Marine conservation cove
A barefoot, unhurried rhythm fills the shoreside grove, where gentle trade winds drift past hammocks and calm shallow waters.
“No phones, no wi-fi and no worries at this casual, luxurious resort.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Seventeen coastal acres with four pools, a resident marine biologist, and a full-service dive centre on Savusavu Bay.
Remarkable
Weekly lovo earth-oven feasts, traditional magimagi weaving, and medicinal plant walks rooted in Fijian village life.
Notable
Dedicated one-on-one nanny service from morning to night, paired with attentive all-inclusive South Pacific dining.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The bures have no telephones or televisions, which is a good thing, obviously, and…to emphasize interacting with the island surroundings, and to accentuate the sense of absolute calm.
“The overall resort design is inspired by a traditional Fijian village. In 2016, after Cyclone Winston devastated the resort’s landscaping, the grounds team propagated more than 10,000 native flowering, fruiting, and medicinal plants, creating the lush setting guests enjoy today.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched on Lesiaceva Point along Savusavu Bay, the secluded estate sits a fifteen-minute drive from the sleepy markets of Savusavu town.
The rooms
Freestanding thatched bures feature timber louvered windows, private hammock decks, and vaulted ceilings bound in traditional woven magimagi rope.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Four swimming pools dot the grounds, bordered by timber decking, cushioned loungers, and oceanfront thatched shade cabanas.
The spa
Open-air beachfront bures host traditional Fijian therapies, including signature Bobo massages using cold-pressed coconut oil and raw sugar.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling glass in the 83-square-metre oceanfront fitness centre looks straight out across Savusavu Bay.
At the table
Dishes incorporate harvest from the organic garden, served at open-air tables set poolside, along the beach, or on the pier.
How it began
Discovered as a modest backpackers lodge, the seaside property was transformed by ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau into an eco-sanctuary in 1995.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.