10 BEST Luxury Resorts on Taveuni 🍸 [2025]

Last Updated: 23 August, 2024

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With private islands, five-star resorts and five-star landscapes, Taveuni is the ultimate destination for luxury in Fiji. Away from the hustle and bustle of Fiji’s main islands, Taveuni and its surrounding islands of Qamea, Matangi and Laucala have attracted a number of rich and famous expats over the years creating luxury options for visitors, while the rich culture and landscape of Fiji’s “Garden Island” remains intact. Find out more about what there is to discover across the islands in The Luxury Guide to Taveuni. Otherwise, find some of the most special places to stay in this list of luxury resorts on Taveuni.

1. Taveuni Island Resort & Spa

Just a short drive away from Taveuni’s airport yet feels a world away from anywhere, Taveuni Island Resort & Spa makes your luxury vacation as simple as can be while being on one of Fiji’s less visited islands. Each of the large private bures provides ample space at more than 100 m² (1000 ft²) including an outdoor living area overlooking the ocean and a small kitchenette. Not that you’ll need it with all meals included at this all-inclusive resort. In fact, the largest of the villas comes with its own private chef. There are other ways you’ll be pampered during your stay, from the spa with an ocean-view yoga deck to private diving trips to the famed Rainbow Reef.

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2. Raiwasa Grand Villa

Raiwasa proves that you don’t have to stay in a resort to have a luxury experience on Taveuni. This five-star private villa is the ultimate retreat for couples or groups of four friends sharing this grand villa overlooking the ocean. Everything at this villa is wrapped in luxury, from the infinity pool to the romantic outdoor showers. There are many places around the property to relax and gaze at the stars or sunset as you enjoy gourmet dinners of Fijian cuisine prepared by French chefs. Guests can also enjoy in-villa massages, snorkelling and paddleboarding or have the hosts organise some experiences around the island. See more like this in the 10 Most Romantic Honeymoon Accommodations on Taveuni.

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3. Matangi Private Island Resort

Boasting some of the most unique accommodations in Fiji, Matangi Private Island Resort features “Treehouse Bures” suspended in the jungle. For a luxury stay on the island, you should think of nothing other than the outdoor lava rock showers, outdoor spa pool and large private sundeck wrapping around these characterful bures. The resort’s adults-only policy combined with being the only resort on Matangi Island makes this the ultimate destination for relaxation. See how this stay compares to the 20 Best Resorts on Taveuni.

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4. The Remote Resort (Vanua Levu)

Stay in one of The Remote Resort‘s modern-style villas for up to two to five people. Located on the edge of a remote peninsula, easier to get to from Taveuni than the airport on Vanua Levu, and the Rainbow Reef, The Remote Resort is a fantastic base for scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking or simply reconnecting with your loved one via a private destination dining experience each night of stay. With a limit of guests being 12+ years old, the vibe of the resort is peaceful and romantic, with many choosing to say their “I dos” on the resort’s beach. Find more resorts across the pond in the 20 Best Resorts in Vanua Levu.

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5. Tides Reach Resort

Swap the traditional bure for modern luxury at the Tides Reach Resort on the main island of Taveuni. Each one-bedroom or two-bedroom villa is decorated with sophisticated minimalism, with standout features being the freestanding bathtub and French doors leading from the bedrooms out to your own private deck on the beachfront. Tides Reach also offers an extensive range of activities across Taveuni and its waters, leaving no stone unturned for adventure on Fiji’s Garden Island. Check out what kind of activities you could be getting up to in our 10 Best Luxury Experiences on Taveuni.

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6. Vacala Bay Resort & Sailing Charters

Despite the visions the name evokes, Vacala Bay Resort is, in fact, one private luxury villa with the services of a luxury resort. Although the villa has been made from natural materials found around the island, you would never guess it with every aspect of this villa, from the infinity pool wrapping around the main building to the curved riverstone walkways, polished to perfection. The activities on offer provide a fine balance of adventure and relaxation, including spa treatments, kiteboarding, island tours, sailing and gourmet dining. Speaking of sailing, Vacala Bay also operates Sailing Fiji with multi-day sailing charters should you want to try an alternative holiday – learn more in the 10 Best Boat Stays in Fiji.

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7. Taveuni Palms Resort

This resort near Matei proudly shines through its five-star rating, boasting seven personal staff for each party of guests. Each villa has a private pool, a private area of the beach and its own acre of space for ultimate seclusion. The most luxurious of villas is the “Horizon Spa Villa” featuring a seven-seater outdoor spa pool, a large entertainment centre and a detached bure for friends or family. Speaking of family, the resort provides a nanny or child guide service should you want some alone time. Find more like this in the 10 Best Family Resorts on Taveuni.

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8. Qamea Resort & Spa

Qamea Island‘s (pronounced Ga-me-ah) most luxurious resort has one of the best spas in Fiji, the Jungle Spa, perched deep in the jungle. Whether you’re a spa-goer or not you won’t have trouble relaxing here with a whole bunch of inclusive activities from island walks to self-guided yoga. Couples, set your sights on the “Honeymoon Bure” complete with a natural stone spa pool wrapped in tropical plants and stones. Groups will find ample space and luxury in the “Royal Villa” with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a private plunge pool and its own secluded spot at the end of the resort’s beach. See more like this in the 5 Best Adult-Only Resorts on Taveuni.

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9. COMO Laucala Island

This private island covering 12 km² (5 mi²) is famously one of the most luxurious retreats in Fiji with a rate mostly attracting the rich and famous. There are 25 Fijian-style bures, five restaurants, a private airstrip, an 18-hole championship golf course and a wealth of activities and wellness experiences. Days on the island can be spent windsurfing, sailing one of the 14 boats, horse riding on one of the resort’s eight horses, finding your own quiet spot in the 2,000 m² (2,150 ft²) lagoon pool, and indulging in fine dining in a colonial-style mansion. For more stays like this, check out the 10 Best Honeymoon Resorts on Taveuni.

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10. Sau Bay Resort & Spa (Vanua Levu)

Do as much or as little as you like at the casual Sau Bay Resort & Spa. The resort offers a range of accommodations from their “Luxury Tented Treehouse Bure” under a canopy of forest with tropical birds to their “Oceanfront Bures” complete with a secluded outdoor shower. Nestled near the pristine waters of the Rainbow Reef and Somosomo Strait, the resort offers an exceptional retreat for scuba diving enthusiasts. Guests can embark on unforgettable diving trips to explore the acclaimed underwater wonders. Complementing the adventure is the on-site spa, where relaxation and rejuvenation await.

Note that although this resort is located on Vanua Levu, its remote location is easier to get from Taveuni – just a 20-minute boat ride.

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More Luxury Accommodations on Taveuni

If the lavish stays listed above were somehow not perfect enough, how about these alternative stays on Taveuni?

Plus, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in the 10 Luxury Experiences on Taveuni.

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])
Taveuni Tourism Association (Regional tourism website)

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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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