Bamboo Backpackers Hostel vs Tanoa Skylodge
Both are in Nadi, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Bamboo Backpackers Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Bamboo Backpackers Hostel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Bamboo Backpackers Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.2)
- to be closer to the beach (110 m / 1.5 km)
- to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.0 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 42)
Choose Tanoa Skylodge if you want
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 42 / 20)
Why is Bamboo Backpackers Hostel better than Tanoa Skylodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.2)+0.7
- 21.4 km closer to the beach (110 m vs 1.5 km)−1.4 km
- 3790 m closer to the city centre−790 m
Why is Tanoa Skylodge better than Bamboo Backpackers Hostel?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 49 more listed amenities (25 vs 16)+9
- 5Has a gym
- 6Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 7Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bamboo Backpackers Hostel vs Tanoa Skylodge: which hotel is better? | Bamboo Backpackers Hostel | Tanoa Skylodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.7 | 7.2 |
| Location | 6.8 +3.8 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 10.0 +5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 9.5 +4.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +4.7 | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.7 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.7 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 559 +6 | 553 |
| Rank in Nadi | bottom 49% +23% | bottom 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +3.8 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km −790 m | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 110 m −1.4 km | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 1.1 km | 730 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 580 m −1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★½ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 42 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 25 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.6 km apart
Bamboo Backpackers Hostel: city centre: 1.2 km, Nadi International Airport (NAN): 1.1 km, beach: 110 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Tanoa Skylodge: city centre: 2.0 km, Nadi International Airport (NAN): 730 m, beach: 1.5 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Bamboo Backpackers Hostel or Tanoa Skylodge: common questions
Which is better, Bamboo Backpackers Hostel or Tanoa Skylodge?
Bamboo Backpackers Hostel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Tanoa Skylodge is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Bamboo Backpackers Hostel or Tanoa Skylodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Bamboo Backpackers Hostel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Tanoa Skylodge.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Bamboo Backpackers Hostel is 110 m from the nearest beach; Tanoa Skylodge is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Bamboo Backpackers Hostel and Tanoa Skylodge?
The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score