Welcome to Raintree Gardens
Escape the crowds and tourist traps of Fiji by discovering the garden island of Taveuni, a true gem with pristine rainforests, waterfalls, natural pools, secluded beaches, and vibrant ocean life. Relax and unwind at Raintree Gardens, a beautiful eco-resort located in the heart of Matei, just steps away from a stunning white sand beach.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views with your morning coffee or afternoon drink on our spacious deck, the perfect spot for picturesque sunrises and sunsets. Choose between Raintree Gardens or Raintree Cottage, both offering 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom accommodations set on an acre of lush gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The fully equipped kitchens have everything you need for your culinary adventures, and you can harvest fresh produce from our expansive gardens.
To make your stay even more enjoyable, we assist in planning trips, arranging tours, and offering meal services, ensuring a memorable and stress-free experience.
Raintree Gardens
Our Homes
We offer two fully equipped self-catering homes, each featuring ocean views, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, a living space, and large front decks. Within walking distance are two grocery stores and several restaurants in Matei. Next door, you'll find a charming organic ice cream shop offering local organic products like soap, chocolate, tea, fruit, and massage oil.
The beach across from our homes is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. Paddle out to nearby islands to explore beautiful reefs and enjoy a picnic on a secluded beach. As an eco-resort, we provide hot water and electricity via solar power and offer complimentary WiFi.
About Us
Ever since my first trip to Fiji in 2013, I was instantly in love with the country, its rich culture and beautiful people! Backpacking around the islands with my buddy for a couple months, we went deep sea fishing, hiking through lush jungles, spearfishing, surfing and even got invited out to a remote village in the highlands where we feasted on local foods and drank kava until we nearly exploded. It wasn’t until we landed on Taveuni though that I really fell in love with this place. I had never seen anything like it, the ocean so many shades of blue, the jungle so green, and the landscape still so pristine. After exiting the plane and walking around looking for a place to stay we couldn’t believe how friendly the people here were and within hours we had already been invited in to houses and treated like family. This island was special, different from anywhere else we had been.
Long story short, we packed up and left Taveuni after two short weeks, but I knew I had to come back. I returned every year until finally purchasing this property in 2016 with the goal of setting up an affordable place for fellow travelers to stay. In 2017 my wife and I made the big move from Hawaii to Taveuni and in 2018 we completed renovations on the property. We finally were able to open our new vacation rentals in paradise! We are now happily operating again and planning on building a new cottage in the upcoming months!
