The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is a luxury, eco-friendly boutique resort located on Vanua Levu, one of Fiji's islands. Set on 17 acres of a former coconut plantation overlooking Savusavu Bay, the resort is known for its authentic Fijian experience, warm hospitality, and commitment to environmental sustainability. It is a popular destination for couples, families, and divers.
The resort offers a range of facilities for its guests, including a full-service spa with massages and body treatments, four outdoor swimming pools, and a private beach. Other amenities include a library, a gift shop, laundry services, and a business center with meeting rooms. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available.
The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is renowned for being exceptionally family-friendly. The complimentary "Bula Club" provides supervised activities and educational programs for children and teenagers. For younger children, a dedicated nanny is provided for each child under five, and older children (6-12) are assigned a "buddy" in small groups. There is a separate family restaurant and a dedicated children's pool with waterslides, a playground, and a treehouse.
Guests can enjoy a wide variety of activities and excursions, many of which focus on the area's natural environment and Fijian culture. These include:
Water Activities: Scuba diving (with a PADI certification center), snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and glass-bottom boat tours.
Land Activities: Jungle hiking, yoga classes, tennis, volleyball, and guided excursions to local villages, botanical gardens, and pearl farms.
Cultural Experiences: Traditional Fijian feasts (Lovo), Kava ceremonies, and craft-making.
Educational Programs: The resort has a resident marine biologist who leads eco-conscious activities, including coral restoration and mangrove planting.
Dining at the resort is a highlight, with a focus on fresh, local, and organic produce. The main open-air restaurant offers a modern international menu with a fusion of Fijian, South Pacific, and Asian flavors. Ingredients are sourced from the resort's organic vegetable garden and local fisheries. Private dining experiences can be arranged on the pier, on the beach, or at a secluded island. A separate family restaurant provides a more relaxed atmosphere for those dining with children.
The resort features 25 thatched-roof traditional Fijian bungalows, known as "bures," designed for privacy and comfort. Each bure features rustic-chic decor, a king-size bed, an oversized bathroom, and a private deck. Room types, capacity, and size include:
These spacious garden bures are surrounded by tropical gardens with exotic flowers and include a large deck with outdoor table and chairs. Each Gardenview Bure comes with a king bed and a day bed, making these accommodations ideal for a couple or a family with up to 2 children, 12 years and under (rollaway bed for 2nd child). maximum capacity 3 adults, or 2 adults/2 children.
Oceanfront Bures offer blissful bay views and a spacious split-level deck with outdoor table and chairs, chaise lounges and an inviting hammock. The beachfront Bure comes with a king bed and a day bed, perfect for a couple or a family with up to 2 children, 12 years and under (rollaway bed for 2nd child).
Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Bure make the perfect family accommodation for four or five. The main bedroom features one king bed and one day bed plus a small sitting area, while the smaller second bedroom provides two twin beds. Step outside to uninterrupted breathtaking views from your spacious deck, and relax in the hammock or on the chaise lounges. Maximum capacity 5 adults, or 2 adults/3 children.
Designed for honeymoon couples or a family of four or five, our Oceanfront Bure accommodations offer ultimate privacy and sublime views. Enjoy a deck and large stone mosaic patio outside. Each of our Oceanfront Bures includes one custom king bed and a single day bed, plus a king bed in a separate, smaller room.
These secluded, split-level ocean view bures are designed to provide one of the most romantic getaways Fiji has to offer. These ocean view bungalows include plenty of living space, a balcony with chaise lounges, and a spacious deck with outdoor table and chairs. Each Point Reef Bure offers a spectacular ocean view from the living room and bedroom. Children are welcome in these accommodations during specific designated periods over school holidays and summer vacation.
This one-of-a-kind Bure is similar to the Point Reef Bures, with ample space to enjoy the unmatched Fijian lifestyle, but features its own private spa tub on the deck overlooking the ocean. Located on a secluded point among private gardens, it’s an oasis of private indulgence – the perfect Fiji honeymoon accommodation for couples.
Rivaling the most coveted accommodations in the South Pacific, and throughout the world, the luxury Villa at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort redefines indoor and outdoor living. Experience a sumptuous ‘home away from home’ in Fiji, with a walled garden, private infinity pool, day bed pavilion, king bed suite with sunken bathroom and Jacuzzi, outdoor shower and so much more.
The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is located on the island of Vanua Levu, on a point known as Lesiaceva, near the town of Savusavu. To get there, international travelers first fly into Nadi International Airport (NAN) on the main island of Viti Levu. From Nadi, guests take a domestic flight (approximately one hour) on Fiji Airways to Savusavu Airport (SVU). The resort provides complimentary ground transportation from Savusavu Airport, which is about a 20-minute drive away. Alternatively, guests can charter a seaplane directly from Nadi.
