About this hotel
General information
Kokomo Private Island Fiji occupies Yaukuve Levu, an island in the Kadavu group ringed by the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the largest barrier reefs on the planet. It was conceived as a family island: 21 villas sit directly on the sand along both shores, while five residences for extended families and groups of friends are tucked into the green hilltops. Interiors set clean contemporary lines against Fijian detailing, stonework and original pieces by the artist Chris Kenyon.
Stays are full board — à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant or in the villa — with a personal bar of soft drinks and snacks restocked daily, laundry, non-motorised water sports, complimentary land-based activities and both kids’ clubs included. The kitchens rely on a 5.5-acre island farm and the surrounding waters: the edible gardens supply more than 80% of the herbs and greens used in the restaurants, and the island runs its own reef restoration programmes.
Location
Yaukuve Levu lies in the north-east of the Kadavu group, inside the Great Astrolabe Reef. The flight from Nadi International Airport takes 45–60 minutes aboard the resort’s own Twin Otter seaplane or AS350 helicopter, either on a scheduled shared transfer or as a private charter, and guests wait in the resort’s dedicated lounge at Nadi Airport before take-off. For a same-day connection the international flight should land in Nadi by 3pm; private transfers can also be arranged from elsewhere in Fiji.
Spa
Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary sits in a tropical garden with five treatment rooms, a wet and dry hammam, a hair salon and an open-air relaxation bure — a traditional thatched Fijian pavilion — where hibiscus and lemongrass-ginger teas are served between treatments. Therapies use Sodashi products. The signature Pacific Mastery massage is rooted in age-old Fijian techniques; the menu also includes a Moroccan hammam ritual, the full-body Body Revival, the Mineral Marine Repair facial with seaweed and spirulina, and hand, foot and hair care. Treatments can also be booked in the residences.
Sports & leisure
The ocean sets the pace on Yaukuve Levu, but there is plenty on land too; most land-based activities and non-motorised water sports are included in the stay.
- Diving — four dive boats and more than 30 dive and snorkel sites on the Great Astrolabe and Solo reefs: the caverns of Grotto, the coral bommies of Wonderland, the slopes of Side Street, the walls of Corner and Rainbows End and a manta cleaning station; boat dives daily at 9am and 3pm, night dives on the house reef, a maximum of three dives a day
- PADI courses — from the Discover Scuba Diver introduction (from 10 years) to Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver
- Snorkelling on the house reef straight from the beach, or by speedboat out to the edges of the reef, where mantas and turtles are often seen
- Baywatch — the activities bure on the west beach: kayaks (including a 90-minute guided paddle), stand-up paddleboarding, Hobie Cat sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and skurfing, banana boat and other towables, and an ocean trampoline
- Fishing — reef and sport fishing, deep dropping to depths of 400 m with electric reels and spearfishing; three dedicated fishing boats, and the chefs will cook the catch
- Surfing — four-hour trips aboard the Mako boat to three reef passes 45–90 minutes from the island
- The Twilight yacht — the Astrolabe Adventure, a full or half day of snorkelling and diving on the reef, and the Starlight Dinner Cruise
- On land — tennis courts with a resident coach, pickleball, basketball, Above Par, a golf-simulator lounge on one of the island’s highest points (up to 10 guests), a fitness centre with a Reformer Pilates and yoga studio, personal training and sunrise yoga in the Yoga Shala
- Further afield — a picnic on uninhabited Namara island, 10 minutes away by boat, a waterfall hike via a local village, a village visit with a traditional sevusevu welcome, the kava ceremony, a farm tour and wine tastings with the sommelier
For children
The Kaji Club for younger children and the Teens Club both run daily from 9am to 9pm and are included in the stay. Little ones feed fish, ride the glass-bottom boat, go on nature walks and treasure hunts, do crafts, cooking classes, face painting and movie nights; teenagers snorkel, help with coral restoration, sail Hobie Cats and play pickleball, giant chess and table football. In the beachfront villas a nanny looks after children under 4 from 9am to 3pm, while residence guests have a dedicated house nanny throughout their stay. Children of 8–9 can try the PADI Bubblemaker programme in the pool, and from 10 they can dive on the house reef. The Three Bedroom Family Sunrise and Sunset villas are laid out with families in mind.
