Terms & Conditions

Compulsory Meal Plan

A compulsory meal plan applies to all guests staying at Oarsman’s Bay Lodge.

The meal plan is FJD $165 per adult, per night, inclusive of 12.5% VAT and 5% Tourism Services Tax (TST). The meal plan includes a hot and continental Fiji-style buffet breakfast, lunch, and a three-course set dinner with a focus on fresh local produce and seafood.

Our menus change regularly depending on the season, produce available from our garden, supplies arriving by boat, and the fresh catch available from local fishermen.

Beverages and snacks are available for purchase separately from the bar.

Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies prior to arrival so our team can prepare accordingly.

Booking Policy

A 50% deposit of the total accommodation cost is required to confirm your booking.

The remaining 50% balance is payable 30 days prior to arrival.

Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is a cashless resort. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express (Amex). A 3% Fiji bank administration surcharge applies to all card payments.

Payment may also be made by bank transfer. Please contact our reservations team for bank transfer details.

Cancellation

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent to bookings@oarsmans.com.

• Cancellations received 30 days or more prior to arrival may be cancelled free of charge.
• Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the booking value.
• No-shows will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the booking value.

Oarsman’s Bay Lodge reserves the right to cancel, amend or reschedule bookings, transfers or activities where necessary due to adverse weather or sea conditions, operational circumstances, or where required for the safety and wellbeing of our guests.

Travel to and from Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is subject to weather and sea conditions. Transport schedules may be delayed, amended or cancelled as a result.

Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is not responsible for missed flights, connections or other onward travel arrangements resulting from delays or cancellations to third-party transport services.

Where accommodation, transfers or other services are booked through a travel agent, online travel agent, wholesaler or other third party, the booking and cancellation conditions of that provider may also apply.

Room Rate

Unless otherwise stated, all accommodation rates are quoted in Fijian Dollars (FJD) and are per room, per night.

Published rates are inclusive of applicable Fiji Government taxes, including 12.5% VAT and 5% Tourism Services Tax (TST), unless otherwise stated.

A 3% Fiji bank administration surcharge applies to payments made by card.

Minimum-stay requirements may apply during selected peak periods, and promotional or seasonal rates may be offered at other times.

If the Fiji Government introduces a new tax, levy or statutory charge, or changes the rate or application of an existing tax after a booking has been made, Oarsman’s Bay Lodge reserves the right to adjust the applicable charges to reflect the change as required by law.

Travel Insurance & Liability

We strongly recommend that all guests obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling to Oarsman’s Bay Lodge.

Travel insurance should provide appropriate cover for circumstances including trip cancellation or interruption, illness or injury, adverse weather, transport delays or cancellations, lost or damaged luggage, emergency evacuation and other unforeseen events.

Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is located in the Yasawa Islands, and travel to and from the resort is dependent on marine and weather conditions. Guests should allow sufficient time when arranging connecting flights and onward travel.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Oarsman’s Bay Lodge is not responsible for loss, damage, costs or disruption arising from circumstances outside its reasonable control, including adverse weather, sea conditions, transport disruptions, airline delays or cancellations, or the acts or omissions of independent third-party service providers.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable Fiji law.