Matava Resort

There are few places in the world that you can say are truly untouched: Matava Resort on the Fijian island of Kadavu is one.

Amongst coconut trees and jungle covered hills, Matava nestles on the coast of Kadavu facing out towards the blue Pacific. The resort describes itself  as a ‘genuine eco-hideaway’. At Matavadon’t expectvalet parking, a T.V. in each room  or 24 hour room service,but what you can expect is a taste of  the real Fiji, in an exquisite tropical settingwith some of the best diving in the world  only a short boat ride away.

Matava can accommodate  up to 24 guests. The bures (bungalows) are either twin, double, triple or quad so there is a variety of options to fit your budget. 

Traditional thatched Fijian ‘bures’ with timber polished floors, louvre windows, timber four poster beds and private decks are nestled in the rainforest to offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views. Oceanview bures offer spectacular panoramas of The Great Astrolabe Reef and surrounding offshore islands. Waterfront bures are nestled along the foreshore, immersed in beautiful tropical gardens and surrounded by lush rainforest.

Bathroom facilities and showers are available as private facilities in most bures. There are shared facilities for three bures as well as the dormitory bure. Solar power provides the lighting and gas heats the water in each private facility bure.

For the budget traveller there are private bures with shared bathroom facilities and a dormitory bure that sleeps up to five people.

The restaurant at Matava is at the centre of the resort and the cuisine is something to be remembered. Whether it is Lovo (Fijian feast) or BBQ night the meals are always well presented and  of the highest quality.  Local dishes and seafood are top of the menu  but more traditional western food is also available.  Matava will cater for those with special dietary requirements but will need to be informed in advance.

Matava Resort offers activities and adventures for all those who wish to add a little spice to their time in paradise. Surfing, kayaking and windsurfing are close at hand. Kayaks are available for guests’ use, free of charge, and there are surf boards, a windsurfer and snorkelling equipment available for hire. There is also some great fun to be had sportfishing around the reefs and lagoons.  Due to the lush tropical environment, bush treks are stunning. The most popular of these tropical treks is to  the local waterfall - a brief walk to the nearby village where you will meet up with a guide who will escort you another twenty minutes to the delightful Matava waterfall, the most dramatic in Fiji! A cavern is formed by 2 huge boulders over a deep swimming pool with the waterfall dropping over 30 feet into the pool! Daylight in the cavern highlights the ochres, oranges and yellows of the rock which become magical with sparkling light reflected from the waterfall and pool. An alternate route to the waterfall is by kayak; a short excursion up the coast and in through the estuary  eventually linking up with the fresh water river. You will glide past tropical rainforest and wonderful bird life until you eventually come to the secluded waterfall.

For your own private piece of heaven you can kayak (or walk at low tide) to the small island opposite the resort. This small island offers white sand beaches, coconut trees and a sense of remoteness. Ask the resort to supply you with a picnic lunch so you can spend the day playing Robinson Crusoe.