Barefoot Kuata Island Resort is a humble haven with touches of luxury, situated on the southern tip of the Yasawa Island. The beachfront bures are designed with a connection to nature and offer a unique take on a castaway resort.
At Barefoot Kuata Island Resort just 21 bures (rooms) are placed on the main beach and in the surrounding tropical gardens, offering an intimate and eco-aware stay. Four different sustainability driven bures feature an en suite bathroom and are fan cooled. The ‘Garden Tei Tei Bure’ have a queen bed and are set back in the greenery, each a solid construction with a stripped back and spacious feel. The ‘Beachfront Siga Bure’ are tented dwellings lifted on a wooden platform, each has a queen size bed and are positioned right on the beach. The ‘Beachfront Levu Bures’ have the largest footprint, also tented, these bures are set just inside the vibrate gardens with the ocean framed by island vegetation. An open-air bathroom is situated at the rear of these bures. The ‘Rai Ki Waya Bures’ are generous in size, offer stunning beach and ocean views from a private terrace area. These wooden structures are built using local and natural materials and has a spacious open air bathroom. Also available on the island is the Kuata Dorms, housing up to seven guests. This simple tented accommodation provides as social environment for budget conscious and solo travellers, share bathroom facilities are located nearby.
Dining is served both à la carte and buffet from the main restaurant. A combination of international and Fiji inspired cuisine is available, with food sourced from the resort's own garden and the main islands. Dietary requirements can be catered for with notice.
The resort has a bijou swimming pool accompanying sun loungers. The use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards (SUP) are all complimentary and WiFi is available in communal areas. The main beach is wonderful for snorkelling, and there's a second beach just a short stroll away on the other side of Kuata Island. There are a number of trails around the island, with expansive views of the open ocean, lush forest, and unique rock formations. Many of the staff are from local villages on neighbouring islands, bringing guests authentic Fijian hospitality and warmth. Village tours and workshops to learn native skills can be conducted.
The SSI affiliated dive centre at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort treats divers to crystal clear waters, shark encounters, and busy reefs. Over a dozen dive sites are accessible by purpose built dive boat, showing you the best the Yaswasa Islands have to offer. The house reef is also a vibrant place to both shore dive and snorkel. A full range of rental equipment is available and SSI courses from Open Water upwards can be conducted.
The ‘Awakening Shark Dive’ allows divers of all abilities to see these apex predators on a controlled and responsibly managed shark feeding dive. Developed by marine biologist, Dr Thomas Vignaud, these shark dives allow you to see up to 25 bull sharks alongside lemon sharks, tawny nurse sharks, tiger sharks, and silvertip sharks. Divers are positioned on the edge of the reef before the feeding begins. This dive is conducted in two areas, one for certified divers in the morning at 20 metres and the second in the afternoon at only 10 metres of depth. The afternoon dive allows any level of scuba diver to participate in this thrilling dive adventure. To make the most of this experience, we recommend having previous scuba diving experience.
The onsite marine biologist operates a number of projects to benefit the local environment and marine life. This environmentally forward team conduct coral planting, water quality testing, and reef surveys to ensure the health of their reefs and the surrounding oceans are there for generations to come.
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