Summary
Lomani
is a couples and honeymooners paradise. This luxury boutique
adults-only property is easy and close to get to from Nadi airport.
Lomani has joined forces with local company Surfin’ Fiji to offer daily
transfers to Fiji’s most famous surf breaks. The breaks, including the
world famous Cloudbreak, are located only 20 minutes by boat from
Lomani.
Quick Facts
“Lomani”
is the Fijian word for love, and you can't help but fall in love with
this stunning Fijian Island paradise. The island is surrounded by
crystal blue waters that gently lap onto the beach at Lomani and
provides a haven for tropical marine life and brightly coloured live
corals. The island is surrounded with thousands of towering coconut
palms, intermingled with frangipani, hibiscus and bougainvillea flowers.
With
only 10 luxury suites and 20 beachfront bures in the resort, Lomani
hopes you will feel like an honoured, pampered guest. The dedicated
Fijian staff will cater to your every need, allowing you to unwind and
enjoy Lomani’s peaceful atmosphere.
Lomani is an adults-only property, and has a year round policy of only catering to children 16 years and over.
This
resort is located on Malolo Lailai island in the Mamanuca group of
Islands, just 15 kms west of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. It takes
only 50 minutes to get to Lomani by boat or 10 minutes by air. The
resort shares the island with Plantation Resort and Musket Cove, so
there are more than enough choices for meals and recreation should you
want to walk around the idland and see what the other resorts have to
offer.
As
for the surf transfers, Lomani has joined forces with local company
Surfin’ Fiji to offer daily transfers to Fiji’s most famous surf breaks.
The surf breaks, including the world famous Cloudbreak, are located
only 20 minutes by boat from Lomani. They have been the venue for
numerous professional surfing competitions, including the prestigious
Billabong Pro Surf and Roxy Pro Surf competitions.
Accommodation
The newly completed Beachfront Bures are within a few steps of the pristine white sandy beach. These luxurious bures are 65sqm in size and feature custom-made mahogany wood furnishings, private courtyard-style outdoor showers, and large sundecks that overlook Malolo Lailai bay.
The double glass sliding doors that lead out onto the private decks perfectly frame the breathtaking views of the beach and ocean.
Other features include:
Air-conditioning.
Ceiling fans.
Complimentary tea- & coffee-making facilities.
TV and DVD player.
Clock radio with iPod docking station.
Bathrobes.
In-room safe.
Iron/ironing board.
Mini-fridge.
Pure Fiji bathroom products.
Internet access all over property (charges apply).
In addition to the new Beachfront Bures, Lomani has 8 Deluxe Suites and 4 Hibiscus Suites that are surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens and have spectacular ocean views.
The 8 beautiful Deluxe Suites
all feature spectacular views of the bay. Each suite is 70sqm in size
and consists of a large lounge area with comfortable couches and glass
French doors that open onto a private patio, plus a separate bedroom
area with a bamboo four poster King sized bed.
Other features include:
Air-conditioning.
Ceiling fans.
Complimentary tea- & coffee-making facilities.
Mini-fridge.
TV and DVD player.
IDD telephone.
In-room Safe.
Hair dryer.
Bathrobes.
Iron & ironing board.
Pure Fiji bathroom amenities.
Complimentary bottled water upon arrival.
Evening turn-down service.
Complimentary daily laundry service.
Lomani beach bag (gift).
Internet access all over property (charges apply).
The four Hibiscus Suites
are spacious, single-storey duplex suites. Each suite has an open plan
lounge and bedroom area with bamboo four-poster California King sized
beds that look out onto the Pacific Ocean. The Hibiscus Suites also
feature private outdoor showers (in addition to private indoor showers)
and private sun decks.
Other features include:
Air-conditioning.
Ceiling fans.
Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities.
Mini-fridge.
TV and DVD player.
IDD telephone.
In-room safe.
Hair dryer.
Bathrobes.
Iron & Ironing board.
Pure Fiji bathroom amenities.
Complimentary bottled water upon arrival.
Evening turn-down service.
Complimentary daily laundry service.
Lomani beach bag (gift).
Internet access all over property (charges apply).
Surf & Other Activities
Surfing:
Lomani
has joined forces with local company Surfin’ Fiji to offer daily
transfers to Fiji’s most famous surf breaks. The breaks, including the
world famous Cloudbreak, are located only 20 minutes by boat from
Lomani. They have been the venue for numerous professional surfing
competitions, including the prestigious Billabong Pro Surf and Roxy Pro
Surf competitions.
Surfin’
Fiji are offering daily transfers to Namotu and Wilkes breaks for
FJD$50 per person, and Cloudbreak and Desperations for FJD$70 per
person. The price includes return transfers to the surf, 3 hours of
surfing time and safety support. Surf board hire is also available from
FJD$40 per day.
