Matangi Private Island Resort

Matangi was phenomenal. The staff are extremely accommodating, the food is phenomenal, and the experience is amazing. From welcoming us off the boat to private picnics in Horseshoe bay, they cater to everything you need. The beach is very nice, the snorkeling and kayaking are excellent, and the different experiences each day are great! The people are a the cherry on top to a wonderful place.

Just returned from Matangi, a place that provides a most incredible experience. It is the perfect place to visit to disconnect from everything, and be treated phenomenally. The staff are so attentive to ones needs and their efforts are perfect. The food is 5 stars, and just the right amount. Come prepared to relax. Boula.

We came here for our honeymoon almost 2 years ago and still talk about it all the time. It was a magical experience all around, and getting to know the people was the best part. Trying to figure out how to make our way back one day.

Such an amazing experience. Actually hard to put in words. Amazing staff and guests. We became instant friends. Food is sooo fresh and all home made. Accommodations are wonderful. Reef is incredible. Best way to put it is that it's a deeper connection than any other vacation we have done. Very relaxing and intimate at the same time.

The time we spent on matangi island was possibly one of the best times of my life. The staff are friendly, attentive and caring. The food is sensational and the cocktails divine. The dogs came on our hike and the cat walked us back to the bure every night. It is paradise on earth and the people that live there make you feel like they've opened their home to you. We're already booking our trip back.

I have been waiting to write this review since we first left the island (a whopping 4 hours ago). If you have any doubts in your mind where to book, Matangi is IT. As soon as you arrive in Nadi you take another smaller plane (about 1.2 hours) and transfer to a van directly at the airport, then onto the resort boat. You don't touch your luggage once you leave Nadi. The entire staff takes care of EVERYTHING from transfer to getting into your room. Once you arrive you're greeted with staff, a traditional song, necklaces and food. You don't have to lift a finger at this resort if you don't want to. ||Every morning you have breakfast, pick your lunch, dinner and look over the daily activities. Activities range from snorkeling twice a day, diving, hiking, island tours, pearl farm excursions, fishing charters.. you name it they probably have it. They spa is to DIE for. I did two treatments: a couples massage and a facial. The facial was my FAVORITE. It left me feelings so clean and relaxed for the week ahead. The women in the spa have my heart.||The entire staff treats you like family. My favorite part was the willingness to share their culture. Christmas Eve we have children from a local island come sing Christmas carols, another evening they did traditional Fiji dances. The Fijian people are the kindest people I have ever met, they will be dearly missed.||Counting down the days until our next trip. ||Vinaka Matangi island staff.

We have been lucky enough to visit Matangi multiple times before and have ALWAYS enjoyed our time there. While we certainly enjoyed our trip once again (who wouldn’t given the locale and the staff) however we have noticed a significant decline in the kitchens attention to detail - notably NOT paying attention to guests food allergies and not preparing food / meat to the wellness requested etc. Disappointing and dangerous!!!! Guests are always asked about food allergies - typically upon arrival- and my understanding is that guest allergies are documented on a board in the kitchen but the kitchen staff served allergens anyway! There was only a maximum of 16 or 18 guests while we were there-you would think something like food allergies could be monitored. We heard other couples who experienced this issue as well. This could be dangerous!!! So self monitoring and repeatedly question is your best bet😞. This needs to be reminded before something really bad happens!||Being welcomed by familiar and smiling faces is a great way to start a vacation!||We were thrilled to be welcomed back by BiBi********, John, Tim, and the smiling ladies at the Spa. It is truly these remarkable individuals and other staff members that make a visit to Matangi memorable.

Everything about our visit was special. We expected to be treated like family by the wonderful Fijians because of our previous trips there. But they seemed even a bit more friendly and personable if that's possible. What we appreciated most was the smallness of the resort, which meant a lot of lone time, uncrowded excursions (especially the free twice-daily snorkeling trips) , and getting to know the other travelers. We also thought that their food was the best that we've ever had at a resort. The Fijians will leave a lasting impression on us.