Viwa Island Holidays from NZ$1,176

Very accommodating and good value, with a great little restaurant by the pool.

Staff were wonderful. Friendly and authentic

Best thing about the island is the staff. They are all cheerful and helpful.

Excellent staff who makes the stay perfect

We stayed at Plantation Island Resort over New Year for four nights as a family of two adults and three children (aged 12, 9, and 7). Our welcome was lovely. We booked a poolside room, and upon check-in, the air conditioning worked well and our luggage was promptly delivered. The room was clean and cosy, though the beds were extremely firm and uncomfortable. We also had an issue with ants in the room, which staff quickly addressed by spraying the room, though this was less than ideal during our stay. The exterior verandah and poolside area were quite run down, with cracked tiles, weeds growing, and deteriorating pool coping. This did not reflect the images online. After exploring the resort, we found better accommodation options and would recommend the Beachside Bure for a more comfortable stay. Our children loved the inflatables, though they were positioned too far offshore for younger children. While they played, my wife and I tried to relax on the available loungers, but we found empty cocktail glasses and cigarette butts left in the side table, which was disappointing. Dining at the Black Coral Grill was enjoyable, especially the sizzling steak. The Copra buffet was repetitive despite themed nights. Tavola Restaurant provided good breakfast and lunch, though service was slow. Snorkeling at the underwater museum was the highlight of our stay.Overall, we enjoyed our time but would recommend booking a Beachside Bure. An all-inclusive package would also enhance the experience