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A beautiful resort nestled amid lush tropical jungle. The interior is stylish and neat with everything you need for self catering - we loved going to the market for tropical, fruit and veg. The pool is perfect. Aly was very nice and helpful and all in all I would highly recommend.
Alison Goldsbro
08 Jan 2024
Pureshores is the perfect serene home away from home nestled in lush tropical gardens and with a private beach a short stroll away. Aly embraces guests with her warm personality and is a wonderful host who has thought of all the perfect and stylish touches in the bure to make one's stay convenient and magical. The pool is the best way to unwind and cool off in this tropical oasis. Our stay in this private retreat was perfect in every way and left us longing to spend more time. I highly recommend a stay at Pureshores in Savusavu.
Candida, New Zealand
28 Dec 2023
Truly a special place…peaceful calm and natural yet classy and immaculate..Highly recommended to the travellers wanting a touch of serenity away from the crowds …Had a lovely few days visiting over Christmas…….
Grant Melville
28 Dec 2023
Three words come to mind… Private. Serene.
Pure Shores Resort is the perfect haven for couples. It’s a place where you can relax and unwind in this peaceful hidden little gem at Sekawa Beach, Fiji.
My husband and I stayed in the Lilypond Bure. The bure is nestled within beautiful tropical gardens.
Lilypond Bure exceeded our expectations. The photos just don't do it justice. It is spacious and beautifully finished throughout. The gardens and grounds are wonderful, very private, and filled with lots of tropical plants and wildlife. The variety of birds is amazing, especially the orange dove.
The attention to detail inside the bure is well thought out with everything you could possibly need. The decor, fixtures, and fittings are amazing; top-quality appliances and furnishings have been used throughout. The bure is clean and has every creature comfort you could ask for.
The queen-size bed is very comfortable, and the bed linen is luxurious. The kitchen is well stocked, and Aly even provides a welcome hamper!
The resort has a private salt water pool and a stunning pavilion area for outdoor relaxation. set in stunning tropical gardens.
The pavilion is great for sun-baking, reading a book, listening to music, or having a few drinks by the pool.
The pool area is a wonderful space, and we enjoyed some lovely relaxing swims.
Even though Pure Shores is not located on the waterfront, the beach is a short easy walk from the resort.
It is virtually a private beach; the sand is soft and fine, and the water is inviting. It’s great for a morning/evening stroll or a swim in the ocean.
We stayed at Pure Shores to relax and unwind. We were completely happy just wandering around the gardens, taking walks along the beach, sitting in the egg chair, lying in the hammock, and lounging by the pool.
Once you have stocked up on your essentials at the supermarket, market, and Sea Lovers (wines, spirits, etc.) you need not leave the serenity of Pure Shores, just relax, and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
This was our first trip to Savusavu and won’t be our last!
We look forward to returning and catching up with Aly and her adorable sidekick, Gadget.
Thanks, Aly; we’ll be back!
Helen
27 Oct 2023
Wind down and relax in Paradise
From the moment we landed this was an experience not to be missed, we were met at the plane by Ally our wonderful hostess and her companion Gadget the little Australian terrier.
A hidden paradise, beautiful gardens, and the accommodation was perfect fully self-contained with lush gardens all around and privacy is all you could ask for a beautiful pool and then to add to the perfect experience a virtual private beach with soft, black sand, swaying palm trees. Only a short distance walk away even on crutches was very easy to manage.
Trips into Lambassa Savu Savu, snorkelling, even local mineral, hot springs. Sunday nights mixing with local people at the Plantation club, and then down the road for dancing at the Copra shed, yacht club.
10 days of pure relaxation, a must, for anyone who wants to see and experience the beauty of Vanu Levu.
Thank you for such a wonderful time. We won’t forget any time soon.
Doug & Michele
24 Oct 2023
Pure Shores Resort is a wonderful haven away from the noise and hectic town life - with the sound of the waves and the varied birdsong in the background you can relax and unwind on the verandah surrounded by the most amazing and beautiful gardens, head over to the salt water pool and pavilion a few steps away from the Bure, or wander a short distance away for a walk along the soft sandy beach or swim in the clear warm waters.
The decorations and amenities provided in the Bures are well thought out with everything you could possibly need …. but if there should be anything, host Aly is more than happy to supply or take you into town to get.
Even though we had a lot of rain during our stay it did not detract from the enjoyment of our time here and perhaps the sun will be shining for our next visit.
We look forward to returning for a longer visit and catching up with Aly and her adorable sidekick, Gadget (Aust Silky Haired Terrier) once again.
