Overview of Paradise Cover resort in Fiji

an all-inclusive paradise where the most stress you will feel is choosing which pool to lie beside for the day

the setting & facilities

Whether you arrive by boat, seaplane or helicopter (more on that below), Paradise Cove oozes relaxed charm and Fijian friendliness. You’ll be greeted by singing and ukelele strumming staff the minute your feet touch the soft white sands of Paradise Cove’s private beachfront.

Paradise Cove feels incredibly private with no other resorts nearby or within sight. It has two swimming pools (one is adults only), a main restaurant (Blackrock), a beachfront and poolside bar, a spa and other amenities such as a gym, kids club and teen hangout space. It’s hard to go past the extensive private beach however, which seems to stretch endlessly and feels every bit as picturesque as it looks. The sand is impossibly white and soft, and the water is incredibly clear – we started each morning strolling out the front of our villa directly onto the beach and snorkeling with the fish!

the beachfront villa

There are a few types of rooms available at Paradise Cove, ranging from the “standard” bungalows to poolside and beachfront villas. There is also the Beach House – a private beach house not at the main resort but on the next island and only accessible via (a very short) boat ride. The beach gods were smiling on us and we were upgraded upon arrival from poolside to a beachfront villa as occupancy was low.

If your budget can stretch to a beachfront villa, I would highly recommend it! Your villa deck with daybed leads directly onto the beach (see pictures below) with reserved beach chairs and thatched umbrella exclusively for your use. As it’s a little ways down from the Resort’s main beach, it feels incredibly private and we only saw a couple once from the beachfront villa next to us.

The beachfront villa is spacious and a great blend of relaxed design and modcons – a king sized bed, separate lounge area, outdoor rainshower and complimentary mini bar the highlights.

the food

As is typical with many island accommodations where the resort itself are the only facilities on the island, you’ll have to purchase a meal plan separately to your room rate which covers breakfast, lunch and dinner. These can be a bit hit and miss as your tummy is essentially at the mercy of the resort’s culinary standards! Fortunately, the food at Paradise Cove is of a very high standard – particularly their dinner offerings.

For each meal, you’ll have a choice of a few options with breakfast a one course affair with help yourself bits and pieces (fruit, toast, juice etc), lunch two courses and dinner three courses with complimentary wine and accompanying amuse bouche, palate cleanser and side bread. The focus is on Pacific Island flavours with international favourites – think Fijian kokanda (similar to ceviche), steaks, taro chips, fish tacos and burgers.

For breakfast and lunch, you can also choose to have your meal sitting beachside or poolside accompanied with cocktails for true beach holiday vibes! Dinner also features a traditional kava drinking ceremony for those who wish to partake with the staff.

how to get there

There are a few ways to get to Paradise Cove Resort – by ferry, seaplane or helicopter. We caught the ferry, the Yasawa Flyer, for our arrival and I felt like I was going to be sick the whole way. Although it was a few hundred dollars more expensive per person, I would recommend the incredible seaplane which we used for our departure – what an experience! The views on a clear day of the resort and surrounding islands are magical and would be the perfect way to start or end (or both!) your time at Paradise Cove Resort.