Vale Sekoula, Private Villa on the Ocean with Pool and Air Conditioning

matei, fiji
$432 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Villa

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Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

At Vale Sekoula villa, named after the vibrant tree in the front yard, enjoy a private pool and private beach, 3 air conditioned bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with walk-in showers and all the luxuries and comforts you could ever want. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean while swimming in your own pool with outdoor shower. The master bedroom offers a king size bed with french doors leading to the pool with a view of the ocean. Kayaking and snorkeling just steps away to your beachand private deck. Large over the water sundeck with easy access steps into the water or the sand.
The Space:
Bula and Welcome to Matei, Taveuni, Fiji. Vale Sekoula is one of the most beautiful villas in the area. Conveniently located just a 3 minute walk to Matei runway for easy flights anywhere in Fiji. Just a little over an hour flight from Nadi International Airport.
When you arrive to Vale Sekoula villa, you will be greeted by our friendly local caretakers to show you the house and to welcome you with a coconut drink. Get ready to dive into your own backyard swimming pool as you stare out into the ocean. The most beautiful sunrise right here from the patio. The house has a nice size kitchen for entertaining and for those who enjoy cooking you will feel right at home. For those who rather not cook, you can request our local staff to cook you up a wonderful Fijian style meal! (Meals not included in nightly rate). The kitchen has a gas stove with oven and fridge with freezer. There is a spacious dining area and living room with smart TV. 3 beautifully decorated bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms with walk-in showers and 1 outdoor pool shower. Relax and unwind under the covered deck on the back patio enjoying the breeze with a view of the amazing blue pacific ocean. You will not find a better deal in Matei for a complete ocean front three bedroom house with a full kitchen, swimming pool, TV, wifi, A/C, hot showers, ceiling fans, 24 hour solar power and gated Villa home. We want to share this treasure with the world. Welcome to Vale Sekoula Villa. Check out our site for more details at walkingonwaterfiji

More Information:
Matei is a beautiful little beach town. Vale Sekoula is a gated villa with lush tropical gardens. Our beach town is easy to get around with a few markets for groceries and a few restaurants in walking distance. You will really like Tramonto's restaurant and Coconut Grove restaurant which are on the water just minutes away. Taxis and buses are available to tour the island if you like. You can also rent your own car if you like. Our Villa is just a 3 min walk across to the runway for your convenience. roughly 2-3 planes a day arrive in Matei.
More highlights:
Free Kayaking from the house. Free Snorkel gear to use at the house. 2 Double Person Kayaks and 2 paddleboards. Paddle out to honeymoon island or hire our boat.
Amazing views, sandy beaches, waterfalls and some of the friendliest people on earth all make Taveuni an unforgettable experience. Your own private pool and beach, you really won't want to leave. There are 4 small islands just a short paddle from our villa where you can take the kayaks out to explore. On the third island you will find a nice white sand beach to pull up on and have a picnic or just relax, you will almost be guaranteed to have it all to yourself. (Honeymoon Island) The snorkeling from here is also very nice! We can arrange surf trips to one of the world famous surf breaks just a 30 minute boat ride from the house. Maqai is one of Taveuni’s most consistent surf breaks. If you prefer a scuba diving trip, we do offer the world famous rainbow reef dives. If you just want to relax and snorkel, we can schedule a wonderful snorkeling tour. Taveuni is also famous for its sports fishing for Tuna, Wahoo and many other catches of a life time. The house also has a small fishing boat if you prefer to have Robert our caretaker take you fishing, snorkeling or dolphin watching. Lots of waterfalls to explore, hiking and even a natural waterslide for those who love adventure. Come see and experience the real Fiji culture. Meet the village chief, present him with a gift and drink kava with the people. Learn the history, traditions, and customs of the locals. Visit a school or the beautiful church. You will fall in love with Taveuni Fiji.
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We want to share this treasure with the world. Welcome to Vale Sekoula Villa.
A few extra reviews
5 Star- Kurt Hinxman
Google Review- April 20, 2022
Wow! So much to see and do on Taveuni. And Vale Sakoula is the ideal place to stay. Reasonably priced, and outstanding personal care from Vinna, our housekeeper.
Aggie was our guide for incredible excursions that are beyond description. Amazing hikes to waterfalls that were like hiking in Jurassic Park, but without the predators!
The climate is very warm and humid, so having our very own pool to cool off in made it so much better. And the pool is a great spot to catch a beautiful sunrise and moon rise.
The night sky provides incredible stargazing of stars and constellations I had never seen from the Northern Hemisphere. Only a quick walk down the steps to the shoreline and you will find kayaks waiting for you to adventure out to nearby islands were you can snorkel the beautiful coral reefs. And the snorkel gear is provided at the house for your use. The house is very comfortable and full of Fijian art. Don't worry about charging your laptop, phone, or camera, there are plenty converters available.
The local area has great places to eat, or you can pick up some food at a local store and cook in the fully equipped kitchen or gas barbecue. Or you can arrange for Vinna to cook for you. The locals are so friendly and go out of their way to take care of you. I did not want to leave. Put this on your bucket list!