Surfing has enjoyed a new resurgence in Fiji since the July 2010 release of the Surfing Areas Decree, which gives surfers unrestricted access to any surfing area in Fiji.
Mamanuca Islands Breaks
- Wilkes Passage - This fun right-hander is great for most levels of surfers & is best at mid to high tide. Like most of the breaks in the area, it works best with S - SW swell. The only access is by boat. Unfortunately, it is very exposed and prone to being blown out by the prevailing trade winds. Afternoon glass-offs, though rare, can be a truly wonderous sight as clean right hand barrels peel off mechanically into the safety of the deep channel.
- Desperations - A classic wave that doesn't really work until its 4-5ft but just keeps getting better the bigger it gets. A left and a right with length, speed and nice hollow sections.
- Namotu Left - A left that breaks all year round, best from October to April with lighter winds. When its under 6 ft, it will even suit longboards, but becomes very challenging over 6 ft. Namotu itself is a quality wave, but remember to kick off at the end of your ride - don’t fall into the trap of going for that final barrel section - no one gets out of it.
- Cloudbreak - The
world famous WCT location is one of the best lefts in the world. With
the new laws prohibiting the exclusivity of surf breaks, you can now
surf this awesome waves any day you want. This is a serious wave though,
and will definitely sort the crowds out when it gets over 6ft.
- Mini Cloudbreak - Powerful, fast wave. The best wind direction is south-east. Best around high tide.
- Lighthouse – South of mini-cloudbreak, near the lighthouse. Unfortunately, this one rarely breaks, but when it does, it’s for pros or kamikazes only. Hollow, fast and powerful with a right and a left.
- Restaurants – This is a good, fast left hand reef break for pros or kamikazes only. However, with the new laws prohibiting the exclusivity of surf breaks you can now surf this awesome waves any day you want.
Other Activities:
Complimentary
activities include sea-kayaking, daily outer-reef snorkelling, hobie
cat sailing, windsurfing, fishing, cooking lessons and Fijian cultural
lessons. Lomani also has its own 35m freshwater swimming pool, fitness
centre, free bicycles and is in close proximity to a 32 par 9 hole golf
course. Beginners welcome, lessons provided for all Lomani activities.
Golf
During
your holiday, why not play a round on the nearby 9-hole golf course
designed and built by the winner of the Nadi Open 1996 Ananda Madhwan.
• Open-air bar set in 20 acres of landscaped gardens
• Operational all daylight hours
• 20 half sets of quality golf clubs (with cart)
• Left handed clubs available
• Playing time approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Dive Sites
Coral Gardens
Coral Gardens is a peninsula, which juts out into the northern Wilkes
Passage off Namotu Island. Fish life is equal to that found in the Red
Sea. Heavy schools of giant barracuda, pairs of Spanish mackerel, manta
ray and hammerhead sharks roam freely here.
Richard’s Canyons
Surrounding Namotu Island is a two square mile reef. Numerous
tunicates, crinoid and sea fans dot the diagonal canyons which cut
Nomotu Island fringe reef like the spokes of a vast wheel. Offshore from
the island the continental shelf deepens to 3000 feet and out of this
shallow abyss swim manta ray, giant silver jacks, enormous mackerel and
tuna.
Namotu Cave
On the south side of the island in Wilkes Passage is an archway and
cave at a depth of 45 feet. Elegant gorgonian fans and zoanthid colonies
dot the entrance to the Cave. Offshore from the Cave are deep, 80foot
coral outcropping’s through, which swim schools of barracuda and Spanish
mackerel.
The Pinnacle
This unique bombie stands 50 feet tall in 80 feet of water. It is
inhabited by a large moray eel and black coral tree. Another, smaller
grotto penetrates the Pinnacle 35 feet beneath the surface and is full
of clouds of chromis fish and soft pink and purple coral.
Plantation Point
This brilliantly coloured coral patch has a windward edge profusely
decorated with rugose and velvet leather corals mixed with tunicate
colonies and numbers of brain coral heads with Christmas tree worms.
Coral colonies extend from ten feet beneath the surface to 60 feet.
The Japanese Cavern
Tavarua Island is to the south of Namotu and directly across Malolo
Passage. Beyond the waves of ‘breaking cloud’, is an unusual cave at 55
feet below the surface. Inside are brilliant pink soft corals and
swaying gorgonian fans. Following the swim through is a tour of the
decorative Tavarua wall with sea whips, tan lettuce leaf and sharp
hilled brain corals.
