Cooking Classes with Dawn

Manager, Dawn Simpson and her team continue to provide the warm style of authentic hospitality that Fijian people are so well known for. They will look after guests as little or as much as they desire, while always providing attentive and solicitous service for all Dolphin Island visitors.

Learn to cook a few of Dawn's signature dishes, to impress your dinner guests when you return home. Visit the local markets to collect your fresh ingredients.

Kids more than welcome to lend a helping hand - no guarantees this will happen when you return home ?

"Your hospitality on Dolphin Island could be a lesson to the world – where else have we ever been so indulged."

Guest Reviews

Dolphin Island anniversary escape

We went to Dolphin Island for our 30 th wedding anniversary. 6 nights of luxury and we cannot recommend the resort enough. Dawn, Maxine, Bunny and the crew looked after us so well, attentive to our needs but not overly so. The food was truly excellent, the only problem being we ate too much of Dawn’s cooking, and probably put on a number of kilograms. The accommodation and combined... Read this review

Stewart H, March 2024

New Zealand

Our summer stay at Dolphin Island was one of the most magical holiday experiences we've ever had

"Our summer stay at Dolphin Island was one of the most magical holiday experiences we've ever had. From the moment you arrive - the island feels like your own personal sanctuary. From the gorgeous gardens, the golden beach, the reef teaming with sea life, and the stunning sunsets - you are surrounded by natural beauty. Dawn and her team could not have looked after us better. The food was... Read this review

Philippa and family , January 2024

New Zealand

The food was out of this world - it really was

Firstly the staff were more than wonderful from Susan to Dawn and absolutely all the others. We were moved by the efforts they went to to make our stay so fantastic. Crab catching with Neena and Bunny. Crab racing with Max. Coconut preparation with Billy. Tombe's kindness guiding to the hill top shelter and concern for me when he thought I had fallen out of the canoe. Pauly and... Read this review

Jamie and Family , January 2024

Australia

Uncompromised, attentive and exemplary service

The staff at Dolphin managed by "the exceptional" Dawn are all super stars. Fijians are well known for their warm, hospitable and friendly service, but the Dolphin staff took this reputation to another level. Dawn, Max and Paul particularly were stand out performers supported by all the other Dolphin family members. During our eleven night stay we received uncompromised, attentive and exemplary service. It was a relaxing and enjoyable... Read this review

Tom and family - September 2023