Matanivusi
per person per night from USD $288
On the picturesque Coral Coast Fiji, nestled between a white sandy beach and meandering creek, Matanivusi Beach Eco Resort has been developed to protect its amazing location. Surf Fiji reef breaks while your partner relaxes in the comfort and luxury of the beachfront resort with the friendliest Fijian staff, a certified sustainable operation, fine food and resort facilities including a swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi & a recently opened day spa. Matanivusi is Stoke Certified which means that their environmental, social and economic impacts have been audited and have passed a strict set of criteria.
What we love
beautiful boutique beachfront resort
eco friendly! Stoke Certified
6 quality breaks nearby with daily boat transfers
perfect for small groups and yoga retreats
What you love
The staff and the experiences we all had were amazing.
Definitely a destination to recommend and enjoy some quality bonding time with our young passionate teenage surfers.
Great trip!
Lachlan McKay made the whole process such a breeze. He was a wealth of knowledge and really listened to what we wanted out the trip and steered us in the right direction. His expertise, patience, and guidance were such an asset and make the whole process a joy and we couldn’t be more stoked on our trip. Matanivusi resort in FIJI was the perfect place to stay. It was mellow, the staff were so accommodating, and just loved every minute of it.
Wow! Matanivusi was amazing, relaxing and just what I needed.
Thank you so much for recommending this resort, I don’t even know were to start with feedback.
So I’ll start with food. The chefs were always prepping and cooking making sure food was ready, on time and meeting everyones needs. The food itself was so rich with flavour and made around the fresh produce available from the veggie garden out the back. I never went to bed hungry. My absolute compliments to the chefs!
The resort local staff were very friendly, helpful and always encouraging me to relax by embarrassing the ‘Fiji Time’ vibe. They were smiling even when it was raining and the ‘Fiji cold’ weather kicked in. I highly recommend Villi’s cocktails with the standout being a Pina colada and the Margarita! Villi was a great host at the main house, always happy to organise things and share some local knowledge.
The surf was perfect for surfers with a little more experience than myself, however I still managed to get out there and have fun. The local surf guides, both Syva and Syni (I think that’s how you spell their names) were very patient, kind and encouraging when I was out on the reef ’surfing.’ I would definitely recommend bringing my own board next time, even if its a softtech board as the boards available were limited.
The surf guides included both local and Aussie guides, Ryse and his wife Meret were fantastic and helped planning my surf trips while managing the needs of the other more experienced surfers. A huge shout out to Meret, she is a great yoga instructor and made classes available around surf program and other plans I had made throughout my stay. I pretty much did a class everyday and felt like the yoga classes helped me to unwind even more.
The Aquatrek Dive with the Sharks at the ‘Bistro’ dive site is a must do for those who like diving (and comfortable with sharks), it helped that the resort staff knew the dive masters running the dives because I was looked after and given a heads up on what to expect on the dives beforehand.
The resort itself was just beautiful! Even though it was raining and surprisingly cold, the isolation and tranquility of the resort is so peaceful. Having no wifi was great, and forced me to read every night and sleep well (apart from waking up from the dropping coconuts). The bunja tree near the yoga studio was stunning and to be honest I could go on about the natural beauty of the resort but words don’t justify it.
Last but not least, Donna and Brian were fantastic and so welcoming. We had a few issues with the power and water across the entire resort but they communicated regularly and I was always informed of any updates as the repairs occurred. They have a wonderful story and a stunning resort. I will definitely be back.
Thank you again, and I will definitely be giving you a call again to organise my next surf trip. You have been so professional and patient with my delayed email response. I have already recommended you to many of my navy friends who like to surf and travel (Because who doesn’t)!
Great input from Charlie on the resort and what to expect.
Charlie also was able to speak to the resort to confirm our standard of surfing was acceptable. He was also very accessible throughout the process (including after we booked). Booking process was efficient, guidance on what to bring was helpful as was the layout of the itenary (published in Vamoos). Great service all round.
I had the best time in Fiji!!
The surf was amazing, the resort was beautiful and the food was delicious. I was also surprised to have them celebrate my birthday with a cake and a few other little gestures, it was very sweet of them. Thank you so much for all of your help I really do appreciate it!
Surfing Highlights
Frigates
World-class left that can rival Cloudbreak for power, size and consistency. A gradual tapering reef means it can handle all swell sizes. Located offshore, a 45 minute boat trip is required from South Coast resorts.
J’s
J’s is a hollow, fast wave that breaks from 2’ to 6’. It’s best around the high tide with winds from NE to W. It needs some west in the swell to run down the reef.
Shifties
This wave has a deep water take off making the break a ‘not too threatening’ ride. This outside point of the barrier reef picks up all the swell and can be double the size of J’s and Vunaniu. It is powerful and thick. When everywhere else is flat, you can almost guarantee a 4-foot wave at Shifties. It can be surfed at all tides. Again, a wind of the north quadrant is needed.
Pipe
Coral Coast
This hollow left hand barrel breaks with swell in the 2-6ft range. Short fast and powerful this wave is also offshore in a SE trade wind direction, which is dominant in the winter season March to November.
