Sau Bay Resort & Spa

Sau Bay Resort & Spa is perfectly located to explore the world famous Rainbow Reef – the resort is right on the Reef’s doorstep! It’s the only luxury resort situated closest to the best dive spots on the Rainbow Reef including the spectacular dive site known as Rainbow’s End, which is just a ten minute boat ride from Sau Bay.

Sheltered from waves and storms and home to a unique ecosystem, the bay offers a serene atmosphere giving guests the opportunity to relax, unwind and detach from the rest of the world. There are a variety of activities available at the resort from paddling boarding, kayaking, sailing, hiking, nature walks, cultural walks and village tours, Fijian cooking, and of course spectacular diving.

All bures are ocean facing and tastefully appointed with all the amenities required for a comfortable stay. Situated amongst lush natural rainforest vegetation which provide a sense of serenity and privacy, there are a variety of bures including deluxe bures and tented “treehouse” bures.

A relaxing Day Spa offers luxurious treatments inspired by ancient Fijian rituals and tailored to relieve the stresses of the modern world.

Sau Bay Resort and Spa is located in the southeastern most area on the island of Vanua Levu in Fiji, which is easily accessible by domestic flights and the fastest route to the resort is via Matei.

Accommodation at Sau Bay Resort & Spa is designed to take guests close to nature with all bures nestled between the rainforest and the water.

Deluxe Oceanfront Bures offer a waterfront location, king size bed, airconditioning, private outdoor shower, outdoor lounge area, mini bar fridge, coffee machine, in room safe, and turn down service. There are also Two Bedroom Deluxe Oceanfront Bures available which are a generous 1080 square feet and designed for families or groups who require a little more space, and contain two queen size beds and a TV.

Luxury Tented “Treehouse” Bure is a large secluded tented waterfront bure which can be described as an African safari experience in the Fijian rainforest. Able to accommodate up to four people, this generously sized bure contains a king size bed, pullout couch, ceiling fans, private outdoor shower, inground soaking tub, outdoor lounge aream mini bar fridge, coffee machine, tv, in room safe, and turn down service.

A Day in the Life of a Diver at Sau Bay…

Awaken in your beautiful waterfront bure to the sound of gently lapping waves. Enjoy a hearty breakfast while you watch your dive gear being taken to the dive boat by our dive valet service.  After breakfast, its time for your dive briefing and equipment check.  Our divemasters are keenly attuned to the weather and ocean conditions of the Somosomo Straits, and will always choose the best locations for you.  We also will ensure that the entire dive group will dive to the ability of the least experienced diver.  For this reason, it sometimes will be necessary to split the dive teams based on experience level.

Once the divemaster determines which dive site to start the day with, you will receive a detailed briefing of the dive site including visibility, current, topography, marine life and of course the dive profile and safety considerations.  Current and weather conditions vary substantially, sometimes even while on a dive, so it is important to reassess the day’s dive itinerary and make adjustments as needed.  Rest assured, with all of the dive sites to choose from, there is absolutely no room for disappointment, as our dives are all exceptional!  

You will have the option to decide as a group whether to do a third tank while out on the reef (additional cost applies).  We “play it by ear” to see how everyone is feeling and what the conditions are like.​

After the completion of the diving, we return to the resort after the very short boat ride.   You don’t have to do anything except find your way back to your bure.  Our dive valet service will take care of all your gear.  The gear will be rinsed and hung in our secure diving locker.  If you have camera gear, you can elect to rinse it yourself or have our staff rinse it for you and bring it to your bure.

Now its time to unwind.  Our tradition is to gather around the Bula Bar and talk about the day’s experiences while we wait for lunch or dinner, depending on whether you elected to dive in the morning or afternoon.  Enjoy a cocktail or two while filling your dive log, sharing your dive photos and exchanging stories.  Also – please don’t forget to share your favorite dives in our Sau Bay Dive Guest Log. 

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