Taveuni Island Resort & Spa

My partner and I just returned from spending 8 days at Taveuni Island Resort. Right from the start, communicating with them was easy and efficient. Our villa was more beautiful and spacious than I expected, 3 sides completely opened during the day and easily closed up at night. The food was wonderful and fresh and served by lovely people. We snorkeled the rainbow reef with a dive company 10 minutes away but also totally enjoyed snorkeling right out in front of our resort. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The only negative thing that I will say is that the owners have several dogs and occasionally we had to be careful where we were walking as we didn't want to step in dog poop!! Also, on one occasion, one of the dogs went in the pool and I believe peed in the pool just as I was about to go in. The dogs are the only downside but even so, we had a wonderful time there and enjoyed meeting fellow guests and the very friendly people who worked there.

The ocean front villa (and Taveuni Island) exceed all our expectations. After staying at a Fijian resorts at Denarau and in the Mamanuca Islands we can say that Taveuni “the Garden Island” is the best place to come for rest, exciting experiences, great snorkelling and an exposure to authentic Fiji life. The resort is perfectly situated for getting to/from the airport; accessing the jungle rainforest and waterfall walks on the east coast and the snorkelling/diving on the west coast– the Resort will happily assist with arranging your activities and transport. To top this off the resort comes with a million dollar private sand beach – and the ocean fron villa’s private lounge and deck boasts expansive views of the ocean, islands and sunset. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. The resort owners have established a transparent and amazing scheme of helping the staff and their families with education and schooling etc drawing from generous donations from satisfied visitors. We were very happy with the pricing for the quality of food and meals served at the resort – cocktails were excellent too!. For those reading this I hope you get an opportunity to make this your next home away from home when visiting Fiji.

My wife and I had stayed here about 10 years ago. We were very impressed and a bit concerned that our repeat visit would not be as delightful. Was I ever wrong! It was just as beautiful and wonderful as we remembered it. No doubt, some of the finest cuisine and the friendliest, yet non-intrusive staff. World class snorkeling/diving and hiking (to waterfalls). And so glad to see Ric and Do again; such wonderful people.

I would like to thank the hosts for the truly unique atmosphere of the resort. The level of guest care was outstanding. The resort is lovely. The cottages are very comfortable. In fact, you can enjoy the views and especially the sunset throughout your stay. There is, of course, plenty to do. The dive centre recommended by the hotel was extremely professional. The reef is beautiful. Costal walk and waterfalls extremely interesting. It was my best experience in Fiji. I spent 12 days on the island and my aim was to dive and explore.Many thanks to the owners their family and wonderful staff:)

We had the BEST time at your resort. The ambiance, staff, chef, lovely conversations with Do & Ric, immaculate grounds, infinity pool & our bure well exceeded our expectations. I have not been so relaxed in a very long time. We can't wait to visit again soon. We also loved the dogs & cats on the property. Thank you all so much for making such a wonderful place & experience. It was like a most fabulous dream with food that was absolutely off the charts.

We stayed at TIR for just over a week, early Jan24 and it was a magical experience. The local staff were so welcoming & friendly. The grounds are immaculate tropical gardens very well maintained on the cliff top with awesome views. We were particularly lucky to be looked after by the ‘June’s’ in the Matalau Bure where all our meals were provided. Both Chef June & our host June were just amazing. June’s cooking was outstanding using locally grown produce, cooked fresh daily. We miss her warm fresh morning muffins. We caught a Yellow Fin Tuna and she made several delicious dinners with it, including Sashimi. Each meal was 3 courses and we had to reduce lunch to 1 course as we were eating too much. No request was too difficult and her understanding of our dietary requirements was very much appreciated. Our hosts June & Raymond (for a few days) were wonderful. Always ensuring we had everything we needed and happy to enjoy a laugh with us. The rooms were always kept clean and they were serviced daily including turn down every night to turn the air con on to ensure a comfy sleep. Matalau also included a private beach which we used daily for snorkelling & swimming. Lots of coral and fish only a few metres off the shore. It was special to meet the owners Do & Ric (& all the puppies & birds). They take great pride in their piece of paradise and ensured we were being well looked after. We were very sad to leave and the staff all sang us a farewell song to wish us well.

We stayed at the resort 2 - 7 January 2024. The accommodation was modern, spacious and well serviced with a stunning seaview and set in beautiful lush garden surrounds. The meals were tasty and well balanced. Excellent friendly, helpful and accommodating staff - they knew and called us by name from the onset, arranged tours and spa treatments as requested. The owners also called in during meals on occasions to make themselves known and ask how we were. Fantastic swimming pool outlook. Quiet, tranquil and restful ambience.

Taveuni Island is known as the Garden Island in Fiji, and this resort, located in a privileged spot at the sea edge, offers the most amazing views where you can enjoy the most stunning sunrises and sunsets from your beautiful Fijian style bure. We stayed in the Veidomoni bure/cabin, full of comfort, generous space, and tasteful decoration. The outdoor shower is a great feature for enjoying nature in perfect privacy. Every evening, they prepare your bedroom, close the windows, and turn on the AC and the lamps, creating a pleasant ambiance while you are enjoying a delicious dinner. The couple that owns the resort are fantastic hostesses, always taking care of every detail of the resort. The staff is the friendliest people willing to help whenever you need them. They helped us to coordinate our different tours, from transportation to packing our food for a picnic and even having people from the resort stay with us during the tour. I recommend asking for all the information about the tour, including prices. The three meals a day are included, and the chef creates a variety of great options on the menu, including soup, salad, fresh seafood options, or another no seafood option, with a tropical yummy dessert. We had an unforgettable time in this resort and plan to come back.