Matangi Private Island Resort

My partner and I could not be more happy we chose this island for our only holiday in 2024. From the moment you get off the plane in Taveuni, the staff at Matangi made sure we were looked after. After a short boat ride to Matangi we were greeted by the staff with a welcome song and adorned with welcome garlands of flowers. The food was amazing! Plenty of variety and hats off to the chef, Shahir Ali who made us lobster on our last night. The reef is beautiful and the daily snorkelling excursions are a must go! Horseshoe bay is breathtaking! Love how the staff and Fijian people look after their island. Special thanks to Sisilia, Sirelli, Matilda, John, Sera, Mareoni, Paulini, Betty, Tui, Joseph, Wise and Dalip for making our stay magical. Vinaka!

I have been waiting to write this review since we first left the island (a whopping 4 hours ago). If you have any doubts in your mind where to book, Matangi is IT. As soon as you arrive in Nadi you take another smaller plane (about 1.2 hours) and transfer to a van directly at the airport, then onto the resort boat. You don't touch your luggage once you leave Nadi. The entire staff takes care of EVERYTHING from transfer to getting into your room. Once you arrive you're greeted with staff, a traditional song, necklaces and food. You don't have to lift a finger at this resort if you don't want to. Every morning you have breakfast, pick your lunch, dinner and look over the daily activities. Activities range from snorkeling twice a day, diving, hiking, island tours, pearl farm excursions, fishing charters.. you name it they probably have it. They spa is to DIE for. I did two treatments: a couples massage and a facial. The facial was my FAVORITE. It left me feelings so clean and relaxed for the week ahead. The women in the spa have my heart. The entire staff treats you like family. My favorite part was the willingness to share their culture. Christmas Eve we have children from a local island come sing Christmas carols, another evening they did traditional Fiji dances. The Fijian people are the kindest people I have ever met, they will be dearly missed. Counting down the days until our next trip. Vinaka Matangi island staff.

We left our hearts in Matangi Private Island Resort. If you're a couple looking for a unique experience to detach from reality, surround yourselves with 5 star service with staff who truly makes an effort to know you and your preferences, this is the place for you! My husband and I had a delayed honeymoon and we booked through Costco with the romance package- which we HIGHLY recommend. Once you arrive in Nandi, you hop on a small plane to Taveuni ( warning to those with vertigo or motion sickness, bring your dramamine and stay hydrated), transfer to a van ride, then a boat ride to the island diected by Jay and George - the boat is aluminum but don't let that discourage you! After a 10-15 minute boat ride you enter paradise. Upon arrival you're welcomed by the staff. With our Costco package we had fruits, water, and a feshly made smoothie waiting for us. Sireli and Tim welcomed us with open arms and we were presented refreshment towels - these smell HEAVENLY and you are given refreshment towels before lunch and dinner as well. Your accommodations are reviewed and you pick your meals from a set menu daily. The food is to die for. Everything is freshly made and locally sourced, kudos to the chef! The fruits taste so delicious, especially the Papaya. The bures are so quaint and comfy. You don't have central AC, mainly because the bures are well ventilated and the weather is perfect with a breeze. You have a canopy bed that has an AC unit to keep you cool at night, which helps you sleep through the night and yes, it feels as cold as your bed at home. Our romance package came with 1 breakfast in bed ( you pre order your meals and drinks), Horseshoe Bay for an afternoon- you choose AM or PM where you have priavate access to this world famous bay to kayak, snorkel, picnic, etc, 30 minute couples romance massage, and a private dinner. There are so many activities included in your reservation, like kayaking, snorkeling, medicine show, kava show- This is a MUST to participate in. Amelia or Bose at the acitivites hut will help you with getting your snorkel/ scuba gear, or you can chill by the pool and John can make you a drink from their menu or you can tell him a recipe of a drink you like and he'll make that too! John made my favorite for me, the classic French martini. Mere, Meredith, Mereani, Paulini, Matilda, and Serena took good care of us during our meals and always made sure we had what we needed. These ladies are always smiling, love to laugh, and are wonderful at their jobs. The spa is also to die for. Along with our 30 min romance massage we got the 1 hour bush steam massage and the milk and honey scrub with the hot stone massage. Jessy, Donna, or Jess will take very good care of you and you'll receive your spa services with the natural calming sounds of the wind and ocean waves- which beats a recording any day! We went to the spa 3 days straight. Also, they use pure fiji products which are amazing. We were able to gift some for f