Pagai Hotels with Airport pickup service

The ocean front villa (and Taveuni Island) exceed all our expectations. After staying at a Fijian resorts at Denarau and in the Mamanuca Islands we can say that Taveuni “the Garden Island” is the best place to come for rest, exciting experiences, great snorkelling and an exposure to authentic Fiji life. The resort is perfectly situated for getting to/from the airport; accessing the jungle rainforest and waterfall walks on the east coast and the snorkelling/diving on the west coast– the Resort will happily assist with arranging your activities and transport. To top this off the resort comes with a million dollar private sand beach – and the ocean fron villa’s private lounge and deck boasts expansive views of the ocean, islands and sunset. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. The resort owners have established a transparent and amazing scheme of helping the staff and their families with education and schooling etc drawing from generous donations from satisfied visitors. We were very happy with the pricing for the quality of food and meals served at the resort – cocktails were excellent too!. For those reading this I hope you get an opportunity to make this your next home away from home when visiting Fiji.

Located in Matangi Island, Matangi Private Island Resort is minutes from Matangi Dock and Matangi Beach. This beach resort is within the region of Bouma Falls Park.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Grab a bite to eat at Vale Ni Kana, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Qamea Island, Maqai Beach Eco Resort is on the waterfront and within the region of Bouma Falls Park and Lavena Coastal Walk. This beach hotel is within the vicinity of Matangi Beach and Matangi Dock.Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include a turndown service and in-room child care (surcharge), and housekeeping is provided daily.

My dive and travel experience: 2336 dives since certification in 1999 95 weeks of dive travel out of the US Dive instructor I would love to give the Garden Island Resort a better star rating as it did so much very well, but fell short in many categories. I am going to start with the positives and list them with explanations. 1. The price was super cheap for what we got. It was approximately $1900.00 per person for a 10 night stay with food, transportation to/from airport, room, taxes and seven days of two tank boat dives as well as one night dive. 2. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They really made our stay better than it should have been. 3. The food was above average to very good. It was mostly a Western menu. However, the portions were a bit small if you are a heavy eater. 4. The view from the hotel was super nice. 5. The bed was firm, which is to my liking and the pillows were good. 6. The diving was good with some pretty reefs and lots of fish. For reef and fish life on the Tropical Pacific scale I give it a B rating. However, The other than fish category such as sea snakes, sharks, turtles, rays, eels, nudibranchs, lobster, crabs and other oddities it would rate a D. Unfortunately, here are the cons. 1. Bats! Yes, fruit bats by the thousands in the trees between the rooms and the ocean. First of all they are super noisy and second they leave a mess under the trees. They were at their noisiest from before the sun rose each morning and early evening. Although I started to get use to the noise as time went on it was still uncomfortable hearing them at times. More about the bat poop later. So, my recommendations is get rid of the bats. Hire a professional if you need to. 2. Our room was not very clean and needed painting. The bottom of the toilet looked like it had never been scrubbed in it's lifetime and the bathroom counter was not cleaned when we checked in. There is a large amount of mildew in the shower and there were a few ledges in the bathroom and bedroom that looked like they had never been dusted. Lastly, the first set of towels we were given felt like sand paper. It did get better later in our stay, but the hotel should consider better towels. I suggest you do a periodic major cleaning on each room and have some sort of inspection system. 3. Several times we ordered items at the restaurant only to find out they were out of that item. In other words it was being offered by the restaurant but they were out of stock of the item. 4. The dive boat was a bit difficult to get onto and off at times based upon their docking system and I would never recommend it for those with a disability or the very old. 5. The dive boat had no camera rinse bucket. 6. The dive staff did not always do the best job of explaining stuff. For example it wasn't until the third day of diving that I realized the crew would switch my tanks for me. That was never explained as many other things were not mentioned. 7. The dive staff did not help us to our

My friend and I stayed at Maravu for 12 nights. We were only booked there for the first 5 nights of our vacation but loved it so much we decided to stay for the entire trip. The modest accommodations (bures) were always very clean, the beds very comfortable, and the grounds (which include a nice pool) are well maintained and stunningly beautiful. The food is great, always fresh, and ample portions. The staff welcomed us like family and we grew to adore them. The atmosphere is so welcoming that we had the opportunity to meet many people from all around the world. The staff offer a Kava ceremony each night where one can spend time getting to know other travelers while listening to Rafa, Kali, and Russa playing guitar and singing sweet songs. If it is quiet time you need the bures are very private and spacious to hang out in. The staff also organizes and offers a guide (Rafa or Kali) for day trips to a coastal walk, a waterfall hike and a natural water slide. These were so much fun and we felt well taken care of every step of the way. There are two dive shops close by to choose from and the diving was amazing. I highly recommend staying at Maravu, we had a wonderful time and plan to return. Many thanks to (sorry if I have misspelled names) Laisani, Kara, Mari, Beky, Onnie, Rafa, Kali, Russa, and also the nighttime guard (we always felt very safe). Your welcoming nature and attentiveness made our stay at Maravu a wonderful experience and we can't wait to return.

With a stay at Taveuni Palms in Taveuni Island East, you'll be near the airport, and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from International Date Line Sign and 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Wairiki Catholic Mission Church. This beach villa is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Bouma Falls Park and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Bouma National Heritage Park.Relax and unwind with massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Take advantage of the villa's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and DVD players provide entertainment.

With a stay at Makaira Resort in Taveuni Island East, you'll be by the ocean, and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Wairiki Catholic Mission Church and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Bouma Falls Park. This beach bed & breakfast is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Bouma National Heritage Park and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Lavena Coastal Walk.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the bed & breakfast's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Camp Taveuni in Taveuni Island East, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from International Date Line Sign and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Wairiki Catholic Mission Church. This hostel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Bouma Falls Park and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Bouma National Heritage Park.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a communal living room.At Camp Taveuni, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Conveniences include fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Vakanananu Retreat in Taveuni Island East, you'll be 11.2 mi (18 km) from International Date Line Sign and 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Bouma National Heritage Park. This guesthouse is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Lavena Coastal Walk.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.At Vakanananu Retreat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Coconut Grove Beachfront Cottages offers beachfront accommodation in Matei on Taveuni Island. Each cottage has a private sun terrace and the resort offers massages in a private beach bure. Each cottage is fitted with a private bathroom and some feature outdoor showers. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, on their private verandah or down on the beach. There is a range of activities available including snorkeling (right off the beach) ,scuba diving, kayaking, cycling, and fishing. Transfers to and from Matei Airport are included.