Description
Our "mini-resort" is the ideal getaway place for both tourists and locals from the main land. Access to our location on Beqa is a boat drive from Navua on the main island - you will hardly find a more beautiful place to escape.
Our spacious beach house has a large kitchen, a dining area and an open lounge. Sky TV, radio an electronic piano/organ and our small library are all available to our guests. Communication with the outside world is possible with mobile phone and Internet (but we suggest you only need it for emergencies - it could spoil your stay).
Location
Beqa (pronounced Mbengga) lies 7.5 km south of Navua, the closest town on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, separated by a 260 m deep marine passage. The entire Beqa Island covers 36 km2.
Individual charter pickup from Navua (50 km west of the capital Suva) by our fully featured and covered aluminum boat "Lawaki Delight". (F$160 one way for 2 persons.) Transfer by local boats from Navua (no regular timetable exists-ask for more information); $35 one way per person.
Accommodation
PRIVATE BEACH BURE: Each Fijian-style "bure" (English: house) has 2 single beds. Has its own toilet and hot water shower, a verandah with sea view, is tiled, has fly screens and mosquitonets - ideal for couples or honeymooners.
DORMITORY/FAMILYBURE: This larger "bure" has up to 5-6 beds. It has two shared toilets and one hot water shower, a verandah with sea view, is tiled, has fly screens and mosquitonets - ideal for families, an entire group or the budget-traveler.
TENT: If you have your own, you can set it up on our compound or rent one of our tents.
Dining & Entertainment
Breakfast, light lunch and a full dinner meal are prepared by us for all our guests. We can not provide à-la-carte menus. If you need any special diets please let us know in advance since we have to shop on the mainland and would do our utmost to satisfy your wishes and needs.
Breakfast always contains of: homemade bread, butter, homemade jam, fruits from our farm, fruit juice, tea/coffee. Lunch consists normally of a light meal while dinner is usually rather sumptuous.
All our prices include three meals. If you plan to go for a boat/dive trip or an inland excursion, we can also prepare a handy lunch box.
Facilities
It is not easy to wrap up all features of Lawaki Beach House, but here you find some:
... remote tranquil island location but easy accessible from Fiji’s capital Suva -- unspoilt, white sandy beach mit intermittent rock formations -- Fijian "bure levu" (english: big house) with all amenities -- fresh and drinkable spring water -- sustainable farming and livestock -- environment-friendly, biodegradable recycling -- solar power system -- fascinating coral reef and marine life less than 25 meters from the beach -- fantastic ocean view towards the islands of Yanuca and Viti Levu -> terrific sunsets assured -- friendly multi-lingual Fiji-Swiss hosts -- excellent and creative cuisine with local food and international dishes -- cozy and homely atmosphere -- eco-tourism activities: snorkeling, diving (prior notice required), fishing, star-gazing, endless beach strolls, mountain trekking, fire-walking, Fijian meke, musical "grog" sessions ...and ...and ...and ...
Furthermore: English and German books in our library, Sky TV and Video, table tennis, kajak, badminton, boccia, games, electonic organ ...and ...and ...and …
Diving
Just a few meters from our beach, you will already find an amazing underwater world.
By only using a mask and a snorkel you can explore soft corals, hard corals and all the fauna living in it. There is so much to see you will forget time (we therefore suggest you wear protective clothing to prevent sunburns).
For the more adventurous we offer boat trips to the reef. Beqa Island is famous among divers all over the world for terrific reefs, fish and other sea creatures.
If you are into underwater photography, there are many shops in Suva and Nadi selling you semi-professional and professional underwater camera gear.
Are you a diver?. We can make the necessary arrangements for you with one of the diveoperators on the mainland and meet them at the dive spot.
PS: It’s a good idea to bring some kind of beach sandals - some corals are quite sharp. And: no, you won’t see sharks inside the reef. However, you might encounter some dolphins on your boat trip to and from Beqa Island.