Malamala Seashore Membership Fiji is the world’s first island seaside membership, located simply half-hour from Port Denarau.
As a part of our journey to Fiji, Nick and I spend a day at Malamala, surrounded by Fiji’s well-known crystal-clear waters – and making an attempt just about each cocktail on the menu, haha!
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WHAT DOES IT SOUND LIKE?
Malamala Seashore Membership is situated on its very personal island, which you’ll get pleasure from with a day or half day move. Right here you possibly can expertise not solely the island’s white sand seashores, but additionally beachside Cabanas, a restaurant and a resort-style infinity-edge pool with views throughout the Mamanuca Islands. Sure, that’s in actual life simply pretty much as good as that sounds!
With an all-day Pacific-inspired à-la-carte menu, an array of hand-crafted cocktails, water actions, therapeutic massage choices and a club-like environment, Malamala Seashore Membership nearly gives an escape inside an escape vacation spot – we didn’t know an individual may get so relaxed, to be sincere!
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
Arriving at Malamala Fiji, the very first thing we see is the lengthy jetty connecting the switch boat with the island. It’s like strolling into paradise!
The island is cute, and you may stroll round it in about 20 minutes. We did’t discovered it too busy once we had been there, so there was sufficient house for us to get pleasure from some peace and quiet. With unimaginable views!
And may we discuss these views! We scored a poolside daybed subsequent to the infinity-edged pool within the “Foremost Hub” of the island and simply noticed blue water upon blue water, upon blue skies. So dreamy!
Since our go to, there have been a number of upgrades to Malamala island, together with a brand new personal house (referred to as “The Venue” – for weddings/occasions, and so on.) and a brand new infinity-edged pool proper in entrance of it. A stand-alone bar and extra restrooms are additionally added to this a part of the island. On days when there isn’t any personal perform on this house, the Venue is open as an adults-only oasis.
TIP – On arrival, you end up a spot to base for the day. You possibly can reserve a Poolside Daybed (for 1-2 folks, FJ$60), a Beachside Cabana (1-2 folks, FJ$119), Grand Cabana (3-8 folks, FJ$249), or a Grand Deluxe Cabana (8-20 folks, FJ$499). These Cabanas are all situated on the opposite aspect of the island and are available full with butler service, lounging mattresses, bean luggage, and seaside chairs. It’s greatest to e book these upfront as last-minute bookings (on arrival) are topic to availability.
WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
In addition to mendacity subsequent to the pool all day sipping cocktails, we additionally visited the open-air restaurant for some tasty meals. The kitchen and bar are open from the primary to the final ferry. It’s not allowed to deliver your personal meals or drinks.
TIP: The seaside membership operates a system the place you cost something you purchase to a TAB card which you compromise on the finish of the day with both money or bank card.
The menu within the restaurant is impressed by the South Pacific. On the à-la-carte menu you will see that something from gentle bites to full meals. There’s additionally an in depth beverage menu with a global wine checklist, beers, and handcrafted tropical cocktails.
We ordered a number of starters and whereas I loved the Fish Tacos, Nick went for the Malamala Fish & Chips possibility. Each delicious!
TIP: There’s a low cost deal for the cocktails! Once we had been there, it was 7 cocktails for 165FJ$ (one cocktail was 28FJ$), these days it’s 5 cocktails for 99FJ$ (one for 22-25FJ$)
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
There are principally two methods to get pleasure from Malamala Seashore Membership: crammed with water actions, or crammed with doing completely nothing in any respect. We selected possibility quantity two and didn’t remorse a second of it!
Our day at Malamala felt like a vacation inside a vacation, to be sincere! We visited after our multiple-day island hopping journey within the Yasawa island group and our day journey with South Sea Cruises, so all we needed to do is keep in a single spot and never transfer, haha!
The small island is the proper place to only spend the day beneath the shade of a swaying palm, listening to up-beat tunes, or hanging out chatting with buddies.
However after all, there’s far more to do on the island. For instance, you get complimentary entry to all non-motorised watersports gear, akin to kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling gear. This island in Fiji has crystal-clear waters – good for underwater exploring.
TIP: One other enjoyable factor to do is leaping off the tip of the jetty! That is doable between 11am and 4pm, you simply should preserve an eye fixed out for boats and helicopters and bounce solely within the path of the mainland. Deliver a buddy to be additional secure!
WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?
