Aroha Taveuni Beachfront Bures

It takes some effort to get here but so worth it. More remote than expected but now that we are here it's incredible. Cool coral reef just a few feet off the beach for snorkeling. Rooms are very comfortable and I love the outdoor shower. Rod and Catherine the owners couldn't be nicer hosts. Wood fired pizza oven at the restaurant. Absolutely can't go wrong here and very reasonable prices.

I felt like I was in a little bit of Paradise at Aroha. Not only beachfront for those glorious sunsets, but the Bures we stayed in were beautifully done. Everything covered when these were built. The staff were super friendly and helpful, Fijian culture at its best. The restaurant was lovely. Location was just perfect and lots of tours if you want to do them or just relax in the pool or on the sunloungers. Kathryn and Rod have recently taken this business over. They are perfect, both are genuinely interactive with their guests. You get that personal feel. I would come back and stay here again in a heartbeat.

Great bures set in lovely, well-kept gardens. The food at the restaurant was outstanding and the staff amazing - we even learned some Taveuni Fijian (different dialect)! Just a step to the sea from the garden - some great snorkelling but you need to head out a bit through the dead coral to get to the good areas. The owners are lovely and so helpful. We went up the mountain for a morning of birdwatching with a guide, Ajay Narayan, organised by the Aroha owners. Ajay was brilliant, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - highly recommended. We also saw some lovely birds in the garden and interesting butterflies and moths.

We had a wonderful time at Aroha Taveuni and wished we had stayed longer. We had everything we needed, yet the place felt very relaxed and peaceful. The room was spacious, with a kitchenette/patio area for cooking or chilling out, and an outdoor hot shower beautifully made for stargazing. The mattress was massive and super comfy, and we haven't slept like that in a very long time. The food prepared at the onsite Kai Time restaurant was amazing, with a different menu every night overlooking the Somosomo Strait at sunset. The chef even cooked the fish we had caught for us, what a treat ! The staff was very nice and considerate, so many hands at work to run this place smoothly. A huge thank you to the new owners Kathryn and Rod for organizing the numerous activities for us (birdwatching, fishing, hiking, snorkelling, you name it !), and their awesome company and entertaining discussions.

This was our second time visiting the Aroha. The new owners, Rod and Kathryn, are so gracious and are amazing hosts! They are so respectful and helpful to their fantastic staff. I cant begin to say how lovely and wonderful the staff members are. They treat us like esteemed family members and go out of their way to make sure every aspect of the stay is perfect. The rooms are just beautiful with the ocean just steps away for swimming and snorkeling. The infinity pool makes for a heavenly and relaxing afternoon of laziness. The grounds of the resort are simply immaculate and beautifully landscaped. There are fresh flower arrangements from their gardens every day. They can arrange many fun excursions to the local sites. Highlights are the lovely and unique Civa pearl farm ( I got a pearl to remember on each of our trips), the Lavena coast and waterfall walk, diving and snorkel trips, birdwatching trips and much more. The restaurant, KaiTime, is far and away the best on the island! (We learned that the hard way the first trip when we ate some other places and we were sorry) We ate there exclusively for over a week with no repeats. The daily specials are so creative, diverse and everything is always beautifully presented. The only bad thing about Aroha is having to say goodbye……. It is always so sad to leave this heavenly spot!

Absolutely Stunning - a group of 5 ladies - we booked 3 Bures - we were delighted by our choice - Bures are beautiful, clean, large , And designed for Beachfront Fijian living- well appointed - air cons and fans - overlooking the beach , gorgeous views - So enjoyed the infinity pool overlooking the islands - and Day beds for sunbathing - the restaurant was excellent and loved our breakfast by the beach - Staff were very friendly and helpful - We loved our choice and have already booked the resort for next year - a very precious Island Hideaway in Paradise -