Evis Resort is situated on Nggatirana Island – a stunning, privately owned coral island surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Nono and Marovo Lagoons. The area of the island and the house reef is a designated conservation area with the resort being the only development on the island.
Evis Resort is a welcome addition to Solomon Islands’ off-the-grid accommodation options, offering a comfortable and secluded stay for travellers seeking a personalised island experience. The resort consists of three individual architecturally designed, premium beachfront bungalows, plus a central unit consisting of restaurant, bar, visitor centre and convenience rooms.
Activities include hill walking, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and of course relaxing. With all this and more, we are sure you will experience a holiday to remember at Evis Resort.
Getting to Evis Resort
Nggatirana Island is well located, being on the edge of the Nono Lagoon and just 23 minutes by 40hp boat from Seghe airfield.
For those making their own way, Nggatirana is off the south west side of Vangunu approximately 10 kilometres from Seghe, just northwest of Mbopo and Halisi villages.
Amenities at Evis Resort
The lagoon view restaurant offers French‐Lagoon fusion cuisine featuring local seafood including fresh caught lobster, shellfish and lagoon fish. The restaurant can seat up to forty guests on ten tables and is wheelchair friendly with 900mm access to convenience rooms and an extra wide WC cubicle.
The bar contains a snug sitting area and a good stock of cold beer and handpicked wines.
The office/reception and local crafts shop are located in the central Visitor Centre where local tours and activities can be planned and booked.
Kayaks and snorkelling gear are available for guest use.
Whilst Evis Resort is in a delightfully remote area, a good mobile phone signal can be picked up along the shoreline.
Accommodation at Evis Resort
As at January 2018, three bungalows (single units) have been completed. Each bungalow has one large kingsized bedroom, a separate lobby with a door to the rear access ramp and ensuite bathroom with soap, shower gel and shampoo. Idyllic lagoon views can be enjoyed from each bungalow’s large verandahs, two of which offer direct beach access and a ramp/bridge to the round the island path (excluding Unit 3).
Unit 3 has been designed with the special needs of disabled travellers in mind. Doors are extra wide (900mm), and power sockets are mounted higher up the wall than usual. Unit 3 is connected directly to the central unit by means of a flat bridge and to a 2.1 metre wide beachhead boardwalk by means of a gentle 8% ramp.
All units are provided with harvested rainwater which is pumped to each unit. Power is currently generator‐set, but will eventually be converted to solar. Each unit is equipped with Australian 10 Amp, 3 pin sockets for charging phones, tablets and laptops etc.
A further single unit plus a two bedroomed flexi‐unit are also currently under construction and should be finished during 2018.
Activities at Evis Resort
Swimming and Snorkelling
Evis Resort has an excellent house reef for easy and convenient snorkelling with plenty of coral and fish life to see. Access is straight off the beach. Snorkelling trips are also run to other local islands and reefs including Mushroom Reef, Hele Bar, Soltai 61 fishing boat wreck, WWII USA Lightning P38 fighter. Mask, snorkel and fins are provided free of charge.
Scuba Diving
The Marovo Lagoon offers magnificent scuba diving sites in a pristine and diverse marine eco-system. A dive shop is planned for Evis Resort however, scuba diving is not yet available from the resort– please enquire about scuba diving at time of booking.
Sea Kayaking
The tranquil Nono and Marovo lagoons are perfect to be explored by kayak. Cruise on the crystal clear waters whilst marvelling at the colourful underwater world beneath. Explore the coastline of Nggatirana Island from the sea and stop on a deserted beach for a swim. Evis Resort has modern plastic kayaks with buoyancy tanks available for use by guests.
Hill Walking
Discover Vangunu Island. This large volcanic island close to Nggatirana is a mecca for naturalists and conservationists. In particular Vangunu is known for its rare monkey faced flying foxes and unique vika giant tree rat. Check out the prehistoric stone carvings on Rondo Hill or spend a day down at Zaira (weather and sea permitting) and visit the turtle hatchery and the Zaira Community Resource Management Area as featured on BBC TV. If you are fighting fit, try a walk up Mount Vangunu, the 1,040 metre high volcano.
Please be aware that Zaira is just 15 km away but heavy seas and trade winds may make
access difficult during the trade winds season (May through September).
Picnic on the reef islands
Evis Resort is within easy reach of many interesting islands including Hele Islands and reefs. Take a packed lunch, snorkel, relax and enjoy lunch.
