Matangi Private Island Resort is a secret 240-acre (horseshoe-shaped) hideaway of Fiji in its remote northern islands, which has belonged to the Douglas family since the 1870s. What used to be a coconut plantation is now one of the most luxurious retreats of Fiji.
Getting here is a journey: a 90-minute flight between Nadi and Taveuni, a drive through a beautiful village and a short boat trip to one of the most pristine beachfronts. Horseshoe Bay is its crown jewel, which fits in the list of 1,000 Places to See, Before You Die, and Condé Nast Traveler lists it as one of the Top 5 romantic resorts of Fiji. Here, visitors find a genuine Fiji, one that remains exquisitely pristine, timelessly charming, and passionately romantic.
Why Matangi Resort Is Fiji’s Best-Kept Romantic Secret?
Luxe Bures and Dreamy Treehouses
Matangi Private Island Resort will have various exclusive bures and each of them is purpose-built to offer a quintessential stay in the islands. The Treehouse Bures hung high amidst the natural treetops are a perfect honeymoon accommodation with the added features of jacuzzis, outdoor showers and an extensive deck with views of the sweeping ocean. As near to the beach as possible, the Beachfront Bures are framed with high bamboo ceilings and lava rock with thatched roofs, reflecting the skills of the Fijians.
The Bures set amongst private gardens with coconut palms are situated right above the ocean with a verandah and a swinging sofa which can be used to relax in the cool sea breezes and the turquoise waters. Two Bedroom Bure is designed to accommodate families or couples travelling together as it is set in a secluded rocky point and the two ensuite bedrooms provide extensive views out to the reef lagoon. The bures are a beautiful blend of traditional design, eco-friendly features and modern comforts to create pure island serenity.
A Food Adventure of Fijian Aesthetics
Vale-Ni-Kana Dining Room
The Vale-Ni-Kana dining room is a quaint, small restaurant, located on the beach overlooking the sea and a scenic tropical garden. Experienced local cooks make recipes based on the Fijian traditional food using fish, fruit and vegetables in season, including taro and breadfruit. The food can be served with Australian and New Zealand wines and refreshing island cocktails.
Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy your buffet breakfast that consists of made-to-order hot selections together with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Visitors are allowed to choose what to eat during lunchtime and dinner based on a menu provided on a daily basis and this makes each meal a memorable experience to be enjoyed.
Honeymoon Package
To make the most out of a romantic getaway, the Honeymoon Package at Matangi Private Island Resort comes with a candlelit dinner in an exclusive (bure), a specially prepared menu and a bottle of the house wine that guarantees a devotion to love in a Fijian paradise.
Pamper yourself in the bliss of the Matangi’s Water’s Edge Wellness Spa
Treat yourself at the Ocean Spa
Located beside peaceful waters, the Ocean Spa is a retreat world imbued with Fiji traditions. It has marine-inspired carvings, lava rock and native hardwoods, couples treatment rooms, a tropical rain shower and an over-water deck. Therapists develop individual experiences based on local herbs and rituals of traditional healing.
Refresh with Special Spa Offers
The exclusive Spa Package is USD $215, and will help you to make the most out of your island escape. It consists of three 60-minute traditional Fiji Bobo massages that are known to alleviate deep tension, as well as a Treatment Enhancer of choice, among those a Mini Facial, Light Legs Treatment, Scalp Massage, and Foot Reflexology.
It also has other treatments like the Pure Fiji Vitamin C Brightening Facial and the Nama Hydrating Facial, which involves the use of local natural ingredients such as virgin coconut oil and sea grapes. Open daily between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., treatments commence at 9:30 a.m. and reservations are strongly advised in order to get your desired time slot of absolute relaxation by the ocean side.
Activities That Flame Adventure
Kayaking: Enjoy the warm turquoise water and have an adventure on unexploited fringing reefs that are full of marine life.
Snorkeling: There are free snorkeling trips daily to explore the colorful fringing reefs.
Certified Scuba Diving: Go with two-tank dive programs in the morning to see the underwater wonders of Fiji. Day trips to the nearby Somosomo Strait can also be taken at a supplementary cost, as long as the weather permits.
Unique Cultural and Event-based Experiences
Experience Fijian culture in numerous forms, including a weekly Kava and Talanoa session, where the storytelling power reveals itself through the traditional kava. Attend the Coconut Show where all the amazing possibilities of this essential tree are demonstrated and explained why it deserves the reputation of the “Tree of Life”. Attend island nights and watch enthralling traditional Fiji dances performed by the local villagers.
Fiji Airlines Premier Lounge: A Nice Final Stop to Your Trip
Included in the booking is a free pass to the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Fiji International Airport so as to ensure that you get to enjoy the relaxation of your vacation to its last mile. This calm room has sophisticated Fiji-style furnishings, super-comfy chairs, and delicious snacks, fresh fruit, hearty food and desserts. Visitors of Matangi Private Island Resort can also entertain themselves with high-quality wines, beers, and coffee, and will also be able to remain connected with high-speed Wifi and the power to charge devices. Very far away from the hectic departure terminal, the lounge offers a serene stopover where one can relax, meditate and enjoy a few more moments of island hospitality.
Fiji Weddings in Matangi Private Island Resort
Come and celebrate your love in the gorgeous setting of Matangi Private Island Resort, a secluded tropical paradise in Fiji, made perfect for beautiful Fiji weddings. Consider being married in a place with white beaches and tender sands underfoot and palm branches waving overhead. The azure South Pacific serves as a picturesque backdrop in this private island, which makes it the setting of an unforgettable wedding day.
Island Wedding Package
The Island wedding package contains everything necessary to have a hassle free wedding. Notable features are:
Marriage License Registration: To be done during weekdays at the District Office on Taveuni Island.
Ceremony Details: Ceremony is performed by a Methodist Minister and a wedding coordinator puts a personal touch on the ceremony details.
Decorations and Gifts: This package will have floral leis for the couple and witnesses, a bridal bouquet, and a single-tier wedding cake.
Celebratory Touches: A cappella choir and a champagne bottle to toast.
Privacy Dinner: A candlelight shoreside dinner with an exclusive menu, followed by a 60-minute couples Fijian Bobo massage.
All this begins at USD $1,725.
Vows Renewal Package
Recommit to love with the Renewal of Vows Package of Matangi Private Island Resort that will include:
Methodist Minister officiating.
Wedding coordinator service that is personalized
Adorned location with floral garlands and a wedding bouquet.
Champagne toast and personal dinner on the beach.
The cost of this package begins with USD $1,200.
Create a stunning Fiji wedding and honeymoon that will stay with you for a lifetime in paradise.
