Ahura Resorts boosts COVID-safe Fiji holidays

The world has adjusted to the new normal of living with COVID waves and travel is steadily coming back to where we were. That said, Tourism Fiji and partner resorts are leaving no stone unturned to ensure safe travels and COVID-free adventures for one and all. Ahura Resorts, the owner-operators of both Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort, updated its rules and regulations regarding COVID and Fiji holidays.

Flying into a COVID-safe Fiji Holiday

Besides free and unimpeded travel for fully vaccinated international travellers (if you’re boosted, so much the better!), it’s mandatory to have travel insurance which covers COVID-related incidents and expenses like quarantine, flight and accommodation amendments/cancellation fees. The resort reiterates Tourism Fiji’s one requirement of a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 72 hours after travellers’ arrival in Fiji. The website where travellers can pre-book and pay for the RAT test is https://www.entrytestfiji.com/. If travellers reach either Malolo Island Resort or Likuliku Lagoon Resort after staying at another resort for more than a day, the same rule applies – a RAT test within 72 hours.

Additionally, Ahura Resorts has partnered with a private medical laboratory, VanMed Labs, who have deputed a qualified laboratory staff at the resorts to undertake testing of travellers conveniently and simply. VanMed is approved by the Fiji Government’s Ministry of Health as an authorised COVID testing agency. As a last point, travellers can still enjoy themselves a Fijian holiday even while under the initial 72-hour window of having a RAT test done under their COVID-safe protocols.

Other than above, normal good health and hygiene rules apply. Guests are encouraged to wash hands and use the sanitizers provided in-room and in public areas regularly. The resorts continue the policy of wiping down high touch-point areas with disinfectant and the staff will always have masks and gloves on. The staff arriving on the island after days off are temperature-screened and undertake a RAT. Additionally, all staff get periodic training in CARE FIJI COVID protocols and wash their hands on the hour.

Ahura Resorts’ Guidelines

All arrival rooms undergo thorough disinfection and sanitisation of HTPA including all handles, remote controls, in-room control panels, light switches, toilet seats, nightstands, telephones, alarm clocks, luggage racks and flooring. Furniture fabrics, pillows and cushions are changed, and air conditioning filters are cleaned. In the initial 24 hours prior to undertaking the rapid COVID test, rooms will not be serviced, but any extra amenities can be requested at the reception.

Post the test and during your stay, rooms will be serviced and sanitised daily as usual, unless requested otherwise.

Ahura Resorts’ F&B Guidelines

Currently, in-room dining services on either resort are suspended. Guests to sanitise their hands before entering and exiting restaurant/s. The restaurants will get a new cleaning and sanitation regimen during and between service periods.

Public Areas and Toilets

Public toilets will be serviced and cleaned every 2 hours. The Likuliku Resort has a new cleanliness regimen, focussing on sanitising HTPA at the reception, boutique, guest lounges, guest toilets and gymnasium. The guests at Likuliku using the gym can relax knowing that the HTPAs inside are wiped and sanitised after every use.

Resort Activities & Experiences

Upon arrival, all guests will continue to receive a bag with a sanitised set of snorkels, mask, and fins. That said, guests are encouraged to bring their own mask and snorkel equipment.

Kids’ Club at Malolo Island Resort

Children will be temperature screened prior to entry into the Club every day. No sick or perceived ill children will be allowed to attend the Club. Babysitting facilities will continue to be available on request and staff will wear masks.

What If I Fall Ill? What IF I Get COVID on My Fiji Holiday?

 Any guest who becomes ill or displays symptoms of COVID-19 at any time should report to the Resort Manager or Operations Manager, they’re also the officially ‘Care Fiji Wellness Ambassadors’. Both the resorts have access to a doctor in the nearby Solevu village on Malolo Island – 10 minutes boat ride away. For serious emergencies, the resorts evacuate to Nadi and use the resources and doctors from Zen’s Medical Centre.

Safe, Happy Fiji Holidays: Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort

At Hideaway Holidays, our South Pacific Specialists receive at least one question for every booking regarding COVID-19 safety precautions, regulations and good practices in Fiji. It’s great to see Ahura Resorts putting the right foot forward for getting back to great Fiji holidays. Check out our resort pages for the Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort if you’re interested. Want to browse a few activities and experiences in Fiji that you’ve yet to sample? Head over to our Blogs on Fiji, that’s a good place to start travel research. And as always, happy South Pacific holidaying!