Paradise Taveuni

“I Miss You”

I miss being there. Need I say more. The staff are what make this place. Food is very good ,drinks are very good, rooms are very good, diving is very good. Did I mention the staff? They are amazing. It is the staff! Like family. Sota tale. Vinaka Q.

“SLICE OF PARADISE ON TAVEUNI ISLAND”

Wonderful 5 night stay on the garden island of Taveuni. This small resort goes above and beyond to welcome you to their slice of paradise. Knowing your name upon arrival to remembering your preferences, the entire staff was fabulous. The food was fresh and delicious, most fruits and vegetables are… more

Wonderful 5 night stay on the garden island of Taveuni. This small resort goes above and beyond to welcome you to their slice of paradise. Knowing your name upon arrival to remembering your preferences, the entire staff was fabulous. The food was fresh and delicious, most fruits and vegetables are from their own farm attached to the resort (you can go on a tour too!) and had a good variety of choices. Lots of seating areas overlooking the ocean and around the pool to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Our 2 bedroom ocean view worked great for 3 adults and the outside shower was amazing. The dive shop has a great team and were so accommodating to everyone!

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“Amazing Place, Amazing People, Amazing Time”

I would have to admit before i start this review that i really don’t write a-lot of reviews, unless something or someone totally wows me and thats exactly whats occurred with my stay at Paradise. It was such an overwhelmingly pleasant stay i suspect it might actually make all other future trips fee… more

I would have to admit before i start this review that i really don’t write a-lot of reviews, unless something or someone totally wows me and thats exactly whats occurred with my stay at Paradise. It was such an overwhelmingly pleasant stay i suspect it might actually make all other future trips feel a little lack lustre and disappointing in comparison. As much as i do like to believe im a straightforward and simple guest to host and manage, i know a solo traveller can have its own unique challenges and difficulties in managing the expectations. I am, i feel, at this point very familiar and comfortable with travelling alone, i enjoy the benefits it provides, mainly the peace of mind and freedom of independent decision making. But that said i know its easy to feel pitied or judged negatively in that scenario, especially on the first encounter and i can honestly say i never felt that once at Paradise. I do believe the main part is simply because of the team they have managed to assemble, and the environment they have managed to create. People kept trying to say ‘it’s the Fijian way’ but i feel its too much of a blanket explanation and it takes too much credit away from all the individuals doing a great job, there’s more to it than that, it’s certainly a part of it im sure, but its genuine at Paradise, very genuine… I've always been acutely aware of the ‘service smile’ needed for people working in hospitality and the keeping up of appearances around guests, its often obviously robotic and forced with no individuality to the person. I never got that at Paradise, and its about the only place I've ever been where i didn’t feel it. From day 1 of my stay every interaction with every single member of staff was so personal and individual, And i do mean every member of staff, from the ones you’d expect in the front of house and the dive team… to the less expected in the grounds keepers, the house keepers, the kitchen, the air mixers, the security team, in the spa, the drivers… it has to be a Paradise thing and i think they need a pat on the back for creating/embracing that and allowing it to shine through. The dive set up was regimented and organised, which is such a welcome change of pace. The scramble of getting gear to a shop and the set ups in the mornings is such a headache. It’s so nice when everything is already taken care of and you can actually have an easy morning with time to eat a good breakfast and relax instead. Of course the diving is great, what incredible reefs right on the door step! but they are so secondary to the team, its so slick and the attention to detail on each day out is marvellous! I know everyone thinks their dive guide is a great dive guide but believe me there is a difference, they’re not just floating around waiting for the dive to finish, which a-lot of guides do, theres an actual effort and a real attempt of engagement with the divers, which at this point is more important to me than the actual dive sites. This is a team that could achieve great diving out of flooded quarries. The entire restaurant and service staff made ‘eating out’ something to look forward to each day, there was never any pressure, never any ridicule, a perfect level of personable banter. Its also likely things they didn’t even realise they were doing as well, simply smiling and saying a ‘good morning’ like i haven’t just ruined their day by walking in (which is often how it can feel) is very refreshing. The food is fresh and well thought out, portions were perfect and seeing the farm/garden out back really feels nice as you tuck in. Myself and multiple guests made a point of just how good we felt during the stay and that fresh produce im sure is a large part of it. Being greeted by the front of house team each day just reassured you that the day was going to go well in their hands. Being nothing but delights for my entire stay. Its hard enough at times to fill days at home and im sure you can understand the panic for people wondering how they can fill a day without diving, but they were great at checking in without being pushy or forceful, or like they are just upselling, or trying to hit a quota… more a genuine desire to keep the guests engaged and comfortable, with things to look forward to. I know the whole point is to try and switch off and relax, but for me personally they did a great job of picking the right times and places to offer, and in such a way that made me much more inclined to go ahead.

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“Remote tropical beauty, great food and drink, excellent accommodations”

A beautiful somewhat remote resort poised on the rocky shoreline of south Taveuni Island, Fiji, an hour and a half flight from Nadi, Fiji. Taveuni is the "Garden Island" of Fiji, and is green and covered in tropical jungle. This resort is extremely well kept, green lawns stretching to the low roc… more

A beautiful somewhat remote resort poised on the rocky shoreline of south Taveuni Island, Fiji, an hour and a half flight from Nadi, Fiji. Taveuni is the "Garden Island" of Fiji, and is green and covered in tropical jungle. This resort is extremely well kept, green lawns stretching to the low rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean. Palm trees, flowering plants, carefully kept gardens, an infinity pool and lounges and cabanas along the oceanfront. The Bures, or "cabins" are large, many feature private outdoor showers and baths, air conditioning, large living spaces and large outdoor private patios. The food is very good and the bar is well stocked. Snorkeling and diving tours to the famous "White Wall" are available every day directly from the resort. The staff are all Fijian and very friendly and helpful and often entertain guests. Special dinners are served some nights including a Fijian night with food singing and dancing and the Kava ceremony. We highly recommend it as a unique and beautiful place.

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