Matamanoa Island Resort

A fantastic 5 night stay in the Mamanucas.|Fast and reliable transfer with Purple Turtle crew, very professional and safe.|Our Beachside Villa with plunge pool was brilliant. Plenty of space, well appointed and maintained. A little dull inside if you wanted to read. |Outside deck and daybed were very relaxing and so good to relax and enjoy drinks with friends or have room service delivered.|Matamanoa is a delightful small & private island retreat. The staff are friendly and attentive and always available to assist when needed. |Meals were very good, breakfast to order was a great way to start the day.|The all inclusive package made ordering very easy. |The most important thing for us was that the diving and snorkeling was easy and enjoyable. It didn’t disappoint, multiple spots to snorkel if you’re competent. Diving with Purple Turtle crew was extremely good, with some brilliant dive spots close to the island. Dive masters were very professional and the equipment was excellent. Everyone I went diving with were impressed with the dives, great healthy coral and so many fish species.|Finally the evening entertainment was fabulous fun each show being different and full of energy. |We loved our time on Matamanoa and hope to return.|PS. The birds can be noisy in nesting season, just have ear plugs if that bothers you.

Stayed 3 nts at this adult only, stunning, tiny island, remote, boutique style resort. Only has 1 restaurant/bar. I think we had the best room on the island. Bure #38 was a beachfront, private plunge pool bure. Huge room with stunning views. We got the full board meal plan and breakfast/lunch had the same menu choices and everything we ordered was yummy. Dinner menu changed nightly and wasn't really a fan of anything we ate all 3 nights. Service from our bartenders "Princess" Leah and Naomi was very good. The views from the pool are amazing, the grounds are very lush and tropical. Only downfall was the dinner, lack of ice for the drinks and not sure they totally follow the daily activities on the board. They do run on Fiji time, so just sit back, enjoy the views and the company you are with. Would totally stay here again in a heartbeat. Vinaka Fiji and Matamanoa

We just visited over the Christmas holiday. The highlights of the resort are that it’s adults-only and is the only resort on the island. The ocean view is magnificent, especially when the sun is out—you can see the sea in different shades of color. It’s truly beautiful. We had an unforgettable and wonderful time there. Disadvantages: 1. There are a lot of mosquitoes everywhere, day and night. 2. There’s only one restaurant on the island, and the food is average with very limited options. They aren’t providing buffet breakfast. 3. Ocean is beautiful but there is a lot of rubbish on the beach, and it seems they aren’t care about the nature environment. I only spent half an hour to helped them pick up rubbish I can see on the beach( try my best ) you can refer the last photo for evidence.

we've been to Fiji three times in the course of our 20 some-odd year marriage and each time i am struck by the sweetness and sincerity of these people; they CARE. as i departed Matamanoa Resort, i felt a distince feeling of sadness, that i was leaving extended family. no kidding.||||so it is with that sentiment that i provide a glimpse of this resort. ||||first, it is small and it is remote and it is the only resort on a small island. it is adults only with a cross section of guests from newly weds to retirees, with a strong presence of Australians, who are only a few hours away by air. there are no kids.||||the facilities are well kept with a range of accommodations including rooms, small and large bures (standalone cabins) with small wading pools. our room was clean according to me; no so according to my wife. i'll leave it at that. the main glitch was the small fridge needed to be defrosted; staff replaced it with a new one.||||meals were somewhat repetitive and generally okay; service was very good.||||now for some caveats: first and foremost, the Matamanoa Island Birds. anyone considering staying here should research these creatures thoroughly. briefly, they visit one of two islands during their lifetimes, Matamanoa during the Oct-Dec timeframe. they inhabit the north section of the island, which is exactly where the "Ocean Bures" are (we stayed here). they are nocturnal and they are LOUD, firing up anytime during the 9pm to 4am timeframe, sounding like small babies crying under the floor or in the closet.||||i would like to call special attention to Patrick, the property manager and Jerry the daytime bartender both of whom were personable, respectful and sincere. they and the rest of the staff did everything they could to make sure we enjoyed our visit.||||in closing, our stay was enjoyable and like other Fijian vacations, memorable for the family-like feeling we experienced.

I stayed in a room and not a bure. The room was clean and relatively large. It may need a little work (paint, etc.) due to use, but it was really nice. Each room has its own patio with a table and 3 chairs. I with the louvered windows were clear or frosted and not black because I'd like to get some light into the room during the day. I truly enjoyed the people here and the diving was great!

thank you to everyone working here, you made mine, my boyfriends and my 2 uncles experience amazing! we were served with smiles and kindness the whole trip, your singing was so beautiful and your entertainment was so nice to see when you try and get everything to have a good time. thank you!

Stayed here for 3 nights, which was perfect. I think we had the best beachfront plunge pool bure on the island. Room 38. Only 1 bar/restaurant. We bought the full board meal plan. Breakfast and lunch had same menu everyday and we thought the food was really good. Dinner menu however changed nightly and honestly, wasn't a fan of all 3 nights dinner. The views are STUNNING, the water/beach is beautiful. Love the small boutique resort feel. The grounds are lush and tropical. Our bure was huge and the outdoor area gorgeous. Our bartenders "Princess" Leah and Naomi were fantastic. Remembered our names and room number very 1st time we told them. Resort does run on Fiji time, so just sit back and enjoy the views and who you are there with.. |I would give 5 stars.. but dinner wasn't that great, lack of ice for drinks and not really sure if they follow the activities for the day (no one could tell me where the coconut activity was being held)|Very romantic resort with stunning views. We would totally stay here again in a heartbeat.

We had a lovely stay. Very peaceful. The hotel was very quiet and so plenty of choice for sun beds and restaurant tables. Off peak is November to March. Weather was 30c everyday and no rain for us. The staff do everything to welcome you with daily singing at dinner and constant smiles. I took the kayak round the island (free) which took me 45 mins, and there is plenty of snorkelling on offer. Their evening fire show is awesome as well the other daily quiz / shows. Rooms are spacious with own loungers and plunge pool. The main swimming pool is nice and warm. Food was wonderful. However, the cost of restaurant wine, food, cocktails are super expensive given the staff salaries and cost of living. Wine is 75$ FJ, main course is $60, cocktails are $25, akin to London prices. You can BYD from the main port, so we took 2ltrs of wine with us. If the prices were lower, I think they would sell more. Tips are not common, but there is a staff contribution box on checkout, given they are only paid $6 per hour. Tap water is safe to drink. Overall, lovely resort and we stayed 4 nights.