Kadavu Island's only AAA Star rated Resort, (3.5 Stars) Matava sits on the South East side of the island overlooking the world famous Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. Guests are collected from Kadavu airport for the 45 minute boat ride to the resort in a large comfortable custom built transfer boat. Surrounded by rainforest, the resort's accommodation bures are traditional thatched Fijian bures with en-suit bathrooms and private sun decks with spectacular views out over the coral lagoons and barrier reef. 10 accommodation bures split evenly between Honeymoon and Oceanview, nestle in private gardens a few minutes walk from the main bure complex at the heart of the resort. Here lies a large comfortable guest area with fully stocked bar, dining terrace and front deck overlooking the lagoon. Also on hand, a small library and guest charging area for laptops, cameras, tablets and Wi-Fi coverage. Prices include Kadavu Island Airport - Resort boat transfers, complimentary breakfast and unlimited tea/coffee. As Matava Resort is a remote island Resort, we only offer a Meal Plan rather than an a la carte menu. This is additional at F$75 per person per day (about US$40) The resort promotes engagement with local communities and guests can experience waterfall walks, guided treks, kayak trips, village visits and local cultural events. The Bamboo Spa, The island's first and only Spa offers a range of Pure Fiji treatments enabling guests to pamper themselves or just relax and unwind after a hard day's activities. Matava is a true Eco-Resort deriving its power and hot water from solar energy. An extensive organic farm supplies the restaurant daily with fresh fruit and vegetables and even honey from the garden apiary. The resort operates two gamefishing vessels. An inshore 23ft skiff and a 31ft fly-bridge gamefishing boat. Although our policy is to tag and release all billfish, anglers frequently bring home some of their catch for guests to enjoy freshly caught fish, served at dinner on the main bure terrace. Matava's on site PADI 5 Star Mad Fish Divecentre operates two large custom made dive boats and takes diving and snorkelling guest out daily to exclusive sites on the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. Guests do two morning dives with a one hour surface interval and then return to the resort for lunch. Afternoon and night dives are available on request. Sites include the world famous Manta Reef, Naiquoro and Korolevu Passageways and Eagle Rock. Expect to see numerous large manta rays, sharks and mile upon mile of pristine hard and soft corals.