11 Fiji Resorts Doing Conservation (Turtles, Coral & More)

Last Updated: 18 June, 2025

The Resorts in Fiji Where You Can Plant Coral and Save the Ocean

Holiday with a purpose by staying at a resort with its very own conservation program. While some have giant clam nurseries you can dive into or educational kids’ clubs, others have hands-on activities for guests where you can plant coral yourself.

This list of Fiji resorts with conservation programs goes through some of the resorts looking after the environment, either with their own environmental programs and/or programs that guests can get involved in.

For resorts with exceptional environmental initiatives, also check out the 15 Best Eco-Resorts in Fiji and How to Choose Sustainable Accommodation in Fiji.

1. Barefoot Kuata Island Resort (Yasawa Islands)

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort is a stunning eco-focused retreat in the Yasawa Islands. This boutique resort goes beyond typical eco-practices, managing a 1.3 km² “no-take” Marine Protected Area (MPA) developed with local landowners. The MPA underpins their conservation efforts and ensures vibrant marine life for both preservation and guest enjoyment.

On-site marine biologists lead engaging coral planting tours and marine talks, inviting guests to actively participate in conservation projects. From water quality testing to preserving marine life, the resort’s commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in every aspect of its operations.

At Barefoot Kuata, you’ll experience a perfect blend of eco-conscious luxury and hands-on conservation, making your stay not just a holiday but a contribution to preserving Fiji’s natural wonders.

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11 Fiji Resorts Doing Conservation (Turtles, Coral & More)

2. Viani Bay Resort (Vanua Levu)

Nestled in the off-the-beaten-track destination of Vanua Levu, Viani Bay Resort is a boutique dive resort that’ll make you feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem (because you have!). You’ll love the ocean-front bungalows crafted from locally sourced timber, marrying sustainability with Fijian craftsmanship.

But here’s the real treat – Viani Bay Resort is your gateway to some of the best underwater adventures in Fiji. The resort’s reputable dive company, Dive Academy, not only offers access to the stunning Rainbow Reef, but coral planting snorkelling tours.

It’s not just a fun activity; you’ll be contributing to the preservation of Fiji’s incredible marine ecosystem. How cool is that? Oh, and while the resort is on Vanua Levu, it’s actually easier to get there from Taveuni – just a quick 15-minute boat ride.

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10 Fiji Resorts with Conservation Programs (Turtles, Coral & More)

3. Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort (Vanua Levu)

One of the big names in marine conservation, education and Fiji resorts, the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is not only highly involved in conservation programs but also educates its guests and local communities.

The resort on Vanua Levu works in conjunction with Ocean Futures Society, and more recently, the Sustainable Reefs program to help educate secondary schools, educators and communities in the Pacific Region.

They also offer one of the most fun and informative kids’ clubs in Fiji to educate kids about the importance of protecting the ocean.

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4. Mantaray Island Resort (Yasawa Islands)

As swimming with giant manta rays is one of the highlights of Mantaray Island Resort, they take preserving their ocean environment seriously. The resort in the Yasawa Islands has established a marine reserve in the waters right in front of the resort, allowing their house reef to thrive.

As well as having eco-resort features, like composting toilets and a wastewater treatment system, they have installed “eco-bin stations” on the beach to encourage guests to pick up any rubbish they see.

See more resorts like this in the 10 Resorts in Fiji Where You Can Swim with Manta Rays.

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5. Likuliku Lagoon Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

This adults-only luxury resort in the Mamanuca Islands not only is involved with marine conservation programs, such as turtle conservation, coral gardening and restoration, crown of thorns eradication, giant clam restoration and more but their work on the land is perhaps the most impressive.

Working with its sister resort, Malolo Island Resort, and other Fiji organisations, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is involved in the Tropical Dry Forest Restoration Program, a planting initiative that has been set up to restore and stitch together dry forest patches – one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet – with native tree species on their resorts’ land leases.

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10 Fiji Resorts with Conservation Programs

6. Plantation Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

This family-friendly resort in the Mamanuca Islands has a strong focus on marine conservation, particularly coral gardening in partnership with Corals for Conservation. Plantation Island Resort gets guests involved with coral planting as part of both their adults’ and kids’ activity programs, also working with University of the South Pacific marine biology students.

See more resorts like this in the 20 Best Family Resorts in Fiji.

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7. Tokoriki Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

A member of the Mamanuca Environment Society (MES), Tokoriki Island Resort, is involved with turtle and coral conservation, education and water quality monitoring.

The adults-only resort in the Mamanuca Islands most famously created the Tokoriki Giant Clam Regeneration more than 20 years ago with the Ministry of Fisheries, which brought tridacna gigas clams (a critically endangered species) back to Fiji’s reefs.

Now, Tokoriki has one of the largest collections of mature tridacna gigas clams in Fiji, which resort guests can dive to see.

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8. Castaway Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

Part of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Castaway Island Resort and its sister resort, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, is part of the hotel chain’s “OZONE” program aiming to protect and grow coral reefs in the oceans surrounding its resorts.

This includes reviving the depleted reef surrounding Castaway Island which has started to see clams, more fish and friendly reef sharks returning to its shoreline.

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9. Makaira Resort (Taveuni)

One of the best resorts to get into coral gardening yourself, Makaira Resort on the “garden island” of Taveuni is a top choice for the environmentally conscious. The resort owner is a passionate environmentalist who offers free lessons in coral gardening, where guests leave having planted their own section of reef paradise.

Return visitors can see how much their coral has progressed since their last stay.

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10. Nakelo Treasure Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

One of the first resorts in the Mamanuca Islands to employ a full-time environmental officer, Nakelo Treasure Island Resort has been invested in protecting their island’s population of hawksbill turtles for more than 40 years.

Their Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Program releases hundreds of turtles back into the wild each year. For guests, this means turtle feeding displays, while the kids’ club helps forage for turtle food.

Learn more in the 10 Best Places to See & Swim with Turtles in Fiji.

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11. Tavarua Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands)

Finally, a surf resort in the Mamanucas, Tavarua Island Resort is another resort with its own giant clam nursery to help boost the populations of this important marine species to local reefs.

The eco-resort also has water bottle refilling stations, as well as provides reef-safe sunscreen for guests to help protect the surrounding marine environment.

More About Fiji Resorts with Conservation Programs

That’s it for our list of Fiji resorts with conservation programs to protect turtles, coral, clams and more. For more ways to travel more mindfully, check out the following guides:

Finally, see how these eco-resorts in Fiji compare to The Top 50 Resorts in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips in The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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Laura (Lora) S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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