Highlights:
Summary
Beqa Lagoon Resort is a boutique dive-focused hideaway on Beqa Island, offering just 25 traditional Fijian bures and suites surrounded by tropical gardens, koi ponds, and a fringing reef just offshore. Guests come for world‑class shark encounters, colorful soft‑coral reefs, and easy access to Beqa Lagoon, while enjoying full‑service dive facilities, an oceanfront infinity pool, spa, and all‑inclusive style meal plans. The resort is especially popular with dedicated dive groups and underwater photographers thanks to its on‑site PADI 5‑Star dive center, nitrox availability, and purpose‑built dive boats.
Location
Beqa Lagoon Resort is located on Beqa Island, off the southern coast of Viti Levu in Fiji, within the protected waters of Beqa Lagoon and the Great Beqa Reef. The island itself has no roads or towns, only a few coastal villages, giving the resort a remote, “off‑the‑grid” feel while still being relatively easy to reach.
To get there, guests typically fly into Nadi International Airport (NAN) on Viti Levu, then travel about 2.5 hours by road along the Coral Coast to Pacific Harbour Marina before boarding the resort’s boat for a roughly 45‑minute crossing to Beqa Island. Boat transfers between Pacific Harbour and the resort follow a set daily schedule, and many package options include both ground transfers from Nadi and the boat ride to the island.
Highlights
Intimate island resort with only 25 air‑conditioned bures and suites, all in traditional Fijian style.
On‑site PADI 5‑Star dive center with nitrox, full rental gear, and daily boat diving to Beqa Lagoon and the famous shark feeds.
House reef and rich lagoon just off the beach, suitable for snorkeling and shore diving in calm conditions.
Oceanfront infinity pool, Lali Spa, koi ponds, and lush gardens on about 10 acres of landscaped grounds.
In‑room and public‑area Wi‑Fi in the bures and around the main resort facilities.
Nearest international airport: Nadi International Airport (NAN), with connections from major hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Sydney, Dallas, and Vancouver.
Resort Facilities and Features
Beqa Lagoon Resort spreads across approximately 10 acres of tropical gardens and rain forest, fronted by a long sandy beach and lagoon views toward Viti Levu. Pathways wind past koi ponds, coconut palms, and flowering shrubs linking the bures to the central restaurant, bar, pool, and dive center.
The main Bure Kalou restaurant is an open‑air dining house overlooking the lagoon, complemented by the Bula Bar and a beachfront bonfire area where guests gather in the evenings. A large beachfront infinity pool with sun loungers and shaded seating anchors the social area, while the Lali Spa, boutique, and seminar/yoga room add comfort and services for groups, retreats, and workshops.
Itineraries
Many dive guests follow a 7‑night pattern combining daily boat diving with optional shark dives, cultural experiences, and time to relax at the pool or spa. Shorter 4–5‑night stays are also possible, often focusing on the marquee shark dives and a sampling of local reefs.
A typical 7‑night diver program might include: daily two‑tank morning boat dives, one or two scheduled shark‑feed days, optional afternoon or night dives, plus non‑diving days to enjoy waterfalls, village visits, and spa treatments. Non‑divers often build itineraries around snorkeling, kayaking, cultural shows, and day hikes while sharing the same all‑inclusive style meal plan as divers.
House Reef Availability
There is a house reef and lagoon area accessible just a few steps from shore, allowing guests to snorkel and, conditions permitting, enjoy easy shore dives on the shallow reef. The lagoon holds a mix of hard and soft corals, garden eels, octopus, rays, and diverse reef fish, making it ideal for relaxed exploration between boat dives.
Dive Shop Location
The resort’s PADI 5‑Star dive center is located on site at Beqa Lagoon Resort, close to the main jetty and beach for quick transfers to the dive boats. The dive operation handles equipment rental, nitrox fills, guided boat diving, shark‑feed excursions, and training courses from beginner through advanced and specialty levels.
Diving
The on‑site dive center runs daily two‑tank morning boat dives to a wide range of sites around Beqa Lagoon and the Great Beqa Reef, plus scheduled shark‑feed dives on select days. Many packages include 10–12 dives per week, with optional afternoon and night dives available depending on guest interest and conditions.
Courses range from entry‑level certifications through advanced and specialty programs, including nitrox and photo‑friendly options, all delivered under PADI 5‑Star standards. Non‑diver companions can join snorkeling trips or relax at the resort while divers are out on the boats.
Dive Sites
Beqa Lagoon is known for its signature shark‑feeding dives, where advanced divers may see bull sharks, tiger sharks, lemon sharks, and other species at sites such as “The Cathedral.” Beyond the adrenaline dives, there are more than 20–30 accessible reef sites featuring steep walls, pinnacles, coral gardens, and swim‑throughs. Reefs are covered in soft corals, gorgonians, and sponges, with frequent sightings of reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and schooling barracuda, jacks, and fusiliers. Many sites start in the 5–15 m range and drop to 30 m or more, making them suitable for a range of experience levels.
Diving Facilities
The PADI 5‑Star center at Beqa Lagoon Resort provides gear storage areas, rinse tanks, camera rinse options, and shaded gear‑up spaces close to the jetty. Divers have access to rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, dive computers, masks, fins, and lights, along with nitrox for those certified. Multiple custom dive boats operate from the resort’s dock, offering covered seating, tank racks, and easy water entry/exit, with most sites reached within 10–30 minutes. Briefings are typically detailed and site‑specific, with experienced local guides familiar with currents and marine life patterns.
Additional Information
The resort offers cultural evenings featuring meke dancing, live Fijian music, and traditional kava ceremonies, often hosted by villagers from Beqa Island. Guests can arrange visits to local villages and schools, enjoy guided nature walks, and learn about the use of local plants in island life.
A small on‑site boutique sells resort apparel, crafts, jewelry, basic toiletries, and snacks. A multipurpose seminar room (~500 sq ft) can be used for group briefings, photo workshops, yoga sessions, or small conferences, making the property suitable for hosted group trips and special interest expeditions.
Currency accepted: Fijian Dollar (FJD), with major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express widely used at the resort.
Electrical outlets are typically 240V with Type I plugs, as used throughout Fiji.
Time zone: Fiji Time (UTC+12, with daylight saving to UTC+13 when in effect).
Languages: English and Fijian are widely spoken by staff, with many also speaking local dialects.
Features:
Accommodations
25 RoomsHouse Reef
YesOn Site Dive Shop
YesTrip Inclusions/Exclusions
Accommodation in a bure or suite
Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Use of resort facilities such as:
Infinity pool
Sea kayaks
Basic non‑motorized water sports
Scheduled boat transfers between Pacific Harbour and Beqa Island (when part of your package)
Set number of boat dives and shark dives when booking a dive package (including tanks and weights)
Dive guide services as part of dive packages
Selected cultural activities in some packages, such as:
Meke dance performances
Kava ceremonies
Certain village visits
International and domestic flights to Fiji and onward to Taveuni or Savusavu.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits)
Specialty coffees and premium non‑included drinks
Spa treatments and massages at Lali Spa
WIFI is available in our main dining/lounge area and in bures. You may purchase daily for $12USD or weekly service for $70USD
Purchases from the resort boutique (apparel, crafts, jewelry, toiletries, snacks)
Certain off‑property excursions (e.g., remote waterfall hikes, specialized tours)
Marine park or shark‑dive fees (when not bundled into a specific package)
Nitrox surcharges for certified nitrox divers
Rental dive equipment (BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, computers, lights, etc.)
Airport to Pacific Harbour transfers, when not specifically included in your package
All international and domestic airfares
Staff gratuities
Personal travel insurance
