Matava ResortKadavu Island

The multi-award winning Matava Resort is set amidst lush tropical surroundings of Kadavu Island southwest of Nadi, offering easy access to the most spectacular dive sites on the fringing Astrolabe Reef and the chance to experience the culture and hospitality of the real Fiji.

Matava Resort is a true eco resort. You leave only a small ecological footprint. Solar energy, responsible & ecological waste management are implemented. They do organic farming and the veggies and fruits are accordingly top quality. Matava Resort is a small and intimate getaway, designed to blend into its natural environment, where there are no roads and every dwelling has to generate their own electricity.

The new main building is the gathering place for guests to have meals and just relax. There are power sockets where guests can recharge camera and laptop batteries.

Traditional thatched bures are nestled in the rainforest offer privacy and some superb ocean views. Drift into sleep to the soothing roars of the waves breaking over the Barrier Reef and awake to the sounds of the exotic native wildlife.

Matava currently offers two different levels of ensuite bure accommodation. All bures are powered by solar panels. There is no air-conditioning or fans; the evening breeze is all you need to cool the traditionally built bures. Personal mosquito nets are provided for all beds.

Honeymoon Bures - very spacious in a beautifully elevated location with sweeping views of the ocean and nearby islands. They are equipped with large ensuite bathrooms, romantic four poster beds and large terraces.

Ocean view Bures have ensuite bathrooms, queen beds or two single beds and spacious terraces.

Dining at Matava is a casual and very social experience which takes place on the terrace of the 'bure levu', the main house, or on the spacious waterfront deck. Guests from around the world meet for papaya salad, mango chicken, coconut curries and sashimi while sharing conversation and friendship. Meals are offered as all-inclusive packages, comprising of continental style breakfast, buffet lunch, and a 3-course dinner extravaganza.

Also, a scrumptious lovo feast, a traditional Fijian meal cooked over hot stones in the ground, is held once a week, usually accompanied by a kava session. Vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements are also catered for with advanced notice. Matava's friendly Fijian staff will put a smile on your face and make sure you will love the food as much as they love preparing it for you.

For non-divers, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy at Matava:
Snorkelling, sea kayaking, rainforest- trekking to waterfalls, guided nature walks, fishing, bird watching, and village visits & performances.

Please note that Matava does not cater for young children.

Your international flight into Fiji will take you into Nadi on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu. From there, daily domestic flights take you to Kadavu's airport in the small town of Vunisea. For those already in Fiji daily flights also operate between Suva & Kadavu. From Vunisea it is 5 minutes by road then approximately 40 minutes boat transfer to the resort.

Matava is ideal if you want to relax in a pristine and natural environment so far off the beaten tourist track that genuine encounters with Fiji's amazing culture is still possible. Matava is not recommended for those expecting the 5 star facilities, but for those who like to experience a true eco resort. Astrolabe Reef is one of the best dive spots in Fiji; the seascape consists of less soft corals than the reefs further north, but the caverns and canyons of Astrolabe attract more pelagics. There are several manta cleaning stations just a short boat ride from the resort.