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Couples · September 202510/10
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...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 permanent returns to Savasi Resort for as long as we can.
The owners Paul, Fiona & Mandy & the beautiful staff have got a magic combination that we hope they always keep...Bula Vinaka!Show More
