Matava Resort, Fiji

Matava Resort Fiji -- On the remote and magnificent island of Kadavu, Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort boasts secluded splendour whilst also satisfying your spirit of adventure. Bordered by the Great Astrolabe Reef and set amidst lush tropical surroundings, Matava is a small and intimate tropical island getaway.

Matava is designed to blend with its natural environment. Traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest accommodate up to 22 guests and offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views. Matava is designed to blend with its natural environment. Traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest accommodate up to 22 guests and offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views.

As a PADI certified resort, and only a stone's throw away from the Great Astrolabe Reef, Matava offers the perfect environment to scuba dive in Fiji , snorkel, surf , fish, kayak with opportunities to trek, visit native villages, bird watch or simply relax and unwind in this island paradise.

Astrolabe is the world's fourth largest barrier reef and is Fiji's largest living organism. It extends along the entire southern side of Kadavu and stretches for over 120 km. Astrolabe is rated as one of the world's premier diving locations offering a great diversity and spectacle in coral structures and marine life. You can expect a kaleidoscope of colourful corals and wonderful marine life.

Oceanview Bure -- The Oceanview Bures are distributed on the lower hillside across the stream to catch the soothing tradewinds and give you excellent views across the ocean. They are built in traditional thatched Fijian-style, and finely finished with polished mahogany timber floors, large airy louvre windows, queen-size timber four poster beds and private decks. The large louvred windows open onto your private deck with the view across the Pacific Ocean.

To offer great comfort and superb ocean views, the Ocean View Bures are each set on a different level, nestled in the rainforest. Immersed in beautiful tropical gardens and surrounded in lush rainforest the Oceanview Bures are a true haven of serenity within the beauty of Fiji's natural environment. All these newly designed bures have new private facilities and large private decks.

Honeymoon Bure -- The top-end Honeymoon Bures are scattered widely on the hill behind Matava to ensure complete privacy and stunning vistas. They are also constructed in traditional thatched Fijian style and have finely finished with polished mahogany timber floors and large airy louvre windows.

The Honeymoon Bures have king-size timber four poster beds. Expansive full-length picture windows open onto your private deck with views across the sea. Surrounded in beautiful tropical gardens and immersed in lush rainforest the Honeymoon Bures provide a heavenly haven of privacy within the beauty of Fiji's natural environment.

Matava Resort Dive and Vacation Packages -- -- Island Dreams' Matava Resort package includes r/t transfers from Kadavu Airport, seven nights lodging in the room style of your choice, breakfast, lunch, dinner, taxes, and two daily boat dives for five days. Additional benefits include unlimited coffee and tea, and complimentary use of kayaks. Other beverages and incidentals are at the guests additional expense. These prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy. If you prefer another duration, or single or triple occupany lodging, just give Island Dreams a ring.

Matava Resort, Fiji Valid for 2018 Package rates are in Fijian Dollars. Find exchange rate at www.xe.com USD price is locked in on day payment is made.
Duration of Visit	Package	Oceanview Bure	Honeymoon Bure
7 nights lodging with 10 boat dives and free shore tanks	Scuba Diver	$3500 FJD	$3920 FJD
	Vacationer	$2485 FJD	$3080 FJD
Need pricing for a different season, room style, or duration of stay? Want to add or subtract days of diving? Contact Island Dreams for a dive vacation customized to your specifications.
Packages include: Round-trip transfers from Kadavu Airport, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hotel taxes, and boat dives. Rates are per person in Fijian dollars, based on double occupancy, and include unlimited tea and coffee. Other beverages are additional. All prices and inclusions are subject to change. There will be no refund for any unused portion of a package. Additional Diving: Add an additional day of two-tank boat diving for $120 per diver per day. Add a third tank to your diving day, scheduled after lunch, for $65 per diver per day. Add a night boat dive for $76 per diver per day. Note: These rates are in U.S. dollars, as converted from Fiji dollars. Rates may change due to currency fluctuations. Please contact Island Dreams for details.

Traveling to Fiji, Kadavu Island, and Matava Resort International Flights -- Fiji's national carrier, Fiji Airways, offers regular flights between Fiji and 13 major cities including Los Angeles, Honolulu, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and Tokyo. Fiji's international airport is situated in the town of Nadi, on the Western Coast of Viti Levu. Access to Matava requires a domestic flight to Kadavu Island, followed by car and boat transfer to Matava Resort. Domestic Flight -- Kadavu Island, is serviced by Fiji Link, with regularly scheduled flights from Nadi and Suva, the two major international airports in Fiji. Both Fiji airlines operate daily services with a flight time of approximately forty minutes from Nadi. Domestic Fiji air flights are a grand opportunity to view the majestic islands of Fiji, and see the extensive coral reef systems surrounding them. You may want to have your camera handy for a few aerial photos. Local Transfer on Kadavu Island -- A resort representative will meet you at the Kadavu airport, and will expedite your car and boat transfer to Matava Resort. The car trip to the dock is approximately ten minutes, followed by a scenic 50-minute boat ride to Matava Resort.

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