Villa Takali, the luxurious Fijian Resort where Love Island was filmed, is where we kicked off our new year. Our friend Natalie is friends with the owner, and since the villa hadn’t been rented for the holidays, we were encouraged to pop by at our leisure, and enjoy the property. On New Years day we headed over to the villa, despite the heavy rains. As far as I was concerned, a pool’s a pool, and even if it’s raining, it’s still 80 degrees… so how bad can it be. I had no idea what was in store for us.
To be honest, I’ve never heard of Villa Takali, and I’ve also never watched Love Island. Therefore, this entire experience took me by surprise. As we passed through the gate house, I felt like we were stepping onto a film set. We parked the car, dodged rain drops as we crossed over the tennis courts, and headed into the covered colonnade. We dropped our tote bags by the pool, and Natalie promptly took us on a 15 minute tour of the property. It seemed to go on forever.
The villa spans two acres set on Loloma Beach, with 10,000 square feet of living space. Imagine if you will, a private residence with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, upper and lower guests suites, a master suite separate from the main house, a theater room, access to the private beach in front of the home. And did I mention the pool? It’s one of the largest private pools I’ve ever laid eyes on.
The infinity pool is covered in navy blue tiles, which gives it a luxurious dark blue color. It also makes it that much more intriguing as you step into the pool, because you’re not quite sure how deep it is. As you wade in and immerse yourself, all of your cares disappear. It’s you, the pool, the ocean, and the sky.
We spent hours swimming laps, playing games and lounging in the shallow end of the pool. I also spent some time by myself, walking the grounds of the property. There were so many beautiful details to take in. The lushness of the grounds, the multiple covered walkways, the private outdoor gardens, a private 6 person jacuzzi off the master suite… every detail was beautifully thought out. Even in the rain, the villa was completely magical.
The villa can sleep up to 14 people and would be the perfect getaway for either a group of friends, or a large family. And yes, a private chef is available to tend to you and your families every need. This is truly a sanctuary in the heart of the South Pacific with every amenity you can dream of. A huge shout out to Natalie for giving us a taste of the good life… the really good life.
Learn more about Villa Takali HERE