Emaho Sekawa Resort

Absolutely wonderful resort! Everything about Emaho is exceptional. The staff is friendly, always available and accommodating. The individual cabanas with plunge pools are exquisite. And the view amazing. Finally the food, activities and spa treatments available are fantastic.

Our stay at Emaho Sekawa has been nothing short of amazing - the accommodation, food/drinks and activities offered have been first class. We arrived as Cyclone Rae swept through Fiji. Unfortunately, as inter-island flights were cancelled we needed to spend an extra day in Nadi. We were in constant contact with the resort staff and booking manager and they offered us a full refund for all the nights we weren't able to be there. This took all the stress off and impressed us greatly. The resort facilities and the position on the mountain are simply luxurious. Overlooking the bay, forrest and mountains (in my opinion) is far superior to a villa on the beach. Didn't bring mosquito spray? It, and the sunblock is already provided. We were never in want for anything. For each activity we were guided by a team who knew everything there was to know, flexible to what we wanted to do, when it suited us best. They and the other staff have been quite impressive in their service and always so accommodating. Of particular note was the village visit one afternoon, as we saw the school and low stress life of most Fijians. Overall, my wife and I could not have picked a better place for our honeymoon. 10/10

It had been a very long time since my wife and I vacationed with no work, kids, or other obligations. All we wanted to do was unwind in a warm and special place. At some point I stumbled upon The Emaho Sekawa retreat on Vanua Levu, the more rural of the two main islands of Fiji. The reviews, photos, and descriptions looked almost too good to be true, but I decided what the heck. I had been to Fiji a couple of times for work and enjoyed the nature and culture, but it would be new for my wife. We booked the Totoka Villa for 12 nights and the Emaho delivered everything we wanted and more. Honestly, we only left the Villa for an occasional activity, otherwise simply lounged on the spacious veranda, dipped in the private pool, and enjoyed all of our meals served in our beautiful and very private setting. Every meal was delicious, most often a tasty Fijiian take on western comfort food using the freshest ingredients. We read books, slept (super comfy mattress), conversed, and went on a few walks. When wi-fi was needed, there was never an issue (even fast enough for a video game I play from time to time). There is a tv in the room, but we never even turned it on. The mountaintop/jungle setting was amazing. The sunsets from our deck over the tropical expanse were incredible. We had some concerns about traveling in the "rainy" and warm season, but the weather mostly cooperated and we found the occasional downpour delightful as well. The villa had a workhorse air conditioner so we could retreat from the heat anytime if we wanted to, though it was just fine on the shaded deck. The staff delivered consummate soft-spoken Fijiian hospitality and is right there when you need them and a world away when you don't. At the top of our list, we enjoyed rejuvenating couples massages every other day. Staying mostly in our private heaven, we only did some of the available activities, but the waterfall, trail, and dip in the pool below should not be missed. Same for the geothermal mud bath. The staff provided services as needed including housekeeping, laundry (including ironing), island driving (one example, they took us in town to watch the Super Bowl at a new resort where other fans were gathered), and never ending supplies of chips, cookies, soda, and water. If we were drinkers, that would have been available also. In short (after a long review), we loved our private extended stay here and expect you will too. Joe & Tammy K Tacoma, WA, USA

When we first arrived in Nadi and mentioned we were going to Savusavu, every local we spoke to told us that Savusavu was called the "hidden paradise", we had no idea how true this statement was! It started with the stunning scenery during the short domestic flight from Nadi airport, the warm greeting at Savusavu airport from Sala and Kele, the beautiful drive thru some of the villages on Vanua Levu to Sekawa Beach Estate where we arrived to an absolutely jaw dropping view of the rainforest and the south pacific! As we exited the vehicle we were welcomed by the entire Emaho team with a lovely song as we enjoyed some refreshing coconut water. Shortly after we were escorted to our villa. We stayed in Villa Emaho (Tip: do yourself a favour and book this one if you can). The attention to detail and how beautifully everything was designed to blend seamlessly to harmonize with the natural surroundings and maximize the stunning panoramic views yet still provide the ultimate in privacy... we were absolutely blown away. There truly are no words to describe just how beautiful and magical this place is. What stands out even more than the stunning beauty of the retreat, it's location and the amazing views is the Emaho team who are the warmest, kindest, friendliest, lovely, hard working people we have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. We got married (eloped) during our stay, this is not something Emaho Sekawa typically does they advised, but fortunately they made an exception for us. Again we were blown away, the entire team worked so so hard and were so excited to be part of our special day and what a special day it was indeed! We let the talented team at Emaho plan all of the details (we wanted to be surprised) our only request was that they entire team joined us and shared in the celebration. OMG it was BEAUTIFUL!!! The pre wedding massage and body scrub, the preparation of our wedding cloths, the flowers and decorations, the warriors, the choir, our best man and maid of honour (Kele and Sala), the DJ (Lo), the kava ceremony that went on for hours ("high tide" :)) the beautiful wedding cake and the FOOD prepared by the chef and his team (they made a lovo for us ) so much food and so delicious. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank the entire team at Emaho Sekawa for all your hard work and making our time in Fiji beyond anything we could have imagined. We could go on forever about how wonderful Emaho Sekawa Retreat and the team are, do yourself a favour and book this place now, we cannot wait to return... I wish it was closer (we live in Canada). (Note to Emaho: You totally should do wedding/elopements because you do the EXCEPTIONALLY WELL!!) Chantelle, Lo, Loi, Vinka, Titi (aka Queen Elizabeth) Sala, Kele, Nonni (we are sorry if we missed anyone) a giant Vinaka Vaka Levu from Mike and I. You have a special place and a special team that have captured our hearts and we love you all. PS please give Kitty (aka Captain Jack) a cuddle from us xx

We’ve traveled to over 110 countries, but have NEVER seen a romantic place. You will not believe how beautiful this retreat is in Fiji. Book this RIGHT NOW. Amazing. Incredible. Fantastic. And when you come to Emaho Sekawa Retreat, you will figure out I haven’t come close to describing how beautiful this place is.

Emaho Sekawa is a total gem. Fijian warmth and hospitality was on full display from the warm welcome ceremony to the heartwarming goodbye song. The staff (Sala, Kele, Vika, Titi, Loi, Loa, Eine) were top notch. They were attentive and accommodating at every turn, offering the highest level of personalized service you could imagine. They showed genuine interest in making sure we enjoyed every moment of our stay. They were very knowledgeable and generously shared their culture and many hidden gems to fulfill our activity requests, which we truly enjoyed (sea kayaking, snorkeling, sand island, mud bath and waterfalls, cocoa plantation tour). The property itself is spectacular, with breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Villa Emaho offered total luxury, peace, and tranquility in paradise. The villa was spotlessly clean and well appointed. Everything was in great working order and housekeeping/laundry upon request made our stay very comfortable. The food and service were superb. Each day, we were able to pick our own meal times and dishes that featured fresh, local ingredients. We also had the option to have our meals served in our villa or at the bar. Again, accommodations were freely available, including for dietary restrictions. We were there to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday and the chef even made us a delicious gluten free birthday cake with cassava flour! Our stay at Emaho Sekawa was truly the trip of a lifetime thanks to the warm and generous staff and unparalleled natural beauty/location overlooking paradise.