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Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort

3.5 of 5
Vunisea | PO Box 63, Kadavu Island 00000, Fiji
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013
Critterlady380 Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Coffs Harbour, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

My husband and I have just returned from a ten night stay at Matava Resort. We are both surfers and ocean loving people and have to say that this was the most wonderful and adventurous holiday we could have wished for. From the moment we got off the plane we could see we were in our paradise! the surrounding waters... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hi Critter Lady ! We are delighted you enjoyed all that the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef and Matava Resort has to offer. Now you are a coral reef critter expert ! Thank you for complimenting our food, we do our very best to ensure our guests eat the best fresh produce from our organic garden and are never left wanting... More

Marina Del Rey California
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3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Just returned from week long stay at Matava, could not have been better. The Resort was well staffed with caring and experienced managers and owners, almost too many. The food as reported was truly amazing, how the turn out such amazing meals with what they have to work with is astounding. The dive shop was well run and 1st rate,... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Hi Dano ! Thank you for taking the time to write a review of you stay here with us and we sincerely appreciate you kind and positive comments about or staff and facilities. It was a pleasure to have you visit and we hope you enjoy many happy memories of your trip ! Safe travels and we hope to see... More

New Springfield, Ohio, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

The resort Manager's Dave and Jackie are just wonderful. They were always concerned if we were having a great day.The rest of the staff were also excellent . I'm not a very good diver and the dive Master always help me.One of the owners Jeanie was very nice and also was concerned they are trip was worth while and it... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Hi Camden6679 ! Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay and for saying such nice positive things about the resort and our staff. It is indeed enormously gratifying and rewarding for us to have been a part of your trip of a lifetime :-) You would be very welcome back any time and we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My Friend and I visited the island of Kadavu at the beginning of December 2012. From the moment we stepped into Matava we felt like home away from home. Everyone at this resort are the most charming people, everyday there's always laughter. All my activities and excursions such as my diving certificate and snorkeling activities were planned carefully and done... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Hi Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay and for saying such nice things ! We really do appreciate your comments and are delighted to hear you and your friend had a wonderful stay. You would both be very welcome back any time for more diving and fun with all our staff !... More

Pine Beach, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Just returned from Matava and had a great, very exclusive, experience. The diving was excellent and the Dive Operation is first rate both in accomodation as well as professional standards. Had the opportunity to meet all three owners Jeannie, Adrian and Richard at different points..each unique, intelligent and available. Much of Matava is about the people..the staff and the travellers.... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Hi Bob, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your stay and for all your kind comments. As owner/managers of a small resort, its hard to remain professionally removed from any review, good or bad, so reviews such as yours really do make our day ! I have shared your comments with our staff... More

Idaho Falls, Idaho
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

A very well managed resort. Richard, the owner was always there to visit or to help with problems. He and his dive shop manager, Joe typically sit down and eat dinner with everyone. All the people there are very nice and provide great service. The resort is beautiful and well organized. The main drawback of the resort is no AC... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Hi Phil, Thank you for sharing your views and your positive comments about our staff, management and your experiences staying with us. We are implementing a solar power upgrade, starting with the Honeymoon bures, which when completed, will power fans in the bures. Whilst they will be unneccessary for most of the year, we do think they will improve our... More

Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

As you ride across impossibly azure water in the boat, waves crashing onto the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world to your right and the dense tropical jungle of Kadavu rising sheer towards the sky on your left, you start to realise you're heading somewhere special. Matava is in the middle of nowhere, in the best possible way. The... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
19 January 2013

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review you holiday with us and for your kind comments. Congratulations on completing your PADI Open Water course and we are delighted you got to see the mantas and all that the Great Astrolabe reef has to offer the underwater explorer ! We completely agree with your fan suggestion. So much... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

The diving here is brilliant, fabulous coral, lots of life and Mantas on Manta reef! On the first dive we saw 16 Mantas over the cleaning station and on the second dive they were all still there feeding - it was magic. The second visit was not so amazing but we still saw mantas. The reef dives are very varied... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
8 January 2013

Hi, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us and for your kind comments which I have passd on to our staff. Great to hear you got the full display from the Mantas ! Shame about your delayed arrival but it sounds like we managed to cram everything in and kept you busy :-) We hope to welcome you back... More

dillon, co
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We just spent several days at Matava and although we went through a tropical cyclone while there, still had a memorable visit and great dives. The staff is amazing in all aspects from the diving to the food and accommodated all of our needs throughout the visit. Hope to go back sometime in the future and would recommend it to... More

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hi gwalt, Thank your for taking the time to post a review of your stay on Tripadvisor. As with all reviews, we have passed on your comments to our happy staff ! We would welcome you back any time.... hopefully without the added excitement of a Tropical Cyclone next time ! Safe travels, Adrian More

Encinitas, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We just took the family to Matava for the Christmas and New Years Vacation. The restort is beautiful, the rooms we spacious and clean. The staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. The food was very good and the kitchen went out of it's way ti try and meet special dietary requests.Plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied.

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AdrianWatt, Owner at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hi drbw1, Thank you for writing a review of your stay here with us at Matava. It was a pleasure you have you and your family as guests and we do appreciate your kind comments on our efforts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Best wishes and safe travels, Adrian More

 
 
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Matava - Fiji`s Premier Eco Adventure Hotel
Address: Vunisea | PO Box 63, Kadavu Island 00000, Fiji
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Region: Fiji > Kadavu Island
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Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Kadavu Island
Price range (per night): RM673 - 1,135
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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