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Fatboys Resort - Gizo, Solomon Islands	Things To Do

The name fatboys is derived from the character "Joe" from the book "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens.
Whilst at fatboys the customer becomes "Joe the Fatboy".
The fatboys life revolves around drinking, eating, sleeping and making every conceivable effort to avoid work.



lounge	restaurant	bungalow

Fatboys Bar & Restaurant itself is situated 100 metres out atop the crystal clear waters of Mbabanga Island
(8 mins boat ride from Gizo,the Provincial Capital of the Western Solomon Islands)

Enjoy an ice cold bevy, a plate of fresh crayfish pan fried in lime juice and butter, a game of pool, or simply kick back and be mesmerized by the myriad of tropical fish swimming underneath you. Our well stocked bar includes a modest wine list and our locally grown produce, including catches of fresh seafood everyday enable us to create mouth-watering dishes for you. We are open for lunch everyday and take bookings for dinner.

Your hosts, Turia Griffiths and Grant Griffiths, an expatriate Australian, naturalized Solomon Islander, have an intimate knowledge of the Western Province and can organise tours, fishing trips, diving, snorkelling and other activities for you. They actively promote economic and social development for the people of the region by supporting local business.

Recently opened tastefully appointed bungalows are situated on the waters edge affording the most magnificent views to Kennedy Island ( JFK fame ) , the majestic volcano Mt Kolombangara and beyond.

Surfing
Surfers have known of this place for many years for it's great atmosphere, great surf breaks, clear reef water for diving and snorkelling, fishing and great places on the island to explore.

Your Bungalow
The bungalows have been constructed using a blend of traditional leaf and local tropical hardwoods. Great care has been taken and the imported furniture and bedding will ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Fatboys has 2 x family bungalow ,2 x honeymoon bungalow & 1 x self-contained unit .

Bedding and furnishings imported from Vietnam
DVD player and an extensive library of DVDs
240 volt power
Tea and coffee making facilities
Large Verandas with views across to Kennedy Island and Mt Kolombangara.

Couples bungalow
Each honeymoon bungalow has an ensuite bathroom with hot water, queen size bed, mosquito screening and netting over the beds. They boast large verandas over the sea, incredible views.

Family bungalow
The family bungalows are within a duplex. Each has it's own master bedroom with a queen sized bed and a bedroom out the back with three single beds.(Can be changed to a queen sized bed on request.) Each has a bathroom with hot water, is completely screened and has netting over each bed. Each bungalow also has it's own veranda area with a hammock and stunning views. There is also a shared veranda with tables and chairs and a staircase to the beach.

Self-contained unit
The self contained apartment has it's own private beach and views over both Kennedy Island and the Vona Vona. It has an upstairs master bedroom with a queen size bed and an ensuite. The next level has a bedroom with a queen sized bed and a single.. It also has a lounge room.
The whole unit is screened and there are mosquito nets above each bed.
There is a kitchen down stairs and a bathroom with hot water. Upstairs, there are two veranda's with lounge chairs and a hammock.

Transportation
Fatboys is serviced by local scuba diving companies and can arrange fishing or surfing charters on request.

If your thinking of the Solomons then think Western Solomons ( 1/5 hours plane flight from Honiara ).
If your thinking Western Solomons then think Fatboys.

You can’t always get what you want at fatboys but you get what you need.

History / Culture
Ghizo contains much of the Western Province's World War II history with many well preserved American and Japanese war relics still visible on the land and in its waters. Some of the main shops in the township of Gizo are even war relics, being operated out of abandoned American aircraft hangers.

Gizo offers a rich, friendly culture and educational visits to numerous sacred areas can be arranged. To this day, local islanders are famous for producing exquisite, traditionally themed carvings from wood and stone.

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