Serua Right
Great long right-hande break. Mellow take off going into hollow inside section. On medium days this is one of the longest rights surfing in Fiji offers. Works almost at all tides. Waves begins to break on outer reef and peels into deeper water.
Coconuts
A right hand barrel which can be tricky at take-off, but can produce the ride of a lifetime. Best around high tide due to the quite shallow coral reef close to take-off zone. Breaks at the entry of a passage which can pick up large swells.
Pricing & Packages
All Inclusive Surfer Package (double share)
7 nights, per person from USD $2400
All Inclusive Resort Package - airport transfers, all surfing trips to local breaks and Frigates (20km offshore) with qualified surf guides; 7 nights twin / dble share stay; 3 meals per day - 3 course evening dining; sunset snacks; complimentary tea and coffee all day; oceanfront accommodation with a private deck; outdoor infinity pool & heated jacuzzi; onsite activities (see ACTIVITIES); access to offsite excursions including diving, waterfall hikes, trips to Suva, white water rafting and more.
All Inclusive Non-Surfer Package (double share)
7 nights, per person from USD $2092
All Inclusive Resort Package - airport transfers, 7 nights twin / dble share stay; 3 meals per day - 3 course evening dining; sunset snacks; complimentary tea and coffee all day; oceanfront accommodation with a private deck; outdoor infinity pool & heated jacuzzi; onsite activities (see ACTIVITES); access to offsite excursions including diving, waterfall hikes, trips to Suva, white water rafting and more.
All Inclusive Resort Package
Get 1 FREE Night and SAVE - available for stays in November 2023.
All Inclusive Resort Package - all surfing trips to local breaks and Frigates (20km offshore) with qualified surf guides; 7 nights twin / dble share stay; 3 meals per day - 3 course evening dining; sunset snacks; complimentary tea and coffee all day; oceanfront accommodation with a private deck; outdoor infinity pool & heated jacuzzi; onsite activities (see ACTIVITES); access to offsite excursions including diving, waterfall hikes, trips to Suva, white water rafting and more. Dive local reefs with your personal Dive Master.
Matanivusi Beach Eco Resort
Matanivusi Beach Eco Resort has been designed by award-winning Architect, Paul Uhlmann, a surfer from the Gold Coast, Australia. The 12 room accommodation has been designed to achieve the integration of the natural landscape with the living area. There are large amounts of glass and louvres that allow the cool sea breezes to ventilate the units. Ceiling fans, ensuite bathrooms and a large deck area are features that make the simple designs a pleasure to stay in. Air Conditioned rooms are also available.
Activities
Many activities are provided by Matanivusi Resort. It goes from surfing to diving to sunset cruises. Learning more about the Fijian's culture is also possible through visiting typical villages, walking in plantations or partaking of a Kava Ceremony (depending on the current rules). More activities are also available with no extra charge such as volleyball, boules, snorkelling, stand up paddle & kayaks.
Shark dive is a must do as well as game fishing or waterfall swim and hike. For these activities, additional charges apply.
Surfing
There is surf year around in Fiji, but there are two different surf seasons. One is from April to October when the low pressure systems in the Southern Hemisphere produce consistent ground swells which can get up to 8-10’ft. All the surfbreaks are over coral reef and when over head high can be challenging for the inexperienced surfers. For this reason surfers need to be competent and confident in their surfing skills. Recommended surfboards would be a ‘hotdog’ shortboard and a larger semi-gun for the bigger days. Only a short boat ride from Matanivusi Resort, are three right hand reef breaks and one left. Depending on the tide, wind and swell, these waves can offer the experience of a lifetime for you and your friends.
Dining
Matanivusi’s restaurant offers an eclectic fusion of Fijian, Indian and contemporary dishes using only the freshest ingredients. The Restaurant and Bar has been designed with the intention of maximizing the view of the coral fringed lagoon, whether you are enjoying fresh Trevalley cooked in coconut cream or a Matanivusi Mai Tai. If you are looking for something a little more romantic you can have a candle lit dinner on your private deck as the ocean waves serenade the sun to sleep or under the giant Baka (Banyan) tree.
Sustainability
The resort is the world’s 1st STOKE certified Sustainable Surf Resort. The principles being to make as little impact as possible on the environment; implement best sustainable operating practices and integration with the local Fijian villagers; minimal clearing was done to allow for the main building and the 6 bures. For the sewage treatment, they use a Biolytix waste management system to reduce local pollution and waste; the resort collects rainwater in tanks for use throughout. Recycling programmes ensure that all waste is sorted and disposed of through commercial contractors; educational programmes for the local primary and secondary schools are also underway as well as many other initiatives.
Yoga
The beautiful yoga studio is built on an elevated wooden deck, overlooking the lush and sacred rainforest. Enjoy the calming sounds of the bush and feel the gentle wind grazing against your skin while flowing through your asanas. Yoga mats, blocks and straps are available to use at no extra cost. Host your own Yoga retreat or teacher training.
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