Solomon Islands and Resorts

Central Province

Maravagi Resort

Maravagi is a simple hideaway retreat with stunning surf, fishing, scuba diving, seaside scenery, warm hospitality and excellent cooking.

The Maravagi Resort is situated on the waterfront in a small bay on Mangalonga (or Mana) Island in the north west of the Florida Islands (one hour by boat ride east of Honiara). The picturesque bay that is shielded from the south-east trade winds and the area adjacent the resort is a protected marine area with many small islands, extensive reef systems and deep passages ensuring abundant marine life.

The resort caters for eco tourists, surfers and fisherman.

The fish rich waters and reefs draw divers and eco-travellers from around the world. Dive ship operators, such as Invader, and cruise ships moor at Maravagi to experience cultural activities such as the local pipe bands.

Drums played with “thongs”
Photo: Peter Schott

Maravagi is famous for its surf. Just around the headland and within walking distance is a left-hand reef break. Within a short boat ride is numerous breaks. The east facing breaks receive off-shore trade wind from April to November and swell is plentiful.

Where

Mangalonga (or Mana) Island, Central Province

How

Fly SkyAirWorld from Brisbane to Honiara
(2.75 hours)
Taxi to Yacht Club (Honiara Harbour). Hint: Ask cost and pay before travelling, $50 Sol (or $A10) should do it. (10 mins)
Boat ride across Iron Bottom Sound to Maravagi, Central Province (90 mins)

Features

Rooms: basic beachfront bungalow-style rooms (accommodating up to 3 people each) with mosquito nets, ceiling fans and a private cold water bathroom. Some paired rooms have a shared deck and shared two-way bathroom.

Mud crabs at your doorstep
Photo: Peter Schott

Dining: All meals are served in a huge genuine leaf house restaurant constructed over the water. Coral and fish are visible from the table. There are also lounge chairs for relaxing, to read a book, have a beer or just hang out.

Over-the-water dining room
Photo: Peter Schott

View from the dining room
Photo: Peter Schott

Additional features include:

• Surf: Great surf waves are located within 5-10 minutes walk from the resort. The main surf season is from Mid November through late April.
  (Note: Bring your own board)
  
• Fishing: Excellent fishing via boat only minutes away
  (Note: Bring your own fishing gear)
  
• Snorkelling: Awesome snorkelling surrounds the resort. There’s a bombie right in front of the restaurant and a great wall on the other side of the bay.
  (Note: Bring your own gear)
  
• Diving: Awesome diving only minutes away by boat.
  (Note: Bring your own gear)
  
• Take a boat ride to Auhua for stunning surfing, snorkelling, diving and spear fishing.
  
• Visit a local village: about 1 hour’s walk from the resort on the other side of the island is Phillip’s Village, a traditional Solomon Island’s village, a great cultural experience.
  
• The Skull Caves: Hire the boat for a day and head to an island across from Maravagi to explore the wonders of the Skull Caves and listen to some fascinating stories from your very own guide.
  
• Combine any of the above: take your surfboard, fishing gear and snorkel on the boat and cover all of your bases on an action-packed day out.
  
• Entertainment: Awesome drums played with “thongs”

Motel rooms
Air conditioned rooms
Bungalows	Basic
Bathroom	Two-way (Shared by two rooms)
Dining Room	Ocean views
Scuba Diving/Snorkelling
Surfing
Fishing
Nanny
Other features	Bar Informal

= Specialty

= Yes (Available)

? = Maybe (could be arranged)

Contact

Maravagi Resort
Boni Vesta Sandfly Passage
Ngella Island, Central Province
Ph: (677) 29065