Finde Hotels in Taveuni

Shhh, don’t tell anybody. Or OK, tell everybody. This a piece of paradise!. Ric and Dorothy built this property from the ground / jungle up. Sitting on a bluff above 2 small beaches with a reef that invites an easy snorkel, kayak or SUP. The resort features 10 Bures and 1 large Villa with its own plunge pool. All have ocean views and the majority have ocean front views. The main building houses a large living room to gather in and enjoy evening entertainment. Often local musicians are featured as well as the traditional Kava ceremony. The adjacent Bar crafts cocktails to order and offers a drink of the day. There is a large Day room that has games, a small library, and plenty of seating. The open air restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the all inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner with views that are gorgeous. The owners, Ric and Dorothy, are often there mixing and mingling with the guests. As the “first couple” of diving in Fiji they are a wealth of information for divers. They have a stunning resume of awards and lots of adventures to share. Let’s talk about the food. Many all inclusive resorts have food that’s just ok. The TIR was a delightful surprise. The husband and wife chefs created menus that were inventive and showcased the local meats, fish and produce. The fish was so fresh and the various preparations were delicious. Dessert never disappointed. 3 courses of yum. And the plating and presentation was beautiful. The real highlight of the resort is its staff. Greeted by Storm in the front office on arrival. She gave us a tour of the facilities including an infinity edge pool and showed us to our Villa. The dining room staff were superb. So friendly. They gave activity advice, cultural information, excellent service, all with smiles. Ima, Mila, William to name a few of the staff made breakfast lunch and dinner a joy. From the gardeners to the housekeeping staff, everyone offered a hearty “Bula” often calling us by name too. When was the last time that happened at a big hotel. Thats the beauty of a small resort. But back to Storm. .. Welcoming committee, tour guide, concierge, cultural attache’, she juggles all the guests inquires with a smile. She is a treasure. There are no tv’s (except in the bar), the internet can be finicky, but it really makes you relax and be in the moment. Feeling the gentle breeze, listening to the ocean, watching the birds, and talking to people from around the world. Again, the bonus of a small retreat. I highly recommend the Taveuni Island Resort.

My friend and I stayed at Maravu for 12 nights. We were only booked there for the first 5 nights of our vacation but loved it so much we decided to stay for the entire trip. The modest accommodations (bures) were always very clean, the beds very comfortable, and the grounds (which include a nice pool) are well maintained and stunningly beautiful. The food is great, always fresh, and ample portions. The staff welcomed us like family and we grew to adore them. The atmosphere is so welcoming that we had the opportunity to meet many people from all around the world. The staff offer a Kava ceremony each night where one can spend time getting to know other travelers while listening to Rafa, Kali, and Russa playing guitar and singing sweet songs. If it is quiet time you need the bures are very private and spacious to hang out in. The staff also organizes and offers a guide (Rafa or Kali) for day trips to a coastal walk, a waterfall hike and a natural water slide. These were so much fun and we felt well taken care of every step of the way. There are two dive shops close by to choose from and the diving was amazing. I highly recommend staying at Maravu, we had a wonderful time and plan to return. Many thanks to (sorry if I have misspelled names) Laisani, Kara, Mari, Beky, Onnie, Rafa, Kali, Russa, and also the nighttime guard (we always felt very safe). Your welcoming nature and attentiveness made our stay at Maravu a wonderful experience and we can't wait to return.