5 Star-Brian
August-2022
Not sure how else to explain our stay at Vale Sekoula besides the 3 nights we stayed were nothing short of exceptional! Robert was at the airport to meet us and help us with our luggage just a extremely short walk (maybe 1 minute walk) to the home. Once we walked through the gate you could tell the pride/care that has gone into the landscaping and gardens. The house sits over looking the beautiful Pacific with absolutely stunning sun rises! This home has all the amenities you need. The binder provided also has a ton of great information in it as well from local attractions to places to dine out. Vinna who is also one of the care takers of the home can also prepare meals for you. Although we didn’t use this service but we definitely will the next time and thought this was just an added bonus. The view from the bedroom is breathtaking especially in the morning with the sun rises. You couldn’t ask for a better view or place. This is the best vacation home we’ve ever been too and will be returning! Venna shared tomatoes from her garden as well as offered to help with anything we needed to make our stay more enjoyable. It’s very nice that they provided water, fruit, towels, bug spray, and all the other necessities! Also, we enjoyed having the option of watching some of the dvds and/or books from the home! Thank you again!

5 Star- Jasson Messer- February 2022
Vale Sekoula was the perfect place for us to stay on Taveuni. Don't let the fact that there are not many reviews scare you away. This place is a slice of paradise. Located literally across the street from the airport it is in a good central location which is in between the Booma waterfalls and the sliding rock/main portion of the town. The caretaker Vinna is so kind and was so helpful at arranging rides and accomodations. We also had her cook a local Fijian meal one of the nights which was absolutely delicious. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous with access to a nice beach and 2 Kayaks that you can take out to the islands in the distance. One one of our mornings we took the Kayaks out to the third island and experienced some of the best snorkeling we had experienced in all of Fiji and for that matter in all of the world. If we would have had more time we would have loved to spend an entire day relaxing at the house and adventuring out to the various islands. The pool was also perfect to relax in and there is an amazing view from it. If you do stay make sure to turn off all of the lights one night and look at the stars. They were breathtaking with little to no light pollution. One thing to note is that there is no AC which means it can get warm at night, but because the island is so small I don't think you can really expect AC in most places you would stay. Ceiling fans are nice! Taveuni was our favorite island we went to in Fiji and we would highly recommend taking a trip to experience the beauty of it for yourself. Best, Jason

5 Star Review
Rian
April- 2022
Beautiful view overlooking the ocean. Only a 2 minute walk from the airport. (Which there are max 2 flights a day so no disruption at all nearly). House is good, pool is great.

