The Wakaya Club & Spa
EST. 1990
The Wakaya Club & Spa, Lomaiviti, Eastern Division, Fiji

The Wakaya Club & Spa
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Private islands are not just for celebs! Wed or gather at this fabulous Fijian private island resort with privacy and pristine paradise perfected. How's that for a tongue twister?
A 2,200 acre private island retreat - coral reef, azure lagoons, powder, white sand beaches and manicured lawns facing the ocean under a canopy of coconut palms.
The Lowdown
Type
Beach / Lake / Waterfront LocationGardenGolf CourseHotel / Resort / SpaIsland
Views
GardenGolf CourseOceanSkyline
Style
Romantic
Tropical
Best type of Celebrations
Group Getaway
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Wedding Ceremony

Venue Setting

The Wakaya Club & Spa is an exclusive private island resort unlike any other in the world. This serene retreat in Fiji offers gracious living, sophisticated, international cuisine and unparalleled leisure opportunities – including some of the finest scuba diving and snorkeling, available just minutes away from your accommodations – in one of the most secluded and pristine corners of the South Pacific. The Wakaya Club & Spa is situated on the Western leeward side of Wakaya Island, Fiji – a private 2,200 acre tropical idyll that is one of 333 islands that comprise the Fiji archipelago. Wakaya Island has the benefit of being surrounded by a protected coral reef, and boasts azure lagoons, majestic cliffs and powder white sand beaches. From the moment you arrive via Wakaya’s own Cessna Grand Caravan Ex aircraft, and greeted by warm and friendly Fijian staff, you are completely immersed in the peace and tranquility of island life – Welcome to Paradise on Earth!

Capacity

Seated
14
Buffet
N/A
Standing
N/A
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1990
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

The Wakaya Club & Spa is an exclusive private island resort unlike any other in the world. This serene retreat in Fiji offers gracious living, sophisticated, international cuisine and unparalleled leisure opportunities – including some of the finest scuba diving and snorkeling, available just minutes away from your accommodations – in one of the most secluded and pristine corners of the South Pacific. Wakaya is the home of the famous Wakaya Perfection collection (www.wakayaperfection.com), where our products are grown and hand cultivated in Wakaya Island’s rich volcanic soil which contains elevated nutrient levels. Our signature cocktail, the Wakaya Perfection Gingerita is a must for all our guests.

Venue Features
The scene:
The Wakaya Club & Spa is situated on the Western leeward side of Wakaya Island, Fiji – a private 2,200 acre tropical idyll that is one of 333 islands that comprise the Fiji archipelago. Wakaya Island has the benefit of being surrounded by a protected coral reef, and boasts azure lagoons, majestic cliffs and powder white sand beaches. From the moment you arrive via Wakaya’s own Cessna Grand Caravan Ex aircraft, and greeted by warm and friendly Fijian staff, you are completely immersed in the peace and tranquility of island life – Welcome to Paradise on Earth!
Design:
The Owners home, which is called Sega Na Leqa (Fijian phrase for \\\"No Worries\\\"), is one of the most stunning examples of a luxurious retreat in the Southern Hemisphere. Sega Na Leqa’s living space includes floor to ceiling glass panels to better appreciate this perfect location that overlooks a turtle sanctuary and has unobstructed views of the South Pacific. This spectacular structure houses the Gilmour\\\'s Asian Antique Collection, has sophisticated state of the art audio & visual systems incorporated into its spacious layout, and features curved ceilings that soar to 30 feet and simply take your breath away. This unique property expertly showcases the very best that the South Pacific has to offer and is a fantastic extension for guests staying at the Wakaya Club & Spa to visit.
Standout venue features:
Our rates are all inclusive and include guaranteed early morning check-in and late check-out, essentially giving the guests two free nights. All activities can be booked at leisure, whenever the guests feel like doing the activities. Guests have the luxury of doing whatever activities at any time of the day, or doing nothing at all!
Extra perks:
Our nightly rates are based on double occupancy and include “meet and greet” service at Nadi International Airport, guaranteed early morning check-in and late afternoon check-out (which amounts to 2 nights without charge), all meals and beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), unlimited use of the fully stocked mini bar, unlimited wireless Internet access, personal laundry service, two scuba tank dives per person per day, and unlimited use of all other sporting facilities and equipment including private beach picnics (Monday through Saturday only), golf, tennis, snorkeling, sea kayaking, Fitness Bure, and croquet. In-room amenities include: Chilled Taittinger champagne upon arrival Bowl of fresh fruit, replenished as needed Fijian sulus, yours to keep Wakaya cotton bathrobes to use during your stay Natural woven slippers, yours to keep Shady Brady hats and beach bags Toiletries, including 15 SPF sunscreen Hair dryer and electrified Brot magnifying mirrors (240V) Steam iron and ironing board (or pressing upon request) Personal Laundry Service Wakaya Club & Spa postcards Safety deposit box CD player with a selection of CDs DVD player with a selection of DVDs (only in Governor’s Bure, Ambassador’s Bure and Vale’O) Wireless Internet connection iPod connections in all the bures, Vale’O and Palm Grove
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award 2013 Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, Reader’s Choice “Top International Hideaways” World Luxury Association: World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, Reader’s Choice “Top 20 International Hideaways Andrew Harper Hideaway Report Reader’s Choice “Top 20 International Resorts” Island Destinations Travel Agent Choice Award “Most Romantic Destination of the Year” Andrew Harper Hideaway Report “Best South Pacific Resort Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award” for “Boutique Accommodation Tatler Travel Award for “Best Island Retreat Elite Traveler “Pure Decadence” Award Tatler “The 101 Best Hotels" “Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award” for “Boutique Accommodation" Andrew Harper Hideaway Report “Best Tasting Water in the World” (FIJI Water) Stern’s Guide to the Greatest Resorts in the World “Award of Excellence Star Service “Super Star Hotel” The spa may look unassuming, but the coveted local products it uses are what truly set the place apart, especially the island’s organic ginger, a passion project of the resort’s owner, David H. Gilmour (the founder of FIJI Water). ~ Town & Country Spurred by fond memories of his opera singer mother drinking ginger tea to open up her vocal cords, David Gilmour, owner of Wakaya Club & Spa (and founder of Fiji Water), decided to grow his own ginger and planted pink Fijian seeds in the volcanic soil. ~ Town & Country
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Our kitchen specializes in Pacific Rim fare, inspired by the Island’s plentiful resources, including locally raised venison, pork, lamb, chickens and their freshly laid eggs! Our Seafood is drawn from the Koro Sea. Pacific green lobster, shrimp, mangrove crab, tuna, wahoo, walu and mahimahi feature on the daily changing menus. Our organic gardens produce micro-greens, herbs, several varieties of lettuce, eggplant, Chinese cabbage, avocados, kumquats, limes, lemons, papayas, soursop, guava and Wakaya Perfection Organic Pink Fijian Ginger – which is renowned as the best ginger in the world! Our breakfast preserves are homemade, for the “icing on the cake”. Our Chefs are adept at catering to your dietary requirements, whatever they may be. So if there is something you particularly like, or conversely need or wish to avoid, we can accommodate you, without compromising flavor or presentation of your meal.
Palm Grove bar - where guests meet for a drink and mingle before dinner or whenever they feel like having a drink or two!
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