Solomon Islands and Resorts

Western Province

Fatboys

Fatboys bar and restaurant is situated 100 metres out atop the crystal clear waters of Mbabanga Island.

View of Kennedy Island from the dining room/bar
Photo: Dive Gizo

The name "fatboys" is derived from the character "Joe" from the book The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. The fatboys life revolves around drinking, eating, sleeping and making every conceivable effort to avoid work. Whilst at fatboys, the customer becomes "Joe the fatboy".

fatboys’ dining room
Photo: Peter Schott

Your hosts, Turia Griffiths and Grant Griffiths, an expatriate Australian, naturalized Solomon Islander, have an intimate knowledge of the Western Province and can organise tours, fishing trips, diving, snorkelling and other activities for you. They actively promote economic and social development for the people of the region by supporting local business.
fatboys is a beautiful location catering for up to 150 people in the dining room (with uninterrupted generator power).

Where

Mbabanga Island, Western Province

How

Fly SkyAirWorld from Brisbane to Honiara
(2.75 hours)
Fly Solomon Airlines from Honiara to Gizo (actually Airport Island) (1.25 hours)
Boat ride to fatboys at 11am daily (10 mins)

Features

Rooms: tastefully appointed bungalows are situated on the waters edge of Mbabanga Island, affording the most magnificent views to Kennedy Island (JFK fame), the majestic volcano Mt Kolombangara and beyond.

Beach front bungalow at fatboys
Photo: Peter Schott

The bungalows have been constructed using a blend of traditional leaf and local tropical hardwoods. All are beautifully appointed ensuring your stay is comfortable. There are 4 bungalows, 2 in a duplex each with 1 Queen size bed and 3 single beds and 2 bungalows each with 1 Queen size bed.

Open rooms
Photo: fatboys

Dining:

fatboys bar and restaurant is situated 100 metres out atop the crystal clear waters of Mbabanga Island. Enjoy an ice cold drink, a delicious meal of fresh crayfish, a game of pool, or simply kick back and be mesmerized by the myriad of tropical fish swimming underneath you. The well-stocked bar, including a modest wine list, is available to both guests and the public.

Dining room/bar, fatboys
Photo: fatboys Resort

Dining room at night
Photo: Peter Schott

Additional features include:

• four-poster beds and mosquito nets
  
• en-suites with hot water
  
• DVD players and an extensive library of DVDs
  
• 240 volt power
  
• tea and coffee making facilities
  
• large verandas with stunning views across to Kennedy Island and Mt Kolombangara

Next full moon party:

Our full moon dance parties are held on the Saturday closest to the full moon.

Game Fishing

Lola Resort, the world renowned fishing Mecca, is a 40 minute boat ride through Vona Vona lagoon from fatboys. Lola conduct fishing trips which will satisfy the most discerning angler.

Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing

fatboys is serviced by local scuba diving companies and can arrange diving, snorkelling or surfing charters.

Motel rooms
Air conditioned rooms
Bungalows	Luxury
Bathroom	Private
Dining Room	Over Water
Scuba Diving/Snorkelling
Surfing
Fishing
Nanny
Other features	Luxurious Over-water Dining/Bar Pool table Friendly

= Specialty

= Yes (Available)

? = Maybe (could be arranged)

Contact

For bookings, questions, information, contact us (email preferable):
Fatboys Resort
P. O. Box 140 Gizo
Ph/Fax: (677) 60095
Email: fatboys@solomon.com.sb
Website: www.fatboysgizo.com

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