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Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hostel with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Private beach, beach massages, surfing, kayaking
Two Bedroom Beachfront Bure | View from room
Beach Front Island Bure | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Nadi Airport, Fiji Islands, Malolo Island
  • Place, Port Denarau
  • Place, Port Denarau Marina
  • Place, Wailoaloa Beach
  • Airport, Nadi (NAN-Nadi Intl.)

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bure | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Beachfront Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cloud Break View Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cloud Break View Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beach Front Island Bure | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Beach Front Island Bure

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Malolo Island

On the beach.Stay at this Malolo Island hostel and you'll be within 32 miles (52 km) of Natadola Beach and Shangri La Beach. Tokoriki Island Beach is 28.8 mi (46.3 km) away.
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Getting around

  • Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dick's at Musket Cove
  • Tovolea
  • Rara Restaurant
  • Island Bar
  • Seventh Heaven

About this property

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel

3-star beachfront hostel with outdoor pool
Simply step outside to unwind on the hostel's beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel with activities like surfing/body boarding, kayaking, and volleyball.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Malolo Island hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2014
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM at scheduled times and on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: FJD 20 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for FJD 105 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately FJD 20 to 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: FJD 155 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: FJD 77.50 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: FJD 105 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A meal plan is available for an additional fee which is payable at the hotel.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Funky Fish Beach
Funky Fish Beach Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Resort
Funky Fish Beach Resort Malolo Island
Funky Fish Resort
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel
Funky Fish Beach Surf Malolo Island
Funky Fish Beach Surf
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel
Funky Fish Beach Surf Resort Hostel CFC Certified
Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel Malolo Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel to the airport?

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel is 18.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 9 AM, at scheduled times, for a charge of FJD 155. per person, one-way.

How close is Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between FJD 20 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel to downtown Malolo Island?

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel is 0.9 mi away from Malolo Island.

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 110 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money Friendly staff great surf hostel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get A Way

Spent 3 nights. Staff was attentive and gracious. If you are looking for a laid back, low key get away, this could be it. It is somewhat isolated, access is only by boat.....if you want to go anywhere, you have to arrange a boat to take you there. Great weather while I was there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Funky Fish Surf Resort and wanted to share what we loved about it. The resort is exactly as described – simple, laid back and authentic. The beachfront location is unbeatable, with easy access to world-class surf breaks and stunning views all day long. We really appreciated the home-cooked meals, the friendly local hospitality, and the relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at ease. It’s not a flashy resort, but that’s the charm – it offers an authentic Fijian experience rather than just another Instagram backdrop. It’s great value, especially compared to the high-end resorts nearby, and was perfect for us as travellers who wanted to enjoy the real Fiji: the surf, the sunsets, the tropical surroundings and the warm people. We left with beautiful memories and would recommend it to anyone looking for a genuine, affordable island experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at Funky Fish
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surfs up!

