With so much to discover, Fiji is the perfect destination for backpackers of all ages. Fiji is renowned as a paradise with friendly welcoming people. All this and much more makes Fiji the ultimate fantasy and challenge for backpackers, budget, and free-spirited independent travelers.
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Nadi | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | BAMBOO BEACH | Bamboo is Beautiful Fiji’s fun, friendly and atmospheric budget traveler base. Located within a cluster of cool hostels in the midst of Nadi’s Backpacker Beach, it’s an ideal spot to stay to acclimatize, meet people, craft travel plans, and then launch out to some islands! Relax under a huge traditional Fijian thatch hut, swim, and play down the sandy stretch of Wailoaloa Beach, swing in a hammock, and enjoy the tropical surroundings. Gallery | Event Space
2 | SMUGGLERS COVE | “It’s FUN, EXCITING and the BEST PLACE TO STAY in Nadi” as quoted by many of our past guests. Smugglers Cove Beach Resort & Hotel is located right on famous Wailoaloa Beach a renowned picnic spot centrally located on Nadi Bay and just 15 minutes drive from the Nadi International Airport, Nadi Town, and Port Denarau Marina. Video/Gallery
3 | ANCHORAGE BEACH RESORT | The Anchorage Beach Resort is an intimate hillside boutique resort with its own secluded palm fringe waterfront, set amidst lush tropical gardens with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby mountains, and uninhabited islands in the distance. Our comfortable rooms are set in a tranquil environment – just meters from the waterfront or in the gardens providing the magical backdrop for the most amazing sunrises and majestic sunsets. Video/Gallery | Event Space
4 | TANOA SKYLODGE HOTEL | Fun, friendly, affordable accommodation located just 5 minutes from the airport. Tanoa Skylodge Hotel is an exceptional value! We can cater to your every need with dining, leisure activities, and conference and event facilities. Nestled in more than four hectares of fully maintained, landscaped gardens, this is a perfect venue for small conferences and special events. Video/Gallery | Event Space
5 | AQUARIUS ON THE BEACH – Bamboo is Beautiful Fiji’s fun, friendly and atmospheric budget traveler base. Located within a cluster of cool hostels in the midst of Nadi’s Backpacker Beach, it’s an ideal spot to stay to acclimatize, meet people, craft travel plans, and then launch out to some islands! Relax under a huge traditional Fijian thatch hut, swim, and play down the sandy stretch of Wailoaloa Beach, swing in a hammock, and enjoy the tropical surroundings. Video/Gallery | News
6 | SAWENI BEACH APARTMENT HOTEL – Saweni offers a choice of self-contained air-conditioned or fan-cooled apartments, all with modern kitchens and regular maid service. All apartments are bright, clean, and spacious, and offer quality accommodations at very reasonable rates. Travelers on a budget may prefer our bright and spacious 8-bed dormitory. Video/Gallery
Suva | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | RAINTREE ECO LODGE | Suva’s Chill-Out destination Escape the heat, retreat from the beaches and city madness, and embrace the peace & tranquillity of the Rainforest. Colo-i-Suva (pronounced Tholo-ee-Suva) Rainforest Eco Resort, is located right on Princes Road, Colo-i-Suva, opposite the Police Post and next to the fabulous Colo-I-Suva Forest Park. Colo-i-Suva Rainforest Eco Resort is approximately 15kms from the airport and 9kms from Suva. Trips to town are easy, either by taxi or local bus (the bus stops right outside our door). Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
2 | COLONIAL LODGE – Your home away from home in Suva City. Colonial Lodge is an authentic Fijian bed and Breakfast for international travelers. Enjoy a family atmosphere, homecooked dinners, complimentary breakfast, and lush tropical gardens, and only a five-minute walk to the city center. Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
3 | SOUTH SEAS PRIVATE HOTEL – A classic in the pantheon of budget properties in Suva is the South Seas Private Hotel which has an old-school boarding house style. As I said in an ancient version of my Lonely Planet guide, which still rings true today. “A friendly well maintained backpackers’ place, … deservedly a perennial favorite.” Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
4 | NAMOSI ECO RETREAT – Escape to the interior mountains of Fiji – visit for the day or stay a few nights. Return to nature at this “unplugged” retreat (no electronics or mobile phones) nestled in the tropical, misty mountain valleys of Namosi Province. (2 Hours Drive outside Suva). Video/Gallery | Event Space | FAQ
Coral Coast | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | THE BEACHOUSE | We are for explorers. We are your warm bed, cold beer, afternoon scone, morning chat, and new Fiji friends on this great adventure of yours. The Fiji Beachouse is an intimate, family-operated resort on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu. We have Fiji’s only craft brewery on site, an awesome ethical boutique store & working space, as well as a dive center, daily free yoga class, and a premier surf school. Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
2 | MANGO BAY RESORT | Ideally located in the Tadrawai ‘Dream water’ Valley, we’re a short drive off the Queen’s Highway making us accessible yet secluded- perfect for relaxation. Stay in authentic Fijian thatched bures, by the lush garden or white sandy beach and get a taste of rustic Fiji living at its best. Video/Gallery
