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Castaway Island FijivsCOMO Laucala Island
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Laucala Island Resort scores slightly higher than Castaway Island Fiji. Laucala Island Resort comes in at #15 in Fiji with positive reviews from 4 sources including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Castaway Island Fiji
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Castaway Island, Mamanuca Island group, Fiji Islands, 1111, Fiji
From $425/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Afar Magazine "Also known as Qalito Island, this was where much of the Tom Hanks movie, "Castaway," was filmed." Full review
Oyster4.0
"The 66-room Castaway Island Fiji is one of the more upscale resorts in the Mamanuca Islands, and is particularly popular with repeat families." Full review
Gayot "A warm welcome and casual atmosphere on a lush private island."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is an oldie but a very-goodie." Full review
COMO Laucala Island Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Jetsetter
Laucala Island, Laucala Island, Fiji
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine "The Lucala Island resort's 18-hole private golf course designed by David McLay-Kidd. I don't even play golf, but this setting made me want to try!" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz—CEO of Red Bull—is the force behind the new Laucala Island, a 3,000-acre private getaway that was previously owned by business tycoon Malcolm Forbes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler97.6
"In 1972, Malcolm Forbes bought this luscious green morsel as his private refuge; now its owner, Red Bull magnate Dietrich Mateschitz, has spared no expense to create a spectacular tropical hideaway." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Four square-miles of private forest and coconut groves, cut through with a golf course, pools and waterfalls." Full review
Hideaway Report96.0
"Exclusive sanctuary on a remote 3,500-acre private island with individually designed villas that reflect the environment and Fijian culture." Full review
Jetsetter "South Pacific paradise of 25 thatched-roof villas set on 3,500 tropical acres of a private Fijian isle." Full review
