Makaira Resort overlooks the ocean, offering a peaceful beach retreat with kayaking and surfing. Guests enjoy local breakfast, spa services, and three pools. The B&B provides free in-room WiFi and attentive staff to enhance the sun-soaked getaway.
Located in Taveuni Island East, Makaira Resort is near the beach. Lavena Coastal Walk and Matangi Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bouma National Heritage Park and Waitavala Natural Waterslide. Scuba diving and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Taveuni Island East travel guide
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a free return airport shuttle and a garden at Makaira Resort. With surfing, snorkelling and kayaking, this bed & breakfast is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Water sports equipment, luggage storage and a vegetable garden
A porter/bellboy, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Things to do
Bodyboard
Books
Kayaking
Library
Snorkelling
Video library
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Direct access to the beach
Garden
Picnic area
Vegetable garden
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
No lift
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
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Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
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Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 8:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Makaira Taveuni Island East
Makaira Resort Bed & breakfast
Makaira Resort Taveuni Island East
Makaira Resort Bed & breakfast Taveuni Island East
Frequently asked questions
Is Makaira Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Makaira Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Makaira Resort?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Makaira Resort?
Checkout is at 8:00 AM.
Does Makaira Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request.
Where is Makaira Resort located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Taveuni Island East bed & breakfast is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Waitavala Natural Waterslide and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Wairiki Catholic Mission Church. Waitabu Marine Park and Bouma Falls Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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Reviews
Makaira Resort Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Mere and the whole team were super helpful, friendly and made it a very nice place to stay.
The food is excellent with views of the sunset and the ocean. Very easy access to the beach where you can snorkel, grab a coffee or some more food.
Recommend using their local knowledge to book excursions such as scuba diving or trips around the island.
Look forward to returning one day!
So welcoming, friendly - they just made everything easy. Great vibes with a beautiful space and attentive staff, but still felt relaxed and authentic and not sterile like a resort. Beautiful grounds, and small, so very peaceful and private. There is great snorkelling right across the road if you go at high tide.
Makaira is set up on a hill with a beautiful view of the ocean and a nice white sand beach at the bottom of the hill which has excellent snorkeling. The grounds are lovely and relaxing and the staff are kind and helpful without exception.
Small property, only four houses, and everything is handled in a very personal and helpful way. Really enjoyed the hospitality (and also the massage). Highly recommended.
Thomas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arielle
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our stay here. Great view, amazing breakfast every morning (we're talking fresh fruit, coffee, juice, freshly baked muffins, homemade pineapple jam, toast, pancakes, homemade pineapple syrup!!), and super friendly staff. Every want and need we had was met with a smile from the staff. Cherry on top was the massages.
Rooms are huge, clean, and have great views.
Taveuni was our favorite island while exploring fiji, and we will be sure to be back :)
Unique was the friendliness of ALL the staff and Mary's awesome cooking. The place is very well maintained, great sea wiew, nicely located, although requiring -7 min walking down to the beach. You need a transport to go shopping, to the airfield or to the main town with ATM machine. Less ideal was the music from the "restaurant" down at the road. All in all a place I really recommend.
This is a small resort, with only 4 guest cottages (which they call bures), so there's a lot of privacy. There are expansive views of the ocean, including sunsets. The staff is very friendly, with a wonderful sense of humor, and we shared a lot of laughs. Our bure was cleaned every day. The dinners in their restaurant were delicious, with generous portions. Breakfast was included every morning, and activities were arranged for us.
This was a great property, staffed with amazing people! Mere and her staff made us so welcome and was there to assist us with all our needs prior to arriving, than with a delayed fliight, missed flight, to getting us taxi to where we wanted to go even though we kept changing our minds. It really was a wonderful experience….food…..breakfast and dinner….DELICIOUS! Seriously so scrumptious! I had tears in my eyes when we left….such wonderful memories made! If you get the chance try a massage….best I have ever had! Hats off to Mere, Small (for getting us coconuts) and everyone else!!! You are in our hearts forever!!
We stayed 4 nights in Grand suite- cottage contains two double beds with two separate bathrooms and living/kitchen area. It has wonderful views. Snorkelling is just 3 mins from the beach, but only in high-mid tide conditions. Reef is very nice. Staff is very friendly. Mary has organised our land tours (Lavena coastal walk and waterfalls in Bouma National park- don't miss them and take a guide for coastal walk as we got a bit lost) as we did our water-based activities previously in dive resort. Food was the best on this island- both breakfasts and the dinners cooked by Mary. We strongly recommend to use this option for a dinner. Two small things are to mention: no dark blinds/curtains in the rooms, so it is quite bright to sleep after sunrise and the tea pot and pots for cooking are huge (it would be good to have a small cooking pot). On weekend, it was a loud music from the restaurant below on the beach, but finished around 11pm. Overall, we enjoyed our stay tremendously.
The resort is great and the host is beyond excellent. They take care of everything for you and they ensure that you have a good stay.
BEWARE! The worst thing about my stay was my interactions with the tour guide they had at the resort named Varun, of 'Wings & Fins Tours'. This person is a conman who will lie to you, overcharge you, and take your hard earned money. Varun(aka Baba) is known to lie to and overcharge couples and guests, sometimes causing them to cry. I've heard stories about him during my stay all with the same ending. I wish I had been warned about him before he got to me. He is known by the locals as a conman. If you want to enjoy your time in Taveuni, avoid this conman.
Tony
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew Lynn
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was absolutely amazing. I would have to day the best part of our stay here was the staff, they are the BEST people you will ever meet, at all the places i have stayed I can in all honesty tell you i have never had watery eyes saying goodbye until this trip.
We would not think twice about staying here again,, they make you feel like family ❤️
A friendly small resort with the most stunning views. A short walk down to a fabulous beach where you can snorkel. The food was plentiful and divine. There is no air conditioning but that was manageable with fans and good ventilation. There are only a few bungalows which makes it intimate. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.
🌺 Magical Stay at Makaira Resort – A Slice of Paradise!
My time at Makaira Resort in Taveuni was nothing short of incredible. The views, the peace, the warm hospitality—this place is a true hidden gem.
A special shoutout to Mary, whose massage was beyond amazing. One of the best I’ve ever had—deeply relaxing, soulful, and set against the soothing sounds of the ocean. She truly has healing hands!
If you’re looking to unwind and reconnect with nature (and yourself), Makaira is the place to be. Can’t wait to return.
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It was such a great experience staying at Makaira Resort. Definitely will be returning. Mere was very helpful, cooked amazing dinners, and it was peaceful and beautifull there.
Antonina
8/10 Good
nathan
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Had an issue with consistant water but staff gave us workarounds. The facilities are very rustic
If all windows can have curtains otherwise everything ok and friendly staff
Sainiana
8/10 Good
Michael
23 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great position with beautiful views. Menu was somewhat limited and the restaurant below the property is overpriced and pretty basic. The lack of air conditioning is ok for a day or two but difficult to endure for a longer stay as the weather is very hot.