Located at the northern tip of the remote Yasawa Islands, Oarsman’s Bay Lodge sits on fifteen acres and stretches up the verdant slopes of Nacula Island. Our adults-only accommodation is simple but perfect for amazing tropical sunsets. We have thirteen brilliant-blue bures shaded by palms and equipped with the essentials, from ensuites and air-conditioning to decks, sun lounges and hammocks. Our bures (small cottages) offer privacy, glorious tropical gardens and sea views toward the famous blue lagoon ‘Nalova Bay’ and Yaromo Island, our exclusive private island.
Welcome to Oarsman's Bay Lodge - Fiji
Lodge life is as busy or as languid as you like
Grab a mask, snorkel and fins on arrival and you’ll never need for much else. There’s a colourful reef right in front of you and speedboat excursions to others further afield. Kayak or paddleboard the mirrored waters. Hike high into the green hills for panoramic Yasawa views. Assume position on your deck, hammock, or at the bar for the nightly light show as the sun dissolves and the sky erupts in pastels before the Milky Way Galaxy appears! In the evening, rest well with serenading waves and breezes rustling the palm trees. Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is an escape – a special hideaway!
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Accommodation
Each Oarsman’s bure is as unique as the property itself, located within our lush tropical grounds offering beautiful views of the famous blue waters of Nalova Bay. Each bure is traditionally inspired and is a reflection of Fijian architecture at its best.
Beachfront Bure
Beachfront Bure
This bure is literally steps from the water – you can hear the waves at night!
View more detailsOcean View Bure
Ocean View Bure
This bure sits behind the beachfront bures – if your preference is to be a little back from the water and more secluded in the gardens this your bure.
View more detailsBeachfront Studio
Beachfront Studio
Perfect for singles, couples or groups of families, we have four Beachfront Studio Rooms.
View more detailsShared Accommodation
Shared Accommodation
Our “Best in the Yasawa’s” shared accommodation is above the main lodge/restaurant to capture the Fiji island sea breeze.
View more detailsBe adventurous or laid-back
At Oarsman’s Bay Lodge you are as free to be as adventurous or laid-back as you wish. Our remote location means the culture and traditions are strong. Life on Nacula Island is simple, harmonious with nature and uncomplicated far from the tourist traps.
Book Our Private Island
Host your dream private event on Yaromo Island, our uninhabited exclusive island.
Experience the ultimate escape by booking our private island, just a ten-minute boat ride across the bay. This exclusive sanctuary, nestled amidst palms and she-oaks, offers the perfect setting to create cherished memories. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a special celebration, or simply a desire for seclusion, Yaromo Island is the ideal venue.
Experience
Catch a fish with our local guide and have our Chef prepare it for your dinner! Learn basket weaving, coconut husking, savour fresh coconut juice straight from the coconut! Learn how to create our local dish Kokoda. Have the honour of being part of a Kava Ceremony. Enjoy food cooked in the ground (Lovo) and be enthralled by our Oarsman’s team as they perform the Meke.
Explore Our Wildlife
Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted to explore this oasis with the other creatures who inhabit it: Pacific Kingfisher; Orange-breasted Myzomela; Many-coloured Fruit-dove and a variety of other bird life including the Crimson Shining-Parrot and Fiji Parrotfinch; as well as Polynesian Trillers and Western Wattled Honeyeaters.
Our heritage
We respect our Fijian heritage, its future heirs, and the cultural diversity of our guests. We feel the great responsibility of conserving and protecting the environment on which our island life depends. We are committed to working to establish a Marine Preservation Area around Yaromo Island and Nalova Bay dedicated to the protection of biodiversity and natural resources of our clean and preserved waters.
We educate our guests about our island with guided tours of the rugged peaks, mangroves and valleys of Nacula Island.
Sustainability
We work towards offering a completely self-sufficient food chain by featuring locally sourced seafood, fruits and vegetables on our menus and also by providing any excess produce to the Nacula Island community. We utilise natural artesian water which guests have unlimited access to.
Each room we offer complimentary water bottles and bathroom amenities, minimising single use plastic on the island.
We adhere to sustainable fishing practices by buying seafood fresh from our local community.
