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Experience the magnificent beauty of a remote unspoilt tropical Fijian Island. Traditional Fijian bures hug the jungle fringes. Private sun-decks gaze over the turquoise lagoon. Dive the Great Astrolabe Reef, snorkel the marine reserves, explore jungle trails and waterfalls, or just pamper yourself in the Spa.
Relax as you anticipate the evening’s dinner of freshly caught fish, fruits and organic vegetables grown right before your eyes and served by lantern light on the ocean deck. No roads, no noise, no stress and no carbon footprint. Far from the maddening crowd, unplug and recharge at Matava, Fiji’s premier Eco-Adventure Resort.
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Matava sits on the south-east side of the island overlooking the world-famous Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. Guests are collected from Kadavu airport for the 45 minute boat ride to the resort in a large covered comfortable custom built transfer boat. Surrounded by rainforest, the resort’s accommodation bures are traditional thatched Fijian bures with en-suit bathrooms and private sun decks with spectacular views out over the coral lagoons and barrier reef. 10 accommodation bures split evenly between Honeymoon and Oceanview, nestle in private gardens a few minutes walk from the main bure complex at the heart of the resort.
Here lies a large comfortable guest area with fully stocked bar, dining terrace and front deck overlooking the lagoon. Also on hand, a small library and guest charging area for laptops, cameras, tablets and High Speed Wi-Fi coverage.
The resort promotes engagement with local communities and guests can experience waterfall walks, guided treks, kayak trips, village visits and local cultural events. The Bamboo Spa, The island’s first and only Spa offers a range of ‘Essence of Fiji’
Pure Fiji treatments enabling guests to pamper themselves or just relax and unwind after a hard day’s activities. Matava is a true Eco-Resort deriving its power and hot water from solar energy. An extensive organic farm supplies the restaurant daily with fresh fruit and vegetables and even honey from the garden apiary. The resort operates a 30ft fast offshore custom built sportfishing boat and anglers frequently bring home some of their catch for guests to enjoy freshly caught fish, served at dinner on the main bure terrace.
Matava’s on site PADI 5 Star Mad Fish Divecentre operates two large custom made dive boats and takes diving and snorkeling guest out daily to exclusive sites on the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. Sites include the world famous Manta Reef, Naiquoro and Korolevu Passageways and Eagle Rock. Expect to see numerous large manta rays, sharks and mile upon mile of pristine hard and soft corals.
Winner
- 2015 Fiji Excellence In Tourism Award
- 2015 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and Tripadvisor Hall of Fame
