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Matangi (Matagi) Island Resort
Want to know more about exquisite Matangi Island Resort? Discover this exotic getaway on it's own private Matagi island oozing seclusion and tranquility. Have you heard about the famous treehouses in Fiji? Well, they are here!
The contents:
Matagi Island - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Basics
- Name: Matangi Island Resort
- Location: Matagi Island, Taveuni, Fiji
- Class: 4-star intimate private resort (not suitable for children under 12)
- Accommodation: 13 stand alone bures
- Transfer: 2 to 2½-hour air + land + sea transfer from Nadi Airport
- Reviews: Matangi Island Resort's reviews receives on average an excellent 91% satisfaction ratings on TripAdvisor (at time of writing)
Who does Matagi suit?
Suits couples wanting a 4-star isolated private island getaway with quality service and plenty of nature.
Matangi Island Resort on Horseshoe Bay - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Location
Matangi Island Resort is located on the tiny 1 km² Matagi Island (spelt Matagi and pronounced ma-tang-i). The horseshoe-shaped island is located 10 km off the north east coast of Fiji's third largest island, Taveuni. Taveuni is around 180 km north east of Suva.
Getting There
If you want an isolated island getaway, then you've got it with Matangi Island Resort. After you catch an international flight to Nadi International Airport, it's a 90-minute domestic flight to Taveuni Island. Then it's a 20-minute mini-bus transfer followed by a 20-minute wet boat transfer to the resort.
Matagi Island Resort treehouse - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Accommodation
Intimate Matangi Island Resort has:
- 3 treehouses
- 7 beachfront bures
- 2 standard bures
- 1 two bedroom bure
For honeymooners and couples, the split-level treehouses are something special. Perched 5 metres up in the canopy, it has a large private deck, king size day bed, outdoor rock shower, outdoor jacuzzi, sun loungers, and his and her basins. You won't be coming back 12 months later as children under 12 aren't suitable!
Treehouse's outdoor jacuzzi and day bed - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Dining
Meals are served with the dining room having ocean views. Local tropical fruits and vegetables are widely used as is locally caught fish and seafood. Freshly baked breads, cookies, and desserts makes sure you won't be losing any weight on your holiday. Wines, beer, and spirits are also available to quench your thirst after a hard day of relaxing.
photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Activities
It's no surprise given Matangi Island Resort's unique location amongst nature, that there's various outdoor activities on hand.
Complimentary activities include:
- bush hikes and coastal walks
- village visits
- snorkelling
- kayaking
- paddle boarding
- coastal tour by boat
- catamaran sailing
- volleyball
- fishing
- kava session (once a week)
Paid activities:
- diving (see below)
- picnics
- sport fishing
- pearl farm & waterfall trek on Taveuni Island
- more tours and walks on Taveuni Island
Diving
Diving all around Matagi Island is exquisite with dozens of dive sites to choose from. You will experience hard and soft corals, vibrant marine life, and plummeting walls. If you like diving, your already fantastic holiday just got even better.
Spa
Matangi's spa opened in 2011 and offers a range of treatments including massages, skin, facials, spa and others that I'll leave to the ladies.
Resort pool - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
Rates
Rates range from US$680 for the standard bure to US$1,100 for the 2 bedroom bure. Rates are per bure per night. Inclusive are 3 meals per day, non-motorised activities, and snacks.
Visit it's site at http://matangiisland.com/.
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