Vatulele Island Resort

Vatulele Island Resort Fiji (pronounced Vah-too-lay-lay) is located on a typical South Pacific island with white sand beaches and swaying palm trees just 30 minutes south of Nadi Airport. Vatulele offers 5 star luxury beachfront bure accommodation, with all villas set apart ensuring an intimate atmosphere.

Romantic beach weddings are a specialty of Vatulele with all guests at the resort invited to participate in champagne toasts, the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast cooked in pits in the ground, and later enjoy the villagers' genuine ceremonial dances.

The waters around Vatulele Island abound with colourful reef fish, game fish and magnificent reefs making it an ideal holiday destination for diving, snorkelling and game fishing.

Vatulele Island Resort is for adults only and with its luxury Fiji accommodation and friendly staff it will make your next Fijian holiday a memorable one.

Accommodation

Vatulele Island Resort offers guests a choice of 3 accommodation styles, Deluxe Beach Bure, Vale Viqi and The Point.

Deluxe Beach Villa: Are spacious villas enjoying easy access to the water, each with its own stretch of white sand. Twelve doors open to an expansive terrace, and from the living room you walk up three steps to the bedroom. The luxurious villas, which are a stylish combination of Fijian and Mediterranean architecture with thatched roofs, are comprised of sitting room, bedroom, large bathroom and spacious shaded terrace. The bures are approximately 50 metres apart and are set in natural jungle, allowing for privacy. Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults. [floorplan]

Vale Viqi: Is the name for the Grand Honeymoon Bure or the pink house. This is the most remote of the bures and noted for its extreme privacy and architectural detailing. Vale Viqi gives you 182 square metres of exclusive space plus private courtyard/deck. Air conditioned, sound system, two indoor showers, two outdoor showers, bidet, bathtub, cosy dining area, and plunge pool, all surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage. All this plus easy beach access. This villa is serviced by its own full time staff and also comes with permanent electric cart transportation. This bure or villa is very popular with honeymooners. Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults. [floorplan]

The Point: Vatulele's premium bure, with a commanding view of the lagoon and entire beach. It has two levels, with air conditioning and two swimming pools. This villa has permanent staff assigned on a fulltime basis. Ideally suited to high profile guests seeking privacy. Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults. [floorplan]

Dining

Vatulele has become famous for its food, ranging from Californian to Thai, Japanese, Australian, Asian and Indian - in fact, any style that suits Fiji's glorious tropical climate and laid back lifestyle. Fresh ingredients are flown in daily from Australia and New Zealand. Naturally there is an emphasis on seafood.

In the welcoming warm weather, meals are taken on a terrace outside the large central pavilion overlooking the lagoon. By night, tables are set under the stars and lit by lanterns and candlelight. At full moon, the 'dining room' is usually set by the water's edge. Dining is usually communal, and hosted by the management - in the style of the Captain's table on a ship.

However, don't imagine that Vatulele will ignore that special occasion or the chance to have a romantic dinner for two. There are many options for private dinners, such as a cave in the jungle, in 'The Folly', on an exclusive island in the lagoon, or on the beach with moon and lantern light.

Activities

The crystal waters of Vatulele invite every kind of water-based activity, including sailing, paddling, snorkeling, fishing and diving. Even swimming takes on a new dimension here. For those who are even more active, there is a tennis court. The guides will also take you on hikes into the jungle, where you can learn about native plant medicines, see ancient petroglyphs, visit important archaeological sites, or swim in underground caves. You can also arrange intimate picnics on a secluded beach away from the resort - or even reserve your own 'Robinson Crusoe' island for that special romantic interlude. Excursions to the local villages are regular highlights. The chief meets guests in his stately bure, and invites them to join in a traditional Kava ceremony before granting them permission to explore these simple subsistence communities.

Fishing: The ocean around Vatulele abounds with so much sought-after sport fish. Guests regularly catch Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi-Mahi, and send them fresh to our dining tables each night. The game fish boat is fully equipped and captained by a knowledgeable skipper, very familiar with the area, and well aware of the best places to get a strike.

Diving: The quality of the scuba diving sites at Vatulele has been one of the South Pacific's well-kept secrets for many years, and only recently has it been revealed as one of the premier dive destinations in the region. The island is surrounded by deep water with large 'drop-offs', offering twenty-two dive sites within fifteen minutes' travel.

Vatulele is the only five star island resort in Fiji with a PADI ("Golden Palm" status) dive facility and resident instructors. Vatulele offers a variety of courses, 'Resort' courses, full 'Open Water' certification courses, and various specialty courses.

Family Weeks: 01JUL08-31AUG08 and 24DEC08-10JAN09
For a limited time over the above dates Vatulele Island Resort is welcoming families with children (to a maximum of 2 Adults and 2 Children per room). While parents relax on the beach, the little ones will be occupied with the following fun activities available on a complimentary basis:
Crab race, Hide & Seek, Egg Race, Tapas making and painting, Flower decorating, Beach race, Mini Olympic games, Visit local villages on the island, Story telling by the village elders, Traditional Fijian dancing, Bush hikes and treasure hunt, Snorkelling, Sack race, Finger painting, Fruit carving (for older children), Tow behind the boat, Sand castle building, Kids beach BBQ dinner, Visit with the village elders, Learn Fijian local songs, Cave walk and Picnic to the Red Prawn Beach. In additon to these activities, a child minder and nanny service is available at US$25 per hour.

Weddings

For many couples, organising a wedding takes such enormous effort that the idea of 'eloping' can be very attractive, especially when the wedding can take place in the romantic setting of Vatulele.

The service is usually held on the beach at sunset, in a 'church' with doors and windows created from plaited coconut leaves and flowers. Traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride on a barge trip across the lagoon, and children toss flower petals in the sand as she is carried ashore to take her vows. The ceremony is accompanied by the mellow voices of a village choir raised in sublime harmony.

All the guests are invited, they participate in champagne toasts, the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast cooked in pits in the ground, and later enjoy the villagers' genuine ceremonial dances. For all concerned, a Vatulele wedding is a fantasy of a lifetime come true.

Getting There

Standard Flight: There is a daily air service to Vatulele departing Nadi at 11.30am and returning by 12.50pm. Where possible this will be a seaplane but it is dependent on aircraft availability, number to be uplifted and availability. Check-in is 11.00am at the Nadi domestic terminal. No tickets are required and seats are allocated by the Vatulele reservation office at the time the reservation is made. Baggage restrictions of 15 kilograms per person applies. The flight takes approximately 25 minutes. See Instant Quote for prices.

Special Charter: For guests who arrival and departure times do not coincide with the Standard flight times it is possible to arrange a special flight. This must be booked via through Vatulele resort and the aircraft type is at the discretion of the resort. No individually organised private charters will be accepted. All flights are restricted to daylight hours. See Instant Quote for prices.

Additional Information

• Instant Quote: Provides rates in Australian Dollars including Fijian Government Taxes.
• Check In: 12 noon
• Check Out: 11.00am
• Reception: 24 hours
• Address: South west of Nadi on the island of Vatulele

Photo Gallery

The Beach

Deluxe Beach

Bure

Kayaking

Pool at The Point

The Point Interior

Vale Viqi

Interior Vale Viqi