Maqai Beach Eco Resort

This was our second trip back to Maqai and both times have been outstanding. Maqai is a little gem all but hidden from view as you approach by boat, surrounded by jungle, a small palm fringed beach at the waters edge. You get a real feeling of being away from it all, the occasional boat buzzes past to remind you there are a few other people around, there’s no light pollution to spoil the magically starry night sky, it’s a calm, beautiful tranquil place. The ocean and its bounties are on the doorstep of the resort and made incredibly easy to access by the ever attentive staff. Your schedule is their schedule. The staff are amazing, friendly, they greet you by name, are always willing and at the same time discrete, slipping in and making your room up when you’re out. You have a feeling that you’re staying with one big family, nourishing, delicious and plentiful food, guitars, song and kava by night. The bures are on the waters edge where you can keep track of the tides by the sound of the waves. It’s a place where you are carried along by the rhythms of the day with little else to distract. Vinaka vakalevu to Cathy and all the team. Can’t wait to come back next year. Jason

This was the perfect honeymoon spot. Pristine beaches, amazing food, and the best staff ever. They made us feel like family while spoiling us at the same time. Great waves for surfing, along with the best snorkeling of our lives. The Kava and live music each evening made celebration available to all who will join. If you want to relax on the sand or in a hammock in tranquility this is the place. Uncrowded and beautiful. They went above and beyond to make our honeymoon the best.

Exceeded all expectations. This piece of paradise is truly the 'hidden gem' of the South Pacific. The island is pristine, the surf is great for all levels, snorkeling and fishing is world class, food top shelf, and the staff are simply the best. They are always there to make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as you could hope for. I will be back, next time for a month. thank you for filling my bucket in so many ways. Nathan

Im sitting here at 5.15am , ive just made my plunger of coffee and Sala and Mossy are setting up the eating area for breakfast. Its my last day of 10 and im reflecting on just how amazing this place is. Im here with 7 other mates and two of us are celebrating our 50th's. We've had some amazing days surfing both the right and the left which is just a 5 minute boat ride straight out from the island. Even when the winds up the left has the most amazing clean faces. And when your not surfing you can snorkel straight out in front where the reef drops away into a blue abyss. I watched a turtle cruise on by yesterday along with more fish than i thought possible. I could keep on writing about how great this island is , but to sum it up the staff are next level and will go out of their way to make sure you get everything you need , the food is amazing , the surf is awesome and uncrowded and the whole "vibe" is something i will never forget. Do yourself a favour and get here

Most relaxing holiday ever. Beautiful place beautiful people…. We are not surfers but there was plenty to do for 5 days. We enjoyed the Taveuni tour. Accommodation was comfortable and attractive without frills. Food was home style cooking and very good, especially the fish and lovely home made bread. And the hospitality of the staff was faultless. Highly recommended

Absolutely incredible island with surf, snorkelling and beautiful unspoilt beaches as well as the friendliest staff. We loved our time here and we’re so grateful to be able to have fun times with the staff and take part in traditions like cava ceremonies, weaving and lovo oven cooking. There was plenty for everyone to do, including my 5 and 15 year old daughters, and also plenty of time to relax in the beautiful setting. The staff worked so hard to make everything lovely for us and we appreciated their warmth and welcome so much. This is a very special place because of the interaction with Fijian people and the unspoilt location. We hope it will always stay this way. Thank you all!