This place was awesome. I was looking to chill out and do nothing other then sip on drinks, eat delicious home cooked meals and surf all day…. and I got exactly that! It’s exactly what I needed after months of traveling solo. The personal cabins on the waterfront were absolutely picture perfect. The islands were easy to navigate to and from. Never ran into any issues and the staff were always around to help. It’s a good fun environment, the best surfing and super affordable!! Definitely will return many more times. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: Food was good! They were kind enough to accommodate my dietary needs. We really enjoyed the snorkeling. Pool was clean. Fans really cooled off the room; lack of A/C was not an issue. Cons: Organizing boat trips for the off-island activities was a bit more challenging than I thought, and punctuality was an issue. We learned that the schedule is catered more to the needs of surfers. Sometimes I felt like I was bothering the staff members when I asked questions. But overall, our week at Funky Fish was super fun. It's not fancy, but we were totally comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful 2 night stay at funky fish in February. The staff were great and the location was beautiful. Very relaxing and delicious food. I also loved the live music they sung at dinner time - such a treat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was overcharged for a number of items on my bill, including $99 surf trips that were never taken, and a bar tab twice what was consumed. Poor communication with manager who organised boats to surf that never came. Food was very unhealthy. Burning a big bonfire of plastic on the last night, toxic fumes all night. All my clothes still smelt like smoke even after washing them when I got home. Smelt like rotting fish in bins by pool, smelt like a dead animal service pool deck. Manager promised me he’d take money off my bill as I left one day early, he never did and when I emailed later, totally denied ever offering. Still waiting for refund for being over charged for surf trips on boat never taken.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you’re looking to disconnect from the stress of modern society, this is the place. The staff were amazing and accommodating and the location is beautiful. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff tried to collect 25 per person each way from me for the transfer from one boat to the resort after I had already paid. I refused to pay. They didn't ask again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at the funky fish! Accommodation worked really well for our group of young students. We also really enjoyed the food, and the drinks selection was great too! There were some really fun activities on offer, and I would definitely encourage taking advantage of these- we really enjoyed going to Cloud 9 and having a day trip to Musket Cove!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in bad shape, swimming pool was green and disgusting nobody could swim in it. Shower was rusting with holes in floor and when you turned the shower on the shower head comes off just about hit me in the eye Definitely not like it was advertised, only one meal option
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for surf trips. Friendly staff. Fiji time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spent 4 days at Funky Fish. We were disappointed in our stay & by day 4 we were keen to get back to the mainland. After comparing our stay with their website it seems the resort is falsely advertised. When booking we noticed it included a full board, the website mentioned they would be serving breakfast, morning tea, 2 course lunch, afternoon tea & 3 course dinner which included a menu of different items with burgers, curries, seafood options & many more but on arrival we were told we were being served the breakfast, lunch & dinner with no menu presented. For the first three lunches we were served chicken, rice & lettuce & when asking for a vegetarian option the kitchen were unable to provide so if you’re someone with dietary requirements or loves a variety in meals then the Funky Fish is not the place for you. We noticed that other guests would transfer to other resorts to buy their meals. From their lack in hygiene my partner and I both left Funky Fish with frequent visits to the toilet for days following our departure. The pillowcases, bedsheets & towels were all stained. We often found bugs within the bed & geckos on the walls despite keeping doors & shutters closed. We had cockroaches in the bathroom however the shower is open air so it was expected we’d see critters around the shower. They have a great swimming pool, great access to snorkelling, good hiking & staff were friendly. The stay was a let down & upon our return to Fiji we will be avoiding Funky fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I came here recently on a surf trip and absolutely LOVED it. We were warmly welcomed and recognized when we came back a week later. Loved the huts right on the water, the delicious homecooked meals, and the surf we could access via boat with ease. Super relaxing vibe, good price and community feel. Coming back to Funky in November.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a nice happy spot. Not pretentious and where many nice and easy going people gather. Malolo is also a beautiful island and from the property you can reach Mt Silo and have a stunning view. However, the food quality should be improved, including with some more local products/cuisine, and costs should be made clear and transparent, such as the 25FJD per person asked for a 1 minute boat ride from the Ferry to the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Great area for diving. Beach is not swimmable, but loved walking it when the surf was out. Plenty of food but would have liked more options. Too much rice and fries. Loved the bure’s. Not much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! Firstly the property weren’t amenable in getting us to the hostel, they were aware we were on the south sea ferry and instead of getting us on their boat they informed us to go to Malolo island resort, we then waited an hour for them to come on their boat which never turned up so we had to pay the island resort to take us 10 minutes around the corner on their boat. The manager then made out that it was a funny accident and didn’t acknowledge we’d been waiting an hour knowing we were stranded as his guests. The beach bungalow was disgusting, the bathroom and shower facilties were actually better than the room (that’s saying something). There was lizards and mosquitoes in the room all night, we are aware we were staying on a small island however the next island we moved to (early I must add) so we could get away from Funky fish had no mosquitoes to be seen in the room and they provided all appropriate nets etc and curtains in the room. We have been travelling round Asia and never been bitten so badly over one night in Funky fish’s beach bungalow (we have stayed in similar beach bungalows before). The generator was right behind us so also very noisy. Food was standard, not bad for the price but didn’t help the experience. No paddle boards to use as all the paddles were broken, there was only 1 kayak with 1 ore as the other was broken. No snorkelling equipment to use. The whole place needs a lot of TLC and renovations. We left early and as quickly as we could!

8/10 Good

Tahir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in bure with sea view, lovely crystal clear water for swimming. Lovely morning and evening views. Very helpful and friendly staff. Walking distance to six senses beach resort, which is a great add-on. Cheap boat available to visit Musket cove and plantation resorts. Cheapest of most of the other resorts. The beach is tidal, so you won’t be able to swim there all the time, but just over the little hill and six senses beach resort offers all tide swimming and facilities available for visitors. I would really love to go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Funky Fish was amazing! The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to assist guests. The photos online do not capture the beauty of the place—it’s even better in person. For its price, the Funky Fish is well worth the value, without a doubt. However, getting from the resort to other islands or activities can be somewhat challenging and expensive. The island itself offers limited activities, and the cost of boat transportation can accumulate quickly, each boat trip costing at least $50 FJD. It's something to keep in mind for budgeting purposes. For vegetarians, dining options can be a bit of a challenge. The kitchen staff does their best to accommodate dietary needs, but options are rather limited. The food is generally good, but vegetarians might find the options difficult. Despite these considerations, I would definitely return to the Funky Fish for another visit. Its an incredible place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great: staff, pool/deck/eating area, beds, rooms simple, but clean. Quiet and restful. Nice water and not a bad place to visit a few other islands from on day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024