Description
Welcome to Waidroka Bay Resort…or in Fijian - BULA! A piece of Paradise centrally situated on Fiji’s largest island of Viti Levu.
Waidroka Bay Resort offers a serene, tranquil retreat to explore natures best, both above and below the water. Relax in Ocean Front Bures (cottages: Deluxe or Superior Deluxe) with large front decks, comfortable queen-size beds, ocean views, ceiling fans, private bathroom with shower, hot water and electric power. Or, check out our new Panoramic Oceanview Rooms with stunning views over the whole resort and private lagoon.
We offer Surfing and Scuba Diving to breath taking breaks and reefs including the world famous ’Frigates’ for surfing and ’Beqa Reef’ offering the most spectacular diving.
The resort operates 5 professionally equipped Boats to ensure safe, comfortable and exciting boat trips for all water activities.
Location
Located on the Coral Coast between Nadi (2 hours) and Suva (1 hour), Waidroka is easy to reach, close to all major cities and airport, as well as just 20 minutes away from Pacific harbour (’The Adventure Capital of Fiji - with great shopping, restaurants, bars and an 18 hole golf course) and uniquely nestled in the midst of the Rainforest on the Ocean Front in our own private bay. In Fijian Waidroka means fresh spring water, which refers to the beautiful spring creek that gently flows through the surrounding rain forest.
Accommodation
We provide a variety of accommodation options.
SUPERIOR DELUXE OCEAN FRONT/VIEW BURES: Our Superior Deluxe Ocean Front/View Bures are located with magnificent views of the sea, with their own little gardens, their own bathrooms, two bedrooms - one master with queen-size and one full-size bed in a separate room, walk in closet, table and chairs, ceiling fan and large decks with sitting corner. Private shower/toilet.
DELUXE OCEAN FRONT/VIEW BURES: The 1-bedroom Deluxe Ocean Front/View Bures are located with magnificent views of the sea, with their own little gardens, their own bathrooms, two beds - one queen-size and one full-size, table and chairs, ceiling fan and large decks with sitting corner. Private shower/toilet.
PANORAMIC OCEANVIEW ROOMS: The Panoramic Oceanview Rooms are located with magnificent views of the sea from a hilltop above the Resort, with their own bathrooms, 1 bedroom (queen- size double bed and 1 full-size single bed), table and chairs, ceiling fan & large verandah, private shower/toilet. Enjoy the best views of the resort, looking over the sea and offshore islands. The views are exceptional especially at sunrise & sunset.
Dining & Entertainment
Enjoy drinks in the evening in a relaxed atmosphere in our own bar, complete with pool table, music, film library and games.
Our menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with most menu items available around the clock. Local Fijian cuisine, fresh fish, BBQ nights and Fijian ’Lovo’ (Fijian style BBQ cooked in an ’earth-oven’). Our breakfast prepares you well for a day of activities with lots of fresh local fruit. Meal Plans are available.
Facilities
We offer a variety of amenities and facilities, including swimming pool, pool bar great for our afternoon ’Happy Hour’; full service restaurant/bar, internet, and more. Our friendly staff come from surrounding Fijian villages, thereby connecting between the immediate local culture and the Resort environment.
Activities
In addition to spectacular surfing and diving, our activities include …
SNORKELLING - Visit magnificent hard & soft corals and a myriad of large and small fish on the beautiful reefs of the Coral Coast right outside the resort.
KAYAKING - Explore the Coral Coast waters right outside the resort or go to one of the beautiful private white-sand beaches nearby.
RAINFOREST HIKING & BIRD WATCHING - the resort is situated in the midst of the rainforest. Enjoy hiking and bird- watching right above the Resort.
REEF WALKS - at low tide the reef right outside the resort offers great excursions.
KITE & WINDSURFING - our own Lagoon and steady winds offer a great starting spot for Kite-and Wind-Surfing.
SKURFING - Ride the wake behind our boat on a surfboard, NEW to Waidroka and GREAT FUN!
ACIVITIES ON LAND - Volley Ball, Frisbee, Horse Shoes, Pool.
SHOPPING TRIPS, CULTURAL TRIPS AND TOURS CAN OF COURSE BE BOOKED AT OUR FRONT DESK AND INCLUDE:
WHITE WATER RAFTING AND RIVER TRIPS
CANOPY ZIPLINE
WATERFALLS
FIJIAN VILLAGE TOURS
KULA ECO PARK
SUVA MUSEUM TOUR
SHOPPING & GOLF AT PACIFIC HARBOUR COUNTRY CLUB
Diving
Waidroka Bay Resort has it’s own full service PADI Dive Center. All dive sites are immediately outside the resort reef, or a short boat-ride away towards the world- famous ’Beqa Lagoon’ . Our PADI dive instructors are of highest standards and will ensure a great experience for all levels of divers.
Fantastic World Class Scuba Diving & Snorkeling at World Famous ’Beqa Lagoon’ in clear warm water just minutes from our shore. Come explorer our abundant and unspoiled hard and soft corals and brilliantly colored walls. Whether diving through passages, caves, clearings, or the wreck of the ‘Tasu No.2’ with visibility ranging from 50 to 150 feet you will have the opportunity to view sleeping sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and an incredible variety of fish. We have it all!!
Surfing
Waidroka Bay Resort is the ONLY main island resort that runs surf trips to ’World Famous Frigate’s’ and is the ONLY resort that surfs ’World Famous Pipe’, ’Resorts Left’, ’Serua Rights’ to name some of the local spots. If you like a variety of uncrowded waves the Waidroka Bay Resort is for you! Large selection of rental surfboards, body boards, helmets, crash guards, and booties in our surf shop. Boat trip to Frigates is 40 minutes. The boat remains with you while you enjoy ’World Class Waves’ at one of the best surf breaks (long never-ending left) in the world. Between sets you can relax in the shaded comfort of the boat and enjoy lunch, snacks, and drinks. The boat trips to our local spots are all within 5-10 minutes boat ride from the resort.
Fishing
Game Fishing trips to the best fishing waters; home to several world record catches. Experience the thrill of fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, and Walu. We will be happy to take you to our secret spots to find the big ones! Our boats are equipped with quality rods, reels, and tackle! You can fish alone or add up to three of your friends and split the cost.