Savasi Island Resort

Service and Staff: The staff is frequently mentioned for their friendliness, attentiveness, and warmth, making guests feel at home and well-cared for. The personal touch and sense of community are highlighted as key elements of the experience.(based on 2 reviews)

We returned to Savasi resort exactly a year after the last visit. After visiting Fiji for more than 25 years, it has to be good for us to return – and it is! Sometimes a return visit isn’t as new and shiny, but this was like coming home. Savasi resort is like the old Fiji, authentic warm and welcoming – but with the luxury of an up-market resort. We found the resort to be more affordable than some of the other top end resorts. - All meals are included which takes any stress off the finances. - Every villa has its own swimming pool (serenity the ship accommodation, has a spa pool on its deck instead.) - Accommodation faces the ocean or the lagoon, and what a view to wind down and de-stress from busy lives. But of course, what sets this resort apart from the dozens we have stayed at over the years, is the continued warmth & personal attention to detail from the humble & respectful staff. From day one you’re greeted by name & with a smile – how they remember everyone’s names is impressive, & it makes the difference. That is what the feeling of a Fijian “coming home” is and makes you want to return. Without this family of staff & the resort ethos, it would be just another nice resort. It’s a huge Vinaka vakalevu to all…. Restaurant staff - Mila, Isaac, Roberta, Rico, Kele (this team were the best!)…Front of house - Ma, Vili & Priti… Kitchen - Mili & staff…Activities - Eddie & Ady…The hard working housekeeping ladies…Spa - Mita (the Best massage ever)…Groundskeepers…. & Ganga the gardener who grows everything for the resort (he showed us the gardens & they are extremely impressive - you know you're eating fresh). I hope I haven't missed anyone out – the staff are all wonderful. Food was great again this year, the villa was spotlessly cleaned every day, with bed turn down in the evenings. We visited the chocolate factory which was interesting – producing on a small 2 acre block. Was expensive with the transport though. Town is quite big and worth visiting, there are taxis available. The restaurant is a covered open- air style setting, which is wonderful to sit in and gaze out over the ocean. Wine & cocktails were on the expensive side, which saw us buy less than we otherwise would have, but the cocktails are fantastic, & the resorts included morning juices with breakfast, made from scratch are So Good! Staff are very respectful of people's privacy & all efforts are made to keep the surroundings quiet & peaceful. Flying Fiji Airways from NZ, our destination could be booked in one ticket, for the flights through to Savasi return. Booking it all under one ticket meant that the shorter one-hour domestic flight from Nadi up to Savusavu, allowed you to have more luggage weight, than if you booked the shorter flight separately. We accidentally left an item behind & the staff contacted us & helped us arrange to get it home, which we greatly appreciated. Hearing the staff sing Elsa Lei as you leave always leaves a lump in our throats. We will be

Arriving in Fiji felt like coming home. We landed at Nadi Airport, and the first thing we saw was a hangar with a sign that said, "Welcome Home." That feeling of being welcomed only deepened when we reached Savasi Island Resort. The staff greeted us with a warm welcome and made us feel like we were part of their family. After an overnight flight from San Francisco, their thoughtful offer of a day room and a delicious breakfast while our villa was being prepared was exactly what we needed to start our trip in paradise. We stayed in the Coral Villa, a private, secluded spot that was breathtaking. The private plunge pool overlooked the lagoon, and the views were simply unforgettable. The villa was spacious, and its seamless indoor-outdoor design made it our own personal sanctuary. At night, we'd drift off to sleep with the peaceful sound of the ocean. Every meal, from breakfast to dinner, was a highlight—a true celebration of Fijian flavors. But the most memorable moment was our 35th wedding anniversary, when we had a private dinner in the seaside grotto. Isaac gave a heartfelt toast about the importance of family and how much it meant to them that we chose to celebrate there. It was a genuinely warm and meaningful experience we'll treasure forever. What makes Savasi special is the staff. They quickly learned our names and preferences, anticipating our needs with such genuine care. They made our stay feel less like a resort and more like being welcomed into a family. We can't thank them enough. A huge shout-out to Ma for getting us so well situated; Isaac for leading the Kava ceremony, his all-around genuine nature, and always having a table ready for our ritual of Gin Rummy and Yahtzee; Eddie for the Kokoa cooking demonstration and being a wonderful activities director; Kele for being a great bartender and a fun person to talk with; the sweetest people ever, Roberta and Mila; Ulamalia, with whom we cherished our morning talks about local sporting events; and Mita for the truly rejuvenating massages. And a special mention to Rico, the fantastic entertainer who was just awesome. We'll never be able to hear "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane" without a giant smile. Each of them made our stay unforgettable. Savasi Island Resort is the perfect destination if you're looking for privacy, luxury, and authentic Fijian hospitality. Every detail is taken care of, so you can just relax and enjoy the magic. We left completely rejuvenated and are already dreaming of our return. Vinaka.