Imagine yourself on a small tropical island perched on the edge of the largest lagoon in the world. At Uepi Island Resort, situated on one of the Barrier Reef Islands which defines the edge of the magnificent Marovo Lagoon, you need share this unique experience of paradise with only a few other people.

This area of the Western Province, Solomon Islands offers opportunities for visitors to experience the culture of local people whilst relaxing in a quietly, intimate resort. Eight bungalows, one guest room and a six bed lodge offer clean, comfortable accommodation and the 36 bed maximum capacity ensures that all guests enjoy privacy and the intimacy of a small group of people. The food is based around fresh local seafood, fruits and vegetables, prepared by talented local chefs.

The ultimate escape...

Uepi Island is approximately 2.5 kilometres long and up to 600 metres wide, and the whole area aside from the resort's cultivated tropical gardens is covered with traversable, lowland, tropical rainforest.

Guests can participate in a variety of activities or simply relax. The lagoon side of the island has a sandy beach with clear, shallow water suitable for swimming, sail and paddle boarding and canoeing. The seaward edge of the island drops into 2,000 metres of water where 'The Slot', a deep sea trench meets Charapoana Passage, one of the few deep water passages from the lagoon.

Diving and snorkelling are popular activities along the fringing reef area with sites close to the resort which are well populated with marine life and always exciting because of the pelagic species which move along Charapoana Passage. A variety of excursions for both diving and snorkelling are offered. Guests can also book trips to the villages and rivers at the resort.

Uepi Island Resort, so remote that it may be forgotten by the rest of the world, will always be remembered by those who have experienced a stay there.  

Bungalow amenities:

• a King size bed
• a double bunk
• shower
• separate toilet
• wet area/tea/coffee
• refrigerator
• o/h & standing fans
• cane chairs/table
• verandah

There are 2 "dual units" which share a common wall but are private in all other respects.

• They are not beachfront but have an excellent view of the lagoon
• King size bed with space for single trundle.
• Facilities as per bungalows.

Activities

• Snorkelling; it is easily accessed from the Welcome Jetty, Dive Jetty, Concrete Jetty and the Fig Tree Grotto.  There are also excellent snorkelling sites at Divers Bay and Hideaway Beach.
• Windsurfing
• Ski-Boards & Paddle Canoes
• Sea Kayaking - Expeditions and Day Trips
• Fishing - Reef & River
• Safe swimming from the sandy beach
• Scuba Diving - The open ocean side of the island "drops-off" into 2000m of water, providing an extensive range of world-class dive sites, within minutes of the Dive Shop.
  • PADI Certification
  • SSI Certification
  • Resort Courses
  • Open Water Training
  • Hire Equipment
  • Specialty Training