Likuliku says thank you

Likuliku Lagoon Resort, which opened its doors in April offering a couple’s only retreat and the country’s first ever over-water bures, is about to complete its first six months of operation amidst glowing reviews and guests leaving with cherished memories.

Group GM, Steve Anstey [pictured right with his Likuliku team] says, ”After steady beginnings, it has been a wonderful progression and whirlwind last few months as our occupancies have jumped 20%pts month on month of late, and our forwards are looking very healthy.” 

“This is due to excellent media coverage, our distribution channels finally kicking in and our key partners supporting us in a big way, for which we are very grateful.”   

“Our Over-Water bures are clearly becoming our most popular rooms closely followed by the Deluxe Beachfronts which have their own private plunge pools.”

“We are also very fortunate to have had such glowing reviews on websites like Trip Advisor, which is widely considered to play a major role in the decision-making processes of potential guests when choosing their holiday destinations.” 

“The clearly dominant factor in the success of guests’ experiences has been our staff who are the ‘warm heart’ of the Resort.” 

“But at the end of the day, the key factor in the Resort’s early success would be because it is filling a previously vacant niche in Fiji with a focus on all things Fijian from design to service delivery and with a unique product offering with the over-water bures”.

Likuliku has welcomed over 5,000 guests since its opening, predominantly coming from Australia and North America with the latter market favouring Fiji’s first over-water bures as a welcome alternative to Tahiti.   

The rest of Likuliku’s market is made up of New Zealand and  European guests with the main segment coming from Italy, and a strong representation from the Japanese and Korean honeymoon markets.   

The Resort has also welcomed back its first 6 return guests.

Currently, 70% of Likuliku’s business is coming through the wholesale/retail channels with an emphasis on honeymooners.  

Owner and Managing Director of Ahura Resorts (Likuliku’s owning company) Tony Whitton says, “It is wonderful to see our partners supporting us so strongly and putting their faith in us so resoundingly.”   

“We thank them whole heartedly for their early support and look forward to long and fruitful relationships with them.”

“It is clear from the early positive response from our partners, and indeed our guests, that we are delivering the Fijian experience we had set out to do and the key challenge now is going to be maintaining that as we get busier – but a challenge that we relish and look forward to with confidence.” 

“We are a Fijian company with strong ties to the Fijian land owning community.”

“We are proud of our ancient Fijian traditions and cultures and sharing these with our guests”.

Situated in the Mamanuca group of islands in west Fiji, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is located 25km from Nadi International Airport.  

Guests can arrive at Likuliku by helicopter, seaplane private speedboat, or fast catamaran transfer. 

There are 45 bures, all air conditioned and offering mesmerizing views of the coral lagoon and ocean, with the over-water bungalows suspended over the magnificent lagoon’s reef edge. 

The beating heart of the resort is the Central Facility housing the magnificent Fijian canoe house designed Reception, signature restaurant, guest lounge, boutique and main bar.  

Guests can relax in the horizon-edge pool, rejuvenate in the gym or spa or watch the sun set at Masima Island Bar in the middle of the lagoon in a very special piece of paradise.

Prices start from AUD$420*per person per night inclusive of all meals and non-motorized activities.

*approx rates only – check daily FOREX rates.

Whatever the season, Honeymooners will receive a bottle of Veuve Clicquot upon arrival and a Serenity Couples Massage.

Special Offer – Bonus Free Night!: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4 available now through to 31 March 2008.  Conditions and black-out dates apply.

For reservations and enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

www.Likulikulagoon.com.au

A Report by The Mole