January 2025 - Octopus Island Resort

Hi Anne,

Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately we had 7 days torrential rain and very strong winds with our 2.5 hour boat trip to Octopus on Christmas day being extremely unpleasant with a lot of seasick passengers!!!
To cap it all on arrival at Octopus the boat could not enter the bay by the resort so we were dropped on the other side of the large steep hill on the island in the village and had to walk up and over in the wind and rain , luckily the rain had eased off at this point!! But it was hard going for some of the older visitors.

The christmas dinner was an excellent affair and everyone was very jolly. In fact everyone stayed cheerful for the whole period ..is was a nice temperature so reading under the palm umbrellas with rain pouring down was fine!! alot of books and games went on . Some people snorkelled but unfortunately due to the winds the rip tide and backwash had built up with the weather and it was too strong for the two of us.
So not exactly what we had in mind but seeing as it was our 3rd Chrustmas in fiji and first time there was any rain...cant really complain.

The only thing i would say is that we would not stay at The Hilton again. Strange room , long way from recption, breakfasts were good not very impressed with other meals, or venues . In general feel Sheraton, or Radisson far prerable.Did not go in Sofitel this trip.

Good dealing with you again, thank you.

Sally