Kerry & Noel
Cockatoo, Australia
Kerry McNeill
30 Sep 2023
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder that allowed you to remove yourself from the world’s drama? We found this at Pure Shores Resort, Sekawa Beach Fiji and loved it!
There is a place where vegetation meets the sea, the only rules are the ones you make then throw in a salt water pool for therapy. All the elements to relax and unplug.
Super comfortable bure, had everything we needed to make your meals inside and on the BBQ on a covered deck! The sea is a comfortable 700 step walk to your virtually private mile long volcanic black-sand beach. High tide in the bay is known for the arrival of turtles and are quite visible from the shore.
It is the friendly locals in the area that are eager to make you feel good and that is just what happened.
Nina and Randy CANADA
04 Jul 2023
I stayed at the Lilypond Bure for a week in August 2022 and was super impressed with the layout and location of Pure Shores Resort. The Bure had a great combination of a beachy and hippy vibe and was fitted out to perfection. Everything I could ever need for my stay was included. Such a relaxing setting and the bed was so comfortable, that I could sleep there forever!
The pool is an oasis set in stunning tropical gardens, shared by the two villas. And the best sandy beach on the island is just a few minutes' walk away!
Highly recommended.
This was not my first trip to Savusavu and certainly won't be my last!
Greg Stuart
12 Dec 2022
Pure Shores is all about relaxing. Comfortable couch inside for your Netflix fix or my favourite place, the egg chair on the front deck.
The bed linen is luxurious and bed is very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, with the welcome hamper and laundry including washing powder is great. The pool is wonderful and we enjoyed some lovely relaxing swims. The beach is a two minute walk away and a lovely spot for an evening stroll or dip in the ocean.
Once you have stocked up at the market and supermarket, you need not leave the serenity of Pure Shores, just relax and enjoy. Be there at the right time and you may be lucky enough to have Aly and Rob give you some of their home grown bananas, yum .
Location Gold Star *****
Cleanliness *****
Staff/Service *****
Facilities Gold Star *****
Would Recommend Yes
Jacquie Stevenson
06 Sep 2022
Stayed in early 2022 with my wife. Lilypond surpassed what we were expecting, photos don't show just how spacious and beautifully finished the Bure really is. The gardens and grounds are superb, very private and filled with lots of flora and fauna, the variety of birds are amazing and we were so surprised to see up close the pair of resident Peach Doves! From our research, we were led to believe we would have had to travel to Tavenui to see these beautiful birds, not so!
Anyone wanting to enjoy total privacy could not go past Pure Shores Resort. It was so relaxing having the freedom to swim in the pool and walk around our Bure "au naturel", a true garden of Eden. Anyone who has stayed in the Tropics knows that a pool is a "must have", to enjoy your stay. The nearby beach which is just a short stroll is perfect. The hosts Robert and Aly are a very friendly easy going Aussie couple. Very helpful, but not in your face. We enjoyed their company going into town or having a few drinks by the pool. To sum up Pure Shores Resort is true to what their website states and shows in photos, very refreshing to stay somewhere and not be disappointed with false or misleading advertising. Having been to Fiji numerous times, Pure Shores Resort is the best we have stayed at!
David Johnson
05 Mar 2022
PURE SHORES RESORT ( LILYPOND BURE) was an exotic and interesting place to stay on Vanua Levu Island. The hosts ( Aly and Robert) went beyond the "call of duty" ( pick up and return to Savusavu Airport, sight seeing, grocery shopping, Covid 19 testing and excellent conversations) in assisting my wife and myself on our 7 night stay. The modern self-contained Lilypond Bure is indeed a work of art by Robert and is set admist a profusion of tropical foilage, orange doves and lush greenery everywhere. The best beach on Vanua Levu is only a short 10 minute walk from the bure ( I walked it many times at low tide). There is good snorkeling to the left of the beach. A BURE AND LOCATION OF EXQUISTE TASTE!!!
Les Cutler
24 Feb 2022
Aly & Rob were great when we stayed for NYE weekend! The property is absolutely gorgeous, super quiet and the salt pool is fantastic.
They were accommodating in our pick up & drop off at the airport as well as two separate trips into town for food; we also joined together and shared dinner one night.
We were floored at the spectacular views of the rainforest and the beach nearby was worth the short walk.
We would definitely return and bring friends and family!