Whale Shark Wall
This shear 200foot wall is named after a 40foot whale shark. Porcelain
coral, ornate clownfish, sea anemones, arrow crabs and thousands of
Christmas tree worms dot the seascape. There are large numbers of regal
slipper lobsters, cup corals and scrolled filefish.
The ‘Big W’ Caves
Named for the unusual ‘W’ shape formation in the nine-mile long Malolo
Barrier Reef, these unusual caves number three and all are within 200
meters of each other. Found inside the caves are multitudes of soft pink
and purple coral lobsters and fish that avoid bright sunlight. This is
one of the most unique night diving sites in the world.
Mamanuca Wall
This 150-foot wall is indented with numerous canyons where sleeping
sharks abound in large but shallow caves. Tours in and out of these
byways can take 40-50 min but because of many serpentine turns and
twists, the diver rarely proceeds further than one quarter of a mile
from the dive boat.
The Megabombies
About two miles north of the Japanese Cavern on the edge of Viti Levu
Island’s continental shelf are 30 or more thin bombies narrowly
separated from each other by 6-10 foot canyons through which divers swim
with limestone caves and unusually shaped overhead archways.
Night Dive
Only a 10min boatride from Plantation lies Namotu, one of Fiji’s best
night dive spots. Well known for it’s aquatic life, it gives our divers
an insight of the underwater nightlife, from the colourful soft coral to
the different varieties of sea creatures. Depth – 12-18m with
visibility up to 20m. Qualifications-Advanced/Night Dives speciality or
higher. With torches and guide.
Shark Feeding Dive
One of its kind!!! Only half an hour boat ride away, and a nine meter
dive, one can only watch with sheer adrenaline how ‘Api’ – Fiji’s famous
shark feeder – plays, hand feeds and even ‘rides’ the sharks. An
experience you won’t forget.
Experience the thrill of one or many of our island activities or offshore excursions, and reawaken your adventurous spirit.
Enjoy
complimentary snorkelling, windsurfing and hobicat sailing in our
pristine lagoon. Take a speed boat trip to our neighbouring islands, or
enjoy a picnic lunch and snorkelling at a private beach.
Water Sports and Offshore Excursions:
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• Water Skiing
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• Dolphin Safari *
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• Sports Fishing *
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• Sunset Cruise
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• Scuba Diving *
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• Island Hopping
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• Shell Village Trip
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* operated by Plantation Island Resort
Enjoy a romantic dinner
under the stars at The Flame Tree, Lomani’s beachside restaurant.
Savour the delicious flavours of European, Asian and Fijian influenced
dishes that feature fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients.
Lomani
Cocktail Bar features a tantalizing selection of drinks including
creamy coladas and freshly muddled caprioskas. They also stock an
extensive range of New Zealand and Australian wines, French champagnes,
and a selection of local and imported beers and spirits.
Dining Packages are available for lunch and dinner - ask us about these when we quote your booking.
Lomani Beauty Spa
Ranging
from Traditional Savasava manicure & pedicure, waxing, traditional
and cleansing facials, through to deep tissue massage, Lomani Beauty Spa
has something for everyone to enjoy.
Duration |
Room type |
Type |
Price |
Basis |
Travel dates |
Availability |
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| 7 nights | Deluxe Suite, Hibiscus Suite, Beachfront Bure | Room | Please enquire | Per person | 01 Apr-01 Apr |
- These are example packages and most packages can be adjusted to cater for your individual requirements. Please contact us for a tailored package to meet your needs.
- Please click "Enquire Here" or "On Special" to email us or call us to speak with one of our friendly surf travel specialists.
- Lomani Island Resort will embark on a new development of it’s main building in 2020. The resort will be closed from 9 March 2020 to 31 May 2020.
Inclusions:
- Welcome and greeting with a shell lei and fresh green coconut upon arrival
- Full American Breakfast,
- Accommodation
- Complimentary WiFi (2 devices),
- Wash, dry and fold laundry service
- 15-minute foot massage per person.
Complimentary facilities:
- Kayaks,
- glass-bottomed kayaks,
- stand up paddle boards,
- windsurfers,
- bicycles,
- snorkelling equipment,
- hobie cats,
- gym,
- chill out lounge,
- 35 metre freshwater swimming pool,
- poolside cabanas.
Complimentary tours and activities:
- Outer reef snorkelling trip (daily),
- Dolphin Safari tour* (once a week),
- Guided Village Tour* (once a week),
- Guided Island Tour,
- Handline fishing trip*,
- Coconut husking demonstration,
- Kava ceremony,
- Sulu-tying lesson,
- Basket weaving lesson,
- Manager’s Cocktail Party (Wednesday)
*These activities are operated according to tides and are therefore not run at the same time or day every week.
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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