Restaurants & bars
Three restaurants cook with produce from the island farm and the day’s catch, and their menus change daily.
- Beach Shack — the main restaurant on the waterfront, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with sharing dishes built on Fijian produce; next to it, the Sunset Bar for sundowners
- Walker D'Plank — a restaurant and bar over the water beyond the arrival jetty, serving Asian-style street food with Fijian touches, from Singapore chilli lobster, sushi and sashimi to dumplings and curries; lunch and dinner, with dishes handed over by the chefs themselves
- Kokocabana — a pool club with Italian and Mediterranean cooking from an open kitchen with a Josper grill, dry-aged meats, house-made cold cuts and wood-fired pizza, plus a Sports Lounge for live sport
- Wine Cellar — a cellar of international wines for dinners and tastings
- Private dining — a table anywhere on the island, a picnic on Namara, an evening cruise aboard Twilight, and every meal in the villa
Swimming
The villas sit right on the sand on both sides of the island — the east beach, which faces the sunrise, and the west beach, facing the sunset — and each has its own infinity pool and direct beach access. The house reef starts just off the shore, an ocean trampoline floats off the west beach, and the main resort pool, home to the Kokocabana pool club, is open to all guests. The hilltop residences have private infinity pools, and a private staircase leads from the Ocean Residence down to the east beach.
Rooms
The island has 21 beachfront villas in seven types, with one to three bedrooms, and five hilltop residences for 6–12 guests. Residence stays come with a dedicated house butler, nanny and buggy, a barbecue cooked by a private chef once during the stay, and return shared air transfers from Nadi.
Private infinity pool and sundeck with loungers, tropical garden, ocean views, king-size beds, original artwork by Chris Kenyon, a personal bar of soft drinks and snacks restocked daily, and daily laundry and pressing.
One Bedroom Sunrise Villa
A villa on the island’s eastern edge, facing the sunrise, with a king-size bedroom, open-plan living, a pool and ocean views. Sleeps two.
One Bedroom Sunset Villa
A villa on the west beach facing the sunset, with a king-size bedroom, a pool, a hammock, a deep soaking tub and a dual-vanity bathroom. Sleeps two.
Two Bedroom Sunrise Villa
Two freestanding pavilions on the east beach near the house reef, linked by a sundeck with an infinity pool, a daybed and four loungers; two king-size bedrooms. Sleeps four.
Three Bedroom Sunset Villa
A west-beach villa within walking distance of Beach Shack and Walker D'Plank, with three king-size bedrooms, a pool, a hammock and a sea-facing deck, with the resort’s floating pontoon close by. Sleeps six.
Three Bedroom Sunrise Villa
The largest of the beachfront villas, facing the sunrise, with exposed timber beams, Pacific island design touches, a pool and a generous deck; three king-size bedrooms, one of which can be set up with twin beds. Sleeps six.
Three Bedroom Family Sunrise Villa
The most secluded of the three-bedroom villas, on the sunrise side, with textured natural interiors, Fijian details and a pool; three king-size bedrooms, one of which can be set up with twin beds. Sleeps six.
Three Bedroom Family Sunset Villa
A villa steps from the west beach, close to Beach Shack, Baywatch and the ocean trampoline, with a master suite, two further en-suite bedrooms (twin beds on request), a bright living room and a pool deck. Sleeps six.
Sunset Residence
The largest residence, set over two levels on the island’s western ridge with sunset and reef views: six king-size bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and a vast deck with an infinity pool and loungers. Sleeps 12.
Astrolabe Residence
A single-level residence within easy walking distance of the restaurants, kids’ club and main pool, with five king-size bedrooms, open-plan living, a kitchen and an infinity pool. Sleeps 10.
Dravuni Residence
A residence on the island’s north-west peak with views from sunrise to sunset: five king-size bedrooms, two living areas, a master bedroom with its own balcony and a deck with an infinity pool. Sleeps 10.
Ocean Residence
A two-level residence above the ocean with four king-size bedrooms and three living areas; the lower level is a self-contained wing with a lounge, games console and en-suite bedroom, plus a pool, garden and private stairs to the east beach. Sleeps eight.
Namara Residence
An intimate residence on the west side of the island for smaller groups, with three king-size bedrooms, a private tropical garden and lawns, a pool, alfresco dining and ocean views. Sleeps six.
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