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Fiji Accommodation Guide
Fiji Islands, South Pacific
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Fiji Accommodation Guide
Fiji accommodation is scattered around the 300 or so islands that make up the group. Some occupy tiny palm-fringed coral islands, others are entwined in the lush coastal tropical rainforest. In all, there are over 100 resorts to choose from. Of these, only a handful are International Hotel Chains - all the large resorts are on the main island of Viti Levu around Danarau in Nadi and along the Coral Coast. Nadi and the Coral Coast on the main island of Viti Levu both have plenty of affordable Hotel Rooms which make good bases for exploring
Fiji specialises in Small Boutique Resorts with less than 50 beach bungalows or bures. The most popular destination for these is in stunning Mamanuca Islands, offshore from Nadi Airport. Several of the most exclusive resorts in the world are also scattered around the outer islands. There are only a few no self catering Holiday Homes around the islands. Backpacker Accommodation can be found throughout the islands, particularly along the stunning Yasawa chain of islands and these offer excellent value for money for all types of budget travellers with some stunning "away from it all" beach locations.
Nadi Airport
All tourists arrive on the main island of Viti Levu, the majority landing at Nadi International Airport on the west coast. Nadi Airport, a small tourist town which sprawls from the airport to the town centre about 5km inland from the coast, is the dry side of the island and makes an excellent base for exploring. There's a good selection of restaurants in Nadi and numerous day tours available from island hopping to orchid gardens. There are plenty of mid size hotels and budget hostels along the main Nadi road and a few small beach resorts in Nadi Bay, although the beach there is not great. The lifestyle resorts on Denarau Island, connected by land bridge is another attraction.
Coral Coast, Suva City & Viti Levu Island
An hours drive to the south is the Coral Coast and the small town of Sigatoka. There are a number of large resorts along the Coral Coast which are good for family holidays as well as a selection of excellent value smaller resorts and hostels. Beyond the Coral Coast is the community of Pacific Harbour and the capital city of Suva. Pacific Harbour has several resorts, independent restaurants and a championship golf course set at the foot of stunning rainforested mountains and is a great centre for exploring with several river and village tours into the interior as well as a large cultural centre. There are several dive and fishing operators based at Pacific Harbour serving the excellent Beqa Reef. Suva is a sprawling cosmopolitan city with an attractive harbour but no beach. Most accommodation in Suva is self catering apartments and business hotels.
The Sunshine Coast in Viti Levu's north is the least developed region for tourism on the main island and offers some great exploring opportunities. There are no white sandy beaches along this coastline although Nananu-i-Ra, a small offshore island, has some very nice white sandy beaches and is very relaxing with a few small backpacker guesthouses.
Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca Group is a compact collection of small islands and coral atolls between 5 and 10 miles off the Nadi coast and make up fiji's most popular tourist destination. There are about 20 boutique-style resorts here, most of them being medium-sized (50-100 bungalows, some with thatch roofs = bure). The Mamanuca Group is a great place to go and unwind and to enjoy the excellent water activities from water-skiing, surfing, sailing, parasailing, fishing, scuba diving and island hopping. The Mamanuca Group can easily be visited on day tours from Nadi and several small islands and island hopping cruises cater exclusively for this market making this a good option for those on a budget or 3-day stopover.
Extending north from the Mamanuca Group is the Yasawa Group. This chain of small volcanic islands has some fantastic sweeping beaches, turquoise lagoons and isolated traditional fishing villages. It has become a favourite as a backpacker circuit with lots of budget beach bungalows, as well as boasting several exclusive small resorts.
Northern Islands
The most popular scuba diving destination in Fiji is the Rainbow Reef in the Northern Islands. This 32-km coral reef has excellent crevices and soft corals and is easily assessible from the southern coast of Vanua Levu and from Taveuni. The two main tpourist centres in the north are Savusavu Town, with its gamesfishing and Taveuni which boasts several excellent National Parks with tropical rainforests and waterfalls.
Southern Islands
The Southern Islands has great surfing and game fishing as well as excellent scuba diving along the Astralobe Reef with its marine life and caves. Kadavu is the main island and has a rugged coastline with few roads and some unique birdlife. Most of the resorts are assessible only by boat, making this a good choice for those wanting to experience total isolation.
Quick Guide - Which Island?
GENERAL
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Mamanuca Islands |
Yasawa Islands |
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| Proximity to Nadi Airport |
road =
2-30min |
air = 10min
sea = 1-2hr |
sea =
2-4hr |
road =
1-2hrs |
air = 50min |
air = 1.20hr |
| Choice of Accommodation |
excellent |
the best |
good |
good |
average |
average |
| Restaurants & Bars |
the best |
poor |
poor |
average |
poor |
average |
| Tours & Sightseeing |
the best |
good |
average |
excellent |
average |
the best |
| Sunshine |
excellent |
the best |
excellent |
average |
good |
average |
| Beaches |
poor |
excellent |
the best |
average |
good |
excellent |
| Uninhabited Islands |
good
|
the best |
good |
poor |
poor |
average |
| Weddings |
good |
the best |
good |
excellent |
average |
good |
| Romantic Holidays |
poor |
excellent |
excellent |
average |
average |
the best |
| Family Holidays |
good |
the best |
average |
excellent |
poor |
average |
| Backpacking |
excellent |
good |
the best |
good |
poor |
good |
ACTIVITIES
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Mamanuca Islands |
Yasawa Islands |
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| Water Sports |
good |
the best |
average |
average |
good |
excellent |
| Snorkelling |
poor |
excellent |
the best |
poor |
good |
good |
| Scuba Diving |
good |
excellent |
excellent |
average |
excellent |
the best |
| Surfing |
good |
excellent |
average |
average |
the best |
poor |
| Game Fishing |
good |
excellent |
average |
average |
good |
excellent |
| Sailing |
good |
the best |
excellent |
poor |
average |
excellent |
| Golf |
the best |
poor |
poor |
average |
poor |
poor |
| Hiking |
excellent |
average |
excellent |
good |
average |
the best |
| Village Visits |
average |
average |
excellent |
good |
average |
excellent |
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