Malolo Lailai Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Musket Cove Marina featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Musket Cove Marina showing a sunset, mountains and a beach
Musket Cove Marina which includes a sporting event and a beach as well as a small group of people
Malolo Lailai Island showing boating and tropical scenes
Musket Cove Marina which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

The second-largest of the Mamanuca Islands brings together a range of fantastic activities in an idyllic setting to offer the ultimate tropical experience.

Swim in a sheltered lagoon of warm, blue-green water and explore stunning coral reefs at Malolo Lailai Island. Sunbathe on long empty beaches or head to the spa to wash away the stresses and strains of home.

Originally a plantation producing copra, a product of coconut meat, the majority of the island remains covered by coconut palm forest. Set off on foot from any of the three coastal resorts and find yourself surrounded by trees as well as hibiscus and fragrant frangipani flowers.

With the morning temperature rising, return to the beach to paddle in the shallow lagoon or plunge into one of several swimming pools. Try kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding or feel the warm breeze through your hair as you sail a catamaran. Divers will be excited to find scuba equipment and instruction while surfers can take a short boat transfer to some of the best reef waves in the world.

After a morning at sea, relax in peace on the pristine golden beach or indulge yourself with a massage at the beauty spa. As the temperature drops, play a game of volleyball or head to the bar for a game of pool.

All that action will undoubtedly have given you an appetite. Find a great choice of restaurants on the island’s resorts. Eat fresh fish with organic vegetables grown on the island or get a taste of home with pizza and ice cream.

Malolo Lailai Island is located 12 miles (20 kilometers) west of Denarau Marina. Regular fast ferries travel between the two throughout the day. The other option is flying from Nadi Airport and making use of the island’s own private airstrip. All of the resorts here offer similarly luxurious accommodations with traditional bungalows for couples and larger villas for families. Lomani Island Resort does not accept bookings with children under 16 years old.

Plantation Island Resort

Plantation Island Resort

4 out of 5
Plantation Island Malolo Lailai Island
The price is NZ$486 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
NZ$486
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family ...
7.6/10 Good! (473 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were friendly, beach and weather were beautiful

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Plantation Island Resort
Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina

4 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island Malolo Lailai Island
The price is NZ$522 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$522
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
The staff were incredible

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
Lomani Island Resort & Spa

Lomani Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island Malolo Lailai Island
The price is NZ$950 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$950
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews)
The facilities were amazing and Mary was exceptional. I had to go multiple times and requested her each time.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Lomani Island Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
4-Bedroom Villa with Panoramic Sea Views and Pool – Malolo Lailai Island

4-Bedroom Villa with Panoramic Sea Views and Pool – Malolo Lailai Island

2 out of 5
Malolo lai lai Island Western Division
Stay at this beach villa in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Musket Cove Marina and Tropica Island Ferry ...
4-Bedroom Villa with Panoramic Sea Views and Pool – Malolo Lailai Island
Vale Oasis

Vale Oasis

3.5 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island Malolo Lailai Island Nadi
Stay at this spa villa in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Popular attractions Musket Cove Marina and Tropica Island Ferry ...
My family and I had an amazing time in this beautifully set out villa. It was a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the full resort and had everything we needed. The kids especiallly loved the private plunge pool and we will definitely be back again.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Vale Oasis
Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway

Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway

Nadi Western Division
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musket Cove Marina ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Wonderful big house for a family holiday
We spent a week at Vale Doku to celebrate an 80th birthday. We had 11 + family members aged 5-80 years. The house is thoughtfully designed with lots of space, well equipped kitchen, plenty of bathrooms, bedrooms ,living and sleeping spaces swimming pool + pool toys, TV and DVDs books etc. It is the ...

Reviewed on 6 July 2022

Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Malolo Lailai Island

4.6
Top destination
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3/5 - Okay

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Go to musket cove if you wish to stay here. Better yet go to Rarotonga and not Fiji

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Island itself is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We will be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic place to go to relax, very quiet, great food, facilities and friendly staff.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There is something for everyone of all ages. Great buffet breakfast also and of course great cocktails too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place and would recommend it and look forward to coming back.