*spacious rooms* *helpful owners*. *romantic atmosphere* *large suites* *thoughtful amenities* *quiet rooms*
Vani Farish
04 Feb 2022
Bula - we booked a few nights at Pure Shores during the Christmas holidays 2021. The place is heaven! The garden is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. It is peaceful and relaxing. The beach is a short walk away and stunning. The sand is soft and fine and the water is inviting. We loved snorkeling on the corals and the seagrasses. There were turtles in the bay that we saw from our paddleboards. If you are feeling really adventurous you can paddle down the river back to Pure Shores. The bure is very, very well appointed - it even had a coffee press! - with everything you need to cook a gourmet meal! To top it off, they have a resident Orange fruit dove that hangs around the bure all day. We have looked for this bird all over Vanua Levu and Taveuni - having it hanging out while drinking morning coffee was a joy! Cannot recommend Pure Shores enough!
Ken and Fareea
10 Jan 2022
Aly & Rob were wonderful hosts & went out of their way to ensure we were up to date with travel requirements.
From being picked up at the airport by a familiar face (cause I’d seen Aly’s profile on WhatsApp that we used to communicate) to use of the kayaks delivered to the water and everything in between, it was an awesome choice of places to stay!!!
No crowds, help with ‘self’ catering, peaceful, a short hop to get to the swimming pool which we had to ourselves … I could go on and on.
Just stay there - hire a car - no need for 4WD and go!!!
Wendy Burdekin
15 Dec 2021
Our Pure Shores Resort experience began as we left the hustle and bustle of Savusavu Township on a scenic drive to the settlement of Sekawa. There’s a lookout point along the way to show you the beauty of Savusavu Bay and the township from whence you’ve come, and as we turned off the main road down to our new home away from home for the next few days, we could feel the serenity of the location seeping into us.
Pure Shores is a boutique resort consisting of 2 indulgently self-contained open plan bures nestled in a “secret garden” like environment. Not water front, although the beach is a mere hop skip and a jump away, the gardens, which have obviously been a labour of love, seem to cocoon you and give you the privacy you want yet the space to explore. Swaying Coconut Palms, a variety of Helconia species and a lilypond with bright pink lily flowers greet you.
Inside the bures the attention to detail in the décor, fixtures and fittings is stunning. Design talent is evident and top-quality appliances and furnishings have been used. Although the layout is the same, each bure is independently themed. Our bure was super clean, had provision for recycling, had every comfort from home, and then some! I was overawed by the amazing ceiling fans. Bucket list items in our own home!
The bird life precluded the need for i-buds and made sure we had no need of the 55” TV! There was an endemic Orange Dove right outside my private deck area who wanted to engage in conversation, Kingfishers up high and those little red and black things darting about amongst the hibiscus, Kula Parrots flying between the towering palm trees and smaller colourful parrots flying across the pool area.
The salt water pool has been designed for maximum water purity, is tastefully tiled and is temperature friendly, even in mid-winter. Landscaped between the two bures, the pool area can be a social hub if you so desire, we did, but the pool and decking are both also large enough for solo sun baking or dipping if that’s what you want.
We were staying at Pure Shores for some R&R, but there’s a guest compendium full of local information about things to do, places to go, sights to see and experiences to be had. We were completely happy wandering about the garden, taking a long beach walk right to the mouth of the Nasekawa River snapping shots of the flora and fauna along the way and lounging in and beside the pool.
If you want to get away from it all for a few days, or need a place to base yourself that doesn’t involve hustle and bustle this is the right place for you.
Thanks Alwyn & Robert; we’ll be back!
Nicola Marsh
11 Nov 2021
This is one of the nicest accommodations I've stayed at in Fiji and we work away a lot!!
Drew Bristow
30 Jun 2020
The flight to Savusavu was spectacular, as was the land transfer to the secluded Sekawa Estate (only half an hour's drive) where we had our own private villa at Pure Shores.
Wow!!!
Stunning surrounds garden-wise and villa-wise, with every attention to detail and our needs met by the hosts, who ensured our stay here was memorable.
The soft sandy beach at Sekawa is a short walk through beautiful gardens, and even sitting on the deck with a coffee or a wine, brings an array of birds to watch and listen to.
Kayaking along Sekawa Beach and around a mangrove island was amazing! It's not unusual to have Sekawa Beach to yourself.
This is the perfect honeymoon destination.
We thoroughly enjoyed a tour of Kokomana Chocolate Farm in Savusavu and snorkelled one of the many beautiful lagoons where we saw loads of fish and colourful coral.
We will most definitely return to snorkel some of the other amazing reef at Savusavu.
Aly and Rob, the lovely hosts, had (on request) arranged for most of our meals to be catered for - which was a real bonus with delicious food every night.
Our only regret was not having stayed longer!
Kerry Jones
17 Jan 2020