Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji

We just returned from an unforgettable 7-night stay at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji, traveling with our young children and a couple of other families. Simply put, it exceeded every expectation. * Getting There: The journey was smoother than expected. After landing in Nadi, we hopped on a quick Fiji Link flight to Savusavu—make sure you book to Savusavu, not a similarly named destination like I mistakenly did at first! From there, the resort handled everything seamlessly. * Warmest Welcome: Upon arrival, we were greeted with a joyful, music-filled welcome by the staff that immediately made us feel like family. Check-in was fast and easy, setting the tone for the rest of the week. * The Kids’ Bula Club – Truly Exceptional: This was a major highlight. The "buddies" assigned to our children—Leo, Savi, Liam, Julia, and Vito—were all phenomenal. They not only entertained our kids with endless activities, but also helped with meals and even took them on excursions like shoreline fishing and snorkeling. The club itself is thoughtfully designed with multiple pools (including a slide the kids loved), a dining area, sports courts, and shaded spaces for parents to relax. They even applied sunscreen and insect repellent regularly and taught the kids to count in Fijian. It was safe, enriching, and a ton of fun. * Daily Activities for All Ages: The resort offers a packed schedule of adventures—snorkeling, waterfall hikes, crafts, village visits, and more. You can do as much or as little as you want, but there’s always something worth doing. The Food – A Culinary Surprise: Every meal is served in the same open-air restaurant, and somehow, we never got bored. The menu variety and quality were incredible. Each meal felt like a treat and was a definite highlight of the trip. Diving & Water Activities: The on-site dive shop made it easy to get certified or do a refresher (which I did), and getting out on the water was effortless. Mika and Sefa from the activities team were outstanding—always cheerful, helpful, and ready to take us sailing, snorkeling, or kayaking. A special shoutout to Johnny, who led our snorkeling excursion and used an Etch-a-Sketch underwater to teach us about the marine life. His knowledge and passion were amazing. * Accommodations: The bures are spacious and well-maintained, with plenty of green space around for kids to run and play. Hammocks and shaded lounging spots are scattered throughout, making it easy to unwind. * Thoughtful Service: Communication with the front desk via WhatsApp made everything easy—whether we needed housekeeping, early turndown, or just a quick question answered. The GM, Euan, was friendly and accessible, bringing a calm and welcoming presence throughout our stay. * Final Thoughts: Honestly, I could go on and on. If you're a family looking to unplug, reconnect, and enjoy nature—both on land and in the water—this is the place. The genuine warmth of the staff, the wealth of activities, and the focus o

We just returned from glorious 7 nights in Fiji to rainy Auckland and feel like we’ve just crashed back to earth😭. We spent 2 nights in Nadi (Wailoaloa Beach) and 5 nights in Jean-Michel Cousteau resort in Savusavu. Cons (cos it’s a lot faster to write than pros) - Have to fly to Savusavu in a small propeller plane. - One bedroom bures have weird layout - toilet and shower are in the same closed space without any partition. So if one person is showering the other person can’t use the toilet (or maybe you can 😝) - Room service is really slow unless you are ordering chips. - We got quite a few bites but haven’t come down with Dengue fever yet and TBH we weren’t too vigilant with mosquito prevention. Pros: Too long to mention - Your room rate includes pretty much everything other than alcohol/mocktail and some paid activities such as diving and boat fishing. There are quite a few included offsite excursions such as village visit and rainforest walks. - Daily nanny/buddy service from 0830-2130. Every under 6 get their own nanny, over 6 get buddy with increased ratio but my daughter (6) seemed to have a buddy of her own anyway. The buddy took her on snorkelling, kayaking, boating adventures every day. Daily swim with nanny/buddy (kids pools are inside the Kids Club, parents welcome to join). Our kids had the same main nanny/buddy for the whole 5 nights/6 days. Kids get whisked away at breakfast until you pick them up at night after dinner, but many families chose to have dinner together at the family section of the restaurant. - Fabulous snorkelling right from the beach, pier, and twice daily snorkelling excursion for adults and two family snorkeling trip and daily family boat ride. - No credit card surcharge - BYO is allowed and you can bring your own alcohol to restaurant - Food - daily cooked breakfast, 3 course lunch and dinner, all day menu all included in your room rate. Can have meals in your rooms. The food is solid 4/5 - not quite fine dining level, but probably solid 4/5 good hotel restaurant meals. Fijian BBQ lunch on Sunday and lovo buffet on Tuesday. All rooms now have airconditioning but we didn’t need it most of the time we were there. You will have fabulous time once you let go of the guilt that you are abandoning your child for the holidays. I decided to think of it as summer holiday camp for the kids that parents happened to come along to 🤣. Conclusion: We will go again before our youngest turns 6, but would go every year if we can afford it! Special thanks to Mary S and Etta, who were best nanny/buddy for our B1 and G6.

