Vatulele Island Resort, Fiji

The 19 Villas or bures (pronounced boo-rays) are carefully and thoughtfully placed along the secluded North-West coast of the island and are encapsulated by our 2 top premium villas; The Point and Vale Viqi.

The major influence in the design of the Bures is Santa Fe meets South Pacific. The idea was to ensure that each Bure embodied a barefoot luxury essence, in a simple space in which to free the mind and refresh the soul.

Deluxe Beach Bures

The Bures are spacious and private, offering easy access to the water and white sandy beach. Twelve doors open to an expansive terrace, and from the living room, you walk up three steps to the bedroom, with a gorgeous king-sized bed and a dressing area.

All Bures offer air-conditioning, mini bar, wine bar, DVD player with flat screen monitor, sound system, iPod docking station, hammock and outdoor shower. The bures are located more than twenty metres apart from the next, affording guests total privacy, surrounded by dense natural jungle.

Deluxe Bures with Pool

These luxurious villas have an infinity fresh water pool on the edge of a spacious terrace. With air-conditioning king-sized bed, large living area opening onto the pool and terrace, dressing area, DVD player with flat screen monitor, sound system, iPod docking station, mini bar, wine cooler, double hammock and outdoor shower, you may never want to leave your room.

The water and white sand beach is just steps away while the natural jungle surrounding the villas offer total privacy.

Vale Viqi (Pink House)

Vale Viqi or pink house, is the name for the Grand Honeymoon Bure. The most remote of the bures, this uniquely designed bure is noted for its extreme privacy and architectural detailing. Vale Viqi provides a spacious 182 square metres, or 1,960 square feet of generous proportions plus a private courtyard and decking area ideal for open-air entertaining. It offers air conditioning throughout, entertainment system, two indoor showers, outdoor shower, bidet, intimate dining area and a private plunge pool, all surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage leading to convenient beach access.

A full-time personal butler and electric cart transportation is included. Like its big sister The Point, Vale Viqi becomes heavily booked as it is ideally suited to honeymooners and guests looking for an exclusive villa experience.

The Point

Experience extravagance and opulence in Fiji’s most exclusive room. This is a premium bure providing a commanding view of the idyllic lagoon and the entire stretch of beach. It has two levels, with air conditioning and two private fresh water plunge pools. Additionally the villa is attended by a personal butler who is trained to anticipate every need. This bure is in high demand with honeymooners and high profile guests seeking total privacy.

Vatulele Island is a stunning 31square KM (12 square miles) in area, and similar in shape to a footprint. Apart from the resort, the only other inhabitants live in 4 native Fijians villages with a population of around 1000 located on the Northern side of the island. These people form most of the resorts staff. They are unspoiled by Western influences, and to the delight of our guests, maintain their natural gentleness and warmth.

The dream of Vatulele was realised when the Resort first opened back in May 1990.

Fiji’s Vatulele Island Resort has won accolades around the world since its opening day. Noted for its attention to detail and extraordinary Santé Fe design, the unique boutique island is often hailed as one of the top ten barefoot chic hideaways in the world.

Since opening in 1990, Vatulele has developed an enviable reputation in every corner of the globe. Set on a magnificent lagoon, the beauty of the site is coupled with a unique architectural style.

Once you arrive you know that you have reached paradise, the sounds, smells, and sites of Vatulele will remain with you forever.

Priding itself on offering the utmost in luxurious and opulent service, Vatulele will cater to your every whim.
An island paradise whose beauty will remain with you. Indulge yourself in the barefoot elegance.

    * Bar and restaurant.
    * In-villa Massage.
    * Scuba diving.
    * 24-hour security.
    * Gift shop.
    * Laundry and valet service.
    * Cultural excursions.
    * Exclusive tours & excursions with motor boats.
    * Airport transportation service.

Dining

Vatulele Island Resort is recognized for providing guests the opportunity to experience the best food and beverage in the region. In the welcoming warm weather, dining is on the terrace of the large central pavilion overlooking the lagoon.

The bar provides a perfect setting to relax any time of the day or evening serves an array of cocktails and healthy drinks. By night, tables are set beneath the stars and lit with lanterns and candlelight. Fresh ingredients are sourced from the resort’s own gardens and an emphasis is on seafood from the Fijian waters.

Enjoy private dining in your own Bure, in the wine cellar or on the beach set beneath the stars and lit with lanterns and candlelight. A well-stocked wine cellar offers an outstanding selection of wines to compliment the delicious cuisine and stunning settings.

