Location
Located just west of the 180 degree meridian, Rainbow Reef Resort is the first resort in the world to greet the new day ! Just 15 minutes by boat from Taveuni.

Accessible only by water, and situated on a thirty-acre peninsula, this former coconut plantation overlooks the world famous "Rainbow Reef" at the Somosomo Strait.

Accommodation
Rainbow Reef Resort offers four bure, all right on the beach. All bure (Fijian cottages) are romantically sited on their own stretch of white sandy beach. Optimum privacy is assured by generous spacing between cottages and lush tropical plantings ORCHID AND TIARE Bure have the same open floor-plan, featuring outdoor shower atriums and an inviting ocean-front veranda with a thatched roof. Each is an artful blend of contemporary European amenities and South Pacific influences. Your king-sized bed is encircled in a large bedroom area, surrounding you with louver windows, inviting in the gentle tropical breezes. The bathrooms are spacious with Italian tiles, private toilet room and outdoor showers nestled in a garden atrium setting. All have fully screened louver windows, 12’ sliding glass doors, ceiling fans, and a mini fridge. Each includes a private deck at the water’s edge with lounge chairs, and kayaks, yours to enjoy. FRANGIPANI BURE This cottage, has all the amenities of the Orchid or Tiare bure. It is situated on its own stretch of white sandy beach, consists of a spacious two room suite and is landscaped within a tropical garden setting. Generous spacing between cottages also provides optimum privacy. It features an elegantly curved ocean front veranda, and a thatched roof. Each is an artful blend of contemporary European amenities and South Pacific influences. Directly behind the covered veranda is a spacious, airy sitting room, decorated with handcrafted furniture. A separate, bedroom embraces your king-sized bed, surrounding you with louver windows, inviting in the gentle tropical breezes. The bathroom is beautifully appointed with Italian tiles, private toilet room and outdoor showers nestled in a garden atrium setting. This unit even incorporates an unobtrusive, adventurous sleeping loft accommodating two children or 1 adult. (Recommended ages 12+)

HIBISCUS BURE This bure has all the features of the Frangipani bure and is also situated on the beach, but has a spacious sitting room with mini fridge and two separate spacious bedrooms. It is ideal for a family or 2 couples travelling together. It also often used for honeymoon or wedding couples returning for their anniversary with friends or family

Dining & Entertainment
Guests enjoy gourmet quality meals seaside, in a lovely indoor, or open-air, setting for those special star-filled evenings. The chef creatively prepares and beautifully presents Tropical and Pacific Rim cuisine. Regularly featured are theme nights, which include a traditional Fijian Lovo feast, outdoor barbecues, Mexican, French, Caribbean, etc.

Special dining arrangements can be made - escape by yourselves to an intimate setting ... on your own veranda or beach side deck, in the gazebo in the garden, or any private setting you choose. For special dietary needs, please advise us prior to your arrival.

Activities
Our focus is on diving, but there are many other activities. Kayaking, native handicrafts, hiking on moderate trails that offer breathtaking vistas for hundreds of miles, hammock testing, sunning, swimming and snorkeling. Start your day at your leisure. Wake for the sunrise celebration and be one of the first people in the world to greet the new day. Venture off for a great dive and be back in time for lunch; or ’sleep the day away’. You are free to do as much or as little as you please.

In addition, we have snorkeling, beach combing, trekking, water activities, local craft lessons, sailing, kayaking, a full array of indoor games and sunset boat trips, as conditions allow. Off island activities are also available.

Honeymoons
Our Resort is ideal for honeymoon couples or reniewing your vows. Romantic accommodation, including outdoor showers and dining on your very own deck. Spend the day together collecting treasures left by the sea, soak up a little sun and share a special moment with one another. Or spend the day at our own private honeymoon beach, with deck and shade bure overlooking Somosomo Strait and Taveuni.