This smoke-free hostel features a full-service spa, a bar/lounge, and WiFi in public areas. Additionally, spa services, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort offers 17 accommodations with air conditioning. This Mana Island hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa, Ratu Kini Spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort features a full-service spa. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge). A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Mana Island hostel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.
Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort is a smoke-free property.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (FJD 20 per night)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Full-service spa
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference space
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Terrace
Full-service spa
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
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Built in 2004
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via airplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless internet: FJD 20 per night (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Ratu Kini Backpackers Dive Resort Mana Island
Ratu Kini Backpackers Dive Resort
Ratu Kini Backpackers Dive Mana Island
Ratu Kini Backpackers Dive
Ratu Kini`s Backpackers And Dive Hotel Mana Island
Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort Mana Island
Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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This was by far the best part of my trip, staying here. The food was great, the hostel rooms were clean and comfortable. The 5 bedroom door had great air con to keep it cool at night. Lots of local trips close by. Would go back :)
the diving is great, the island beautiful, yiu pay for being there. we stayed 5 days and it was ok
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
6/10 Okay
John, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sep 15, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Location
We went back to Mana to relive our past experiences of the great snorkelling from the beaches... and while the coral has been decimated (from hurricanes), it is regenerating and the snorkelling is still pretty good
I'll start with the good:
The staff:
The staff at the resort are incredible. And that's a major understatement. They go out of their way to learn your name and say hello. In all staff are incredible.
The dive team:
I came as an inexperienced diver (10 dives) and left with 12 more dives and felt like I was a much better diver afterwards. Fletch, Krysta, and Lexi are very kind, very knowledgable, and extremely genuine people. I could not have asked for a better group to learn from. I would recommend this hostel solely based on those 3.
The bad:
I stayed in a 5 bed dormitory and I didn't expect much considering I'd be on an island for 7 days. The room was actually quite decent, with a/c. However, the bathrooms were not maintained. The bathroom door didn't close properly, the shower heads had hardly any pressure or really much water coming out at all, making it difficult to shower after diving.
The cleanliness was the other issue. Nearly everyday we had to ask for toilet paper rolls.
And I was unfortunate enough to have left with bed bug bites all over my body. This easily could have been from another traveler bringing them into the room as I had not gotten bitten until the last 2 nights of my stay there, but it was quite annoying and I had 2 sleepless nights. Other than the rooms, the rest of the hostel was clean and nice to stay in though. And I had only heard of one other person having bed bug issues.
Overall:
I have to recommend this place simply for the hospitality.
Bryan
6/10 Okay
vikki, Sydney Australia
Sep 3, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great cheap backpackers on a magnificent island
Loved this place. We enjoyed the setting, the people, the interaction with the village, the food. Didn't expect no hot water but that was fine.
Our family of two adults and three kids (7, 5, 3) had such a great time at Ratu Kini. Our kids played with the local kids at the school next door to our bure every day when school was out at 3pm. Such a memorable holiday. Its not your typical over priced resort. Its also not for everyone. But if you like getting back to basics and getting to know some fabulous Fijian people, then I reccomend Ratu Kini.
Everyone at Ratu Kini treated us as friends right from the first moment.
Our kids were a major focus of their attention, which obviously the kids loved. Its a very relaxed atmosphere, more so than other resorts teeming with people.
Will we go back. Absolutely. Cant wait.
The staff were fantastic , especially with the children. The meals pretty good. Activities were great, we got to go to Castaway Island and the coral island when the tide was too low to snorkel at Mana. Had a school visit and entertainment everynight. Our bure was in the village - it was comfortable and clean. We were sad to leave and will go back for sure.
I arrived there to be told most of the island is closed 95% at least is off limits, due to the filming of American survivor. There were security guards everywhere no allowing guests access to anywhere. There was only a small strip of beach available to use, I felt trapped like I was imprisioned. The first day if rained with heavy winds there was nothing to do in these circumstances. I emailed ahead with photocopy of my passport as per website to obtain a vodaphone sim card. I got my card paid for it then it didn't work as it has been registers to someone else. I stood for two hours at reception eventually in tears trying to sort this out, they reception staff were not interested I felt like I was a problem to them. I needed a SIM card as I have a health condition and needed to make calls if necessary. They were trying to contact the resort director in the main land for instruction who again did not seem interested in helping only taking my money. Not a great start to my holiday. The food was bad mostly fried rubbish very little fresh fruit or vegetables and very expensive, $5.00 fir a bottle of water and as the water is not drinkable there there were no other choices as to where we could eat or drink. They said they run trips each day but there speed boars were both out if action due to engine failure. The few short trips I did go on the boat engine gave out, I one case we were trapped in the blasing sun for a hour+. There is more I could say if I had room to wright more.
I was just island hopping and stayed here for one night. It was great to be with local staff who were friendly and laid back. I took a paddle board around the island and was out for a lot longer than intended / than I paid for --- they were very relaxed about it. Good people here.
reuben
8/10 Good
Jennifer, New Zealand - Bay of Islands
Jul 19, 2014
Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;
layout of island allowed for access to variousgood beaches. Ignore what they say about not going to some because of the resort. No one complained
Tauchen war gut, Essen völlig überteuert, unser Zimmer lag im hinteren Teil des Dorfes in etwas unangenehmer Nachbarschaft. Die Bungalows am Strand gelegen sind empfehlenswerter
awful experience. about 90% of the Island is closed because of tv series shooting. it's been closed for 4 months already and will be atleast for another 2months. u have only 1 beach wich is dirty and there is broken glass here and there.
the hotel manager did Nothing to make our stay better. he promised free dinner for us but when we tried to get it he said he wouldn't give cause he changed his mind. first room we had was family bungalow and at night it was full of grasshoppers. we complained about it and got another room which was good. until morning we were full of biting marks, BED BUGS!!!!
Please don't ruin your holiday like we did and Don't go there!