Scenic Matavai Resort Niue

We stayed at the Matavai apartment units down the road as the main resort was full. The units are located a short drive from the main resort and it has its own pool, BBQ and seating area, a satellite reception with freezers for each unit, a washer and dryer and also a telephone with a directory for Reception and restaurants. Our unit had excellent air-conditioning, a kitchenette with a hot plate, fridge and microwave. It's a great option for families as each unit sleeps up to 4: a king sized bed and a sofabed suitable for kids. Check in was easy and the cold welcome drinks and cold towels were a treat. Reception conveniently sorted out a rental car as they have some parked at the main resort carpark! Special mention to Elaine who was amazing and organised everything for us so efficiently! The resort also has Airport transfers and a welcome orientation for guests. The two pools at the main resort are great and it was nice to enjoy a cold slushy from the pool bar. The breakfast buffet had a good selection. The usual hot selection including scrambled eggs, sausage, hash, fish, fresh coconut bread, cereals and fruit, cold juices but no cold cuts. They also had an a la carte menu and it was nice to see the local police force also enjoying breakfast there one morning because the view is incredible! We had some lunches and dinners there which was handy with everything closed on Anzac day, but the service was a bit slow. Their umu buffet night is delish and fun with a live performance from friendly locals. The food was great with a spitroast pig, lamb, chicken and other island delicacies. Some vegetarian friendly options too. They provide the guests with a daily newsletter with a schedule of resort activities and island activities. The apartment units were great to stay at but next time we will stay at the main resort so we can easily walk to breakfast and dinner.

Service was the best . Staff couldn't be more helpful. Resort was great food ,plenty to do and had local niuans most nites showing shows on there lifestyle . Island was great if you into snorkeling fishing . Plenty of cafes really layed back relaxing holiday

Just returned from a fantastic week in Niue. The resort was exceptional, staff exceptional. Everyone at resort and surrounds were helpful and friendly. Will definitely return. WhyNOT tour was a great introduction to all the spots for snorkeling etc. Niue Rentals lady was super helpful.

As well as the resort being beautifully upgraded in recent years, more humpback whales than I've ever seen in the 20 years of coming to Niue and just off the Matavai deck: the details were also uniquely en point. Unlike other 4-5 star resorts we've stayed at - we received plenty of bathroom towels! And no signing in for pool towels! Plus they have Vegemite on the breakfast buffet... Our stay was a delight from beginnning to end. We'll be back.

Was our second visit to the Matavai. Stayed on a ground floor room overlooking the pools this time. Rooms were great and staff awesome. Wifi is very intermittent in the room (worked 30% of the time) so wife had to make regular visits to the reception/restaurant area so she could connect to work. This should be better as advertised internet as part of room. Food was okay but we ventured into town most nights to mix up the options. Great shuttle for people to get to airport etc. Would stay again if ever going back as a good location and awesome whale views right from the deck!

Our second stay at the Matavai and a good relaxing place to stay. Cheerful staff, great outlook from room and with happy hour and light bites available at the pool bar, it's possible to have a very low cost holiday. Having toured the islands scenic treats previously, we simply wanted to relax and unwind, for this it was perfect. Whales swimming by made for an interesting pre-occupation.