“What did I like? Where do I start?
I liked...no, I loved every minute of my stay at Maqai. It is as close to paradise as I'll allow my pragmatic mind to entertain. From the relative remoteness to the natural beauty, the super-relaxed atmosphere to the genuine warmth of the staff, this is a very special place. More of a traveller vibe than that of the well-worn tourist path of the islands closer to Nadi. Slightly rustic? Sure, but only in the best possible way.
Cathy (manager) ran as tight a ship as possible on a tropical island in the Pacific. She was welcoming and prompt with her email replies to my questions regarding all the various water sports and cultural experiences on the island. In no particular order, the following staff members quickly began to feel like old friends...Navo, Etta, Sala, Emosi, Soni, Tui, Junior, Jale, Johnny, Mama's Soke & Luce, Netta and Suki (four legged and furry). They all exude such an authentically friendly yet service oriented approach to their individual roles. I can't speak highly enough of how they looked after me.
It is up to you how much or how little activity you schedule into your day on Qamea. Highlights included surf trips to the outer reefs, snorkelling and lunch on the Island Tour, the Sunday morning village visits and church service, and the food. Crikey, the food. I had to ask for slightly less portions by dinner time, or I would have no room left for evening kava with the locals!
If you're reading this review and considering/comparing it with other options in Fiji, fair enough, but I honestly feel it is a rare and rich experience worth every cent and the added travel time to get there. Bula! Tama.”
“As snorkelers, we weren't sure if we'd fit in at a dive resort, however, our concerns were completely unfounded. Heading out on the dive boat in the mornings and exploring the reef with a guide (while the divers explored other deeper parts of the reef) was exactly the experience we were hoping for. From the moment we checked in, we knew we were somewhere different to any other resort we'd stayed at. First and foremost, the staff are what make Taveuni Dive Resort so special. HIGHLY recommend the meal plan as the food is incredibly tasty and beautifully presented (besides, there's no kitchen in the bures, so cooking your own food is nigh impossible... and why would you want to!?). Speaking of bures, although no air conditioning, the dual fans were sufficient to keep us cool on the hot nights. Windows are all protected with mesh, so no issues with bugs. The shower was great (best in the afternoon when water is hottest). The king (maybe super king) bed was really comfortable. It was quite a novelty for us to have a turndown service! Starlink WiFi Internet is fast, but limited to the restaurant area. Cellphone reception is present, but patchy and slow data rates.
For location, the resort is only a 15min boat ride from the reef. It's a 1.5hr drive to Lavena (one way) over some very rough dirt roads (the sealed sections are a blessing). The dive/snorkel outings are half day activities, so it's possible to do something else in the afternoon. The pool was great afterwards!
Breakfast was selected the night before (at dinner) and had a good range to choose from. The breakfasts were excellent (as was all the food!). All meals are served at the restaurant. The staff catered for gluten free (banana bread was so good). Coffee, tea and filtered water was complimentary (dairy, soy and almond milk was available). Packed lunches can also be booked the night before to pick up at breakfast if heading out for the day.”
“Camp Taveuni is a 10 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! We had the place to ourselves pretty much as they usually do camps for school kids so we had the pool overlooking an amazing view just for us. We had wifi which was really helpful as not many other places have wifi in Fiji. Mary was lovely she helped us with anything we needed and the staff and taxi driver Jass were all really friendly and helpful. All the facilities were really clean and it was great value for money.”
“We stayed in many places in Fiji and Coconut Grove provided the best most delicious high quality food made with love. The service is the most genuine and friendliest you will find in Fiji. We are very happy we made the choice to stay here and get married in this amazing location. Thank you beautiful ladies and team for giving us the most memorable day and going above and beyond to make our day very special. We loved our Banana and Coconut wedding cake, the incredible flower arrangements and the many activities we enjoyed with beautiful packed lunches during our stay. Outstanding. Vinaka!”
“Beautiful location, very friendly staff, great list of activities to book such as snorkelling trips and waterfall walks. Lovely quiet beachfront bures. Good snorkelling out the front at mid to high tide. Good quality reasonably food at the restaurant - ranged from wood fired pizzas and burgers through to delicious grilled fresh fish and daily specials. Loved the outdoor shower!”
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