Visiting Suva; Pre-Trip Info · Nausori International Airport · 30 minute drive to Suva · No vaccination certification requirements · Vacationers must.

Suva, Fiji

Visiting Suva; Pre-Trip Info· Nausori International Airport· 30 minute drive to Suva · No vaccination certification

requirements· Vacationers must be in possession of

a valid passport or round trip ticket· Currencies & languages are both

Fijian; Fijian dollar & different native Fijian dialects

· Can exchange US currency to FJ$ right at the airport!

· Major international cards are accepted at ATMs, which can be found at the airport and at most hotels

Transportation

· Pacific Transport and Sunbeam buses operate a continuous bus service 7 days a week between Nadi and Suva

· Can arrange for trips to & from Nausori airport

· Excellent bus service with departures every 15-30 minutes

· Taxi’s relatively cheap, run anywhere between Nadi & Suva

Hotels & Resorts

· Raintree Lodge Eco-Tourist Resort· Novotel Suva Lami Bay Resort

· Holiday Inn Suva· Capricorn Hotel· Suva Motor Inn

· Peninsula International Hotel

Raintree Lodge Eco-Tourist Resort

· $83-$111 nightly rates!· Each room equipped with,

kitchen, TV, bar fridge, mosquito nets, and ceiling fans

· Raintree Restaurant & Bar· Outdoor pool & natural

spring fed lakes· Activities include boating,

fishing, & bird watching· Local buses & taxis to &

from Suva

Novotel Suva Lami Bay Resort· $91- $128 nightly rates· Spacious rooms, shower,

work area, television, internet, and room service all included

· Fitness center, tanning salon, and massages

· Outdoor pool· Huske Restaurant & Tonique

Gin Lounge· 15 minutes from Suva· Diving, snorkeling, & sailing

trips can all be arranged, as well as shuttles, buses, and taxis to & from Suva all from this Resort!

Holiday Inn Suva· Higher end $380 - $450 nightly rates· 22 Kilometers from the Nausori Airport· Air conditioned rooms include television, workspaces,

high speed internet connection & telephones· Health & fitness center, housekeeping, & laundry

facilities · Freshwater pool· Vikatoria’s Restaurant & Tapa Lounge/ Bar· Can arrange for Colo-I-Suva excursions & boat trips to

the Fijian Islands

Capricorn Hotel· Low $65 - $84 nightly

rates· Located in the heart of

Suva!· All rooms air conditioned,

include a kitchenette, refrigerator, television, radio, & telephone

· Outdoor Pool· Can arrange tours, renting

a car, and taxi services right from the hotel!

Suva Motor Inn· Located in the heart

of Suva! – everything within walking distance!

· $92 - $159 nightly rates

· Choose from a studio room or an apartment

· Waterfall Bar & Restaurant

· Outdoor pool & waterslide

· Rooms air conditioned and include a kitchenette, refrigerator, and ceiling fans

Peninsula International Hotel

· $67 - $141 nightly rates· Choose from standard to superior

deluxe rooms· Minutes away from the City!· Pool & Baka Bar

Restaurants

• Old Mill Cottage Café• JJ’s on the Park• Maya Dhaba• Bad Dog Café • Café Tivoli

• Daikoku Restaurant

The Old Mill Cottage Café

Housed in an old timber cottage, this restaurant has a relaxed and very local feel and is known for it’s exotic Fijian

cuisines.

JJ’s on the ParkAs famous for their desserts as they are their meals! JJ’s on the

Park has an excellent bar and also has a direct view into Suva’s

Sakuna Park which hosts many exciting local events!

Maya Dhaba Located right in the heart of

Suva’s night time entertainment district, Maya Dhaba serves South Indian

style food and has an excellent mix of Fijian locals

and Fiji’s urban visitors!

Bad Dog CafeThe Bad Dog Café has

something for everyone! An eclectic mix of

everything in between Mexican, steaks, and local

dishes.

Café Tivoli Café Tivoli serves salsa-and-

cheese stuffed croissants, mammoth bagels and

toasted focaccias. Tables are scattered beneath a breezy outdoor pagoda to make for a relaxing lunch or dinner.

Daikoku RestaurantBooking is recommended here at the Daikoku Restaurant because it is one of Suva’s finest! Seafood,

chicken, beef, and sushi are popular items on this menu.

Activities & Attractions

· Colo-i-Suva· Thurston Gardens

· Wilderness Adventures · Diving & Snorkeling

· Club & Night Life· Shopping

Colo-i-Suva Forest National Park

· 20 minutes from Suva· Park opened to visitors from

8 am to 4 pm· Known for it’s tropical plants

& birds· Over 5 kilometers of nature

trails · Natural bodies of water offer

great swimming opportunities

· Picnic tables &shelters· A great opportunity for bird

watching

Thurston Gardens· Located in central Suva · Occupies the site of the original Fijian town of Suva· Great historical significance · The Fiji Museum, built around the gardens, holds a remarkable

collection that includes material dating back 3,700 years· Museum holds cultural objects representing Fiji’s inhabitants

and other groups that have settled in Fiji in the past· Open Monday-Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Wilderness Ethnic Adventure

· Offers Tours on the Navua River

· Rafting & Canoeing Tours · Half day & full day tours to

Nasilai village · City tours of Suva that take

in the Fiji Museum and bushwalking in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park

· Tour prices range from $33 - $65 per person per half/full day tours

Beqa Divers· Beqa Lagoon 10 minutes from Suva· Packaged tours tailored to novice & experienced

divers· Amiable, good-natured, experienced staff· Hundreds of dive sites to choose from · Tours & dive trips range anywhere from $145 -

$880 per person

Clubs & Night Life

O’Reilly’s

Traps

Birdland

This Irish owned pub welcomes visitors with open arms, and if

your looking for a loud and musical environment where

“retro meets hip-hop,” O’Reilly’s is the place for you!

You will get the full nightclub experience here at Traps, this place has 5

different bars and local DJ’s playing every weekend!

A local hangout that seems to have a “we never close”

policy! This is your ideal place if your looking for

wild crowds and loud music!

Shopping

Suva Curio & Handicraft CenterThis craft market is an interesting place to walk through

and offers some fantastic buys and bargains!

ROC MarketA small but eclectic market that

features Stalls feature homemade food, arts and crafts at reasonable

prices!

Government Crafts CenterAlthough its goods are generally more

expensive than elsewhere, this craft shop sells high-quality work by local artisans so it’s a better place to get unique Fijian

pieces!

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