Description
Bula! Welcome to Tokoriki Island Resort
Escape to Tokoriki Island Resort. A romantic playground for the discerning traveller. A private island resort, where romance meets affordable luxury.
Imagine sharing a sumptuous picnic on your own private beach for the day. snorkelling amidst a rainbow of tropical fish on our prolific house reef. having a romantic candle lit dinner, doing as much or as little as you please every single day you are here. Imagine your own Tokoriki experience.
Experience the Fijian culture. Meet the people Conde Nast Traveller Magazine readers voted the "Friendliest People in the World". Share in their stories; visit the village; partake in a traditional kava ceremony with the chief; meet the children in school; get to know our staff - they truly are our best asset. At Tokoriki, you will "arrive as a visitor and leave as a friend."
Indulge your bure (pronounced "mboo - ray") is a private beachfront retreat dotted along a thousand meters of natural white sandy r meals are a plentiful fusion of Australian, Asian and European influences made from fresh ingredients sought throughout the South Pacific region. With a wide selection of spa therapies available, everyday can be a day of pampering and relaxation. Indulge in your own Tokoriki experience.
Location
Tokoriki is in the Fijian Archipelago in the heart of the fabled South Pacific. The archipelago is comprised of 330 magnificent islands spread out over more than a million square kilometres of tropical ocean. The idyllic islands of Fiji are a 6 hour flight from Honolulu, a 4 hour flight from Sydney and a 3 hour flight from Auckland.
Thirty five kilometres off the west coast of Nadi (pronounced "Nandy") - Fiji’s international gateway - Tokoriki is the northern most island in the Mamanuca group and borders the famous Yasawa Islands. Away from the hustle and the bustle of the other larger island resorts in the group, you have the feeling of being on your own private island retreat when you are here.
Accommodation
The thirty four bures and villas at Tokoriki are a magical combination of Fijian architecture and detailing with all of the modern luxuries and amenities expected in an upmarket experience. Your bure or villa is spacious, freestanding, air conditioned, and has its own private outdoor shower. All bures and villas are also equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, mini fridges, hairdryers, robes, iron & ironing boards, beach mats, ceiling fans and in-room safes.
Dining & Entertainment
Under the shade of the palm trees by day or beneath a blanket of stars in the evening, dining outdoors is a romantic, casual and sumptuous event at Tokoriki Island Resort. With an emphasis on seafood and using local ingredients in contemporary ways, our Executive Chef, creates Fijian inspired specialties with Pacific Rim influences.
Lunch and dinner menus change daily, providing you with the freshest ingredients each meal and plenty of variety throughout your stay with us. Savour the locally caught fish and lobster, brought to us each morning by our village fishermen. Take pleasure in eating a papaya for breakfast that has just been pulled from the tree.
Tokoriki serves an interesting blend of European, Asian and local cuisine. Tropical fruits and fresh local fish and seafood form the basis of the cuisine complimented with Regional produce.
Enjoy fabulous beef, lamb, cheeses, fruits and vegetables - imported daily from the best farms throughout Australia and New Zealand .
To complement the ever changing menus, we offer a selection of fine Australian and New Zealand wines and French champagnes. For those unfamiliar with the wines of this region our wine menu offers detailed descriptions of our current selections and our evening menus offer wine pairing suggestions for each course. With many wines available by the glass, you can sample a variety before choosing your favourites.
Facilities
The resort is situated on 160 acres of land and consists of only 34 guest bures and villas. At the heart of the resort you will find our large central meeting area which is where you’ll find our Dolphin Bar, the al fresco Terrace Restaurant, lounge area, swimming pool, front desk, and boutique. A relaxation bure offering a wonderful variety of spa treatments awaits those looking to unwind.
For the adventurous wanting a little more action a flood lit tennis court, kayaks, catamarans, walking track, snorkelling gear, windsurfers and table tennis are complimentary.
Activities
With our range of activities you can do as much or as little as you please every single day you are here. Tokoriki’s tropical environment lends itself perfectly to exciting water based activities or relaxing leisure pursuits. Your tariff includes complimentary use of all of our non-motorised activities: sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling equipment, kayaking, tennis, hiking, & table tennis.
For journeys farther a field or for those seeking more adventure, Tokoriki offers other activities for an additional charge. Try scuba diving for the very first time; troll the Pacific waters for yellow fin tuna or mahi mahi with our game fishing team, experience true Fijian culture on a village visit, play with the multi-coloured fish on one of our guided snorkelling safaris, escape with the one you love on a private island picnic, or explore some of the other resorts in the Mamanucas on an island hopping excursion.
Diving
We are an environmentally friendly dive operation and have a ’No Touch’ policy on all of our dives.
With our guarantee of small groups and our friendly and experienced dive team, we aim to give our divers a fun, relaxing experience, on uncrowded tropical reefs close to Tokoriki Island Resort. We’ll even set up, carry and wash your gear, leaving you to simply turn up and jump on board!
Rainbow hued coral gardens, towering pinnacles, eerie tunnels and plunging drop offs. Outstanding diving right on our doorstep! 1200 species of fish from tiny translucent gobies to vivid angelfish, exotic Fijian endemics and fast moving sharks and game fish. Over 300 types of soft and hard corals, cobalt seas and sheltered coves add up to unforgettable experiences, whether for the seasoned scuba diver or the first timer.
Honeymoons
You do not need to be on honeymoon to enjoy a romantic afternoon for two on one of Tokoriki’s private beaches. The chef packs you a wonderful picnic, and the boatmen deliver you to your own beach for the afternoon. Please take your beach mats, towels, sunscreen, hats and snorkelling gear.
Weddings
Your wedding at Tokoriki is a tailor made day to celebrate your new lives together without the stress, worry or vast financial commitment a wedding at home would incur. With a limited number of wedding celebrations arranged each year, you can be assured of a very special experience at Tokoriki.
Our on site wedding co-ordinator will meet with you after your arrival to create the wedding and honeymoon of your dreams. Imagine a simple barefoot ceremony on the beach at sunset, or for a more elaborate occasion we can arrange Fijian warriors, gorgeous flower girls from the village or an acapella choir.
Kayaking
single and double "sit on" kayaks are available from 8am -4:30pm. Paddling around the island takes a modicum of fitness and will take 45 minutes – 1½ hours depending on speed, current, tide and ability. For safety reasons, please advise the boatshed if you are planning to paddle around the island and take plenty of water with you. Mooring buoys are located along the front of the house reef. For those who wish to, you can tie up to one of the buoys and snorkel along the reef.
The Vessel
Our dive equipment is modern, fully computerized and maintained by qualified technicians. Our boats were custom built for Dive Tropex Tokoriki in 2002. The awesome 400HP ’Black Jack’ is a state of the art 7.9m/26’ aluminium mono hull which is considered the best dive boat in Fiji for its size.
Dive Courses
Tokoriki’s PADI Five Star resort facility with two resident dive instructors can cater for all of your diving needs from beginner courses all the way through to more advanced courses and specialties.
Snorkelling
Masks, snorkels and fins are provided complimentary for guests’ use during their stay. Please wear a life vest if new to snorkelling or unsure of your swimming ability.