Matangi Private Island Resort is situated on its own 240-acre island paradise in the North-East part of the Fiji group of islands. The unique island paradise has been in the family since 1878 when an adventurous ancestor who sailed on a schooner from Sydney during the ‘Great Fiji Rush of 1870’ purchased the island in 1878. After farming the island as a small coconut plantation until 1986, Flora Douglas, whose great grandfather had purchased Matangi island in 1878, and her husband Noel Douglas began on their journey to develop Matangi into one of Fiji’s premier island resorts.
Crafted from local hardwoods, bamboo, lava rock and coconut palm thatch, the nine authentic Bures and three unique Treehouses offer a harmonious balance between nature and contemporary elegance. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens yet situated only steps from the private beach, the Bures offer privacy in the most spectacular tropical settings.
Vale-ni-Kana Dining Room: Situated only 30 feet from the private beach, this spacious venue boasts breath-taking views of the ocean and exquisitely landscaped grounds. Built entirely from local timber and showcasing intricately carved poles decorated with coconut fiber rope, this magnificent complex oozes Fijian charm. Cuisine is largely influenced by our tropical surroundings, Fijian heritage, and the unique flavors of the South Pacific. Fine dining and spa services complete the picture making Matangi the ultimate honeymoon or Fiji private island wedding destination.
The ‘Ocean Spa’ features an over-water deck with relaxation area, gift shop and two couple treatment rooms, one complete with our unique lava rock rain shower facility. Drawing on inspiration from our traditional Fijian culture and our natural island surroundings, the Spa’s interior features intricate carvings of tropical fish and marine life, lava rock and local hardwoods. Respect for our Fijian culture and the ocean is reflected in the variety of treatments that we offer including the Fijian ‘Bobo’ massage, ‘Lava Shell’, and ‘Hot Stone’ massage, as well our ‘Earth Sea Salt’ and ‘Coconut Sugar Glow’ body treatments.
The perfect Fiji honeymoon destination. The exotic allure of the South Seas has attracted many lovers to our island shores. The private island’s remote location, natural beauty, and the friendliness of our people, makes Matangi Private Island Resort the perfect Fiji honeymoon destination. Accommodating a maximum of 12 couples only, this small boutique island resort specializes in intimate honeymoons, weddings, and special occasions such as an anniversary or birthday.
While daily activities are designed to give you the opportunity to explore our 240-acre island paradise, couples can do many of the activities on their own such as kayaking and hiking around the island or enjoying a private picnic for two in our very special Horseshoe Bay. Listed in the book ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die’ by Patricia Schultz, Horseshoe Bay offers seclusion in the most romantic tropical surroundings for a private picnic. A lover’s paradise, Horseshoe Bay offers a private beach with its own lagoon of aqua marine, where the diversity of coral and reef fish create an amazing kaleidoscope of color.