Romance

Vatulele Island Resort has long been a favourite for weddings and honeymoon couples as it provides both an intimate Bure experience as well as a romantic island lifestyle. Couples stay in luxury villas. Bures afford both privacy and relaxation, with every need attended to by a dedicated staff.

Honeymoons, Anniversaries & Special Occasions

Enjoy exclusive candlelit dinners, private beach picnics, and a myriad of relaxing or fun filled activities to ensure you will never tire of the white sand and crystal blue waters.

Weddings

Enchanting, barefoot luxury – filled with grace and style. Stolen moments become memories of a lifetime amidst your Vatulele wedding.

The service is usually held on the beach at sunset. Traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride and children toss flower petals in the sand as she is carried in to take her vows. The ceremony is accompanies by the mellow voices of a village choir raised in sublime harmony.

All guests are often invited to participate in your champagne toast, the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast, and later enjoy the villagers’ genuine ceremonial dances – For all concerned, a Vatulele wedding is a fantasy of a lifetime come true.

Activities

The crystal waters of Vatulele invite every kind of water-based activity, including sailing, paddling, snorkeling, fishing, and diving. Even swimming experience takes on a new dimension here.

Resort guides will take you on hikes into the jungle, where you can learn about native plant medicines, see ancient petoglyphs, visit important archaeological sites, swim in underground caves, or visit the unique home of the red prawns.  You can also arrange the ultimate picnics on a secluded beach away from the resort – or even reserve your own island for a special romantic interlude.

    * Tapa making and painting demonstrations
    * Village visits
    * Shell collecting
    * Kayaking
    * Flower decorating
    * Traditional Fijian Dancing
    * Bush hikes
    * Snorkelling
    * Caving
    * Visits to Red Prawn caves
    * Private island visit with snorkelling
    * Tennis

Diving

Dive into the crystal clear water of the South Pacific to swim with turtles, eagle rays and colourful reef fish. Available at an additional charge.

Vatulele is recognized as one of the premier dive destinations of the region and is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort. With two PADI instructors and a PADI Course Director on staff the resort offers a variety of courses, including Discover Scuba Diving for those who have never tried diving and Advance or Specialty Courses for those already certified.

Various diving course available.

Diving Site – Huka Levu / 4 Sisters

Max depth: 40m / 130ft General profile: 33m / 110ft for 10 min and slowly working your way up to the top of the reef in 5m / 15ft

A single stand alone pinnacle forms the basis of this dive, with 3 smaller pinnacles adjacent. As you descend, you can see the perfect round bommie, about 20m in diameter, covered in healthy hard corals and a variety of reef fish. You will also see several clams on top of the bommie and a single large blue clam waits at 19 m. As you descend deeper, hard corals are replaced by large gorgonian fans in yellow, green, orange and bright red, interspersed by a variety of soft corals in purple, yellow, red and orange. Red sea whips with light pink feeding polyps form hiding places for yellow and brown damsels while leather jackets dart in and out of staghorn corals. This is a beautiful dive, ideal for wide angle photography deep down and macro during your safety stop.

The 19 Villas or bures (pronounced boo-rays) are carefully and thoughtfully placed along the South coast of the island and are encapsulated by our 2 top premium villas; The Point and Vale Viqi.

The major influence in the design of the Bures is Santa Fe meets South Pacific. The idea was to ensure that each Bure embodied a barefoot luxury essence, in a simple space in which to free the mind and refresh the soul. Enjoy easy access to the water, each Bure with its own stretch of white sand.

    * Deluxe Beach Bures
    * Deluxe Bures with Pool
    * Vale Viqi
    * The Point

How to Get There

First stop on your itinerary will be Nadi, the capital of Fiji. From here you will be transferred to Vatulele, a short 25 minutes by light aircraft from Nadi International Airport. Daily flight leaves at 11.30am.

Luggage

Fiji temperatures range from 20 – 30 deg. C (70-90 deg. F) the warmest and most humid months are December to March. Please keep your luggage under 20kg per person due to limit of charter flights to Vatulele.

Dress on the island is informal. Evenings are smart casual and footwear is optional at all times. Definitely no jackets or ties. The resort supply hair dryers, full bathroom amenities, beach towels, snorkeling equipment, tennis and scuba equipment. Its shop stocks a limited variety of sun wear, creams, film, cigarettes and extras. A pair of rubber reef walkers or waterproof scandals are recommended. Essential for the tropics are sunscreen and hats. Although the year round temperature is warm, its recommended to pack something warm just in case it gets a little cool in the evenings.