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Dolphin Island
Rakiraki, Fiji · Independent · Apex Luxury
A 14-acre exclusive-use island off the north tip of Viti Levu, reached by boat from Ellington Wharf near Rakiraki. Four thatched bures plus a Main Bure sleep at most eight, with a private chef on island. Virginia Fisher shaped the dark heartwood interiors under Huka's ownership; the island returned to its original family in 2025.
- 4 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Northern Viti Levu
- Interiors: Virginia Fisher; Suzanne Turley (landscape)
About Dolphin Island
- This 14-acre private island in Fiji accommodates a maximum of just eight guests across four thatched bures.
- Reached by a roughly 20-minute boat transfer from Ellington Wharf, it opened in 2011 as part of The Huka Retreats.
- It was named Best Luxury Private Retreat in Fiji at the LUX 2020 Travel and Tourism Awards.
- Former Huka Retreats sister to Huka Lodge: 14 acres, maximum eight guests, private chef.
- Reached by a roughly 20-minute boat from Ellington Wharf near Rakiraki, Fiji.
History
Dolphin Island is a 14-acre exclusive-use private island resort off the northern tip of Viti Levu in Fiji, reached by a roughly 20-minute boat transfer from Ellington Wharf near Rakiraki. It opened in 2011 and accommodates a maximum of just eight guests across four thatched-roof bures and a central Main Bure.
Developed under The Huka Retreats, which sold it back to its original owning family in 2025, the resort features palm-thatched Pacific architecture with dark heartwood interiors and freestanding baths; its interiors were shaped by designer Virginia Fisher and its tropical landscape reworked by Suzanne Turley. It was named Best Luxury Private Retreat in Fiji at the LUX 2020 Travel and Tourism Awards.
Experiences
- Kava ceremony — Guests can immerse themselves in the kava ceremony.
- Tapa cloth making — Guests can take part in tapa cloth making.
- Village elders' legends and stories — Guests can listen to legends and stories passed down through generations from village elders.
- Traditional song and dance — Guests can hear Fijian voices in song and join the rhythm of drums accompanying traditional dances.
- Cooking Classes — Cooking classes are listed among the island's offerings.
- Diving — Diving experiences are offered.
Amenities
- Open-air couples massage on the island (per guest review)
- Cooking Classes
- Diving
- Water Sports
- Fishing
- Wellbeing
- Weddings
- Experiences
- Local Life
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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