2 Best Hotels in Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu

Private, luxuriously appointed bure set on magnificent grounds and a reputation for excellent diving make this boutique resort a favorite among divers. All bure carry a tropical, open-plan motif, and six of the garden bure are set around a large koi pond and connected by bridges. Beachfront bure have fenced-in yards including large decks and private plunge pools; there are also four two-bedroom bure. In addition to its diving, led by highly experienced local divemasters, the resort emphasizes cultural experiences with firewalking and kava ceremonies, traditional dances, local village visits and lovo cooking demonstrations. The 14-day rotational menu (meal plan US$60 per day; US$50 for children, with a separate menu) includes two hot dishes as part of a buffet breakfast, two choices for lunch, and two choices of entrée within a three-course dinner, which might include fresh wahoo with a Provençal sauce and saffron risotto. Children ages 2–11 stay free.

The lobby, with water cascading down the mirror behind its bar, wouldn't be out-of-place in Los Angeles and neither would much of the clientele at this Mediterranean-style resort geared to couples and businesspeople. Corporate conferences bring suits from the capital to the Pearl's Robert Trent Jones Junior--designed 18-hole championship golf course, one of Fiji's most adventurous courses, while the drop-dead gorgeous pool lures Aussies and Americans in search of a tropical getaway. Newly refurbished rooms are in step with the stylish, if pricey, eclectic restaurants. Each themed penthouse has a cozy living area and stand-alone tub in its bathroom.