TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT

We had a wonderful stay at Taveuni Palms and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing stay.

We found the following to be truly exceptional:
- The service was friendly, warm and generous. Our friends at Taveuni were accommodating and made us feel at home. Thank you for spoiling us.
- The food is Michelin-like gourmet level and also fresh and healthy with a lot of variety that we didn't get bored and were constantly surprised. We were lucky enough to try some traditional Fijian food that was extremely delicious.
- The accommodation we stayed at (the large villa with jacuzzi) was kept very tidy and clean and the bath linen and bedroom linen was comfortable and spotless.
- The excursions organised by Taveuni Palms were incredible and we had a lot of fun on our trips exploring the beautiful island.

These are the following two things we were mindful of:
- The whole island is incredibly beautiful, including the resort, with stunning views of their lush gardens, beach, sea and neighbouring islands -- the view of the sunset is sublime. However, the resort is close to the airport which means we did hear gun shots a few times a day when the airport have to scare the birds off for landing planes. The small airport is not busy so the planes do not arrive/depart very often. Did it bother me that I wouldn't book their again. Definitely not, I'd love to go back as soon as I can but it's worth mentioning because it did bother my mum.
- We were expecting a more proactive nanny service. We've never had a holiday with a nanny, so we didn't know what to expect. Occasionally our 4-year old would spend time with the nanny but they were short (1.5-2 hours long) and it felt like the staff had other important duties where babysitting wasn't their primary focus. Saying all of this, the staff are wonderful and kind people so we completely trusted them but I was expecting a more dedicated service.

We loved our stay and would rate Taveuni Palms their full five stars. It's a holiday of a lifetime and think this resort is by far the more superior having chatted to other guests who have visited Fiji before and they mention that Taveuni is the best of the best. We agree and hope we will be able to visit in the near future.

From the moment we landed on Fiji’s garden island, Taveuni Palms Resort catered to our every need in the most luxurious way possible!! Their welcome brought us to tears of happiness and we knew were at the start of a fabulous two weeks of total relaxation in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

The owners Colleen & Barry are the most gracious hosts and their outstanding staff made anything and everything we wanted happen. We were TOTALLY SPOILED during our stay. The food was of gourmet quality and your choices, whatever your preferences (vegan, gluten free, etc), were endless. We never had a repeat dinner! And everything was made fresh daily.

We rented the beach villa which was beyond comfortable, spacious and provided us with our own private beach front access and pool. The resort’s property is a palms oasis boasting the loveliest landscaping that only Fiji provides. We loved how the staff incorporated the plants and flowers inside the villa and table settings.

The villa provided the best views of the Somasoma strait, along with the incredible sunsets and stars at night. We actually saw a clear view of the Milky Way! The resort organized private local tours of the island such as the bird sanctuary, visit to a pearl farm, waterfalls … one of which we were able to swim in. Again, we were totally spoiled and taken care of.

Also, the Fijian people of Taveuni are the warmest and kindest people that we have met. So welcoming, genuine and kind.

Vinaka to everyone at Taveuni Palms Resort!!!

Having been to Fiji 4 times previously I can honestly say that this was the best experience so far. In fact I'd very surprised if it was ever beaten. Taveuni Palms is by far the best resort Ive visited in Fiji. The accommodation was the best. The food was by far the best. The service was faultless. Truly amazing. Colleen and Barry and the team make you feel like family and nothing is too much trouble.
As a keen scuba diver, I can hand on my heart say its the best coral diving I've ever done. Barry is a sensational tour guide around the island and an even better fishing guide. For diving, fishing, surfing, hiking it's a magical place.
I cannot talk highly enough of Taveuni Palms. I'll be trying to get back there for sure. 10 of 10 as far as I'm concerned. Thanks.

My husband and I just left our 10 day stay at Taveuni Palms and I’ve never been so sad to leave a vacation in my life! We have traveled to many beautiful places and have stayed at many 5 star resorts but Taveuni Palms is above everywhere else! Colleen and Barry the owners have gathered a team that cater to your every wish from start to finish! They have at least 5 staff members for every one guest so the service is second to none. Originally this trip was set for March 2020 but due to Covid it was postponed 3 times. Colleen you as so gracious and accommodating with all of the many changes that needed to be made. It really took the stress off of me and it was so worth the wait!

First off - the villas. There are only 2 in this entire resort. We stayed in the Horizon Spa Villa and it was absolutely gorgeous. It was a 3 bedroom villa, with multiple decks and levels to enjoy just for the 2 of us. The main level that held our suite had an incredible view of the ocean, but so did the hot tub level above us, the deck below our villa where you can have a meal, the other deck below the main level where you can lay out and soak up the sun, or the lowest level which is beach front, has a beautiful covered bed to lay on and relax with your own private set of stairs where you can walk from your own private beach into the ocean. All of these spaces are completely private where we never saw another human other than the many staff members who wait on you and pamper you constantly!

Secondly - the food and drinks. All of your meals are included and are all prepared by skilled chefs. I unfortunately can’t eat seafood and my husband loves it. That was no problem for the team at Taveuni Palms. Every night they made us completely different meals to both of our liking. Each day for each meal we could choose whatever we wanted any time we wanted and there was no such thing as sticking to the menu or being on a time schedule. We were able to choose any of the many locations in our villa to eat and they decorate the table like a work of art at every meal. The fridge in our huge kitchen was fully stocked with every kind of beer, wine, and champagne we liked and every night our personal printed dinner menu came with a chef’s recommendation for wine. We went with it almost daily and it was the perfect pairing every time. Every day after our excursions we also ordered some Bula drinks, which are the mixed drinks of all sorts that come cold, strong and even the drinks came with a beautiful presentation!

Third - the excursions. There were no crowded tour buses, and no set times that had to be followed. They have many different adventures to choose from and we did a new one every day. But the best part was - we did them all alone! A private driver would take us to a hike, take us to waterfalls, take us to the International Date Line, etc. and we would have the entire place to ourselves. There is nothing quite like hiking through the rainforest as a couple, and then jumping off of waterfalls, swimming in the crystal clear pool at the base of the falls, and then having lunch served to you while you enjoy the entire waterfall alone. I highly recommend doing both the Tovoro Falls in Boama and the Lavena Coastal Walk and Waterfall because even though they are both waterfalls, they are completely different experiences and amazing in their own way. Another favorite excursion of ours was the private day at Viani Bay. They knew we liked fishing so even though it wasn’t normally part of this excursion, the owner Barry and Foray started the day with taking us fishing where we caught a bunch of fish and bloodied the boat! Then they took us snorkeling at Rainbow Reef. After snorkeling, a gorgeous lunch was set up for us on a table made from a tree on a privat beach at Waitatavi where we could snorkel in our own private cove. After snorkeling, a gorgeous lunch was set up for us on a table made from a tree on a private beach in a cove that looked like a movie set!