Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Character and identity

Likuliku sits on Malolo Island in Fiji's Mamanuca chain, a 45-bure adults-oriented retreat built around a shallow lagoon that gives the resort its name. Accommodation splits between traditional thatched bures along the beach and overwater bures reached via a wooden gangplank, some with private plunge pools and outdoor showers. The aesthetic is barefoot Fijian: timber, thatch, and lagoon views rather than polished marble. Dining centres on Fijiana, where chef Gregory Llewellyn works local seafood and tropical fruit into a South Pacific menu, with meals folded into the daily rate. A spa, two bars and direct beach access complete the picture.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The draw here is the combination of overwater bures and genuinely personal service on a small, secluded lagoon, with food and most activities built into the rate. Spend the money if you want a true island disconnect with one other person; book an overwater bure with a plunge pool, and aim for Fiji's drier May to October window for the calmest lagoon conditions.