Sau Bay Resort & Spa

The best dive resort I have stayed at so far. Incredibly amicable and competent staff in both the hotel and in the dive shop. The hotel and the bures (bungalows) are very beautiful, clean and well maintained. I had such a wonderful time there!

Sau Bay Resort in Fiji is an absolute gem. The hospitality is warm and genuine, with an amazing staff that goes above and beyond to make every moment memorable. The views are nothing short of majestic, with lush jungle meeting crystal-clear waters, and the rooms offer a serene, private escape into paradise. The diving is world-class—vibrant reefs, rich marine life, and dramatic topography—rivaled only by Raja Ampat. A perfect blend of luxury, nature, and adventure. Highly recommend!!!

Our visit to Sau Bay exceeded our expectations. The people there make this a very special place. The food was consistently excellent. The accommodations were lovely. The Rainbow Reef was the best we have seen. I highly recommend Sau Bay, you will not be disappointed.

We were one couple with only one other diver when we arrived. The greeting was very energetic and great singing. Our bure was up a slight incline from the beach and allowed a view of the beach and water beyond. Very comfortable. At first the a/c wasn’t working but was repaired quickly. The staff was friendly and responsive. The food was very good and the dive guides were efficient and professional.

Bula! If you are a person that believes luxury comes from extravagance this resort is probably not for you. If you are like myself and believe that luxury is derived from natural beauty and the people in it this is the resort for you! The stay at this resort came with incomprehensible hospitality. The staff were absolute excellent. I will call some of the staff friends for life. I'm not sure if this is unique to Sau Bay or just Fiji hospitality but its incredible. It definitely beats the cement cities I'm used to! The natural beauty is breathtaking as well. The location is perfectly remote yet accessible. The food is fresh and all seems to be 100% from scratch. I took this trip with a group of over ten of scuba divers. All pretty advanced. The dive staff was incredible and the reefs are breathtaking. The white wall definitely should be added to YOUR bucket list. Catering to a group of over 12 is also very difficult and the staff did an excellent job catering to each one of our needs. If any issues arose they were squashed quickly and fairly. From a guided hike to "the top of the world", guided island tour with waterfalls, date line and city tour staff members were by our side and at our beck and call! It was hard to admire the excellent service through the breathtaking natural environment. I had three spa services which were all three some of the best treatments I've ever had. I'm talking Four Seasons treatments with the music replaced with lapping water and the hum of the natural environment. I would love to shout out every member of the staff by name, but I would hate to leave a single person out. They all are incredible. Visit Sau Bay! Vinahka staff! I will definitely be back.

If you’re seeking an extraordinary dive and snorkel adventure paired with top-tier hospitality, Sau Bay Resort is an absolute gem. We were captivated not just by the proximity to Rainbow Reef—renowned as one of the best diving spots on the planet—but also by the resort’s personalized and genuinely warm service. Because they are so remote, food selection is limited but the offerings are delicious, conscientiously catered to dietary restrictions and allergies, made with love and care, and with hyper-local ingredients. We were full and happy after every meal. In fact, I was craving fresh papaya and was offered it after every lunch and dinner! All food is included, including cooked breakfast, making Sau Bay top notch value. At the bar, for a non-alcoholic option, try the fresh lemonade, made with a glassful of sweet juiced and crushed lemons, simple syrup to taste, and fresh mint from the garden. The dive and snorkel sites are unparalleled, offering vibrant marine life and coral formations that will blow any underwater enthusiast away. The reefs are pristine and healthy, and Sau Bay is doing their part to keep them like that. The dive pros are experts and give one-on-one guidance for anyone who needs a little extra hand holding. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a snorkeling novice, the expert guides ensure an incredible experience. The fact that you’re right on the reef means less time in the boat every day, and more time in the water. What truly elevates the experience, though, is the staff. Every detail is attended to with care, from the moment you arrive until the time you reluctantly leave. The team made us feel like family, catering to our needs in a way that felt both personal and effortless. Note this is an eco resort so plan/pack accordingly — there is no pool, convenience store of snacks, or TVs — but the WiFi by the shore is fast, they have a fully stocked bar, a nice collection of books to borrow, and a fantastic swing / some lovely hammocks by the water to read them in. The beach also isn’t great for swimming, but divers/snorkelers will be so fascinated by the underwater world right outside their front door, they won’t miss it. Be sure to check out Sau Bay Sanctuary for top-notch snorkeling the day before you fly when you can’t dive: it’s 5 mins away by boat and the coral are the perfect depth for snorkelers. We went in September and the visibility of all the dive and snorkel sights were fantastic. Our massages were also blissful — right on the water, with the sunlight coming in through the white curtains and only the sound of the waves on the shore! Highly recommended. Sau Bay is a very small resort offering 100% personalized service. This meant semi-private or private activities, as well as dining. The owner Leo went above and beyond customizing us a diving and snorkeling package perfectly suited to us. For an unforgettable blend of adventure and relaxation, and exceptional value for small-group diving around the Rainbo