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| simple value-for-money eco-resort... |
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Papageno Resort is an eco-resort and organic farm set in 350 acres of lush gardens and orchards. There are just 16 rooms on the resort providing a personal, intimate atmosphere. This is the ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking a quieter experience of this island paradise.
Rooms: 16
Diving in: Kadavu south
Dive type: Boat and beach dives
Divers: Max. 26
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There is very much a community spirit at Papageno. The management support and have pioneered many local community projects, and only employ people from the neighbouring village. They are aware of the area's ecological sensitivity and are careful not to cause any type of pollution. Solar panels provide most of their electricity.
Preserving traditional Fiji life, organic vegetables are grown on the resort, they have an extensive fruit orchard and raise their own pigs and chickens. All the meals served are freshly prepared and they make delicious home-made bread and baked goods. The architecture is very traditional on the outside but inside the décor is elegant and stylish.
The reef in front of the resort is a protected marine reserve therefore no one else is allowed to dive there. Papageno also has a parrot sanctuary for the island's threatened endemic shining parrots which are only found on Kadavu. The resort cares for sick and abandoned parrots and, where possible, releases them back into the wild.
For an intimate, eco-type atmosphere in a tranquil, beautiful location with some of Fiji's best dive sites just a short hop away then Papageno is a great option for your Fiji diving trip.
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| rooms, beds, bathrooms, views... |
There is a range of accommodation available at Papageno Resort. All rooms blend traditional Fiji style with modern comfort and are tastefully decorated. There are 4 Garden Rooms just a short stroll from the seafront. They all have queen-sized beds along with a double bed and spacious en-suite bathrooms with hot water. The 5 Ocean Bures are similar but are just a few steps from the white sandy beach. The 3 Deluxe Ocean Bures are individual, private buildings while the remaining 2 Ocean Bures are semi-detached rooms.
There is 1 Garden Villa which has a large living room and separate bedroom. There is also 1 Royal Bure with a kitchen, living and dining room, 3 double bedrooms and 1 single bed room - ideal for large families or groups.
All the rooms have:
- Ceiling fans
- Private bathroom with hot water shower, towels and toiletries
- Seaview verandah with furniture
- Reading lights
- Cabinet, mirror, desk and chair
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From Papageno you can experience some of the best scuba diving in Kadavu with 2-3 boat dives per day. A local PADI Master Instructor is on staff along with experienced PADI Divemasters. Night dives are also on offer.
The dive boat can take you quickly and safely to over 40 amazing dive spots at some of Fiji's best dive sites. The Great Astrolabe Reef, the 3rd largest reef in the world is nearby. The wreck of the Pacific Voyager, the only wreck on the whole of Kadavu Island is sunk just beyond the reef.
The dive day generally starts around 9:00 am with the first dive and the second dive follows after a surface interval with tea and snacks.
A dive guide is provided for every 4 divers. All your scuba gear is carried and washed by the staff so you can just relax and enjoy the diving experience.
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Papageno has 4 twin 140 HP engine speedboats with ladders, oxygen, kit up and shaded areas, taking up to 8 divers. Dive trips include a qualified divemaster, tea & snacks, tanks, weights and weightbelts.
The dive resort facilities include brand-new Scubapro equipment, rinse tanks, camera rinse tank, 12 litre tanks and first aid room with emergency oxygen.
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