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Lalati Resort and Spa, a slice of paradise, is a tropical retreat for those who want to indulge in relaxation, rejuvenation and recreation.

Carefully cut out of the dense rainforest and fronting the sparkling turquoise waters sweeping the beautiful palm-fringed beaches of Malumu Bay on Beqa Island, Lalati Resort and Spa is the epitome of an intimate South Pacific getaway, offering quiet retreat, romance, adventure and an abundance of water-based activities.











Lalati Resort and Spa is a world-class 5-star resort and spa, located just south off Viti Levu, on the remote island of Beqa, in Fiji. Just 2.5 hours away from the Nadi Airport or 1 hour from the Suva airport and then a 40-minute boat ride from Pacific Harbour, Lalati Resort welcomes you to its palm-fringed beachfront and tropical gardens.

Overlooking the cerulean blue expanse of Malumu Bay, Lalati Resort and Spa is a very well-planned, environmentally friendly piece of paradise, having minimal effect on the surrounding environs, with an environmentally protective waste retrieval system that honours the local habitat and pristine waters of the Bay.

Our bures are all cottage-styled, 5 deluxe beach bures and 2 hillside; all fan-cooled, with a mini-bar and coffee/tea making facilities.

Built to be a sustainable resort, it features modern composting toilets, biodegradable products, and washwater gardens. Please help us maintain the proper ecological balance of our wash water gardens by using the biodegradable, Pure Fiji products provided in your bure.

Power is 110 volt, US type and power converters and adapter plugs are available.

All gourmet meals are included in your package. We serve our meals in our open-air dining bure and we are only delighted to cater to any special dietary needs, so please do advise us of the same in advance.

Lalati is a very casual resort, with beach/resort wear being appropriate at all times. Guests who wish to visit the local villages are requested to cover their shoulders and wear a sulu (traditional wrap-around provided to you by the resort) to cover your knees. Laundry services are available. Fax and internet services are available and additional charges apply.

Additional expenses at Lalati would include : bar and beverage charges, non pre-paid scuba diving, scuba rental gear, dive instruction, surfing, game fishing, water skiing, additional mainland transfers, spa treatments at our Spa & Health Centre, laundry and personal items purchased from our boutique. Individual tipping is not customary in Fiji; if you wish to leave a gratuity, you may contribute to the Staff Holiday Fund that is distributed equally to the staff at the end of the year.

 


Accommodations
Lalati Resort’s five deluxe ocean front bures and two hillside bures are a blend of traditional architecture and western elegance.

Mindfully designed to create a truly tropical ambience along with maximum intimacy and ultimate comfort, each screened, wooden louvered and fan-cooled bure is spacious, peaceful and adorned with all the comforts of a home, making your stay at Lalati, oh so special.

Each deluxe ocean front bure has 2 large bedrooms (accommodation capacity of maximum four persons) with a zip-apart king size bed in the main bedroom a second bedroom with a queen bed. There is a comfortable sitting area, a large beautifully tiled bath and shower area, and an oversized, covered veranda overlooking the sea and just a few feet away from the water’s edge. Each bure has comfortable furniture and a hammock on the veranda, a mini bar and coffee/tea making facilities.

The two hillside bures are set back from the beach among lush tropical gardens. These bures have only one bedroom but still include a comfortable sitting area and veranda. Due to its situation at the resort, not directly on water’s edge, lower nightly rates are offered but rest assured that all the extras are included that make Lalati so special.

Electrical power is 110 volt US type and power converters and adapter plugs are available.

In order to ensure our intimate and romantic atmosphere, our minimum age for guests is 14 years old. Exception made when booking the entire resort.

So come and mesmerise yourself by gazing at the moon or its reflection from the veranda, over the calm, sparkling waters of Malumu Bay.

Recreation
Recreation literally means to re-create; to rejuvenate your mind, relax your body and lift your soul. We, at Lalati Resort and Spa, invite you to partake in any of the our tantalizing activities that will help you “re-create your body and soul”.

Complimentary diversions for those seeking a touch of adventure would include world-class snorkelling right out your front door, kayaking in tranquil Malumu Bay, guided hikes to the top of Beqa and village tours to discover life in a remote Fijian Village.. Shore diving in "Jayne’s Lane", right in front of the resort, is a must for those seeking to discover exotic marine habitants like seahorses and ghost pipefish.