Local village visits
Experience real village life and visit Mbopo (just ten minutes) or Zaira (around forty minutes access dependent uponweather). Talk with local people and hear their stories. Just across the water is Halisi where you can visit their schools. These small schools are important for education in the area. Any donations of children’s English language books (age 6 to 16 years) or other educational materials are always very welcome.
- Getting There
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Getting to Evis Resort
Nggatirana Island is well located, being on the edge of the Nono Lagoon and just 23 minutes by 40hp boat from Seghe airfield.
For those making their own way, Nggatirana is off the south west side of Vangunu approximately 10 kilometres from Seghe, just northwest of Mbopo and Halisi villages.
- Amenities
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Amenities at Evis Resort
The lagoon view restaurant offers French‐Lagoon fusion cuisine featuring local seafood including fresh caught lobster, shellfish and lagoon fish. The restaurant can seat up to forty guests on ten tables and is wheelchair friendly with 900mm access to convenience rooms and an extra wide WC cubicle.
The bar contains a snug sitting area and a good stock of cold beer and handpicked wines.
The office/reception and local crafts shop are located in the central Visitor Centre where local tours and activities can be planned and booked.Kayaks and snorkelling gear are available for guest use.
Whilst Evis Resort is in a delightfully remote area, a good mobile phone signal can be picked up along the shoreline.
- Accommodation
-
Accommodation at Evis Resort
As at January 2018, three bungalows (single units) have been completed. Each bungalow has one large kingsized bedroom, a separate lobby with a door to the rear access ramp and ensuite bathroom with soap, shower gel and shampoo. Idyllic lagoon views can be enjoyed from each bungalow’s large verandahs, two of which offer direct beach access and a ramp/bridge to the round the island path (excluding Unit 3).
Unit 3 has been designed with the special needs of disabled travellers in mind. Doors are extra wide (900mm), and power sockets are mounted higher up the wall than usual. Unit 3 is connected directly to the central unit by means of a flat bridge and to a 2.1 metre wide beachhead boardwalk by means of a gentle 8% ramp.
All units are provided with harvested rainwater which is pumped to each unit. Power is currently generator‐set, but will eventually be converted to solar. Each unit is equipped with Australian 10 Amp, 3 pin sockets for charging phones, tablets and laptops etc.
A further single unit plus a two bedroomed flexi‐unit are also currently under construction and should be finished during 2018.
- Activities
-
Activities at Evis Resort
Swimming and Snorkelling
Evis Resort has an excellent house reef for easy and convenient snorkelling with plenty of coral and fish life to see. Access is straight off the beach. Snorkelling trips are also run to other local islands and reefs including Mushroom Reef, Hele Bar, Soltai 61 fishing boat wreck, WWII USA Lightning P38 fighter. Mask, snorkel and fins are provided free of charge.Scuba Diving
The Marovo Lagoon offers magnificent scuba diving sites in a pristine and diverse marine eco-system. A dive shop is planned for Evis Resort however, scuba diving is not yet available from the resort– please enquire about scuba diving at time of booking.Sea Kayaking
The tranquil Nono and Marovo lagoons are perfect to be explored by kayak. Cruise on the crystal clear waters whilst marvelling at the colourful underwater world beneath. Explore the coastline of Nggatirana Island from the sea and stop on a deserted beach for a swim. Evis Resort has modern plastic kayaks with buoyancy tanks available for use by guests.Hill Walking
Discover Vangunu Island. This large volcanic island close to Nggatirana is a mecca for naturalists and conservationists. In particular Vangunu is known for its rare monkey faced flying foxes and unique vika giant tree rat. Check out the prehistoric stone carvings on Rondo Hill or spend a day down at Zaira (weather and sea permitting) and visit the turtle hatchery and the Zaira Community Resource Management Area as featured on BBC TV. If you are fighting fit, try a walk up Mount Vangunu, the 1,040 metre high volcano.Please be aware that Zaira is just 15 km away but heavy seas and trade winds may make
access difficult during the trade winds season (May through September).Picnic on the reef islands
Evis Resort is within easy reach of many interesting islands including Hele Islands and reefs. Take a packed lunch, snorkel, relax and enjoy lunch.Local village visits
Experience real village life and visit Mbopo (just ten minutes) or Zaira (around forty minutes access dependent uponweather). Talk with local people and hear their stories. Just across the water is Halisi where you can visit their schools. These small schools are important for education in the area. Any donations of children’s English language books (age 6 to 16 years) or other educational materials are always very welcome.