A little closer to the wild beauty of Fiji
A palm-lined shore, remarkable mountain scenery and an intimate adults-only retreat in the southern Yasawas.
Waya Island Resort pairs a secluded island setting with the comforts that make it easy to settle in: air-conditioned bures and villas, a garden-fringed pool, freshly prepared meals and a warmly personal welcome.
With 25 rooms and a maximum of 50 guests, it is well suited to couples and friends who want an island holiday with character. Spend the day on the water, explore with a guide or claim a poolside lounger and let the hours drift by.
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Mountains behind you, the Yasawas in front
Waya’s landscape is a large part of the experience. Rugged green ridges rise behind the resort and the coast opens onto clear island waters. It gives a simple beach day a striking sense of place.
The resort welcomes guests aged 18 and over. Its small scale lends itself to a relaxed stay, where the restaurant, pool and gardens feel connected. There is room for sociable evenings and quiet time together, without having to choose a busy activity schedule.
Garden calm or an oceanfront outlook
Every bure and villa accommodates two adults. Air-conditioning, ceiling fans, an outdoor sitting area and indoor/outdoor showers are part of the experience. Twin arrangements are available on request in most categories, subject to confirmation.
Deluxe Garden Bure
A peaceful garden setting, a king bed and an ensuite with double vanities. These bures are a short walk from the restaurant and pool, making them an easy choice for a relaxed island stay.
Deluxe Villa
A private terrace, an outdoor shower and views into Waya’s lush surroundings. The light-filled interiors keep the atmosphere comfortable and uncluttered, with space to unwind between island adventures.
Deluxe Oceanfront Villa
Choose the oceanfront position for a covered patio and the sound of the water nearby. It is a lovely option when your priority is time outside with a sea view.
Make it especially private: Deluxe Grand Villa
The Deluxe Grand Villa adds a private plunge pool, tropical garden, dining room and deck, with butler service for in-villa dining. A limited minibar selection is included, with additional beverages charged separately. It is designed for two guests and does not offer twin bedding.
The resort currently specifies a four-night minimum for this category, compared with two nights for the other room types. We will confirm the rules and inclusions for your particular dates.
Island-grown ingredients, all meals taken care of
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and the resort’s pizza offering are included in the room rate. The kitchen focuses on fresh local produce, seafood and relaxed, home-style cooking, with changing menus that bring variety to a longer stay.
Expect cooked-to-order breakfasts, an à la carte lunch and a three-course dinner. Tastes of Fiji adds a cultural evening to the weekly programme. Drinks from the poolside bar are purchased separately; Deluxe Grand Villas include a limited in-room beverage selection.
Your meal plan begins on arrival and finishes with breakfast on departure day; a later departure lunch may be extra. Share dietary needs and allergies before booking. Private beach, poolside or sunset-bure dining can be requested, with availability and any additional charge confirmed.
Unwind between the palms
Waya Indulgence Day Spa is a peaceful setting for a massage, with birdsong, ocean sounds and tropical greenery around you. Treatments are an additional pleasure to build into your stay.
The shared resort pool is another natural gathering place, with loungers and umbrellas for long afternoons. Book a villa with its own plunge pool if you would prefer that extra layer of privacy.
Discover Waya with a local guide
Guided hikes reveal the island’s dramatic ridgelines. Village visits and cultural experiences offer a different perspective, while weaving and kava activities bring local traditions into the resort programme. Choose a walk that suits your fitness, and follow local guidance on dress and visiting etiquette.
Paddle, snorkel and explore
Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling are part of island life. The resort provides snorkel equipment and reef shoes, and offers guided reef trips and fishing excursions. Seasonal manta-ray trips may be available, but sightings and departures cannot be guaranteed. Weather, tides and additional charges should be checked locally.
Into the southern Yasawas from Nadi
Fly from New Zealand to Nadi, then continue to Port Denarau for the island transfer. The resort describes a scheduled sea journey of around two hours, with the exact service and connection checked for your travel dates.
A scenic helicopter transfer from Nadi is another option, generally around 20 minutes in the air. Air services depend on weather, daylight, availability and baggage limits. We will compare the complete journey rather than just the flight time.
Tell us about your international flight plans before booking the resort. If the connections do not align, an overnight mainland stay may make the journey more comfortable. There is no conventional mobile coverage at the resort; Wi-Fi supports messaging and internet calls.
Let’s plan your Waya stay
Tell us your travel dates, preferred accommodation and the experiences you would love to include. Forever Fiji will put together your resort stay, flights and transfers, with availability, inclusions and booking conditions clearly set out.
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Waya Island Resort welcomes guests aged 18 years and over. Each room accommodates a maximum of two adults.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and the resort’s pizza offering are included. Bar drinks and special private dining arrangements may cost extra. Your quote will state the exact inclusions.
The Deluxe Grand Villa has a private plunge pool. Other accommodation categories share access to the resort pool.
Twin bedding can be requested in room types other than the Deluxe Grand Villa, subject to availability. Please ask before confirming your stay.
The resort currently requires at least two nights for most rooms and four nights for the Deluxe Grand Villa. A longer stay gives you more flexibility around weather and island excursions.
Traditional mobile phone coverage is unavailable at the resort. Wi-Fi supports data-based calls and messages, but satellite speeds and coverage can vary.
Let us know your requirements. We will check room access, gradients, pathways and transfer boarding with the resort; guided hikes and boat activities require separate consideration.
Your island escape starts here
Our New Zealand team can help with the details, from choosing your room to making the onward journey feel easy.
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