Malolo Lailai Island

Travel Guide

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

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.

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
4 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island, Malolo Lailai Island
The price is €367 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€367
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
"Musket Cove was a really cool experience since its on its own island, so if you like isolation and only hanging around the resort this would be your place. If you like doing activities on the main island then this is definitely not your place since the ferry ride to the main island and Port Denarau ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
Plantation Island Resort
Plantation Island Resort
4 out of 5
Plantation Island, Malolo Lailai Island
The price is €260 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
€260
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (443 reviews)
"Construction noise and distraction."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Plantation Island Resort
Lomani Island Resort - Adults Only
Lomani Island Resort - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island, Malolo Lailai Island
The price is €446 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
€446
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)
"Beautiful resort!"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Lomani Island Resort - Adults Only
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.
Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway
Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway
Nadi
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musket ...
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 Jul 2022

Sun Sea Surf - Stunning Fijian Villa - Your Island Getaway
Oasis Pool Villa - Musket Cove - Fiji
Oasis Pool Villa - Musket Cove - Fiji
3.5 out of 5
Malolo Lailai Island, Malolo Lailai Island, Nadi
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Malolo Lailai Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plantation Island Church ...
"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

Oasis Pool Villa - Musket Cove - Fiji
The Terraces Apartments Resort
The Terraces Apartments Resort
3.5 out of 5
Denarau Island, Nadi
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Nadi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (853 reviews)
"Clean, spacious apartment, close to shopping, restaurants and amenities."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

The Terraces Apartments Resort
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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