dishes. Do not expect an ounce of comfort, but it’s worth the true Fiji family and village experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

NixonPictures

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Wayasewa!

The perfect 'real Fiji' experience off the grid. Not for everyone as there's no airconditioning, running hot water or pools but that's the charm and attraction here. Bill and Paula looked after us wonderfully. Our two small boys were played with and looked after by other local children, the villages were very friendly. Paula also arranged a surprise birthday cake for my oldest son! No other tourists spotted, no-one trying to sell you things or get you to drink kava and no shops. Perfect spot. AAA+
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Communication
Thankyou to Bill and Paula for a truly memorable holiday. My family of 5 had the most amazing time. Initial culture shock was quickly overcome and from airport transfers, full board and activities Bill will arrange it all. We felt at home, safe and part of the community. We promised the local children to visit again and we will. Vinaka to Bill and the entire village.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

We had a wonderful time! Our host Polla was so caring and helpful and made us feel a part of village life. Her cooking was fantastic! The bungalow by the beach was basic but had everything we needed and was an excellent location. We really got to experience true Fiji. Visiting the school and joining in the rugby were great, and attending church and the amazing singing was a highlight. We also enjoyed snorkelling, a sunset hike and many relaxing hours by the beach. Polla was incredibly busy but still made us feel so welcome. We would highly recommend this home stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shianne A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place awesome experience.

Bill, his family and their village were wonderful. It was an experience of traditional island life. We stayed in a little bungalow right on the beach. The cooking was AMAZING. I would recommend bringing some snacks with you if you're a person who likes to snack but in the ways on main meals the food is delicious. Absolutely come and stay here! 3 days was perfect for us and our two year old son. Very child friendly! So much fun and we're completely relaxed after 3 days in paradise not lifting a finger!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My girlfriend and I, in our elder years, had an amazingly 9 day stay on the island. Everything was explained to us in advance and we knew we would have very basic facilities. We were treated as royalty with nothing too much trouble for our hosts and the villiagers. Food was plentiful, happy smiling faces plentiful also. Our interaction with the children and the community was flawless. Their singing was mesmerising. As long as you are prepared for basic but clean conditions then this is definitely a 5 star stay. Thank you Paula, Bill and the community.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shell G., Eltham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Beautiful spot,Bill an Paula an Whanau are most Humble,Beautiful family,

Taking older children Twins 16yrs was great as they went off an did activities and had such a wonderful time swimming with Snokle with the Sharks ,Unlimited Snokleing down at the sand bar looking at Beautiful Coral an fish Which is where the younger children swam safely Thanks so much to Jnr Paula for showing as some special things ❤,especially those nuts ..😋😋 Vanaka The Villagers are So friendly and full off big Beautiful smiles,I do recommend taking cash to buy the Villagers products the make ,Some fantastic bargins an Beautiful Gifts Also water is a must Fantastic holiday Definitely go back ❤🙏
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach front getaway

Fijian island living with daily fresh fish and vegetables from the family's plantation, home cooked bread, and seasonal fruit. House on the beach front and lots of activities available to book. We (myself abd three children ages 11,13,16) had a wonderful time, hiking up the volcanic landscape behind the house, snorkelling on the reef, and chilling in the hammock. Visiting the limestone caves was a highlight, albeit 2-3hr boat ride north. The sand spit between the islands was a fun place to play in the surf. Bill, Paula and their children Jim and Sara were lovely hosts. Recommend bringing insect repellent, mosquito coils, head torch if don't want to turn lights on at night in the single room; sunscreen, sunhats, first aid kit, water purifying tablets and/or water filter; water shoes for walking on the rocks at low tide; snacks if you want to eat between the delicious meals. All the usual island essentials! WiFi inconsistent and cellphone reception only at top of hill - perfect for a technology break! ,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John & Meleni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mel&John

Bill was a great host who organised everything. Paula made all the food for our stay. Please note to take all $ for payment of accommodation, fishing & snorkel g trips. We didn’t, due to not knowing what to expect & if there were safes etc. Unfortunately it meant Bill had to wait for ages for our bank to transfer the balance. I felt very bad for this. The accommodation is very basic, but a good reality check to what really matters in life. A true Fijian village experience. Thanks to Bill’s family for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away from the resorts

Thank you to Bill, Paula, Sarah and Jim for looking after us so well! We had a great 4 night stay and the whole family was attentive and responsive to our needs. My mum found the steps up to the eating area to be a bit much, and they kindly carried the table down and every meal for the rest of the stay, so we we are able to eat next to the beach and avoid the climb. Jim took us across to snorkel in the boat, and across to the other village so that we were able to see some of the rest of the island. We were also welcomed to their church and community lunch. The set-up for the lower hut is basic but mosquito nets supplied and the beds were comfortable, and it opens almost right onto the beach so we could hear the waves. I would recommend bringing some backup water to save the family having to boil large quantities daily. Food was plentiful and a delicious opportunity to try cassava, breadfruit and taro leaves, as well as more familiar fruits and foods, including daily fresh baking for breakfast. I would definitely recommend the family's homestay for an authentic village experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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