Beqa Lagoon, famous for its beautiful coral and diversified marine life, offers uncrowded scuba diving for all levels of divers. Our dive staff is eager to show you all the diversity of this unspoiled diving playground.

Recreational activities with cost would include game fishing, surfing, day trips to Suva, dive courses, wake boarding and water skiing, and golf trips to Pacific Harbour.

Scuba diving
Led by our friendly, trained and expert native Fijian dive staff, dive trips in Beqa Lagoon are a kaliascope of hard and soft corals and an abundance of fish and other marine life. The great pinnacles of Beqa Lagoon, a submerged volcano and one of the largest Lagoons in the world, are just a short boat ride away on one of our 2 custom diving catamarans. Because of our size, dive groups are small and our friendly Fijian staff will make all dives personalized and catered to your needs, Cruise the sandy bottomed canyons between Beqa’s coral pinnacles and You’ll likely spot white tip reef sharks taking an afternoon snooze. Duck into a swim through and introduce yourself to our photogenic lionfish. Schools of barracuda and trevally will check you out as they swim by. The elusive Blue Ribbon Eels are out at nearly every dive site. And the top of the bommies are so covered in soft corals and schools of swarming fish that our safety stops are hard to leave.

For the little critter seekers, our shore dive, called Jayne’s Lane after owner and every day out front diver Jayne Carlson, is a treasure chest of the small and well hidden marine life. Take your time and you’ll discover everything from ghost pipefish to juvenile frog fish to sea horses. Click on Jayne’s Lane for a gallery of what Jayne is finding…right out front!

Surfing
Frigate's Passage, one of the best surf breaks in Fiji, is a fantastic world-class surf break, a consistent hollow left. It is surely not for the timid, but for the experienced and the surf enthusiast. Day trips to Frigates Passage are on our “party barge’, the Buli Kula, and include panic lunch and refreshments.

Scuba divers and snorkelers can also enjoy the trips to Frigate’s Passage. The wall diving is a pleasant change from the pinnacles of the Lagoon and the coral that forms the reef is an abundance of snorkeling pleasure.

Kayaking
Explore Malumu Bay, our way, the kayak way. On single or double kayaks, you can leisurely work your way down Malumu Bay and lose yourself in the mangrove channel at the end of the bay. On the way, scare up some of the thousands of fruit bats who make Bat Island their home.

Fishing
We use an open eight meter punt type boat, the Luve-Ni-Wai, to go outside the reef and hunt for Tuna and Wahoo.; guide, tackle and bait included. Refreshments are served on board.

Hiking
Explore the huge stretches of beach and tidal pools at low tide, or take a guided trek to the top of Beqa and take in the magnificent panoramic views of Beqa Lagoon and beyond.

Spa
Lalati Resort proudly announces the opening of their new Loloma Spa facility, complete with a full line of spa treatments, using locally made products from Pure Fiji and natural ingredients grown in our gardens. Other features include, an infinity pool for lounging in the sun, hot tub for warming up after your dive trip, exercise room for wearing off some of Beato’s rich food and media room with DVD library and paperback book exchange for those rainy days

Loloma means “from the heart” in Fijian, and that’s just how our warm, friendly, trained staff will pamper away all your cares. Our full spa menu includes our signature Tandem Loloma Massage, Filo’s 30 minute poolside massage, Fiji Style Facials,a Talanoa Pedicure and a wonderful Cool Down Wrap for after you’ve had too much sun.



Dining

Gourmet food is what sets Lalati apart from the many other resorts in Fiji.

Served in our lofty, Chiefly-styled open-aired Main Bure, around a shared or intimate table, Lalati’s pacific rim cuisine is an eclectic blend of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, imported meats and decadent desserts, all of which are served using the freshest of ingredients, with a touch of tropical gourmet flair and the warm bula smile.

Skilfully-seasoned and artfully-prepared and presented by our Fijian chef Beato and his talented staff, lunches might include Pesto Chicken pizza from our brick pizza oven, Fish Tacos with fresh Roti, or Soba Noodles with fresh Wahoo. Dinners range from Seared Ahi with Wasabi Sauce, New Zealand Rack of Lamb or Tuna with Lemon-Caper Sauce.

