Nakia Resort and Dive Fiji

Nakia Resort & Dive Fiji offers bures set among ten acres of tropical gardens, with panoramic views of the Somosomo Strait and Rainbow Reef. The resort is designed for relaxed, barefoot living, with a small number of sea-view bures and suites that keep the atmosphere intimate and personal, making it ideal for couples, families, and independent travelers. Nakia's eco-friendly approach is reflected in locally crafted furnishings, natural materials, and thoughtful touches such as carved wood, woven mats, and fresh tropical flowers, while the rural, garden setting allows guests to step outside into nature and down to the reef just beyond their door.

Standard Bure (Forest & Garden)

A cozy standard bure surrounded by tropical gardens, perfect for couples or a small family, with a queen bed, single bed, and a shaded deck for relaxing outdoors.

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$172 pp/pn

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Sunset Bure

A standard bure with a 180-degree ocean view, ideal for couples or a small family, featuring a queen bed, single bed, and private sun deck overlooking the strait.

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$186 pp/pn

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Somosomo Bure

A spacious two-bedroom, two-bath bure with sweeping 180-degree ocean views, sleeping up to eight guests across two king beds, one queen, and one double bed.

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$310 pp/pn

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Oceanfront Bure

The resort's largest bure, with four bedrooms and two baths, accommodating up to ten guests with two king, two double, and two single beds, steps from the sea.

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Nakia Resort & Dive is located on Taveuni Island in Fiji, just a short drive from the island's two small towns. The nearest airport is Taveuni Airport (TVU) in Matei, and the resort provides free airport transfers by private car, which take approximately 15 minutes. Taveuni's town centers are approximately a 10-minute drive away, allowing guests to enjoy a peaceful, natural setting while remaining close to local shops and amenities.

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The resort is located right on the Somosomo Strait, which is home to the world-famous Rainbow Reef, one of the world's top dive sites. Over 390 coral species and nearly 1,500 fish species live in warm, steady waters with strong tidal currents. Turtles, eels, manta rays, sharks, dolphins, and humpback whales are also frequently spotted. All dives are guided, with six divers to one guide, and divers of all skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners to those working toward advanced certifications.

[Read more: Fiji Dive Travel Guide]

Meals at Nakia are served at the Cliffhouse Restaurant, overlooking the pool and Somosomo Strait. The menu combines Fijian, Indian, and Western flavors with local seafood, meats, and fresh produce grown in the resort's organic garden. Food is served à la carte, and special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol.

Dive Sites

The world-famous Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait offers dramatic walls, colorful bommies, and sloping reefs shaped by powerful tidal currents that help coral thrive. Here are some of the standout sites:

  

The Great White Wall -  The signature dive of the "soft coral capital of the world." A tunnel entrance leads divers down through the reef and out onto a sheer wall covered in pale, ghostly soft coral that appears to glow. Along the way, expect swim-throughs, abundant reef fish, and the kind of visibility that has made this one of the world's most photographed dive sites.

Jerry's Jellies - A gentler, shallower dive down a sloping reef to twin coral pinnacles tucked beneath a ledge covered in white and lavender soft coral. It's popular among underwater photographers, with orange anthias and pink corals framing the scene.

Fish Factory - True to its name, this site is teeming with life, from schooling reef fish to larger pelagics passing by. Its combination of wall and slope makes it a rewarding dive for divers of all skill levels, and it also serves as one of the best snorkeling spots in the area.

Diving is run through Taveuni Ocean Sports, the resort's family-operated dive center, just a five-minute walk from the resort, with free transport available on request. All dives are guided, with a diver-to-guide ratio of six to one, and the team welcomes divers of all skill levels, from complete beginners to those pursuing advanced certification. Snorkeling tours are also available for those who prefer to stay on the surface.

Dive Center Features

• Onsite Dive Center
• Equipment rental
• DIN tanks
• Yoke tanks
• Courses available