Garden Island Resort

Built in 1971, Garden Island Resort is the oldest and largest resort with 30 rooms on the beautiful island of Taveuni. The resort has undergone a complete refurbishment with renovated ocean view and ocean front spa suites, bar and dining area fitted with modern amenities and the comforts of home, while maintaining the friendly and high quality service Garden Island Resort is renowned for.

There are 15 Ocean View Suites with private balconies and with four of these rooms inter-connecting, it's ideal for families. There are 15 Ocean Front Spa Suites with private outdoor spa and patio.

Each room offers a private space for luxurious comfort and together with Garden Island Resort’s warm hospitality it’ll become your home away from home. All are equipped with the essential amenities to ensure your utmost comfort and are located right on the water's edge giving you stunning views over the straits and the nearby islands.

Fed by the nutrient-rich waters that flow through the Somosomo Straits, Taveuni's Rainbow Reef is home to one of the world's greatest displays of soft coral. Twenty spectacular dive sites are nearby (between 10-20 minutes from the Dive Center), and Garden Island has three 30-foot dive vessels that will whisk you away to the famous dive sites. Nitrox is also available.

The experienced local dive team, with intimate knowledge of the waters, select the best dive sites based on the currents and weather conditions to ensure each dive is a memorable one.

Set off in an ocean kayak and discover the beautiful beaches of Korolevu, or follow the coastline past Fijian villages, river inlets and occasional mangroves. Take a packed lunch for a picnic and don't forget your snorkeling gear to enjoy the nearby reefs.

Enjoy birdwatching on island of Taveuni that has been claimed host to nearly all the bird species to be found in Fiji.

A beautiful village just a short 10 minute ride from the Resort where you can visit a local homestead, where the villagers will welcome you in experiencing their lifestyle.