3 | BEDARRA BEACH INN | Bedarra Beach Inn is a gem set right on the lagoon in the heart of Fiji’s Coral Coast. Surrounded by lush gardens leading to the beachfront, its idyllic setting provides the perfect ambiance for relaxation & rejuvenation. A truly inspiring, naturally beautiful environment. Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
Yasawa Islands | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | BAREFOOT MANTA ISLAND | Barefoot Manta Island, known traditionally as Drawaqa Island, lies in the Southern Yasawa Islands of Fiji. The breath-taking coral gardens, situated just off the coastline, are among the finest in the Fijian isles. Barefoot Manta Island offers a tranquil environment, with the gentle sound of the waves lapping the shore. Our island home is the perfect destination for nature lovers in search of one of the few Fijian islands unspoiled by man. Video/Gallery | Travel Journalist Review
2 | BAREFOOT KUATA | Somewhere between the end of the earth and the beginning of heaven is a little slice of paradise that we call home. It is along this unspoiled stretch of beach forming the gateway to the Yasawa Islands, that we built Kuata Islands eco-inspired – Barefoot Kuata Resort. Not only are the beaches ideal for lazing about and swimming but the reef is also home to friendly white-tipped reef sharks that make for an unforgettable snorkeling experience. Video/Gallery
3 | NAQALIA LODGE | Surrounded by a palm-fringed white sand beach and volcanic mountains, Naqalia Lodge offers a restaurant, a bar, and secluded accommodation. Guests enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival. Video/Gallery | Event Space
Suncoast Hostels | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | TANOA RAKIRAKI HOTEL | Located halfway between Nadi and Suva, and just two minutes from Rakiraki township, the hotel is your gateway to the northern outer island resorts. A beautiful two-and-a-half-hour drive from Nadi International Airport along the scenic King’s highway, Rakiraki is a quaint rural township that offers an insight into traditional Fiji. Video/Gallery | Event Space | Travel Journalist Review
2 | MCDONALD’S NANANU BEACH COTTAGES – Hidden Away from the rest of the world at Macdonald’s Nananu-i-ra Beach Cottages we offer the weary traveler a place to relax and experience nature at its very best. Video/Gallery
3 | NO WORRIES BAY – Set in a tranquil bay, surrounded by tropical gardens, No Worries Bay is the ideal location to experience and explore what the Suncoast has to offer. Our self-contained bungalows allow you to create your home away from home. With the flexibility to cook your own meals using fresh produce from the local markets or to experience authentic cuisine at neighboring resorts. Video/Gallery
Pacific Harbour | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | UPRISING BEACH RESORT – Our locally owned & managed Uprising Beach Resort presents a stunning and impressive selection of authentic, Fijian-themed accommodation. Since our first opening in 2007, we are now five-time Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award Winners for Best Budget Accommodation and have also celebrated winning the Best Quality Accommodation Award in 2011. Video/Gallery
2 | LAWAKI BEACH HOUSE – Situated on its own private beach on the beautiful island of Beqa (pronounce Mbengga), Lawaki Beach House is the ideal place to relax, swim, snorkel and enjoy your holidays or leisure time. Lawaki Beach House is owned and operated by a Fijian-Swiss couple. Getting to Lawaki Beach House. Video/Gallery
Taveuni | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | BIBI’S HIDEAWAY – Bibi’s Hideaway has been a Taveuni backpacker haunt for years. It’s gone upmarket a bit with new bures that are several cuts above the funky and, is under new management. Located on expansive grounds (near a beach) it is loaded with fruit trees of every description that are offered to guests free of charge. Video/Gallery
2 | MARAVU LODGE – Amid the Taveuni jungle, peering out across the Somosomo Straight sits the fabled five-star resort Maravu — a once exclusive escape now turned humble lodge. Accommodation is laid out like a Fijian Village and every room has high ceilings, hardwood floors, and traditional decor. The little restaurant/cafe is open daily. The open-plan dining area allows stunning views at mealtime. Make the most of the massive indoor/outdoor deck area for dining or relaxing. Video/Gallery
Savusavu & Labasa | Backpackers & Hostels
1 | DOLPHIN BAY DIVERS RETREAT – Our bures are traditionally and locally built from bamboo and hardwood. They are simple and comfortable, each with double or queen-size spring mattress beds, and are fitted with mosquito nets. A table and chairs are on the patio and lounge chairs are in front of the bure. Jungle Tents – Every single tent has a single bed with a mattress, locker box, solar lamp, and small patio area. There are mosquito screens on all sides of the tents. Each double tent has a large area with standing–room space, a double bed with an innerspring mattress, mosquito screens, lockbox, and patio area. Jungle Tents share bathrooms and showers. Our water comes from rain collection, so during a drought, you may have to do with bucket showers, but we can make them warm. Video/Gallery