Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort vs Matangi Private Island Resort
Two Fiji resorts at a similar price: from about $900 and $700 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort if you…
- + care most about lots to do (84 vs 68 out of 100)
- + travel with young kids: all ages welcome, the other is adults only
Choose Matangi Private Island Resort if you…
- + care most about quiet & private (93 vs 75 out of 100)
- + care most about villa / pool (73 vs 61 out of 100)
- + want to spend less: from about $700 a night vs $900
- + want more meals included: All-inclusive vs Full board (all meals)
- + want it quiet: adults only
- + go by guest reviews: 4.9 vs 4.4 on Google
Side by side
| Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Matangi Private Island Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Vanua Levu | Taveuni |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Low season / night | $903–$1,319 | $722–$972 |
| High season / night | $1,319–$1,875 | $1,042–$1,389 |
| Transfer | Domestic flight + transfer · 50 min | Domestic flight + transfer · 65 min |
| Meals included | Full board (all meals) | All-inclusive |
| House reef | Good | Good |
| Children | All ages · kids club | adults only |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.8 · Google 4.4 | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.9 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 84 | 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 72 | 77 |
| Dining | 72 | 68 |
| Villa / pool | 61 | 73 |
| Value | 65 | 69 |
| Quiet & private | 75 | 93 |
| Lots to do | 84 | 68 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.