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About Garden Island Resort

Part of the prestigious CHI resort family, this tranquil hideaway sets itself apart from other resorts on Taveuni with a cosy, intimate setting and an attention to detail. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens on a spectacular stretch of Fijian coastline, Garden Island Resort provides the ideal setting for rest and relaxation, perfectly blended with unforgettable outdoor experiences on Fiji’s garden island. Swing in a hammock, treat yourself to soothing spa and wellness services, explore some of the region’s best reefs famous for their colourful coral gardens, or head to the surrounding countryside for above-water adventures.

When you aren’t out exploring, you’ll feel perfectly at peace in this tranquil retreat, with amenities sure to impress even the most distinguished of guests. Private oceanfront suites surrounded by lush foliage and crashing waves make it easy to relax and unwind, while comfortable common areas and an intimate setting with just a handful of guests on-site make this a fantastic place to meet new friends and dive buddies as well. Garden Island Resort also boasts unlimited access to a sprawling house reef, short boat rides to Taveuni’s most famous dive sites, and exciting outdoor pursuits to tempt you away from the resort.

Explore the resort

In addition to its incredible location set amid tropical gardens and sparkling turquoise sea, the Garden Island Resort offers fantastic facilities suitable for all guests. Float in the oceanfront pool, kick back in a hammock beneath swaying palms, or work on your tan from a sun lounger with world-class views. Travellers in need of rejuvenation can also head to the Nature Spa for soothing treatments set right on the water in a traditional Fijian bure. If you’re up for a bit of exploration, hit the house reef for fantastic snorkelling, scuba diving, and kayaking - or wander the resort’s gardens, home to tropical birds, lizards, and butterflies.

The resort’s restaurant serves an exotic blend of Fijian and Asian cuisine as well as Western favourites, surrounded by tropical foliage. Each day starts with a continental breakfast, followed by multi-course meals for lunch and dinner. The pool bar is a perfect spot for sipping ice-cold fresh coconuts, meeting your friends and fellow divers for a sundowner cocktail, or enjoying healthy snacks and smoothies with a picturesque ocean view. Fijian cultural evenings with live music and beach barbeques are held weekly, and trips to local villages and churches are easy to arrange with prior notice. If you prefer more active and adventurous outings, horseback riding, hiking and trekking, and waterfall tours are also available, and a 9-hole golf course is close by.

Diving from Garden Island Resort

Garden Island Resort’s PADI dive centre offers a full range of courses and daily leisure dives, plus support for all-inclusive unlimited dives on the house reef. Just minutes from dozens of Taveuni’s best sites, this highly professional shop makes a perfect base for exploring Fiji’s renowned soft coral gardens, current-swept channels, and reefs swarming with colourful fish. Guests can enjoy day after day of exceptional diving with modern dive boats, professional quality equipment for rent, and nitrox for qualified divers. And, all courses and day trips are led by highly-trained instructors and divemasters, while certified buddy teams are encouraged to explore the resort’s house reef independently.

The diving around Garden Island Resort is fantastic, with a short commute to world-famous sites including the Great White Wall, Fish Factory, and The Zoo, famous for their stunning soft coral and shark sightings. The resort’s house reef offers fantastic opportunities for laid-back reef exploration, with calm currents and easy access from the shore, plus expansive coral gardens packed with fish and macro critters. The snorkelling and kayaking here are fantastic as well, with outstanding conditions and plenty to see from the surface.