Tides Reach Resort

This resort is amazing--the location, layout/design, inclusive amenities, the dive shop steps away, the FOOD (incredible), service, and mostly, the STAFF. My husband, 21-year-old daughter, and I shared a suite. It was clean, comfortable, spacious, and well designed. We really enjoyed the flourishes of fresh flowers in the morning and evening. We were treated so kindly and taken such great care of by a wonderful and welcoming team of people--Floyd, Irene, Fabi, Liza, Vere, Mela, and Nui. They made sure we had everything we needed--French press coffee, freshly baked treats, and eggs plus more in the morning, gourmet lunches and dinners with dessert, and even delicious sandwiches and fresh fruit when we were spending the day out hiking and birdwatching. My daughter and I don't consume dairy but that wasn't a problem. We were very well fed! The dive shop team--Ma, Divemaster Bose, and Captain Joel were also great. They were pros and we enjoyed some amazing diving. It's unanimous that Tides Reach and Taveuni are at the top of our list of vacations.

From the moment you arrive at Tides Reach, you are greeted by a sense of tranquility and luxury that sets the tone for a remarkable stay -- one my family of three will never forget. The resort's accommodations are a perfect blend of comfort, sophistication and privacy. Our villa was spacious, tastefully decorated with modern amenities and boasted breathtaking views from a private lanai. The plush bedding ensured a restful night's sleep, while the elegant bathroom featured a deep soaking tub and amazing rain shower. The outdoor shower was also a nice touch to rinse off in after swimming. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, the resort has something for everyone. We enjoyed a wonderful day doing the guided Lavena Coastal Walk (with a delicious picnic prepared by Tides), boating to Honeymoon Island where we fished and snorkeled, paddleboarding and kayaking, borrowing their e-bikes and See Doo, deep sea fishing and visiting a local village. As for dining at Tides Reach, expect a culinary journey that celebrates both local flavors and international cuisines, with warm and friendly service. The hallmark of Tides Reach is its impeccable service. From the warm welcome upon arrival to the attentive care provided by every staff member, we felt truly pampered throughout our stay. Special mention goes to Manasa and Niu, who went above and beyond to ensure our every request was met promptly and with a smile. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, the resort has something for everyone.

This was the best family vacation that we have EVER HAD. The facilities and staff at Tides Reach are fantastic. Everyone made us feel welcome, like family (not the family that you only tolerate, but the family you actually love having!). The location is unbeatable: Close to the airport, on the beach, literally steps to the ocean, and a short straight-out snorkel to a vibrant reef complete with all kinds of healthy corals and fish galore. Activities like SUP, kayaking, spear fishing, snorkeling are all available with equipment on site. You can even jet ski! The resort is super close to the dive shop that took great care of us (go Salt Diver!) and a coffee shop (for mid-day shakes, smoothies, etc.). The staff accompany you to all the activities/locations to make sure you are taken care of and well served. The meals were spectacular; fresh and delicious and frequently utilizing locally (at their attached farm!) ingredients. I can't wait to go back. The only complaint I have is the all our future and past vacations seem to pale compared to how spectacular our stay at Tides Reach was. A tough bar to be compared to!

If I could write a wish list of accommodations in relation to location, professionalism and personability of the staff, quality of the rooms and food there is no question that Tides Reach Resort would be the result. Taveuni is renowned for it's diving, but with the appearance of this tiny luxurious resort, it now has something else to be proud of. The resort is pristine and upon arrival one is greeted by the staff who are assembled at the entrance singing traditional greetings. For some reason, we were fortunate to be the only guests and were upgraded to a large bure a mere few yards along the pristine beach. The bure is immaculate. A large porch marks the entrance upon which are scattered chairs and couches which welcome your slumber after a challenging day exploring the dive sites or the rest of the island. Upon entry, a spacious lounge area, again with beautiful furnishings, welcomes you into air conditioned comfort. However, if the weather permits, you can merely open all the panoramic glass doors to embrace the tropical breezes. The bathroom has a part wooden floor in the twin shower area and a bathtub as well. Opening the door to the tropical garden beyond finds another shower where one can rinse off the sand of the ocean comfortably and then peacefully enter the bure. There is a huge area with sinks and a closet that leads to a large bedroom; again with panoramic views and doors. Most people come to Taveuni for the diving and the dive center is merely a few yards down the beach where children play and leap into the warm waters from large trees, cavorting and laughing most of the day. Diving is on air, but they have the capacity obtain Nitrox. A small inflatable is sued to reach the dive boat and most sites are reached within 25 minutes or so. Dive briefings are very casual and the guides do their best to take you to places you would find interesting and depending upon the tides as well. The Great White Wall, and Rainbow Reef are inevitably asked for and entry must be timed just right to experience the soft corals in full bloom. Food is served in a beautiful restaurant on the beach and the Chef goes out of his way to prepare and cater to the guests requests. William, who attended the restaurant was superb and extremely professional. Most people wish to adopt him at the end of their stay. Besides diving, there is hiking, kayaking, swimming, horse riding etc. All in all, the team manage the resort superbly and cannot do enough for the guests. This is a dream destination.

We spent 4 days at Tides Reach in September. Tides Reach is a charming boutique resort with only 4 bures. The staff was absolutely fantastic and I would describe the unit we stayed as kind of rustic elegance. We stayed in one of the two larger units and it had plenty of room for the four of us. The resort is on a beautiful sandy beach with a great dive operation right next door that the resort owns. We had one minor issue with the hot water not working, but it was immediately attended to and fixed. All that was needed was a new gas tank. The free waterfront equipment was in good condition and there were also 2 jet skis that we did not use. The food was good but not great and this was the only area that we felt Tides Reach fell a little short which is the only thing preventing a 5 star review. We could have used a little more variety and finding some food options for a couple of very picky eaters, which we alerted them to in advance, was a bit of a challenge. The cocktails were quite good and the prices very reasonable. We wholeheartedly would recommend Tides Reach.