 Namenalala Island is 25 miles offshore Savusavu. The dragon-shaped Namenala
Island juts dramatically up out of the sea.
A sanctuary in more ways than one, the dragon-shaped Namenalala Island is where you will find Moody's. Nestled within Namena Barrier Reef, the lagoon is a refuge for a myriad of clouds of gem-like fish, gliding seabirds, and turtles that lay their eggs on the beaches. World-class scuba sites include 30 miles of pristine reefs.
Hidden among towering native trees on the ridge are five hexagon-shaped bures, with romantic gas lighting, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, a king canopy bed (or two twins), his-and-hers bathrooms, and a wrap-around verandah-complemented by spectacular views of the reef and rain forest. This resort's commitment to eco-tourism is reflected in their newly installed wind-turbine which provides all their energy.
Moody's cuisine is an international blend of fresh produce and seafood delicacies prepared with an island twist. You can socialize as much or as little as you want-it's your island to live out your dreams. 5 bures.
Moodys Namena Resort Accommodations
Our resort bures are hexagonal and built of native woods, bamboo and cane to blend with the environment. As each bure is perched along the ridge, all are oceanfront and each has its own unique view out to sea, overlooking either the beach or the reefs at the base of the cliffs. Four of the six bures face northwesterly towards the southern coast of Vanua Levu. 'Lawendua' is named after the elegant long-tailed tropicbirds which nest in crevices of the cliff-face below the bure. Several walls have floor-to-ceiling sliding louvered doors so by fully opening the doors, one has a 180 degree view out to sea. Various tropical bushes, plants and fruit trees lend color and provide privacy between each bure.
One of the six sections of the hexagon is the bathroom area with his/her toilets & sinks joined by an over-size shower.  The bedroom is dominated by a king-size canopy bed with mosquito netting draped around the base of the canopy. You'll find coffee/tea making facilities in the beautiful hardwood cabinet tucked in a corner of your bedroom. Romantic gas lamps, reminiscent of lighting at the turn of the century, provides 24 hour lighting. There are solar lamps for reading in bed along with a fan for our hot humid summers when the tradewinds are light. Piped-in gas runs your lights, hot water for showers and your tea kettle.
 The other bures along the north ridge are Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, and Mango.
On the south side of the ridge, Nautilus Bure is at the clifftop and views from here are the distant islands of Koro and Makogai and our own Nautilus Beach below.
Vandra bure, named for the beautiful vandra trees growing at its base, is at the beach and has its own special views of swaying palm trees, the sea and the white powder-soft beach we named Nautilus from the unusual deep-water shell which makes its way to the shore after sea storms.
Moodys Namena Resort Clubhouse and Dining
 The large hexagonal bure, 'vale ni kana' - or clubhouse, is our central gathering place consisting of lounge area, dining, self-serve bar and houses a large paperback library. Here you will find books on fish and coral identification, birds, local culture & traditions. Dining is usually communal and a time to share the day's experiences with fellow guests. However, for our romantics or honeymoon couples who prefer to dine alone, our staff are happy to set up a table on the patio. Meals are included in the daily tariff and wine is complimentary with dinner. Our kitchen staff bake breads, pastries, cakes daily and can cater to your dietary requirements.
 Although Namenalala Island does not have ground water nor do we get the rainfall most places in Fiji get annually, we grow our own bananas, pineapples, lemons/limes, papaya, soursop, sugar apples, heart of palm, coconuts and other tropical fruits and vegetables - some are seasonal and may not be available year round but we can purchase from the markets in Savusavu or Nadi.
Our cuisine is a blend of local and international fare and staff are happy to share or swap recipes.
Moodys Namena Resort Activities
The focus on Namenalala Island is enjoyment of the natural land and sea environment. The Namena Barrier Reef which surrounds us is one of Fiji's most diversified and spectacular reef ecosystems with over 30 kilometers of walls and bommies (sea mounts).
The South Pacific claims over 300 varieties of corals in comparison to around 30 varieties in the Caribbean; the Fiji Islands are known as the Soft Coral capital of the Pacific. Scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers will find a diversity of reef corals and marine creatures on the barrier reef which is at our back door just minutes away from the island's beaches and tropical forests. Depending on prevailing sea conditions, snorkelers are welcome to join the divers on the daily excursions to the barrier reef at no additional charge. At the entrance to the North Save-a-Tack Passage, the wall drops over a mile deep - we have named this site the Grand Canyon.
Fish Patch is at the same entrance into the reef where one can swim with schools of pelagics ... barracudas, trevally, tuna, sharks, walu.....and just a few feet away a myriad of colorful reef fishes glide in and out of the corals on the wall. Spectacular bommies rim the South Save-a-Tack passages ... Chimneys, Tetons, Seven Dwarfs, Neptunes Haunt, Magic Mountain and many more, each with its own resident marine life. Dives are carefully chosen by your divemaster as seeing the soft corals in bloom are dependent upon prevailing tidal flow and current. Some sites at the far tip of the reef can only be dived when sea conditions are calm - mainly between the months of October to March - as the reef is quite exposed.
Namenalala Island is one of Fiji's largest hawksbill turtle-nesting areas so both divers and snorkelers swim with them at all times of the year. Nesting season runs between December to March and if you are here at that time, there is a chance that you will see either the female laying her eggs on the beach above high-water mark or watching nests hatch and the babies making their way to the sea. We do see turtles year round as the Namena Barrier Reef is also feeding ground for both the green turtle and the hawksbill.
Moodys Namena Resort Other Activities
Other water activities are windsurfing, canoeing, ocean kayaking, fishing. Join the Fijians handlining or trolling the deep blue with Moody.
Relax in a hammock strung between palm trees. Join the staff in a game of beach volleyball. Or have a picnic lunch sent to a remote beach. With a maximum capacity of 6 couples, the island is virtually your home away from home.
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