Mango Bay Resort to Reopen Soon After Harold Repairs
Mango Bay Resort is the latest tourism property planning to reopen and target the local market.
They hope to be back in business after fixing damages caused by severe Cyclone Harold.
It is located off Queens Highway at Namatakula on the Coral Coast
“We are potentially looking at opening for local markets, over the weekends only, possibly from July onwards, after repair and property clean-up is finishe,” director Edward Duffy said.
Rates
In July, they hope to introduce some very attractive local market packages. Mango Bay will put together some deals for twin share accommodation and meals.
These are likely to start from $125 a person a night, inclusive of breakfast and dinner.
A day at the resort, excluding accommodation would will cost $75 a person in a package deal that includes food and a cocktail or two.
Tropical Cyclone Harold
Mr Duffy said they closed the resort because of the impact of coronavirus on tourism and the damages from Tropical Cyclone
Harold.
Mr Duffy said TC Harold left a trail of destruction along the Coral Coast , which did not spare the resort.
“Our traditionally built bures were severely affected during this event, and are in need of the soga grass roofing to be replaced.
“The roof in our commercial kitchen collapsed inwards requiring a full rebuild and re-roof.
“We also received drastic coastal erosion from the sea surge. “As a result, we are rebuilding and reinforcing some 150 metres of seawall to try to protect the foreshore for future storms.”
He said the traditional nature of buildings on the resort made it difficult to secure the property against cyclone damage.
“As such, we were not insured for these costs.”
The estimated total to repair the damages to the resort is $150, 000, Mr Duffy said.
The resort has 14 acres of tranquil grounds and a private beachfront that has 36 bures ranging from six-bed dormitory to private beachfront bures.
Activities offered
Mango Bay offers free water sports and activities including kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling equipment, volleyball, traditional activities such as coconut weaving and Fijian cooking classes.The resort offers glass bottom boat rides that can take guided snorkelling and sunset cruises, depending on the tide and weather.