In the heart of the Mamanuca Island group, Matamanoa is a small, private island featuring a volcanic cone. This is where you’ll find the boutique Matamanoa Island Resort, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and white-sand beaches. Located in a Marine Sanctuary, this place has a pristine coral reef just off-shore, ideal for snorkelling. And it’s easy to explore. There’s a scheduled high-speed catamaran service to Denarau Marina – on the main island – twice a day. This scenic journey takes just 90 minutes, so you’ll reach Viti Levu in time for lunch, and be back at Matamanoa for dinner.

While you could easily spend all your time at Matamanoa Island Resort relaxing on the white sands, there’s plenty to do on the island. You’ll have complimentary use of all non-motorised watersports equipment, so you can snorkel among the reefs and kayak across the pristine waters. There’s also a PADI dive centre, where beginners can go on introductory dives, and experienced divers can visit shipwrecks and swim with sharks. If you’re feeling energetic, why not join the Activities Team on a guided mountain hike? Learn about local culture on a visit to a nearby village, where life has remained unchanged for generations. After a busy day, you can unwind with a treatment at the open-air spa, surrounded by tropical plants and panoramic sea views.

Paradise awaits at Matamanoa Island Resort. Just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, nestled among soaring coconut palms, you’ll find 47 rooms, bures and villas, featuring contemporary design and Fijian flare. You’ll awake to the rustle of the sea-breeze in the swaying palms, and fall asleep to the sounds of the waves lapping the sand. If you want total privacy, the 10 Beachfront Villas have their own private beach, as well as a plunge pool, outdoor shower and secluded thatched terrace.