Surrounded by 160 acres of rainforest, Koro Sun Resort lies on the south coast of Vanua Levu, around 15 minutes drive from Savusavu. It boasts the only overwater bures in Fiji, as well as a diverse range of other accommodations that include garden rooms and hilltop villas with private pools.
Koro Sun Resort offers easy access to the spectacular dive sites of the Koro Sea, Somosomo Strait, and Natewa Bay, with an onsite dive center offering daily trips. An abundance of additional activities, from snorkeling and kayaking to jungle treks and market visits, make this Fiji dive resort ideal for those traveling with non-diving family members.
Rooms
Accommodation at Koro Sun Resort includes overwater bures, garden rooms and multi-bedroom villas, all of which come with air conditioning, luxury toiletries, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Botanical Rooms: Nestled within Koro Sun Resort’s tropical gardens are the Botanical Rooms, which include one and two-bedroom bures, some with private pools.
Tropical Bures: There are six Tropical Bures designed for solo travelers and couples. They come with a king-size bed, an ensuite bathroom, a sitting area, and a kitchenette.
Garden Bures: There are eight Garden Bures that can accommodate two people. They come with a king-size bed, an ensuite bathroom, and a private walled courtyard.
Two Bedroom Bures: There are eight Two Bedroom Bures that can accommodate up to five people. They come with one bathroom, a living area, and a screened-in porch.
Two Bedroom Pool Bures: There are six Two-Bedroom Pool Bures that can accommodate up to four people. One bedroom has a queen-size bed and the other has two twins. In addition to one bathroom, there is a large shaded porch with hammocks and a private plunge pool.
Two Bedroom Oceanview Pool Bure: There is one Two Bedroom Oceanview Pool Bure that can accommodate up to six people. It comes with two king-size rooms, a large living area with two single beds, and a private pool.
Edgewater Rooms: Koro Sun Resort is home to the only floating bures in Fiji, together with a range of other rooms and villas positioned directly on the edge of the lagoon.
Floating Bures: There are seven Floating Bures, all of which provide adults-only accommodation directly over the water. They come with a king-size bed, an ensuite bathroom, and a separate lounge area, as well as offering direct access to snorkeling and kayaking from their private decks.
Edgewater Bures: There are 10 Edgewater Bures designed in a traditional Fijian style and elevated above the lagoon. In addition to a king-size bed, they come with an ensuite bathroom and a lounge offering expansive views across the water.
Edgewater Villas: The two Edgewater Villas are positioned partially over the water and can accommodate up to four people. While the main bedroom is located upstairs, the lower level features a lounge, kitchen and dining area, plus a second bedroom.
Marina Bure: There is one two-bedroom Marina Bure, which is perched on the edge of the marina. It features a king-size bed in each of its bedrooms, plus two bathrooms, one with a spa tub. Additionally, there is a private pool and a wraparound veranda.
Edgewater Pool Bures: There are three family-friendly Edgewater Pool Bures, which can accommodate up to three people. In addition to a king-size bed, there is a sofa bed, a spacious bathroom with a tub, and a private pool.
Koro Villa Collection: Koro Sun Resort’s villas are designed for those seeking the comforts of home or large dive groups traveling together.
Lighthouse Villa: The Lighthouse Villa features one bedroom with a queen-size bed, plus an ensuite bathroom, a kitchen and lounge area, and a plunge pool.
Mountain Top Villa: The five-bedroom Mountain Top Villa can accommodate up to 9 people and boasts 360-degree views across the resort. It features a full kitchen, a circular screened-in deck, and an infinity swimming pool.
Vesi Villa: The three-bedroom Vesi Villa can accommodate up to six people, with two master bedroom suites and a third bedroom with twin beds. In addition to the fully-euqipped kitchen and luxury bathrooms, there’s a private pool.
Dalo Villa: The two-bedroom Dalo Villa features two master-bedroom suites, one at either end of the residence. It features a large sundeck and a swimming pool, plus a fully-equipped kitchen and lounge area.
Amenities
Aside from its multiple restaurants and bars, Koro Sun Resort is home to the Rainforest Spa where you can indulge in massages, scrubs, facials, manicures, and pedicures. The resort boutique sells a range of tropical-inspired clothing and handicrafts while the 9-hole pitch-and-putt golf course provides family-friendly fun.
At the Jungle Kids Club, children 12 years and under are kept entertained with a supervised activities program known as Bula Buddies. Those aged three years and under can be cared for by the Meimie nannies. While some of the bures and villas have private pools, there are also two pools accessible to all guests and a kids’ waterslide.
Food
Koro Sun Resort features three restaurants located throughout its grounds and offers both full and half-board meal options. Menus include both Fijian and international cuisine, all created using fresh, local ingredients (some harvested from the onsite organic gardens). Most dietary requirements are well catered for.
The Palm Grove Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with 70 different plates available throughout the week. Latitude 17 specializes in steak and seafood, as well as Asian delicacies, accompanied by spectacular views across the lagoon. The Sand Bar and Grill offers a family-friendly dining experience with a menu featuring burgers, pizzas, and nachos.
Additionally, there are four bars scattered around the Koro Sun Resort where you can grab drinks throughout the day, including tropical cocktails, beers, and international wines.
Diving
Dive Savusavu is the in-house operator at this Fiji dive resort and is run by a team of highly skilled divemasters who have grown up in and around the waters. It is the first locally-owned dive shop in Fiji and is affiliated with SSI. They offer 5-, 7- and 10-night dive packages that access the dive sites in the Koro Sea, Somosomo Strait, and Natewa Bay.
Within a short boat ride of Koro Sun Resort, you can get up close to grey and whitetip reef sharks at the sea mount of “Dream House”, admire the colorful soft corals of the “Purple Garden” or explore the healthy pinnacle at “Cocktail Canyon”. Swim-throughs and caverns await at the “Dungeons and Dragons” dive site while aptly-named “Turtle Alley” is notable for its hawksbill and green turtles.
A full range of rental gear is available at Dive Savusavu and they also offer several SSI courses, from Open Water to Dive Master training. For non-diving family members, they run snorkelling trips, fishing charters, and sunset cruises.
Fiji experiences a tropical climate, with air temperatures between 82 and 86°F (28 to 30°C). Water temperatures hover between 73 and 81°F (23 and 27°C), with most divers comfortable in a 3mm wetsuit. The best months for diving in Fiji are usually between July and December when the water temperature is slightly cooler and the visibility is at its best. In terms of tourist numbers, April to October is the busiest season.
Other Activities
Staying at Koro Sun Resort offers access to a diverse range of activities, some of which are included in the rates. Guests can enjoy complimentary stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling in the lagoon, as well as play tennis, pickle ball, and golf. Frisbee golf, bocce, and rental bikes are also available.
For an additional fee, you can join a guided tour of a nearby pearl farm, attend market day in Savusavu, or kayak along the Salt River. Guided treks are also offered through the surrounding jungle to spot rare birds and swim beneath waterfalls. Picnic lunches on idyllic beaches can also be arranged.