We are just back from a family holiday and just WOW! I have never felt more relaxed as everything is taken care of so you can sit back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. My two children were so loved and cared for, not just by the Bula Club staff but throughout the resort. All the staff were so friendly and willing to help with anything. One restaurant work Elisha sorted bed rails for my son after enquiring how our night was at breakfast. Great attention to detail ie sunblock for kids and bug spray stationed throughout the resort. There were so many activities everyday with cute itineraries - one for adults and one for kids. The snorkelling off the pier is fantastic and you can visit the private island! It truly felt like we were leaving family behind when we left. Such a warm, inviting, magical place. I want to be back on my sun lounger enjoying my flat white! Thank you so much for such a wonderful week! Bula! See you again.

We visited this hotel over new years 2025 for ten nights with our three children who were 3, 6 & 7. Once we got into the ‘island time’ and excepting nothing happened in a hurry it was fabulous. The food was far better than we imagined, the Bula club which attracted us in the first place was great. We had a major safety incident which we left on the customer card on check out for someone to discuss with us however no one did. My husband and I came back from a snorkelling trip with our kids in the care of the kids club- we found our three year old In the adults pool on his own. We were very concerned- he can’t swim. After 8-9 minutes of us speaking to our son who told us his nanny went for lunch we eventually found our nanny who apologised and told us that someone else was responsible for him while she was on break. Seems there is no legitimate check in check out and there was no one looking after our child. The one woman who was apparently left with him had no idea as I asked her. A pretty disappointing experience in what was otherwise an amazing family holiday. Would’ve loved to have been given that call back to discuss these issues and improve and hopefully stop this major safety issue from becoming a thing in the future.

Our stay at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort was nothing short of extraordinary. From paddleboarding at sunrise and diving with sharks to kayaking to private islands, Kava nights, and golden sunsets, every moment felt like a scene from a movie. The staff made this trip unforgettable. They not only anticipated our group’s passion for diving—taking us to breathtaking marine preserves and vibrant reefs teeming with sharks—but also ensured we experienced the full magic of the island. Every interaction was warm and thoughtful. Our boys were constantly invited to explore and play—whether it was building crab traps, kayaking, or joining in on local adventures. The joy on their faces said it all. To the entire team at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort: thank you for every detail, every smile, and every unforgettable memory. We can't wait to return.

This place combines the comforts of a high end luxury resort with cultural and educational enrichment. The facilities are beautiful and situated right on a spectacular reef. They have a marine biologist on site, and have a full schedule of cultural experiences from basket making to dancing. The food is fabulous. They grow all of their amazing food on the organic farm in the back. Their pastry chef is remarkable – the chocolate is sourced from the cacao farm up the road and is some of the best chocolate confections I’ve had in my life. Dive sites are fantastic. But you don't need to be a diver to enjoy this trip. They go out of their way to ensure the trip is relaxing and restoring but also enriching. While I came as a solo traveler, I could see that this is also a phenomenal option for families with kids – they have the equivalent of a fiji day camp for the kids while the parents are off adventuring or relaxing. I want to return for a multi-generational family vacation. But it was also amazing as a solo traveler, since the resort staff went out of their way to include me in dinners and activities, so I felt like I was traveling with my favorite friends!