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Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

Kuata Island, Fiji
8.9 Excellent - 1000 reviews

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FJ$477

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FJ$477 total

Check-in

01:00 PM

Available until 05:00 PM.

Check-out

10:00 AM

Plan departures around local property time.

Pets

Not allowed

Service animals may have separate rules.

Property overview

About this stay

Tropical Paradise Getaway

Dive into Adventure: Explore marine life with reef and bull shark experiences. Enjoy diving in a protected area.

All-Inclusive Package: Indulge in daily meals, WiFi, and water activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

Entertainment Galore: From coconut bowling to crab racing, traditional dancing to live music, there's never a dull moment.

Book now for an unforgettable island experience at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort!


Rooms and stay options

3 stay options found for Oct 29 to Oct 30

Garden Bure

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

This bungalow has a balcony, sofa and seating area. A mandatory resort package, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, WiFi access, snorkeling equipment and kayaks, to be paid upon check in at the resort. No alternative dining options are available.

Sleeps up to 3 guests
26 sqm
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Private bathroom
Shower
Sofa
Sofa bed
Fan
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Garden Bure

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Non-refundable

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3 guests

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FJ$477

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FJ$477 total price

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Bungalow - Beach Front

1 Queen bed

The bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The bungalow has a private entrance, a patio and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
24 sqm
1 Queen bed
Private bathroom
Shower
Fan
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Beachfront Bungalow with Fan

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4 guests

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FJ$557

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FJ$557 total price

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Beachfront Bure

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

This bungalow features a balcony, seating area and sofa. A mandatory resort package, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, WiFi access, snorkeling equipment and kayaks, to be paid upon check in at the resort. No alternative dining options are available.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
24 sqm
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Private bathroom
Shower
Desk
Fan
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Beachfront Bure(1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed)

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4 guests

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FJ$535

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FJ$620 total price

1 room x 1 night incl. taxes & fees


Guest reviews

8.6

Real guest feedback

Recent written notes from guests who shared what stood out.

Written reviews

65

Latest note

Sep 13, 2026

What guests loved

Wunderschöne Insel und Aussicht, tolle Dorms in Baumhäusern. Klares Wasser und viele Haie

Anna Germany Sep 13, 2026

Review signals

Guest sentiment
Cleanliness 8.3

Generally clean rooms and the island is well kept, but guests reported common bathroom cleanliness issues and mosquito/insect problems in some villas.

Service 9.5

Staff repeatedly praised as exceptionally friendly, welcoming and helpful (dive team, meal staff, organised extra trips and activities).

Location 9.6

Excellent beachfront location, private bungalows, beautiful sunrise views and great access to snorkeling/diving – repeatedly highlighted as a major positive.

Room Quality 8.8

Beachfront bures and villas described as lovely with very good bathrooms; new dorms are nice but can be further from the main resort and some rooms aren’t fully mosquito-proof.

Amenities 9.4

Wide range of included activities (snorkelling trips, bull shark diving, kayaks, volleyball, organised excursions) and well-maintained island facilities.

Value for Money 7.5

Mixed to negative: several guests called it expensive, noted an unexpected daily food charge (159 FDJ/person) and said the island isn’t ideal for longer stays due to repetitive offerings.

Food and Beverage 8.6

Food is generally described as good/tasty (frequent fish meals), but repetitive for multi-day stays and some guests found meal time windows too short.

Overall Experience 9.5

Many guests report a magical/wonderful stay with standout experiences (bull shark dive, snorkelling) and exceptional hospitality, outweighing the operational and value drawbacks.

Recent guest notes

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What guests loved

Anna Germany Sep 13, 2026 Couple

9.0

Wunderschöne Insel und Aussicht, tolle Dorms in Baumhäusern. Klares Wasser und viele Haie

Worth knowing

Vegetarisch und vegan essen ist immer etwas schwierig. Mealplan dafür recht teuer.

N

Relaxed resort, accessible reef and good snorkeling so handy. All the things, white sandy beach, pools, cocktails, yummy

Natasha New Zealand Sep 12, 2026 Solo traveller

8.0

The food was excellent, restaurant quality. The spa experience was brilliant and unique.

Worth knowing

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Great dorms but buffet & activities info needs improvement

Lisa United Kingdom Sep 12, 2026 Solo traveller

7.0

The dorms were fantastic, they were canvas tents set up in the trees with lovely views, 8 beds per dorm with plenty of space for your belongings, 2 ceiling fans, & 2 lovely en-suite bathrooms in each dorm with plenty of space & good water pressure good water pressure. Great reef just off shore, saw reef sharks, stingrays, octopus & loads of fish. Coral is not the best close to shore but a little further out it's stunning. Staff were pleasant & polite but couldn't always give you the information you needed.