Other things to note:
You are probably already aware that Taveuni is a more rural tropical destination. There are chickens, roosters and a few dogs in Matei so it is likely you will hear them in the mornings or sometimes at night. Taveuni is the garden isle of the Fiji islands so a few rain showers during the day is not uncommon. Also keep in mind that Fiji is in the tropics so it is common to see Geckos around and every now in then in the house, but they are cute and harmless. We are on solar power, so quiet generators may kick on if needed, but they are far from the home in a small power house shed away from the house.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M) Vegan Dining Options Vegetarian Dining Options
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Limo/town Car Service Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Farming Classes Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Babysitting Service Available Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Airport Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Chef Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Richard

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Beautiful home . The most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Picture perfect scenery views of the ocean and islands. Me and and wife celebrated our 23 rd wedding anniversary. We both enjoyed our stay. We visted the parks and waterfalls . We hope to vist the Vale Sekoula again in the future. Thank you.

  • Judy

    Submitted Jun 16, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I could go on and on about how much we loved this place!! Tony and Katie have a slice of heaven on earth! They think of everything you would need and more. Then you have their caretakers; Robert and Vinna who give you space but are there when you need them too. Don't even second guess booking this place, just do it!

  • Michael

    Submitted May 6, 2023

    Stayed Apr 29, 2023

    Vale soukala was a wonderful place to spend a week. The owner Tony was very communicative setting up our vacation. Robert and Vinna, the caretakers were very wonderful people providing transportation to surrounding highlights and markets. Taveuni is very rural and quiet. The house is top notch and very well appointed w traditional fijian artworks. Good restaurants closeby offering traditional and other food options. The hikes to falls and the ocean hike was spectacular. The snorkeling at rainbow reef was unvelievable and worth every penny. Warning: you will forever be spoiled bybthe snorkeling, diving, and friendly fijian culture. It is a slow and third world in many ways but first world in others. We will be back. Lived this place.

  • Chris & Tina L.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Our stay at VS exceeded our expectations!! The owners was very pleasant, attentive from the moment we booked up until we left! The onsight house managers went up and beyond to help us out and show us around, if you want awesome day out on the boat - Robert her husband took us out for an incredible snorkeling day! VInna’s Fish Tacos and Mango Salsa is a must try! Having a mealready for us on arrive was perfect!!Having fresh fruit brought to us was a delicious treat! It was fun to pick our own pineapple on the property!! and it was delicious! If you’re thinking about renting this, don’t walk run!! We loved the fact that we had two restaurants that were awesome and walking distance, and yes, I was mush after my two hour Massage (on the beach) at Coconut Grove! Would we come back ….. in a heartbeat!!

  • Elijah M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    Our group of 4 stayed for a week and didn't want to leave. You can kayak, paddle board, fish, snorkel, adventure around the island or just sit nearly comatose in the house while taking in the great view of the Pacific Ocean. Robert and Vinna made us feel like family and Tony was readily available. This was one of the best vacation stays I've ever had. Vinaka !

  • Rod R.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Relaxing, comfortable, clea, great hosts, Vinna and Robert took care of our every need.

  • steve d.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Vale Sakoula is all that the reviews and U-tube videos show. Great location on the water with a nice dock where Robert met us for snorkeling excursions each day. Four nights of bliss in Tavenui!! I see why it stays booked. Robert and Vinna are caring and terrific people. As are Tony & Katie!! Our best stay ever in 30 years.

  • Katie B.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Fantastic house, wonderfully spacious and very well equipped. Super comfortable beds and a lovely pool. The view is just amazing!

  • Lacey C.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Vale Sekoula was the perfect peaceful getaway. Robert met us at the airport drove us to the home which is right across the street and Vienna greated us with coconut drinks. The best snorkeling right from your front door. Honeymoon island was beautiful. Robert took us out and dropped us off at our request to Honeymoon island so we could relax and snorkel. Robert also took us to Rainbow Reef. Wow, dont miss the opportunity to go. It was amazing. All around the home was spotless, Robert and Vienna were super helpful, and amazing location. It was definitely the highlight of our trip!

