PAPAGENO RESORT
Our Resort Report
Our Thoughts on Papageno Resort, Vunisea, Kadavu Island, Fiji
Papageno is on the pristine island of Kadavu the forth largest of the Fiji Islands. Papageno is a unique destination - private, secluded, tranquil: an oceanfront hideaway with lush tropical rain-forest bordering an azure ocean side setting. Papageno is one-of-a-kind. Those who experience Papageno enjoy a blend of peace, relaxation and adventure-level water and land experiences. Papageno, Real, Remote, Relax: your home away from home.
Papageno is Malawai Bay a north facing calm oceanfront with an intriguing 320 acre freehold bush clad property extending to the ridge-line 500 meters above. The land and sea surrounding Papageno are yours to explore. Relax in our tranquil South Pacific paradise. Our property hosts an extensive organic farm, local waterfalls and much more.
The environment and staff of Papageno Resort have a genuine knack for creating the feeling that you're staying in your home away from home. Fijians are known to be some of the most warm-hearted people in the world and Kadavu Island is especially true to that claim with the tagline of Fiji's 'Traditional Isle'.
Fresh coffee and tea, tea time pastries, water, and organically sourced lemonade (sweetened & unsweetened) are available all-day and are complimentary for guests. All bures, rooms, and suites include their own private bathroom with hot water. Thanks to their large solar system, they are able to keep the power on 24 hours for your convenience. They also have generator power in case of emergencies.
Your Accommodation Options
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, hot water and 24-hour power, ). All rooms have ceiling fans and are fully enclosed with mosquito netting, ensuring a comfortable sleep. All accommodation rates include all meals, unlimited use of ocean adventure equipment (kayaks, snorkeling gear, stand-up-paddleboarding, beach volleyball, and more). Roundtrip airport boat transfers from and to Kadvau Island's Vunisea Airport are also included, free of charge, for stays of 3 nights or longer. *A minimum of three nights is required for the eligibility of complimentary airport boat transfers. For stays of less than three nights we can certainly arrange your boat transfer though there is the charge of FJD100 per trip to the airport. Stays less than three nights still include meals and ocean adventure equipment.*
Room Categories (In ascending order of tariff)
Garden View Room:
The Garden Rooms offer an experience of relaxation encompassed by only the beautiful sounds of the natural Kadavu wildlife from the surrounding rainforest. The four Garden Rooms feature a large, shared, garden-lookout deck, their own en-suite bathrooms. Even though the Garden Rooms are settled in Kadavu’s rainforest, they’re still no more than 50 steps to the South Pacific Ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Garden Villa with Ocean View:
As expressed within its name the Organic Garden Villa is nestled among our beautiful organic gardens. A truly unique experience as you may very well find yourself wandering out your back door to snack on some of the fresh papaya, guavas, or oranges growing all around your Villa! The Organic Garden Villa’s location is pristine not only for the close-access to fresh organic fruits and veggies, but also for the fact that there is a gorgeous ocean view from your screened-in veranda room. This accommodation features a small lounge area, mini-kitchen, en-suite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Bed can be added for a third guest.
Deluxe Oceanfront Bure:
The Deluxe Oceanfront Bure is known for its timeless excellence. Rich with unique highlights of worldly culture throughout its interior decor, private in its free-standing structural design, and relaxing within its surrounding nature and supreme proximity to the shoreline.
These bures feature their own en-suite bathrooms with large screened-in oceanfront veranda rooms with lounge chairs, and convenient mini-kitchens. These bures are ideal for the honeymoon (honeymooners), couples, small families, friends. Kick back and enjoy your front row seat to the South Pacific in the comfort of your own unique deluxe oceanfront bure.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Bed can be added for a third guest.
Premium Oceanfront Bure:
The Premium Oceanfront Bure was built after the original three Deluxe Oceanfront Bures and offers a free-standing, split-bure configuration. Each side of the bure is private and separate from the other. Both sides feature one queen-size bed and one double-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, worldly decor, a private screened-in veranda room with lounge chairs. The Premium Oceanfront Bure celebrates extremely close proximity to the calm and protected Malawai Bay and offers a superb sunset view.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: 2 Single Beds can be added for extra guest.
Two Bedroom Oceanfront Bure:
The Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Bure is a modern style suite decorated with the same authentic and cultural charm that rings throughout Papageno. The suite is equipped with a mini kitchen, living area, dinning area, 2 full-size bedrooms with their own bathrooms, and a spacious, oceanfront veranda room with day bed and lounge chairs. This is an ideal accommodation for couples, families, or friends traveling together. Enjoy your own space or gather in the entertainment areas. The setting of the oceanfront suite certainly gives off the 'home away from home' feel—just steps away from the South Pacific Ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests
Existing Bedding: Room 1: 1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed. Room 2: 1 Queen bed
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Family Villa:
A two bedroom villa with ocean views. Each room has an on suite bathroom. The villa has a lounge with and open plan kitchenette and dining area. Has an outdoor area with seating and views over the gardens and ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 6 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed in each of the rooms
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Royal Villa:
The Royal Villa is the most elite of accommodations. Certainly a master-piece structure inside and out. It is the largest accommodation on Kadavu Island with three bedrooms, each bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The villa has a large living space, unique dinning room table set and space, a large full-kitchen, three outdoor decks with lounge chairs, and a tranquil, screened-in and jungle-encompassed veranda room with lounge chairs and table. Get lost in the endemic sounds of the virgin rainforest out back, or run out 20 steps and take a dip into the calm and protected Malawai Bay of the South Pacific Ocean. The possibilities are endless with this accommodation. Ideal for weddings, family reunions, yoga retreats, group getaways, corporate functions, and more.
Maximum Occupancy: (Minimum of 6 guests) 10 guests (maximum of 6 Adults)
Existing Bedding: Room 1: 1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed. Room 2: 1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed. Room 3: 2 Single beds and 1 King bed.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Getting To and From Papageno Resort
The Fiji Domestic Airline “Fiji Link” has scheduled return flights between Nadi and Kadavu’s Vunisea Airport on most days. The normal flight time is 40-minutes and the aircraft is usually a Twin Otter turbo-prop. A return service is also flown between Suva and Vunisea once a week, usually on a Monday.
Papageno's guests are met at Vunisea and taken by road a short distance to a sheltered bay beach where they join the Resort Transfer Boat for the 30 minute ride to Papageno Resort. Depending on the tide, guests may need to wade out in ankle-deep water to the boat. The entire boat transit is taken within the sheltering reef and is very scenic.
Depending on the number of people in your travelling party, it may be more convenient to take a charter aircraft or helicopter and Our Specialists are happy work out the best options for your particular arrival and departure schedule.
Check-in/Check-out
Check in/ Check out times will vary in accordance to the time of flight connections at Vunisea Airport
Check in time is 12:00pm
Check out time is 9:00am
The information on this page is correct as at 22 October 2025 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2027. All information shown is subject to change without notice.