Volivoli Beach

Volivoli Beach Resort is made for divers who want the sea close by, but do not want the entire holiday reduced to dive logistics. The setting is informal and family-friendly, with private accommodation, ocean views and enough space to move between the beach, the pool, the spa and the restaurant without turning the evening into an expedition.

You will be understood in English by the hotel team, and Finnish is also spoken. That matters when you are arranging transfers, asking about dinner or trying to explain what you actually need after a long day in the water. The resort has 33 rooms across a single storey, giving it a lower-rise feel rather than the vertical anonymity of a large hotel.

The resort sits on Volivoli Road on Fiji’s Suncoast, in Rakiraki, directly beside a sandy beach. Sun loungers, parasols and a beach bar keep the shoreline practical rather than merely decorative, while the sea is right outside the resort rather than reached by shuttle or road crossing.

Rakiraki town centre is about 5 miles away. That leaves you close enough to reach town when you need it, while the resort itself gives you the useful version of a beach location: you can walk from your accommodation to the sand, the pool or the bar without organising transport first.

The surrounding setting also works for days when you want something beyond the resort. Hiking, village visits, waterfall excursions, boat trips and wildlife observation are all part of the activities arranged around the property.

The accommodation is built around ocean-facing privacy rather than a long corridor of identical rooms. The family villas and quadruple options make sense when several people are travelling together, especially if you want everyone close without sharing a single cramped sleeping arrangement. The larger family villa accommodates up to six guests, while the smaller family choices accommodate up to four.

For two, the Premium double villa keeps things simpler, with a double bed and a private bathroom. It is the obvious choice when you would rather spend the evening outside than manage the sleeping arrangements of a small expedition team. Every listed room category has a private bathroom, with shower or bath facilities and toiletries available.

Air conditioning is useful in Fiji’s warmth, particularly when you return tired, salty and ready for a proper wash rather than a philosophical discussion about ventilation. Room service is available, and the resort also provides family rooms, non-smoking rooms and in-room tea-making facilities. Ocean views and private accommodation remain the main draw: the room is there to give you a comfortable base, while the beach and the evening life happen just beyond it.

Nuku Restaurant covers the day from breakfast through dinner, with a buffet breakfast from 06:30 and lunch and dinner served later. The setting is open-air with a view over the pool, and the cooking combines Fijian and international dishes. Ingredients are selected daily from local markets and organic farmers, with vegetarian choices and other specialist dietary requirements catered for.

There is one restaurant, but two distinct places to drink. Ra Bar & Grill sits on the beach beside the dive shop, with a relaxed dress code and the sort of location that makes a cold beer feel less like a beverage and more like a post-dive piece of equipment. The Swim Up Pool Bar handles cocktails from the water’s edge, so you can move from the sea to the pool without making the mistake of putting on proper shoes.

You can choose accommodation only or a package with breakfast included. Picnic lunches are available, while continuous snacking and late dinners are not part of the offer described here. The hotel also has a kettle in the accommodation, which is handy when your day starts early and your brain has not yet caught up with the alarm.

The main decision is whether to claim a sun lounger on the private sandy beach or head for the outdoor pool, which has its own swim-up bar. Beach and pool towels are available, and the resort also provides the quieter ingredients for an afternoon that does not require a timetable: a garden, terrace, outdoor furniture, a library and a picnic area.

Daulomani Day Spa is the place for a more deliberate recovery session. Its treatments include massage, facials, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, mud bath and body wrap, using the Essence of Fiji brand. That is a respectable list for anyone whose shoulders have spent the day carrying a cylinder and whose idea of entertainment now involves lying still.

When you want to move, the resort offers hiking, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Boat excursions, wildlife observation, village visits and waterfall trips widen the choice for a non-diving day, while cooking classes, coconut-weaving lessons and crab racing give the evening a distinctly local angle. Live music and traditional performances are also held on some evenings.

The resort provides airport transfers, including a paid airport shuttle, and car hire is available if you want to explore the Suncoast independently. Free parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and the reception team can help with excursions, transfers and other practical arrangements.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 22:00, with check-out by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested, which may be useful around flights or a final morning by the water. Luggage storage, concierge assistance, laundry, ironing and a reception safe are also available, while an infirmary is on site.

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. The resort is non-smoking, and English is the working language for hotel services. If you are travelling with children, family rooms, a playroom and babysitting are available, and children aged from two to twelve can share with their parents in an extra bed.