  • Caleb S.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Everything was perfect

  • Shelly D.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    From the moment we booked, communication with Tony was stellar. In the weeks before our arrival, he helped us plan our time in Taveuni with wonderful recommendations on what to do and where to eat. Upon arrival the caretaker, Vinna, showed up smiling and assisting us with our luggage. The house was decorated beautifully with flowers and fresh coconut drinks awaited us. The view in person was so much better than the photos online, which I didn't think was possible! Our outings with our driver, Tyren (sp?), were such a blast, and he was so gracious and helpful! Our family of four had the best time kayaking to Honeymoon Island and snorkeling. Our trip was filled with some amazing excursions, but this was all our our favorite, which says a lot!! We had an incredible lovo with meke and tried kava at the Dive Restaurant at Tony's encouragement. It was SO special!! One night Vinna cooked a delicious dinner for us, complete with banana bread and delivered by her sweet sons. When it was time to check-out and head home, Vinna showed up with flowers to put around our necks. I asked if I could have a hug and she lit up and threw her arms out wide. We were only there for three nights, but our hearts may be there forever. Thank you, so, so much for helping us create incredible memories for our family and celebrate mine and my husband's 25th wedding anniversary. I tear up thinking about how special our time at Vale Sekoula was. Upo

  • Katherine E.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    What an amazing hidden gem. The location and the property is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us. All communication was quick and helpful. Robert and Vinna were excellent property managers and offered assistance when we needed. The island itself is beautiful (so many butterflies and birds!). Top food recommendation is Kai Time - their food is delicious.

  • Jennifer O.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    Vale Sekoula is beautifully managed with stunning gardens, spectacular views and everything you will need to enjoy this piece of paradise. The owners were great to work with, promptly answering any questions we had. Vinna and Robert, the caretakers, were so kind and welcoming and made sure our stay was perfect. Robert was able to take us to see some amazing local places and shared lots of information about the Fijian islands and culture. A highlight was the day he took us out snorkelling at the rainbow reef. After we returned we had an amazing dinner at the house made by Vinna. Do try her fish tacos! The pool, kayaks and standup paddle boards were great to have. The kitchen was well equipped making it easy to cook most of our own meals. The two small stores down the road have most things. We did have Robert take us into Somosomo to pickup some extra produce from the local market stands. There are a few restaurants within walking distance that were all great. Be sure to go to Coconut Grove for a delicious fish curry. There is no question that if we ever visit Fiji again we will definitely be coming back to Vale Sekoula. We had an amazing time and loved our stay. Vanaka Tony, Katie, Vinna and Robert!

  • Adam W.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Third stay at Vale Sekoula. Loved it as always. Fourth visit already scheduled…Fifth visit already scheduled (2026)! What can I say that I haven’t already said? The only difference this year was the 2nd bathroom, which was done very nicely. Awesome! Won't stay anywhere else! Respectfully, Adam

  • Brad S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Bula! Our group of 4 stayed at Vale Sekula for 10 amazing nights. Everything was exactly as we expected. We walked from the Airport to the house where Robert met us and showed us around the house. We spent most of the time at the house, in the pool enjoying the view. We used the provided kayaks to paddle out to the 3rd island (Honeymoon Island) and snorkeled (amazing snorkeling!). We also got a taxi (Joe, who was awesome) to take us to the natural rock water slides, Lavena Coastal Walk and Bouma Waterfalls. The kitchen is well stocked and we actually cooked several dinners ourselves. I could go on and on about how amazing the house, property and locals are but I suggest everyone just go an experience it for themselves. Vanaka Tony and Katie for having us at Vale Sekula!

  • Austin P.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    Cannot describe how incredible the whole property really is!! From the owners communication to the help on the ground from Robert and the whole community. Amazing snorkelling, kayaking, SUP, stunning sun rises. The house is beautiful and the grounds are luscious. Top Recommendation

  • Brad E.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    This place is a dream. We gave this property five stars across the board but it deserved six at least (out of five). The location? Stunning. The layout? Open and breezy. The view? Spectacular. The local people? Warm, kind, and gracious. The diving was fantastic, Rainbow Reef is one of the best in the world, and Salt Dive is amazing (see my google review). We’re already planning our next trip back.

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