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Location:
South of Viti Levu on Vatulele Island.
How
to reach the property: 25 minutes by light aircraft from
Nadi International airport (Approximate cost: US$352.00 per person round
trip)
Hotel
Description: Vatulele Island Resort is
an oasis of barefooted elegance. It offers the experience of a lifetime.
Named as one of the top 10 small resorts by Travel & Leisure magazine
and a member of Small Luxury Resorts of the World, the resort will meet
and surpass your every expectation. Tucked away along an unspoiled white
sand beach, on an island completely surrounded by magnificent coral reefs,
guests will find Vatulele - a wonderful world of tranquility and tropical
refinement. A truly romantic hideaway, the resort's bures are positioned
along the beach, surrounded by lush tropical gardens on about 1 acre per
bure so as to ensure complete privacy. The all-inclusive tariff includes
all meals, beverages including alcohol and activities (with the exception
of scuba diving). The island of Vatulele (translation: Ringing Rock) is
12 square miles in area and similar in shape to a footprint. Apart from
the resort, the only other inhabitants live in four villages with a total
population of 900. They are involved in subsistence fishing, farming and
the making tapa cloth. The people raised in this way of life form most
of the resort staff. They are unspoiled by Western influence and to the
delight of guests; maintain their natural gentleness, warmth and good
humor.
Accommodations:
The 17 spacious (1200sq. ft.) villas, a stylish mix of Fijian, Southwest
and Mediterranean architecture are nestled amongst the tropical jungle
along the beach offering privacy and utter peace. Villas have thick white-washed
walls, wooden shutters, high thatched roofs, hand made decorator items,
and expansive terraces offering a tropical ocean view. This stunning combination
has made the resort a favorite in magazines all over the world that feature
architecture, style and interior design. Villas are fan cooled (no air-conditioning),
with large living rooms, walk-in showers and champagne-stocked refrigerators.
You'll come to realize that this will be a great place to just relax,
unwind and lose yourself amidst all the spectacular sights, smells and
sounds.
Villas:
Interiors are comprised of a sitting area with built-in sofas, wet bar
w/mini fridge, table and chairs and doors that open onto the terrace.
The bedroom area is a few steps up and has a king-size bed, writing desk
and vanity. Bath area offers a large vanity with hairdryer, toiletries
and an oversized shower with a beautiful river rock floor. In keeping
with the owner's philosophy of creating a "total escape", there are no
money transactions on the island, and no telephones, newspapers, radios
or television in the bures. Due to the lush foliage surrounding your villa,
you will not have an unobstructed view of the sparkling azure waters.
However, just down from your terrace, on a white sand beach, you'll find
your own beach area with a sunshade bure complete with lounges. It's the
perfect place to enjoy some of the most spectacular sunsets and amazing
colors.
"The
Point" Villa: There is only one! This special
unit is a two level bure and is positioned on the highest point of the
resort offering absolute privacy. From its vantage point, it affords a
breathtaking view of the lagoon and the entire 3/4-mile long white sand
beach. This bure offers air-conditioning, bath tub, and a private
fresh water pool with sun deck. On the ground floor you'll find the sitting
area with adjoining bathroom, wet bar with a climate controlled wine cabinet
fully stocked, and a five speaker Bose sound system. The bedroom is located
on the upper level with a king-size bed, a spacious dressing area and
large bathroom with its own balcony. Dedicated butler service.
Total number of rooms: 19
New
Addition:
“Grand
Honeymoon Bure” Brand new and only one! This bure has it’s own plunge
pool and is the most distant and private with convenient access to the
resort’s signature beach. The bure is air-conditioned and includes a bedroom,
bathroom, lounge and dining/bar area. The bathroom features a double shower,
bathtub, bidet as well as an outdoor shower. The Grand Honeymoon Bure
offers dedicated 24 hour butler service.
Restaurant:
One Main Bure. Vatulele has become famous for its food, ranging fromCalifornian
to Thai, Japanese, Austral/Asian and Indian. Fresh ingredients are flown
in daily from Australia and New Zealand. Naturally there is an emphasis
on seafood. The all inclusive tariff allows you ample opportunities to
sample the contents of their first class wine cellar including unlimited
French champagne. Meals are taken on a terrace outside the large central
pavilion overlooking the lagoon. By night, tables are set under the stars
and lit by lanterns and candlelight. At full moon the "dining room" is
usually set by the water's edge. Dining is usually communal, and hosted
by the management - in the style of the Captain's table on a ship. However
there are many options for private dinners, such as a cave in the jungle,
their wine cellar, on the terrace of your villa or on the beach with lantern
or moon light.
Facilities: Five-Star
PADI dive facility
Activities:
While motorized sports are prohibited, the swimming, snorkeling, sailing,
kayaking, and reef fishing are excellent. Tennis is available along with
village visits, excursions to archeological sites and the "Red Prawn Caves".
Guides will take you on hikes into the jungle, where you can learn about
native plant medicines and see ancient petroglyphs. You may also arrange
intimate picnics on a secluded beach away from the resort - or even reserve
your own "Robinson Crusoe" island for that special romance interlude.
All activities are complimentary except for Scuba Diving and Massages.
Diving: The quality of the scuba diving
sites at Vatulele has been one of the South Pacific's well-kept secrets
for many years, and only recently has it been revealed as one of the premier
dive destinations in the region. Vatulele is the only five star island
resort in Fiji with a PADI Gold Palm 5 Star dive facility and resident
instructors. It offers a cross-section of diving possibilities: soft coral,
hard coral and pelagics. Underwater visibility ranges from above average
to excellent and there are few currents. The island is surrounded by deep
water and large "drop offs" offering 22 dive site within fifteen minutes
of the resort.
Weddings:
The service is usually held on the beach at sunset. Traditional dressed
Fijian Warriors will accompany the bride on a gondola across the
lagoon, and children will toss flower petals along the sand as the bride
is carried ashore. The ceremony is accompanied by the mellow voices of
a village choir raised in sublime harmony. The vows are solemnized by
a Fijian minister. All the guests are invited; they participate in champagne
toasts and the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast and later enjoy
villager's genuine ceremonial dances.
Note: There is a minimum stay for a wedding couple of six nights. The
ceremony will be arranged towards the end of your stay. The resort's thoughts
are this will allow the couple to establish a relationship with the locals
and other resort guests who will be invited to the ceremony and festivities.
Check-In Time: 1:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Deposit Requirements: US$1,000 per
bure
Credit
Cards Accepted: All Major Credit Cards
Publish Room Rate: Deluxe
Bure
$1350.00
Grand Honeymoon Bure $2025.00
The Point
$2925.00
Rates are in US Dollars based on double occupance and
include a 12.5% government tax.
Rate includes ALL meals, beverages (including alcohol) and excursions
and activities (except scuba diving, massage and fishing).
Guest
may not arrive on the island before 12 NOON
There is a 4-night minimum stay and a 6-night minimum stay for wedding
couples.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted except for two annual designated
"family weeks". During these periods children of any age are accepted
on the understanding that their meal hours are at an earlier time and
they do not join the adult dining table. Baby sitters are readily available.
(Family Week generally falls on the 2nd week of July and the 1st week
of October)

Make
Your Reservation
Call
928-763-8255
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