Worth knowing

The activities board was only updated at lunch time, by which time you'd missed the morning activities, even the staff couldn't tell me what activities were on. The buffet food for the dorm occupants wasn't great & it certainly wasn't hot. There was a good selection of food but the standard of it was poor for the price they charged. The best meal was the breakfast. The day trippers share the amenities at the dorms but they leave their belongings all over the chairs & tables in the dining area when they go out snorkelling so when you go in for lunch there's limited seating - perhaps there should be another area where they can leave their belongings

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Amazing island escape with brilliant snorkelling

Carmen Australia Sep 11, 2026 Couple

9.0

Very well run by the staff on the island who were friendly and made the stay enjoyable! Lots of comfortable lounges available to sit near the beach, and snorkelling so close to the beach to see beautiful water, fish and coral. Kept very clean too

Worth knowing

Bure didn’t always have hot water and no wifi inside except for restaurant and reception area. Food was OK and could be better, and the mandatory resort package is an expensive add on.

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What guests loved

Nataliya United States Sep 11, 2026 Solo traveller

7.0

The new dorms are are nestled among the trees near the restaurant. 4 bunks per room with two private bathrooms per dorm. Comfortable and spacious. Each person has a little light and a private charger next to their bed. Two fans situated in the rooms. Unlike the old dorms which are in a dead zone, the new dorms have good wifi. lockers to lock up valuables are outside the reception area near the dorms. If you don't like bugs then be aware that because there are bathrooms in the room, there are gaps in the doors to let spiders and the like in. Cultural night was on saturday night. Staff is very nice. I did my open water dive here with Jacob and it was an amazing experience. The staff at the dive shop are friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to Sheri, Sami, Paul, Albert and Bimi. Kuata is known for the bull shark dive, which I highly recommend. Divers with more experience and certification are given spots closer to where the feeding takes place but there are really no bad spots. Only place that allows you to dive with sharks if you are not certified. They hold your hand when they take you down. Certified divers are never alone either. Very well organized and as safe as can be with wild sharks. They place dive crew between the sharks and you on the way down. Get the photos and videos of the bull shark dive- even if you have your own to capture the experience. Non certified arent allowed to use a go pro or any cameras. Oh and you can get a towel to use during your stay for a cost which then gets refunded to you after when you return it on checkout. Corals near the beach are nice. You can only swim at the front reef. Parts of it is getting bleached so if corals is your must see, Id recommend Manta or another resort further north.

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Food was just ok. Breakfast was the best, dinner was good and lunch was meh. Maybe because of the day trip people who come and basically share all the facilities with the dorm people. I found that they would reserve seats in the shade with their bags despite not sitting at the tables leaving no place for those staying there to sit and eat lunch. They have two restaurants on the property but the bungalow guests eat on the opposite side of the island. Met a nice couple there from new Zealand and couldn't join them for lunch or dinner. Not sure if you can eat at the other place. No information was given. I requested a bed near the front of the dorm where there was a breeze as I run hot but that request was not accommodated. They said that they were booked out, which is understandable but its was just changing bed assignments. As i was staying 6 nights it would have been an easy enough switch. I mounted my own fan on the bed rails on the top bunk which was good because other people in the dorm kept turning the fans off during the night. Upon checkout when I went to settle the costs of all my dives and OW course I was surprised to discover that the prices had gone up in the span of 1.5 months. There are no posted prices for any snorkel or activity so take photos of the receipts they make you sign for and also ask for a price list before you go if cost is important for you. They ended up honoring only the old OW course cost and nothing else. Ana had emailed me a price list for all activities early july which said the prices were valid until 2027. She emailed me saying they had to get the new list since they knew prices were changing. Prices had gone up twice in the span of 2 months.

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What guests loved

Caroline Guest country Sep 10, 2026 Couple

7.0

De smukkeste doorms med to badeværelser tilknyttet direkte til værelset.

Worth knowing

Man er tvunget til at betale for deres fulde mad menu med tre måltider dagligt, og maden levede desværre virkelig ikke op til prisen…. Til morgenmad fandt vi fx. Frossent og muggent brød


Hotel amenities

Services & amenities

56 hotel amenities listed by the property.

All hotel facilities
Beachfront
Swimming pool
Massage services
Restaurant
WiFi available
Diving

Pool & beach

10 items

  • Swimming pool
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Pool with view
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Beach

Spa & wellness

2 items

  • Massage services
  • Spa/wellness center

Food & drink

7 items

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Happy hour
  • Cooking class

Activities & entertainment

4 items

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tour/class on local culture

Transport & parking

1 item

  • Public transport tickets

Guest services

3 items

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Comfort & property

8 items

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Sun terrace
  • Designated smoking area
  • Outdoor furniture

Safety & cleanliness

3 items

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

Family, pets & stay style

1 item

  • Family rooms

Other amenities

17 items

  • Hiking
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Canoeing
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Kid meals
  • Lockers
  • Picnic area
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Walking tours
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights

Location

Resort location

Kuata Island, Fiji

Nearest airport: NAN Get directions

Stay policies

Policies

Arrival windows, booking terms, and property rules from the hotel.

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Check-in

01:00 PM

Until 05:00 PM.

Check-out

10:00 AM

Local property time.

Cancellation

Terms vary by room option

Exact fee dates stay with each room option.

Payment

Confirmed during checkout

Final total is confirmed before booking.

Important information

'A mandatory resort package of FJ$167 per adult per night, $84 per child per night including breakfast, lunch and dinner, guided snorkelling, daily on-island scheduled activities, use of WiFi access, snorkeling equipment, standup paddle boards and kayaks, to be paid upon check in at the resort. No alternative dining options are available.'Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.