Fiona and Roger: Gold Coast, Australia

10.0 'Exceptional'

Double Room with Balcony
Stayed 5 nights in September 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"A Very Unique Experience!”
We stayed 5 nights with Lily at Leleana Resort. Lily not only cooked for us, but she also suggested outings each day,

and where possible, she'd join us or encourage us to tag along with her as she went about her errands.

This experience was a little like staying with family and by the end of our five days, we felt like we were part of Lily's family.

A huge highlight was being able to snorkel and free dive off a nearby island as well as snorkel outside the Leleana bungalows. The water is about 30 degrees and just the most stunning shade of blue that I've ever seen!

When we ventured out, Lily would pack a picnic lunch such as tuna sandwiches and then serve these with a fresh coconut! Other highlights included visiting the local school, where Lily once attended, as well as venturing up the river for a picnic

and swim - where the local women were washing their clothes as the young kids cavorted in the water.

It was wonderful to be able to dig deeper into the local community through Lily's connection.

It was such a unique experience!

Chris and Andrew Cowan: QLD, Australia

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My son and I spent a night at 'Leleana' this month and can only say it was a wonderful experience.

We were picked up from Fatboys and met Lily and her driver Tom. Both very friendly and accommodating. The resort is well set up and beautifully presented.

Very comfortable, no mosquitoes. A hop step and a jump into a beautiful coral garden.

This particular island was instrumental in the rescue of President JFK when his PT109 was rammed and sunk by a passing Japanese destroyer, the Amagiri. A very historic moment in time.

The lake backing onto the resort makes for very interesting contrast to the scenery.

One day we’ll have to go back and spend more time exploring the area.

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Disnne: Tel Aviv, Israel

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Wouldn’t have missed this resort. Magical place, perfect host, organic and fresh food. Clean and clean water.

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After visiting family in Honiara, we were up to experiencing an authentic pacific island feeling.

We chose Leleana Resort at the island of Kolombangara. What a beautiful place it was.

Sleeping in a house on stilts on the beach, on one side with the sound of the surf coming from the ocean

and on the other side the sounds of birds. The location is magical.

The host Lily is doing everything to make yourself feel at home and organises real fun trips.

The food she is serving is coming right out of her organic garden and fresh from the sea.

We will be definitely coming back one day.

The effort of the 25-hour flight from Amsterdam was certainly worth it.

 

 

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