And what better way to end such extravagancy but to indulge in irresistibly, mouth-watering deserts like chocolate tower, creme caramel and decadent chocolate soufflé or homemade coconut ice creams.

Lunches and dinners are normally a set menu, but Beato and his friendly staff are only too happy to accommodate vegetarian or special dietary requests, so if you have something special on your mind, then please do not hesitate to ask for some palette pampering.

Delightful Lalati Gourmet Menu

7.00 to 9:30am Breakfast
A fresh fruit, cereal and muffin buffet along with fresh juice and coffee.

You’ll then be offered a choice of 2 hot items, which might be coconut pancakes with nut butter or tomato-sweet basil omelet. A great way to start your day! .

1.00p.m. Lunch
Pizza anyone? Delicious and scrumptious pizzas from our Italian wood-fired pizza oven is like none other. Starts with chicken salad.

The next day might be Soba noodles with peanut sauce, eggplant, fresh Wahoo and freshly baked gahla bread.

And of course all lunches are topped off with fresh fruit for the health conscious or rich chocolate chip bars for those with a sweet tooth.

7.00p.m. Dinner
Salads, soups, and entrees - we take pride in our menu, our style, and the wide variety that we have to offer - all this comes to you with freshness guaranteed, the Fijian way. Here are a sample of mouth watering menus:

Chicken-Thai soup
Seared Ahi Tuna crusted in toasted sesame seeds, topped with Wasabe sauce
Black and white rice
Stir fried long beans
Freshly baked dinner rolls
Chocolate soufflé







Perhaps a wedding in paradise appeals to you?
Lalati Resort can customize your wedding to perfection. A gazebo, garlanded with tropical flowers, set on lush rainforest beachfront, surrounds you while you make your precious vows. Two Fijian warriors dressed in traditional garb escort the bride to the waiting groom. The officiating administrator may perform a Christian or civil service with customized vows as the Pacific sun and gently lapping waves of Malamu Bay witness your union. An angelic Fijian choir will serenade you with traditional wedding songs adding their joyful music to this fantasy wedding. After the official wedding ceremony we continue with traditional champagne toasts to the newlyweds and then the real Fijian celebration begins. First is the traditional and sacred Kava ceremony. Following, is a Meke, where the Fijians perform the musical and dance numbers that they are so well known for. Finally you will partake in the lavish celebratory Fijian feast called a Lovo, which is cooked to perfection in a traditional hot stone, pit oven. And of course Beato’s wedding cake is the perfect “icing on the cake”
Culture
Fiji and South Pacific culture go hand in hand. Come and experience the warm, friendly Fijian people. English is widely spoken here but you will of course  hear Fijian spoken. Since it is a multi-cultural country, don’t be surprised if you happen to hear Hindi as well.

The most common Fijian word you hear will be Bula (pronounced as "Boo-lah")  This is the Fijian way of saying 'Hello'.

Beqa (pronounced “Benga”)  is the ancestral home of Fiji Islands’ fierce and famous Fire Walkers. The mystic gift of walking barefoot on hot rocks and coming out unscathed is a legend that your host Sisa will explain as you take a cocktail cruise down Malumu Bay to the firewalking beach. 

Gathering with the local villagers around the carved wooden bowl, sharing their kava, listening to the music and telling stories, is what our Kava Sessions are all about. A good time is had by all.

Meke ---- Fiji Islanders are also very spirited about their music and dance, so come and watch the local young people in their traditional Fijian event of singing and dance.

With food cooked in an underground hot rock oven, our Lovo nights are a taste of a typical Fijian feast. Starting with Koconda and finishing with homemade coconut ice- cream (not exactly a Fijian tradition) the middle is filled with pork, fish, chicken, polysomo, dolo, vundi, and a stuffed pumpkin that will have you calling for seconds.

Supporting sustainability on remote Beqa Island is what Lalati Resort strives for and the remuneration by the resort for the cultural events helps support the local villages and to keep the Fijian culture alive.

Visiting Lalati will be nothing short of a true Fijian cultural experience.

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