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Makaira Resort

3.5 star property
Travelers find a tropical paradise at Makaira Resort where they can paddle out to catch waves or simply relax on a pristine white sand beach

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
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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

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic Hotel, Great Value

Lovely place, very clean individual houses with wonderful showers, beds,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

N J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing place to stay . Good evening meals
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, beautiful, delightful place. Caring staff who go above and beyond. A slice of heaven!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

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 :)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful holiday spot on Taveuni island

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Lynn

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 ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed staying at Makaira resort. Second time staying here and definitely will visit again if I get another chance to visit Taveuni!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull people $million views good information on sites to visit, snorkeling straight out front
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌺 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Had an issue with consistant water but staff gave us workarounds. The facilities are very rustic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will provide details upon my return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sainiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If all windows can have curtains otherwise everything ok and friendly staff
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022