Volivoli Beach Resort

Discover why Volivoli is one of our most recommended resorts in our in-depth article Fiji’s Friendly Gateway to Bligh Water’s Best Reefs

Volivoli Beach Resort offers a diverse range of ocean-view and oceanfront accommodations designed for comfort, space, and sweeping sea views. Choices range from Ocean View Rooms and Deluxe Ocean View Rooms, ideal for couples or friends, to Premium Ocean View Villas, perfect for extended stays or honeymoons with added amenities such as kitchenettes and laundry facilities. 

For larger groups, the Family Ocean Villas and Luxury Oceanfront Villas feature multiple bedrooms, generous living areas, and, in the top category, private pools with direct beachfront access. Every room combines modern island style with relaxed sophistication, ensuring an effortless connection to Fiji’s coastal beauty.

Volivoli Beach Resort is located near the town of Rakiraki, on Fiji’s northern coast, just a 10-minute drive from town and a 2.5–3-hour scenic coastal journey from Nadi International Airport. The route follows lush mountains and ocean vistas along the Kings Road, making the trip part of the experience itself. Private transfers can be arranged directly through the resort for a smooth arrival. 

Fiji is easily accessible from North America, with nonstop round-trip flights to Nadi from Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), San Francisco (SFO), Honolulu (HNL), and Vancouver (YVR).

Recognized as Fiji’s premier dive destination, Volivoli Beach Resort offers year-round access to the legendary Bligh Water, known as the soft coral capital of the world. Divers can explore vibrant walls, bommies, drift sites, and deep reefs teeming with marine life throughout the Vatu-i-Ra Passage. 

With over 90 world-class dive sites, highlights include Black Magic Mountain, Mellow Yellow, and the exhilarating deep reef of Breathtaker, where encounters with large pelagics are common. Closer to shore, guests enjoy unlimited access to three diverse house reefs, ideal for relaxed dives or photography sessions. 

At Volivoli, every dive showcases Fiji’s world-famous color, biodiversity, and effortless diving conditions, a true paradise for underwater explorers.

Read More: Fiji Dive Travel Guide

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Perched above the pool with sweeping views of the Bligh Water, Nuku Restaurant and Bar is the heart of dining at Volivoli Beach Resort. The menu celebrates traditional Fijian cuisine, featuring dishes like ika vaka lolo, freshly caught Walu gently poached in coconut milk, alongside Yagara beef, handcrafted sushi, and produce sourced from local farmers. A curated selection of imported wines, local beers, and island-inspired cocktails complements every meal. 

For a more casual vibe, the beachside Ra Bar serves relaxed favorites such as wood-fired pizza, fish and chips, and light snacks from midmorning until sunset. It’s also the setting for beach banquets, lovo feasts, meke dance nights, and bonfire gatherings beneath the stars. 

The resort offers two restaurants and three bars, with flexible meal plans including multi-course à la carte options and weekly themed nights, such as the Fijian Cultural Night and the Beach BBQ Night, making dining at Volivoli as memorable as the diving.

Seasons & Water Conditions

Fiji has two main seasons: the wet season (November–April), with brief local showers, and the dry season. Daytime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in the dry season up to 31°C (88°F) in wetter months, with evenings slightly cooler at 21°C (70°F).

Water temperatures are generally consistent across the region. The coolest months are July–October, averaging 26°C (78°F), while warmer months (February–June) average around 28°C (82°F).

Wetsuit Recommendation

For most guests, a 3mm shorty with a rash vest is suitable in warmer months, and a 3–5mm full wetsuit is recommended for cooler months. Those sensitive to cold, especially with repeated dives, may wish to bring an additional vest or hood.

Dive Sites

As Fiji’s premier dive resort, Volivoli Beach Resort provides year-round access to the legendary Bligh Water, known worldwide as the soft coral capital of the world. This protected marine region is famous for its pristine, nutrient-rich waters, vibrant coral formations, and exceptional biodiversity. With minimal boat traffic and unspoiled reef systems, it offers some of the most colorful and healthy diving in the South Pacific. 

Explore over 90 handpicked dive sites, including three house reefs available 24/7 for unlimited shore diving. The variety is unmatched, vertical walls, dramatic bommies, drift dives, pinnacles, and macro-rich coral gardens, all teeming with marine life from reef sharks and turtles to anemonefish, nudibranchs, and swaying soft corals in every color imaginable. 

Most of Bligh Water’s signature sites lie within a short 20-minute boat ride from the resort, making Volivoli the perfect base for divers seeking easy access, world-class reefs, and Fiji’s legendary underwater color. every single day of the year.

About Ra Divers

The Ra Divers is one of Fijis longest-established diving operations, and the staff is renowned for their local knowledge and expertise. A fully-professional SSI Dive Resort that was established in the 1980s, Ra Divers offers a variety of dive packages for beginners to advanced. With over 18 years of local experience diving the Bligh Waters, the crew is able to handpick superb dive sites for a truly unique experience. The Volivoli Beach Resort also just recently opened its brand new camera room, which can accommodate up to 14 people and comes complete with international and USB charging ports, and individual air-guns at each workstation.

Dive Boats

Ra Divers operates purpose-built dive boats for certified divers, plus an extra boat for student divers. The boats are brand new and capable of carrying multiple divers, with fresh filtered water, towels, and light refreshments provided onboard.

Dive Center Features

• All-weather or open-air classroom training options
• SSI and PADI dive courses, including specialty courses
• Experienced local dive crew with extensive Bligh Waters knowledge
• Walk to 2 house reefs directly off the beach for day or night diver training
• Large swimming pool for instructor training
• Quality accommodations designed for divers
• All instructors are registered and insured dive professionals
• Additional luggage storage for dive gear
• Nitrox available
• Restaurant and bar facilities
• 5-star liveaboard operating directly from Ra Divers/Volivoli Beach Resort
• State-of-the-art dive shop with over 400 cylinders (63s, 80s, 100s) all with pro-valves (DIN/Yoke)
• CCR and side-mount friendly, 3L cylinders, air guns, Sofnolime 797, oxygen
• Brand new 14-person camera room with 56 international and 28 USB charging ports, plus individual air-guns at each workstation