Parking on street. Couldn't drink tap water, but they did have a free tap to fill your water bottle at the restaurant.

It was a very nice room, just a bit small and no indoor area to eat, but a nice patio table overlooking the pool. Breakfast was self catering, where they provided a muesli cereal, milk, loaf of bread, jam and butter, and fruit juice, as the restaurant didn't open until 2pm (earlier Sunday brunch). The restaurant staff were very friendly and meals good. A fair amount of outsiders came for sunset drinks and meals. Very clean r[ms.

Stayed in September 2024

Communication prior to arrival. Water went off for 10 hours. Parking very restricted. Breakfast very basic.

Beach setting. View from room. Bistro staff.

Stayed in August 2024

I was looking forward to a communal style breakfast

Breakfast was O K but not wonderful

Stayed in June 2024

Wasn't really anything we didn't like about the Resort itself; it was as advertised - first time travellers might not know about the "wandering dogs" on the island though which did wake you up sometimes barking in the early hours of the morning but nothing major and not a reflection on the Resort or the facilities offered as they wander all around the island.

Very clean facility and we got more than the standard "top up" of condiments when we needed them, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the 2-bedroom apartment was exactly as advertised and worked for the 4 of us (all adults) very spacious. The restaurant was lovely - right on the beach and had amazing sunsets (again as advertised), the food was great, generous sizes and well-priced as was the cocktails too. The local bus has a stop right outside the Resort, so this makes it super easy to make your way around the island if you haven't hired a car or scooter and the Supermarket was a short 10-minute drive/ride away. Check in and out was also super easy and Wi-Fi packages are available to purchase (we had no issues with ours). Great value for money and you definitely get what is advertised in their brief (not mis-leading).

Stayed in July 2024

Restaurant not open until 2pm. Not sure where the free kayaks and snorkel gear were located.

Sheltered side of island. It was blowing a gale almost everywhere else (Muri / Aroa) yet our spot was perfect. Beautiful sandy beach. Great swimming and snorkelling straight off the beach. Amazing sunsets. Lovely staff. Great cocktails. Spacious rooms. Great housekeeping. Excellent location, bus stop outside.

Stayed in July 2024

Smaller pool Pool often filled with leaves Room 3 AC didn’t work on first night Not too ideal swimming beach

Restaurant on site Beach proximity Nice ocean view room Friendly staff at restaurant and resort office Good snorkelling facilities Nice stray dogs around

Stayed in July 2024

Cont breaky in room, would much prefer restaurant with more selection, freshfruit, yogurt etc.. No GF Cereal or bread on arrival after asking re this prior week.

Great food and cocktails!

Stayed in June 2024

Decor and furnishings could do with a refreshment, otherwise clean and tidy.

Breakfast was fine we were never short of condiments Top location to stay with its own on site restaurant and bar with others nearby All staff were wonderful to deal with, would definitely make it easier to return Property with its own beach frontage made it so relaxing and accessible

Stayed in June 2024

Breakfast

Room

Stayed in June 2024

I think offering a discount on the food for guests staying at Castaways could be great.

The staff were amazing and I liked the breakfast on offer. It was handy having Wilson's restaurant there for when we didn't have dinner planned, the food there was delicious.

Stayed in May 2024

A little dingy in appearance from the outside, but nice and fresh on the inside.

Clean and serviced daily. Nice bathroom with toiletries. Friendly staff who had no issues with giving clean beach towels. Day beds with cushions available on the beach

Stayed in May 2024

Kitchen abit tired, one pot and one pan...so if you intend to cook, think again for a big family. They couold spruse things up around the pool and pathways, just abit of a sweep and clean.

Room was great, spacious and had all we needed for a family of 4. Close to the main town, drivable, staff wewre super helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in June 2024

No negative comments

We loved Wilsons Bar and Restaurant right on the beach in front of the accommodation.

Stayed in May 2024

Beach House could do with an update. Insect screens not fitting properly on windows and sliding door. Couches outdated and uncomfortable

Adequate breakfast. Great location for sunset, bar, local bus. Staff were very friendly, great service. Excellent food and cocktails. Very close to beach. Beach House had full laundry facilities.

Stayed in May 2024

Ackniwkedge that we were on an island holiday to 'get away' from the day to day 😀 however we paid for WiFi access - but were unable to connect in our room -and had to stand outside the office to connect to the WiFi hotspot. This made listening to music challenging and booking experiences/banking difficult.

Stayed in May 2024

I am a bit big and found getting in and out of the shower difficult. I'm trying to loose weight. The walk to the bar and restaurant with a walking stick was slow as I didn't want to fall.

The service was good, Minnie explained the different question we were asking.

Stayed in May 2024

The lagoon is too shallow for a proper swim or snorkel (although we did try it once).

Relaxed atmosphere in the resort, especially the restaurant that overlooks the beach. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Sunsets are great from the resort

Stayed in May 2024

Communal areas are looking a bit tired. Pool wasn’t particularly clean. Breakfast was meagre - limited fruit, cereal, toast, tea and coffee.

Awesome staff, extremely helpful and kind. Room itself was really nice, well decorated, modern, comfortable bed. Kitchenette was useful to have - particularly a fridge for cold drinks. Air conditioning worked very well.

Stayed in May 2024

Photos must have been taken a while ago. It didn’t feel as resort like as we thought when booking.

It was in a great location on the beach.

Stayed in May 2024

Food was more expensive than most other places we visited on the island, but the restaurant was busy every night so it must have been good.. Slightly disappointed there was no welcoming vibe at the bar/restaurant during the day to entice us to stay at the resort, instead we always went to other beachside places.

Great beachside location with restaurant and bar options. 2 bed suite was big enough for our group and great to have 2 bathrooms. I guess the point of price difference with other 'resorts' is that Castaway is in need of an upgrade, though it is still fully functional as is and served its purpose well for us.

Stayed in May 2024

All the dogs and humid heat

close to beach

Stayed in May 2024

Very small selection of fruit for breakfast

Staff were so friendly, helpful and always available. Beach and restaurant were great.

Stayed in April 2024

I found the restaurant to be first class, and the staff excellent ( mini & viani) always went out of their way to help. Our room was clean and serviced daily, all in all a1.

Stayed in April 2024

Unfortunately the property is on the coral reef side of the island, therefore not very suitable for swimming.

Super comfortable bed and loved the refurbished room I stayed in (room#7) Aircon was excellent 👍🏼 Every meal I had there was delicious. All staff were brilliant.

Stayed in March 2024