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Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort

3.5 of 5
Vunisea | PO Box 63, Kadavu Island 00000, Fiji
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

My Friend and I visited the island of Kadavu at the beginning of December 2012. From the moment we stepped into Matava we felt like home away from home. Everyone at this resort are the most charming people, everyday there's always laughter. All my activities and excursions such as my diving certificate and snorkeling activities were planned carefully and done... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Hi Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay and for saying such nice things ! We really do appreciate your comments and are delighted to hear you and your friend had a wonderful stay. You would both be very welcome back any time for more diving and fun with all our staff !... More

Pine Beach, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Just returned from Matava and had a great, very exclusive, experience. The diving was excellent and the Dive Operation is first rate both in accomodation as well as professional standards. Had the opportunity to meet all three owners Jeannie, Adrian and Richard at different points..each unique, intelligent and available. Much of Matava is about the people..the staff and the travellers.... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Hi Bob, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your stay and for all your kind comments. As owner/managers of a small resort, its hard to remain professionally removed from any review, good or bad, so reviews such as yours really do make our day ! I have shared your comments with our staff... More

Idaho Falls, Idaho
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5 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

A very well managed resort. Richard, the owner was always there to visit or to help with problems. He and his dive shop manager, Joe typically sit down and eat dinner with everyone. All the people there are very nice and provide great service. The resort is beautiful and well organized. The main drawback of the resort is no AC... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Hi Phil, Thank you for sharing your views and your positive comments about our staff, management and your experiences staying with us. We are implementing a solar power upgrade, starting with the Honeymoon bures, which when completed, will power fans in the bures. Whilst they will be unneccessary for most of the year, we do think they will improve our... More

Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

As you ride across impossibly azure water in the boat, waves crashing onto the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world to your right and the dense tropical jungle of Kadavu rising sheer towards the sky on your left, you start to realise you're heading somewhere special. Matava is in the middle of nowhere, in the best possible way. The... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
19 January 2013

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review you holiday with us and for your kind comments. Congratulations on completing your PADI Open Water course and we are delighted you got to see the mantas and all that the Great Astrolabe reef has to offer the underwater explorer ! We completely agree with your fan suggestion. So much... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

The diving here is brilliant, fabulous coral, lots of life and Mantas on Manta reef! On the first dive we saw 16 Mantas over the cleaning station and on the second dive they were all still there feeding - it was magic. The second visit was not so amazing but we still saw mantas. The reef dives are very varied... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
8 January 2013

Hi, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us and for your kind comments which I have passd on to our staff. Great to hear you got the full display from the Mantas ! Shame about your delayed arrival but it sounds like we managed to cram everything in and kept you busy :-) We hope to welcome you back... More

dillon, co
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We just spent several days at Matava and although we went through a tropical cyclone while there, still had a memorable visit and great dives. The staff is amazing in all aspects from the diving to the food and accommodated all of our needs throughout the visit. Hope to go back sometime in the future and would recommend it to... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hi gwalt, Thank your for taking the time to post a review of your stay on Tripadvisor. As with all reviews, we have passed on your comments to our happy staff ! We would welcome you back any time.... hopefully without the added excitement of a Tropical Cyclone next time ! Safe travels, Adrian More

Encinitas, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We just took the family to Matava for the Christmas and New Years Vacation. The restort is beautiful, the rooms we spacious and clean. The staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. The food was very good and the kitchen went out of it's way ti try and meet special dietary requests.Plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied.

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hi drbw1, Thank you for writing a review of your stay here with us at Matava. It was a pleasure you have you and your family as guests and we do appreciate your kind comments on our efforts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Best wishes and safe travels, Adrian More

Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

I recently stayed at Matava with my boyfriend and it was heavenly! We disconnected from the world and enjoyed the game fishing (We caught 3 huge tuna thanks to Joe the amazing guide and captain), ocean kayaking, hiking, and stunning food (Sammy, the gardener, is a genius). Go to Matava to reconnect with yourself and your significant other!

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
1 December 2012

Hi Anthronomad, Thank you for posting a review and a big thank you for the lovely fresh Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi ! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and our little slice of the real Fiji. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back one day :) Adrian More

california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

If you are looking for the pool, town for shopping or touristy stuff this is not the place. It is quiet, unspoiled and the villages & people are lovely. The food is great and abundant here, I don't know how they do it in such a remote place. The service is warm and wonderful. The bures are clean and big... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
15 November 2012

Thank you for all your kind comments on our staff, food, diving and accommodation. Sounds like the weather was a bit 'ordinary' during your stay but I am delighted you got to see the mantas ! We thank you for fisiting our litle remote slice of the real Fiji and wish you safe travels. More

San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

If you want to still 'connected' with the rest of the world and be around lots of other people, do not go there. But if you want to get off the grid this is the place. The sun is your light during the day and at night you have kerosene lamps to light your dinner table. To get to your... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
16 October 2012

Bula Captchris ! Thank you for writing a review of your stay and we hope your comments will help other travellers considering a trip to Kadavu Island and a stay with us. We are in the process of upgrading the resort's communications system and soon will be offering Wi-Fi services to guests.....As sign of the times unfortunately....Nevertheless, we will still... More

 
 
 
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Address: Vunisea | PO Box 63, Kadavu Island 00000, Fiji
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Region: Fiji > Kadavu Island
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Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Kadavu Island
Price range (per night): $226 - $381
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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