If you happen to ask me, all of Malamala Seashore Resort smells like luxurious! And moreover the inclusions we already talked about, there are just a few extra:
- All company obtain one complimentary towel to make use of on the island. Extra towels can be found to lease for 5FJ$ per towel.
- Throughout the entry passes to the island, you get complimentary return coach connections and vessel transfers. The tranfers are completed by high-speed catamaran, which solely takes about half-hour! Departures are at 09:30 AM (half-day excursions from 12:00 PM) from Port Denarau and returns at both 4:15 PM (in case you have a return coach switch, it’s important to go away at the moment) or 5: 15 PM.
Since we visited, the seaside membership has accomplished a variety of upgrades and expansions, considered one of which is the launch of a therapeutic massage facility on the island. It was such an enormous success, that they’re increasing the present therapeutic massage space.
The therapeutic massage space is ready amidst lush tropical gardens, so you possibly can benefit from the unforgettable expertise of an open-air therapeutic massage remedy, cooled by the amazingly smelling ocean breeze.
INFO – The massages at Malamala seaside membership costs vary from 45FJ$ for a 15 minute head therapeutic massage to 115FJ$ for an hour-long deep tissue therapeutic massage, and something in between. You possibly can even get your hair braided for 45FJ$!
MALAMALA BEACH CLUB REVIEW TEST RESULTS
APPROVED!
We had such a enjoyable day trip at Malamala Seashore Membership. Whereas this most likely wouldn’t have been one thing that we’d e book for ourselves, we had been pleasantly shocked at how simple it was for us to chill out doing nothing and easily recharge within the solar, the pool and with some nice meals & cocktails. I may positively get used to this as a way of life, haha!
Accessibility: 3/10 (no lodging for these in a wheelchair or with mobility points as a result of incapacity to switch folks safely from the vessels to the island in all climate situations)
Tour Information: N/A
Uniqueness of Exercise: 10/10
Contribution to Self-Growth: 7/10 (good for wellness and private care!)
Worth for Cash: 9/10
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MALAMALA BEACH CLUB FAQ
Return coach transfers from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, Denarau, Momi Bay, Natadola, and Coral Coast inns/resorts, Return transfers to and from Malamala Seashore Membership through high-speed catamaran, Towel service (one complimentary per particular person), Complimentary Wifi and Use of non-motorised water sports activities gear akin to snorkelling gear, kayaks, paddle boards and extra.
Upon check-in you may be given a TAB card. Place all purchases on the cardboard all through the day and make sure you go away sufficient time earlier than you depart to settle tab with both money, debit, or bank card.
No. The menu has a variety of choices to swimsuit various budgets, together with vegetarian choices. Malamala Seashore Membership is a licensed venue, so please observe that no private meals or alcohol is permitted. The kitchen and bar are open all day lengthy.
Whenever you e book on-line, simply click on the required seating possibility if you find yourself reserving your Day Go. Poolside Daybed (for 1-2 folks), Beachside Cabana with butler service (for 1-2 folks), Grand Cabana with butler service (for 3-8 folks).
Deliver swimwear, footwear for on the seaside, a hat, and sunscreen. There are objects akin to hats and sulu’s (sarongs) and T-shirts out there on the island for buy.
Sure. Wifi is on the market freed from cost to all company at Malamala Seashore Membership. Being in shut proximity to the mainland, most telephones nonetheless work properly whereas on the island.
No. Malamala Seashore Membership is household pleasant however not household centered. Whereas youngsters are allowed, there isn’t any youngster’s menu or particular areas for kids. As such, there isn’t any youngster’s fee for the seaside membership, however youngsters underneath 3 are freed from cost.
Transfers are completed with high-speed catamaran and solely take half-hour. Sit down within the air-conditioned lounge or head as much as the open-air high deck to absorb the views on the way in which there.
FJ$179. Departures from Denarau, Nadi, or Wailoaloa (9.30 PM Departure from Port Denarau) or from Momi Bay & Sonaisali (10.00 AM departure from Port Denarau). 4.15PM or 5.15PM return departure from Malamala. Contains return coach transfers from most inns/resorts, complimentary wifi, complimentary towel and use of non-motorised sports activities gear on the island.
FJ$159. Departures from Denarau, Nadi, or Wailoaloa solely. 12.00PM Departure from Port Denarau. 4.15PM or 5.15PM return departure from Malamala. Contains return coach transfers from most inns/resorts, complimentary wifi, complimentary towel and use of non-motorised sports activities gear on the island.
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