Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

Description

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort is at the gateway of the Yasawa Islands, with unmistakable white sand beaches, volcanic mountains, and Phantom Rock caves. The resort is situated inside a marine protected area and is all about living simply, sustainably, and in harmony with the environment. There is a range of activities including scuba diving, snorkelling, and cultural tours. Meet the onsite Marine Biologist and hear all about the many adventures on offer such as the Awakening Shark Dive, an Introductory Dive with Reef Sharks, or the Reef Shark Snorkel. The friendly hospitality, superb location, and great variety of activities combine to provide a fantastic holiday experience.

Resort Features:

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Towels and toiletries provided for those staying in Bures
  • Free drinking water
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Laundry service
 
BONUS! Free Wi-Fi and use of non-motorised water sports equipment

Room Details

  • Kuata Dorm – 2x dorms with 7 beds in each, 1x unisex and 1x girls only, fan, shared bathroom. These dorms have bunk beds and are located just metres from the beach
 
  • Kuata Double (until 31 March 2025 only) – 1x queen or 1x queen + 1 single, shared bathroom, fan. Lovely garden views in these upmarket tent-styled rooms unique to this resort.
 
  • Tei Tei (Garden) Bure – 1x queen and 1x bunk bed or sofa bed (on request), en suite, fan (max occupancy 2 adults and 2 children). Quaint bures include a charming semi-covered/outdoor ensuite
 
  • Beachfront Siga Bure – 1x queen and 1x bunk bed (on request) en suite, fan (max occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children). A favourite among our guests with amazing ocean views
 
  • Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure – 1x queen and 1x bunk bed and/or sofa bed (on request) en suite, fan (max occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children). A favourite among our guests with amazing ocean views
 
  • Beachfront Rai Ki Waya Bure – 1x queen, 1x single, 1x bunk, en suite, fan. The best views in the house with the beach right at your front doorstep.

Activities

  • Snorkelling
  • Awakening Shark Dive (with Bull Sharks) intro and certified
  • Guided snorkelling with reef sharks
  • Diving
  • Kayaking
  • Stand up paddleboards
  • Jewellery making sessions
  • Weaving lesson
  • Medicine walks
  • Volleyball
  • Island walks
  • Sunset cruises
  • Bull shark dives
  • Guided night snorkel trip
  • Village Visit
  • Church service
  • Kayaking

* For more information on a range of activities check out Activities in the main toolbar above

Location: Kuata Island

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, Kuata Island
Yasawa Flyer Vessel Timings (Route 7)

Additional information

Vessel departure time from Port Denarau:

8.45pm

Vessel arrival northbound at resort:

10:30am

Vessel departure southbound from resort:

4.05pm

Vessel arrival at Port Denarau:

6.00pm

 * The travel times shown above are indicative only, times may vary according to sea conditions and loadings.

Pricing for:

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Kuata Dorm (7 Bed Girls, shared facilities, fan)$214$30$64
Kuata Dorm (7 Bed Unisex, shared facilities, fan)$214$30$64
Kuata Double/Twin (Shared facilities, fan)$230$276$226$46$92$42$64$33
Garden Bure (private ensuite, fan)$276$368$257$92$184$73$64$33
Beachfront Safari Bure (private ensuite, fan)$288$391$265$104$207$81$64$33
Beachfront Bure (private ensuite, fan)$317$449$284$133$265$100$64$33
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Kuata Dorm (7 Bed Unisex, shared facilities, fan)$228$35$64
Kuata Dorm (7 Bed Girls, shared facilities, fan)$228$35$64
Tei Tei (Garden) Bure (ensuite, fan)$286$377$269$92$184$75$64$33
Beachfront Siga Bure (ensuite, fan)$309$423$284$115$230$91$64$33
Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure (ensuite, fan)$320$447$292$127$253$98$64$33
Beachfront Rai Ki Waya Bure (ensuite, fan)$343$493$150$299$64$33
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips. 

South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb. 

The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who can not travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj

Weather Advisory

POTENTIAL FOR DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be moderate – rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands will continue to operate today as scheduled but are subject to delays and/or a suspension of services without prior notice should our Operations and/or Vessel Crews decide to do so in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

Should customers need to alter their travel arrangements with South Sea Cruises, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who cannot travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj