Amenities at Garden Island Resort

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GARDEN ISLAND RESORT AMENITIES

Garden Island Resort is a two-storey oceanside hotel with 15 rooms upstairs and 15 rooms downstairs. There is an ocean-view restaurant and bar located poolside just feet from the water's edge. Below is a description of amenities and services available at the Resort (listed in alphabetical order). For information on our PADI Scuba Diving Facilities, please see our Diving section.

Baby Sitting
Reliable and friendly babysitters can be arranged for a small fee with advanced notice.

Banking
There is one bank in Taveuni. the National Bank of Fiji is located in the Somosomo Village, approximately 3 miles from Garden Island Resort. The bank is open Monday - Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Foreign currency and travelers checks can also be exchanged at the Resort's Front Desk. A FHA percentage surcharge applies to all resort transactions.

Bar Kava Ceremony
The Tagimoucia Bar is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. HAPPY HOUR is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The locally famous Garden Island Resort Band plays nightly from 6-10:00 p.m. Bring their sounds home with you by purchasing their CD or Cassette from our Boutique

Boutique
Garden Island Resort's boutique carries a variety of traditional and locally made handicrafts. There is a wide range of gift items as well as convenience items and toiletries.

Business Services
Email can be sent by the front desk staff. Services also include facsimile and photocopying, and mail can be left at the Front Desk for posting.

Catering
Birthday or other special occasion cakes can be prepared in our kitchen or ordered in. Please check with Management.

Check-in/Check-out times
Guests may check into rooms at 2:00 p.m., however if the room is ready, check in can be earlier. Check out time is 10:00 a.m. However, guests may stay later at no charge as long as no one is due to check into the room that day.

Church Services
There is a beautiful church located a few miles from the Resort. Visitors to Fiji are welcome to attend the local church services. The singing is wonderful!

Credit Cards
The Resort accepts American Express, Mastercard and Visa. We regret that we cannot provide cash advances.

Dress Code
Light and comfortable clothing is in order throughout Fiji. We do, however, ask that you respect the customs and traditions of the Fijian people and avoid skimpy clothing outside the Resort.

Drinking Water
Drinking water in Fiji is treated, however Garden Island Resort has their own water filtration system on the property. Bottled water is also available to purchase from the bar.

Electric Current
Throughout Fiji the electrical current is 240 volts/50 cycles. The Resort supplies its own 24-Hour (220v) generator power. A few plug adapters and voltage converters to suit 110v appliances are available for loan at the Boutique.

Lavena Beach on Taveuni Honeymoons & Weddings
A beautiful traditional Fijian wedding ceremony and reception can be arranged. Please inquire with us for more details.
Photo shows Taveuni's beautiful Lavena Beach. Day trips can be organised.

Hospital Service
There is a well-equipped hospital situated at the top of the hill in Waiyevo, just a few minutes from the Resort.

Laundry
A laundry service is available for a small fee. Hand-washing may be done in the ironing room on the second floor.

Pool
The Resort has a main swimming pool and a small kiddie pool located just feet away from the water's edge. Lounge chairs are situated so guests can relax while overlooking the Somosomo Strait. There are no lifeguards on duty.

Restaurant
The Drodrolagi restaurant features fine local and international cuisine with fresh local produce, meats, poultry and seafood. Our menu also offers at least one vegetarian entree at each meal. Restaurant hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch, and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner.

Shopping/Nightlife Fijian Culture
There are only necessity stores located in the nearby town of Somosomo. Nightlife is confined to the resort in the form of Happy Hour and nightly entertainment by our very own Garden Island Resort band.

Telephone Calls
Each room has a direct-dial telephone. There is also a Public Telephone. Phone cards can be purchased at Front Desk, as available.

Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Fiji. Individual tipping is discouraged. We have a Staff Fund box at the Front Desk if you would like to contribute. There is another located at the Dive Center specifically for dive staff. Gratuities are most appreciated and distributed to all staff (including those with whom you have less contact, such as maintenance, laundry and kitchen) at Christmas time.

Transportation
Taxi or bus is the main form of transportation on Taveuni. There are no car rental services.