7 Best Resorts on Kadavu© Tiliva Resort
7 Best Resorts on Kadavu

5 BEST Resorts on Kadavu 🦜 [2024]

© Tiliva Resort

The Top (All-Inclusive) Holiday Accommodations on Kadavu

Ah, Kadavu… Tucked away in the southern reaches of Fiji, hooked by the Great Astrolabe Reef, topped with bird-filled forests and scattered with waterfalls, Kadavu (pronounced “Kan-da-vu”) is a remote paradise. It might be a little hard to get to, which is kind of the whole point, but once you arrive you will be well looked after by one of its all-inclusive resorts – that’s right, three meals a day are typically included in the rate! Sure, they are not all five-star but boast more “rugged luxury” with authentic experiences. It’s the real Fiji waiting to be discovered. Check out all of the island’s top accommodations with this list of resorts on Kadavu

1. Matava Eco Adventure Resort

This resort captures everything a getaway to Kadavu should be: rugged luxury, natural surroundings and eco-friendly. Bures (bungalows) at Matava Eco Adventure Resort are scattered in seclusion across a hillside complimenting the surroundings with their thatched exterior. There are bures for families and groups but mostly for its most-frequented travellers, couples. Their “Honeymoon Bures” sit the highest with a private deck overlooking the ocean, which can also be used for private dining. Otherwise, meals are shared family-style on long tables in the main restaurant and bar. Matava offers a range of experiences, including fishing, surfing, spa treatments, cultural immersion, birdwatching and scuba diving in the Great Astrolabe Reef. See more couple-centric stays like this in the 5 Most Romantic Resorts on Kadavu.

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2. Tiliva Resort

Relax, adventure or volunteer at this eco-friendly resort that works closely with the local community to give your trip a purpose. Additionally, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy your time at Tiliva Resort, from scuba diving in the Great Astrolabe Reef to hiking on an uninhabited island for the day. Bures are freestanding with a simple yet fresh interior, private decks and ocean views – what more could you ask for?! And, yes, we dig that WiFi is available (and free), even if we are supposed to be on “Fiji Time“. Learn more about Tiliva’s community and environmental initiatives in the 5 Best Eco-Resorts in Kadavu.

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3. Kokomo Private Island

Your exclusive five-star luxury resort in the Kadavu archipelago is Kokomo Private Island. After arriving by helicopter or seaplane, you’ll stay in one of 21 “Beachfront Villas” or five “Luxury Residences”, each with its own pool, garden, beach access and complete privacy. All types of travellers are catered for here, from the couple planning their wedding to families wanting to make use of the kids’ or teens’ clubs. The resort boasts three restaurants, a resort pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, a gym and a day spa and offers wellness retreats. Most activities on your Kadavu bucket list are available to do here, as well as waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing and a glass-bottom boat. See more like this in the 5 Best Family Resorts on Kadavu.

best resorts-kadavu-Credit-Kokomo-Private-Island-Fiji© Kokomo Private Island Fiji

4. Papageno Resort

Stay in one of the secluded bures nestled in 320 acres (130 ha) of unspoiled nature at the Papageno Resort. The resort offers a more upmarket feel and more accommodation choices than others on Kadavu’s main island, from the most budget “Garden Rooms” to the luxurious “Royal Oceanfront Bure”. The activities list here is extensive including scuba diving courses, sports and spearfishing, remote beach getaways, waterfall walks, and various village visits each offering a different type of cultural experience. All in all, Papageno rewards any traveller who makes the journey to this far-flung paradise.

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5. Oneta Resort

If you’re looking for remoteness and a true adventure, stay on Ono Island at the Oneta Resort. The beachfront resort covers 70 acres (28 ha) encompassing six thatched bures and two secluded villas further down the beach. Each bure is unique in design but still includes polished mahogany floors, a king bed, an ensuite bathroom and an outdoor bamboo shower. The hero bure of the resort is the “Turtle Lair” perched on top of a hill overlooking the whole island (although you’ll need to be comfortable with the climb). Sports fishing and scuba diving are the main activities at Oneta but it’s also worth trying the waterfall excursion, snorkelling with manta rays, kayaking to a secluded beach, and hiking on the uninhabited Vatulutu Island.

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More About Resorts on Kadavu

That’s it for the best resorts on Kadavu. For more advice to plan your trip, take a look at more of our insightful guides:

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

Author

Laura 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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