Matava Resort - Accommodation Features

Ecologically conscious yet adventure driven, Matava is a genuine eco-adevnture-hideaway designed to cause minimal impact on the environment and to promote conservation awareness with the local community and visitors.

Matava is designed to blend with its natural environment. Just 9 traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest accommodate up to 22 guests and offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views.

Matava is a PADI certified resort and is just a stone's throw away from the Great Astrolabe Reef, offering the perfect environment to scuba dive, snorkel, surf, fish, or kayak.

Land based activities include trekking, village visits, bird watching or simply relaxing.

Facilities

Dining

Meals are offered as a package; comprising a continental style breakfast, lunch, and a three-course dinner. Meals are an imaginative blend of local and international cuisine. < />

Bar
The main bure has a fully stocked bar with a selection of local and imported beers, wines and spirits, soft drinks and juices. Tea, coffee and Milo are available during the day from the kitchen for a small fee. Guests run a tab at the bar which is settled when checking out. 

Laundry
All washing is done by hand.  Guest's sheets and towels are normally changed every third day. Hand wash laundry facilities are available if required. Washing powder may be purchased in the main bure.

Library
A selection of english and international books and magazines are available from the "shelf library" in the main bure.

Solar Power
Lighting is provided by solar power. The solar panels situated around the resort charge deep cycle batteries during the day to provide lighting in the evenings. The system is 12 volt and normal household appliances can not be used. It is however possible to have your batteries charged by the staff on duty in the resort office. A lantern is provided for each bure and is yours to utilise for the duration of your stay.
 
Telephone
Phone calls can be made at the resort. International calls are placed through an operator who calls back with the exact cost of the call. This is then added to your bar tab.

Activities

Diving
The Great Astrolabe Reef 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 120km. It is rated as one of the world's premier diving locations offering a great diversity and spectacle in coral structures and marine life.

Surfing
The Great Astrolabe Reef, long regarded as a world-class scuba diving destination, also provides perfect uncrowded and hassle-free surfing. There are three passages (breaks in the reef) that produce long barreling waves anywhere from 2-12 feet. Each passage offers varied conditions that will suit all styles, levels and egos. Intermediate to advanced surfing skills are required.

Sea kayaking
Get into one of our sea kayaks and glide through crystal clear waters. See tropical fish  in their natural habitat as you drift over the brillant corals. Explore the deep and indented bays, turquoise lagoons and rocky islets and meander through the winding waterways within the mangrove forest.

Snorkeling
The Astrolabe Reef also provides a superb snorkeling experience. Whether exploring one of the island's best fringing reefs right in front of the resort or taking a short boat ride to the main reef itself, you'll be dazzled by the amazing array of corals and fish for which the Astrolabe is famous.  All the equipment you'll need is available for hire from the resort's dive shop.

Trekking
Walk through lush verdant rainforest ascending the hills to reveal stunning views of The Great Astrolabe Reef, then descend to beautiful white pristine beaches. There are no roads around Matava, only a network of paths that link one village to the next.

Plunge into one of the many cool, refreshing waterfalls and pools that slice down through the rugged highlands. 

Take a guided nature walk to discover the local flora and fauna or learn of the traditional uses of plants with a local medicine man. All treks have been established in conjunction with local villages. 
 

Getting to Matava

AirFiji and SunAir serve the island of Kadavu with daily flights from Nadi and Suva. There's also a ferry service from Suva. Upon your arrival you'll be picked up by one of the resort's boats.

Matava Resort