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This article may contain links from Escape's affiliate and advertising partners. When you click on them, or share this content, Escape may earn a commission. Learn more Royal Davui Island As private as private can get, this speck in the Beqa Lagoon is limited to a maximum of 32 guests. Each villa has its own plunge pool and they will even set you up with a secluded picnic on Castaway Sand Cay. There a bunch of great inclusions in the tariff too, such as cooking classes and access to a village church service - which is soaringly uplifting experience in itself. Book here. Tokoriki Island Resort This place has more awards than Oppenheimer, with 36 freestanding beachfront bures and villas. It’s as luxe as luxe can get and we love the fact that there are no TVs, phone or wireless internet access in the room. The spa offers a three-day unlimited massage package, the jetty champagne and sashimi dinner is next level and the bar does a banging happy hour with live music from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Book here. Lomani Island With a name that actually means ‘love’ in Fijian, this resort proves that adults only resorts needn’t be astronomically expensive. Many of the rooms have private jacuzzis, the breakfast is included in your room rate and if surfing is on the agenda, you’ve got a bunch of breaks nearby. It’s also just 15 minutes away from the Cloud 9 floating day club. Book here. Tropica Island Resort The most impressive aspect of this four star resort is the variety of accommodations. Starting at an entry level beachfront bure through to the Sanctuary Pool Suites, all come with private outdoor raintree showers. There is just the one restaurant - Lakalaka - and for around $133 per person per day you get full board and three meals a day. Book here. Likuliku Lagoon The main drawcards here are the overwater bungalows a la Maldives and exclusive access to the Mociu Private Island - just a 15 minute boat ride away. Everything about this resort is hypersaturated in sapphire hues and each of the rooms include Soga internal thatching woven by artisans from the Lau island group. We can also confidently tell you that you won’t find better food in Fiji. Gregory Llewellyn - who created Sydney icon Harts Yard - is executive chef and a gourmet magician. Book here. Photography by Jason Dutton-Smith. Matangi Private Island Resort Okay, you might have to save up for this one but gosh it’s worth it. Only a dozen bures are dotted around the 97 hectare island which itself is rimmed by coral reefs. The spa is top notch - try the Vichy shower and salt scrub. Horseshoe Bay is part of the island and one of the best beaches in the Fijian Islands. Bliss. Photography by Jason Dutton-Smith. Book here. Matamanoa Plonked in the cerulean waters 30 clicks from Nadi Airport, this bijoux bauble of a resort houses a mere 47 rooms - divided into beachfront pool villas, beachfront pool bures and resort rooms. There are also a range of immersive cultural experiences - meke dancing, kava ceremonies and traditional lovo cooking. Book here. Waya Island Resort Low-key elegance are the bywords here. Golden sand, 45 degree palms, outdoor massage bures and guided hikes through the jungle all contribute to this melange of magnificence. It only opened last year so the 17 bures and communal areas are brand spanking new. Definitely do one of the low-tide reef walks and yes, the hotel will provide you with shoes. Book here. More Fiji advice and deals: Inside the Fiji islands that Google bought 12 of the best Fiji stays for families Which Fiji island should you choose?

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