This heavenly escape nestled in a once flourishing coconut plantation amidst the azure blue South Pacific offers ample opportunities to satisfy guests’ longing for adventure. Located on the north island of Vanua Levu. Jean Michel Cousteau Resort continues to make history as one of the most eco-friendly and culturally stimulating resorts in the world. It also enjoys an enviable reputation as the best boutique family holiday resort in Fiji with it’s purpose built “Bula Club” offering seemingly endless options of activities & educational pursuits for children of all ages.
Accommodation
Jean Michel Cousteau Resort, environmentalist and oceanographer, has been involved in creating this resort to be reminiscent of an authentic Fijian village. Set in a 17-acre coconut grove, the well-appointed, 24 private deluxe thatched bures & stunning Reef Point Villa afford beautiful ocean or garden views while providing privacy and relaxation. Complimentary wifi is available in all bures as well as the resort lobby & lounge.
Activities
Catamaran sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, private island escape, TV & video room, hammocking, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, relaxing in swimming pool, night snorkelling, scuba diving, sunset cruise on Savusavu Bay, private island escape with gourmet picnic, visit to pearl farm in harbour, guided kayak trips, deep sea fishing, pier dinner, birdwatching excursion off site, yoga classes spa treatments
Culturally there is the Savusavu farmers market trip, village church services, Nukubulavu village trip, Fijian story telling, palm leaf & basket making, discover Savusavu town, visit local brewery, copra mill and craft exhibition, Kava ceremony, Fijian meke and lovo.
Led by the resort’s on-site Marine Biologist embrace the ecology of this pristine area. Guided snorkelling trips, nature hikes, reef flat walk, mangrove tour, bird-watching, reef critters & coral city slide show, glass-bottom boat excursions, rainforest walk and waterfall hike, edible landscape tour, clam farm excursion, traditional Fijian medicine walk, star gazing, night snorkelling, slide show presentations.
Location
Savusavu, on the Northern Island of Vanua Levu. 1 hour domestic flight from Nadi Airport
Kids
Children are welcome all year round here. “Bula Club” is the resort’s daily children’s program for children 12 and under and is located a short walk from the centre of the resort. Facilities include fresh water swimming pool with water slide & toddlers wading pool, activities bure and playground. Nannies and buddies provide company, childcare and activity events throughout the day. The Resort’s full time Activities Director plans interesting events for children of different age groups. These include environmental programs, Fijian culture, Fijian arts & crafts, coral reef exploration, mangrove replantation projects and coconut leaf weaving.
Children of any age can be minded from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. Children under age 5 have a dedicated nanny (wherever they are) from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily.
Our View
A rich cultural experience perfect for active families & adventurous couples.
