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Matava in Kadavu
Matava in Kadavu
On the remote and magnificent island of Kadavu, Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort boasts secluded splendor which also satisfying ones craving for adventure and exploration. Bordered by the Great Astrolabe Reef Matava is a small and intimate getaway. Matava is designed to blend with the natural environment of Fiji and all it has to offer. Traditional Fijian bures are located in the Kadavu rainforest and are set around lush tropical surroundings. Matava accommodates up to 22 guests at one time and offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views. Each guest will experience and amazing Kadavu experience which will be true to Fijian culture and customs. PADI Certified, Matava offers a unique diving eperience and is located only a few minutes away from the Great Astrolabe Reef, Matava offers the perfect environment to scuba dive in Fiji , snorkel, surf , fish, kayak with opportunities to trek, visit villages , bird watch or simply relax and unwind.
Matava is an ideal eco-hideaway designed to cause minimal impact on the environment and to promote conservation awareness within the local community. Matava is the genuine eco-adventure lodge, beautifully set off the beaten track which allows for privacy and isolation. The intimate resort has beautiful, comfortable rooms, outstanding cuisine and offers a full range of adventure and cultural activities that makes it the premiere resort on Kadavu
Be warned. Matava wil cost you about the same as a five star hotel. Your level of comfort will be similar to the middle ages. You will experience the absence of many basic services and necessities as part of the eco experience. Many basic comforts such as fan in your room, insect proofing bures, night lights, electricity after 5 p.m.are missing at this resort. You are expected to be happy with cold showers, mud beaches and spiders in your room. After staying at Matava, I have developed a fear of the term "eco". It means poor service and having to put up with third world standards while paying exorbidant prices. If you ask for basic needs and comforts to be accomodated, you will probably be told that "NO, we are an eco resort! We do not provide that." (e.g powerpoints in your room, cold water to drink, proper coffee etc) Alternatively, the management will simply ignore your request, as they did for us.
The diving here is good. However, the locals live off the reefs and hunt them regularly. The large fish have been speared and the remianing fish are wary of divers. I expected much better.
On a positive note, the food is very good, the fijian staff are excellent, the views are great, the diving operation is well run.
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