Scenic Matavai Resort Niue

Great service from staff. Great rooms. All willing to help!! Must get in the water!! Very clear water. Experience as much as you can while you are here! Sala was our server. She was very kind and always wanting to help. Thanks for our timer here!

From the moment we entered the resort we felt welcomed, we had a deluxe room with great views of the ocean and coastline from the balcony, 2 pools to choose from which were very inviting especially with a poolside bar, nothing is too much trouble for the staff, Una, Tina, Belinda looked after us so well in the restaurant and reception, remembering our coffees and breakfast selections, the food is absolutely delicious, kudos to the chef 100%, we even had the privilege to watch a wedding, Vivienne does an amazing job with the wedding arch and flower arranging. Not to forget Lagi who kept our room fresh everyday. Talking to James the manager who is putting some innovative fresh ideas for the future especially for sustainability and growing the resorts fresh foods. We came as tourists and feel we are leaving as friends. Thankyou everyone Cheers Jen & Marianne

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Niue and our stay at the Scenic Matavai Resort, and would highly recommend the hotel to anyone staying on the island. James, the general manager, was an excellent "face of the Matavai". He went above and beyond his job role and worked hard doing everything from airport pick ups, front desk information, maintenance call outs and delivering pizza at the pool party! He and the assistant manager (sorry didn't get his name) were always a friendly face which was very much appreciated during our stay. The welcome meeting was an excellent touch, especially for newbies to Niue like us. The two ladies who manned reception during that week were also lovely, and couldn't do more for the guests. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning was amazing (and very needed!) The WiFi or television did not work in our rooms (or any...) We did not travel to Niue to sit on devices so this didn't bother us, however it is advertised and we heard some other guests complaining so just be aware! The WiFi in reception was good. We ate at the hotel twice for dinner, and both meals (a la carte and the pool party BBQ) were very good quality. The chef (Kyle?) was lovely and worked his socks off during our time there. The breakfast buffet was okay however my only real complaint about the whole stay was the cleanliness of the buffet area. Staff were not very attentive to spillages and so, there were lots of flies. There were two fly fans however one was broken for the whole week and one on its own didn't do a great job of keeping them off the fresh fruit/yoghurt etc. Hopefully this is something that will be considered during the upcoming renovations of the dining area. We found out on the second to last day that all the cooked options on the menu were included in ou room rate, so be sure to ask this when you arrive to avoid disappointment. I think the time of year we visited (New Years) impacted our stay and this is something to note for other travellers. Lots of local staff had time off during this period so the ones that were working were busy and (most likely!) tired. A lot of the island also shuts down so do your research of what restaurants/activities are open. Niue itself was an absolute gem; quirky but loveable! The "small place" feel had never been so real and we enjoyed bumping into lots of the same people around the island, really giving it a community feel. We would thoughly recommend a visit to Niue and the Matavai to friends, as long as they knew what to expect from such a small, off-the-grid, piece of paradise!

We really enjoyed our stay in the Scenic Matavai apartments. They were well set up with a really comfortable bed and serviced daily. The meet and greet session on our first day was really informative and helpful and all the staff were really friendly. Highly recommend the Niue Orientation Tour and Explore Niue fishing charter with BJ. One of our highlights was catching a yellowfin tuna with BJ and then the chefs at Scenic Matavai resort cooking it three ways for us to enjoy. The food and cocktails at the Dolphin restaurant were fantastic. Highly recommend staying at Scenic Matavai and I hope we can visit again!

It's all about Location, Location, Location! A little beauty of a 3-star resort offering all the usual amenities. We stayed for 2 weeks (flights to/from the country were only weekly and one week, we felt, would be a little too short to really experience Niue. Development plans include a total re-build/remodel of the main dining areas, bar and reception. Also, plans afoot for growing own fruit & veggies onsite. Hopefully management will upgrade the access to the reef flats and tide pools directly under and in front of the bar/dining deck area. Up close and personal views and encounters with Humpback Whales during their yearly migration visit! WE were able to visit a wide range of eateries (check on which days and when they are open) and visited many tracks down various cliffs to access caverns, tide pools and beaches. A hire car is a must as not public transport on off for the island nation.

We stayed at the Matavai apartment units down the road as the main resort was full. The units are located a short drive from the main resort and it has its own pool, BBQ and seating area, a satellite reception with freezers for each unit, a washer and dryer and also a telephone with a directory for Reception and restaurants. Our unit had excellent air-conditioning, a kitchenette with a hot plate, fridge and microwave. It's a great option for families as each unit sleeps up to 4: a king sized bed and a sofabed suitable for kids. Check in was easy and the cold welcome drinks and cold towels were a treat. Reception conveniently sorted out a rental car as they have some parked at the main resort carpark! Special mention to Elaine who was amazing and organised everything for us so efficiently! The resort also has Airport transfers and a welcome orientation for guests. The two pools at the main resort are great and it was nice to enjoy a cold slushy from the pool bar. The breakfast buffet had a good selection. The usual hot selection including scrambled eggs, sausage, hash, fish, fresh coconut bread, cereals and fruit, cold juices but no cold cuts. They also had an a la carte menu and it was nice to see the local police force also enjoying breakfast there one morning because the view is incredible! We had some lunches and dinners there which was handy with everything closed on Anzac day, but the service was a bit slow. Their umu buffet night is delish and fun with a live performance from friendly locals. The food was great with a spitroast pig, lamb, chicken and other island delicacies. Some vegetarian friendly options too. They provide the guests with a daily newsletter with a schedule of resort activities and island activities. The apartment units were great to stay at but next time we will stay at the main resort so we can easily walk to breakfast and dinner.