Makaira Resort

There are 4 accommodation options, each is pretty far from another one, thus it is very quite, unless it is a party at the beach restaurant. There are 3 minutes walk downhill to the beach and a pretty good reef for snorkeling, but only at high and mid- tide. The breakfast was great with many options. Don't miss the dinners cooked by Mary- it was the best food we tasted on Taveuni island. Both land trips and water activities were easily booked by Mary. However, the nearby diving centre was pretty booked out (book in advance) and it is a bit of a way to Rainbow reef. I was glad that I did diving with Taveuni Dive Resort before coming to Makaira. However, Makaira is better for the night life and closer for land tours. We enjoyed our 4-nights there very much.

The positives – peaceful perch on a steep hill above calm waters and perhaps ideal for avid snorkelers and divers, a lovely staff always wearing a smile, lots of space in the villa to spread out, and awesome banana pancakes. But, based on the ******* listing, our expectations exceeded the reality. The amenities listed for this 4-unit bed & breakfast makes it sound luxurious with 3 pools, direct access to the beach, a restaurant with international cuisine and a spa. The reality: a plunge pool about the size of an oversized bathtub adjacent to 3 of the 4 villas. The pools aren’t very private and are not fenced, so a local German Shepard mutt used ours multiple times to cool off – we didn’t. To get to the narrow ***** of sandy beach, you need to walk down a steep hill, on a little road, then walk a bit along the main road to find a break in the trees or steps down to the beach, which disappears during high tide, so check your tide charts. The “restaurant” is the breakfast room and only serves dinner (one option when we were there) when Mary is available to make it, and you ask for it, and there’s no alcohol available to order with you meal. We arrived on a Saturday late afternoon, and she wasn’t cooking that night, so the only nearby options were two bar/cafes along the main road, which are close but bring a flashlight for the return, since there are no lights on the little road, nor on the property. And, BTW, there isn’t a spa either, just someone who can come to your villa for

Small property, only four houses, and everything is handled in a very personal and helpful way. Really enjoyed the hospitality (and also the massage). Highly recommended.

It was such a great experience staying at Makaira Resort. Definitely will be returning. Mere was very helpful, cooked amazing dinners, and it was peaceful and beautifull there.

We loved our stay here. Great view, amazing breakfast every morning (we're talking fresh fruit, coffee, juice, freshly baked muffins, homemade pineapple jam, toast, pancakes, homemade pineapple syrup!!), and super friendly staff. Every want and need we had was met with a smile from the staff. Cherry on top was the massages. Rooms are huge, clean, and have great views. Taveuni was our favorite island while exploring fiji, and we will be sure to be back :)

This was a great property, staffed with amazing people! Mere and her staff made us so welcome and was there to assist us with all our needs prior to arriving, than with a delayed fliight, missed flight, to getting us taxi to where we wanted to go even though we kept changing our minds. It really was a wonderful experience….food…..breakfast and dinner….DELICIOUS! Seriously so scrumptious! I had tears in my eyes when we left….such wonderful memories made! If you get the chance try a massage….best I have ever had! Hats off to Mere, Small (for getting us coconuts) and everyone else!!! You are in our hearts forever!!

Makaira is set up on a hill with a beautiful view of the ocean and a nice white sand beach at the bottom of the hill which has excellent snorkeling. The grounds are lovely and relaxing and the staff are kind and helpful without exception.

The reef around Makaira is great and we had some wonderful snorkeling. The resort is VERY intimate- there are only 4 rooms. Because of this, the staff know you personally and the experience felt like staying with a family. Mere was so welcoming and friendly. She personally packed us a lunch to take with us hiking. We struggled a bit with the facilities and amenities- there was no hot water in our room but they let us stay in a nicer unit. They advertised a glass bottom kayak but apparently it was stolen so we didn’t get to use it. The Wi-Fi was very spotty. Also be aware that because the staff is so small there were times (especially on Sunday) when it was difficult to find any staff if you need something. However when the staff was there they were accommodating and sweet. I read reviews before our stay that the climb up the driveway to the resort (which you have to walk to get to the beach and restaurants) was very difficult and inconvenient but we found it perfectly manageable and worth the view.

Wonderfull people $million views good information on sites to visit, snorkeling straight out front