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Maravagi Resort

Ngela, Mangalonga Island, Solomon Islands
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Maravagi Resort
3.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
27 April 2012 -
mpeacey
21 March 2012 -
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Palmerston North
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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First thing's first: This is not really a resort and you will be sorely disappointed if you're thinking this is a luxury stay! Having said that, we did really enjoy our stay here, partly through being aware of what previous reviewers had warned. The boat trip to Maravagi is quite long, around 90 mins, in a small banana boat. If... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

We arrived from Honiara on a boat with no lifejackets or oars, and several holes in the bottom of the boat! On arrival we were shown to our "rooms" away from the other bungalows, it appeared to be staff quarters, tiny rooms with no bathroom or fans. When we pointed out we had paid for bungalows (one of them beachfront)... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

We stayed at Maravagi for a long weekend. We had been living in Malaita, and it was an easy trip over to Tulagi on the 360 Discovery where we were met by staff from Maravagi and taken in the OBM the rest of the way. On arrival to Maravagi we were met with yummy cool drinks and beautiful flowers, and... More

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Perth, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Alright, this review is predominantly for surfers but there are pertinent points that can apply to anyone seeking to stay at this resort. Firstly, although this resort is promoted as a surfing destination, it does not receive any consistent or quality swell to support this claim. Have a look at its location in relation to the islands of Santa Isabel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011 via mobile
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Maravagi is a great place to unwind and chill out. A banana boat trip from the Honiara yacht club makes you feel like you're a world away. The rooms are basic, but comfortable. The room I stayed in had 3 single beds all with mosquito nets (no holes unlike other places) and the bathroom is again, basic but more then... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2011
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maravagi resort is one of the best vargin islands in the pacific...the islands is very beatiful and colourful-.close to the main city center.....if you not try it yet,,then now this is the perfect time to discover the true paradise of solomon islands...

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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2010
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Maravagi is set in a physically beautiful location, quite stunning in fact, an blessed with beautiful nearby reefs and manta rays. But for those who are used to travelling in less basic areas the amenities might be a bit of a shock. Rooms are very basic huts. Mosquitoes can be very bad. Food and drink are basic, nothing to rave... More

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Honiara
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010
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Management of Maravagi are rude and do not hesitate to shout at guests. I politely requested a short detour on the way back to Honiara (we were the only guests returning at the time so it would not have inconvenienced anyone) and offered to pay extra for it. I was then charged for it. Just before the trip I approached... More

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wash dc
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2009
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The other reviewers here are basically accurate on the description. The resort is about 90 mins by small speedboat from honiara. Travel ONLY during good weather, because waters might become too choppy/risky for that small speedboat. Resort is a collection of wooden huts on stilts with very basic amenities. Coastal/ rural experience. So...it is unspoilt in that sense. There is... More

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SYDNEY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2008

I just got back from 3 weeks of island hopping in the Solomons. After reading the reviews of this place I thought it would be quite good however boy was I in for a surprise. We originally booked for a 8 night stay. We stayed 2 and only stayed 2 as of the wind was blowing so hard the long... More

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Address: Ngela, Mangalonga Island, Solomon Islands

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