Viti Levu Holidays, Fiji Islands

In this Article by South Pacific travel expert Ian Osborn:
Viti Levu Holidays   —  Where to Stay  —  Getting Around & Travel Info  

Viti Levu is the main island in Fiji with the popular Coral Coast along the tropical southern side of the island; and the sun burnt landscape of the Sun Coast along in the north . The Coral Coast is by far the most popular of the two for tourism, particular for family holidays - it's easy to access being just an hour to two hours drive south of Nadi International Airport along a fairly decent road. By contrast, the rural east coast of Viti Levu is devoid of tourism whilst the sunny north coast is dominated by sugar cane fields and has only a couple of small town hotels and beach retreats.

Viti Levu Holiday Overview

Viti Levu has two towns worth visiting and two very different coastlines. The main appeal of the island is its accessibility and infrastructure with great sightseeing and adventure tours.

The Coral Coast has nice beaches and plenty of water activities, tours, sightseeing attractions and a great golf course. Close by is Pacific Harbour, an exciting adventure hub with river tours, rainforest experiences and shark dives, and all accessible on day tours from the Coral Coast or Suva.

Few tourists make it to the north coast so this may be a better option if you really like getting out there and feel as though you're experiencing the real Fiji where adventures are accidental rather than planned. The highlights along this Sun Coast are exploring the rural countryside and enjoying the laid back holiday atmosphere on Nananu-i-Ra island.

If you prefer a more busy holiday environment, the large hotels in Nadi, and in particular on Denarau, offer boutique shops and plenty of great restaurants. In contrast, the gritty capital of Suva offers lively nightclubs and a sense of colonial history in the South Seas.

Find out more about the region and where to stay with our detailed travel guide to:

The Nadi Coast
The Coral Coast
Suva City
The Sun Coast

Viti Levu Hotels

There's plenty of beach accommodation on Viti Levu, mostly along the Coral Coast highway but some tucked down dirt tracks in secluded bays. Pacific Harbour is a better choice for adventure activities and there's a golf course, whilst Suva has mostly business style hotels. The north coast of Viti Levu is more remote but with several secluded dive resorts and the budget beach resorts of Nananu-i-Ra Island. Please view our recommended Viti Levu hotels from the links below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.

Viti Levu Accommodation
Top Picks
Resort Name (click for details & pix)	Picture	Summary (hotel style)	Hotel Rate (F$)	Our Best Rate (click for quotation)
Intercontinental Resort Natadola Beach		129 rooms Beach Resort	$ 618 - 1,465
First Landing Resort Nadi North		32 rooms Beach Resort	$ 385 - 540
Fiji Hideaway Resort Coral Coast		110 rooms Beach Resort	$ 335 - 585
Natadola Beach Resort Natadola Beach		11 rooms Beach Resort	$ 309 - 71
Beach Cocomo Coral Coast		2 rooms Cottages	$ 180 - 217
The Beachouse Coral Coast		16 rooms Backpackers	$ 149 - 169 Dorm - $ 45
Highly Recommended
Resort Name (click for details & pix)	Picture	Summary (hotel style)	Hotel Rate (F$)	Our Best Rate (click for quotation)
Sonaisali Island Nadi South		123 rooms Island Resort	$ 620 - 914
Shangri-La Fijian Resort Coral Coast		420 rooms Beach Resort	$ 600 - 1,800
Naviti Hotel Coral Coast		240 rooms Beach Resort	$ 488 - 1,030
Pearl South Pacific Pacific Harbour		78 rooms Beach Resort	$ 401 - 848
Mango Bay Resort Coral Coast		24 rooms Beach Resort	$ 200- 280 Dorm - $ 36
Betham's Cottages Nananu-i-Ra Island		8 rooms Beach Resort	$ 100 - 160 Dorm - $ 30
Recommended
Resort Name (click for details & pix)	Picture	Summary (hotel style)	Hotel Rate (F$)	Our Best Rate (click for quotation)
Warwick Hotel Coral Coast		248 rooms Beach Resort	$ 583 - 1,197
Outrigger Resort Coral Coast		254 rooms Beach Resort	$ 480 - 1,288
Waidroka Bay Resort Coral Coast		18 rooms Ocean Resort	$ 250 - 395
Uprising Resort Pacific Harbour		24 rooms Beach Resort	$ 235- 375 Dorm - $ 45
Bedarra Inn Coral Coast		24 rooms Motel Units	$ 180 - 193
Robinson Crusoe Off Natadola Beach		20 rooms Island Resort	$ 160 - 229 Dorm - $ 49
Seashell at Momi Momi Bay, Nadi South		30 rooms Ocean Resort	$ 93 - 224 Dorm - $ 32
Tavua Hotel North Viti Levu		15 rooms Town Hotel	$ 138 - 181 Dorm - $ 38
Rakiraki Hotel North Viti Levu		20 rooms Town Hotel	$ 100

Viti Levu Travel Information

Viti Levu has a highway all around the island - the Queens Highway runs south between Nadi and Suva whilst the Kings Highway connects the north coast. The south coast (Queens Highway) is more populated with plenty of public buses, taxis and tour companies shuttling tourists back and forth. The journey from Nadi to Sigatoka takes just over an hour by car, and it's an hour further to Pacific Harbour with another half hour into Downtown Suva.

Another great way of visiting the best sights on the main island is by hiring a car from Nadi - there are a dozen car rental agencies at the Airport with rates starting from F$ 60 per day including insurance. If you don't fancy driving yourself, consider taking a local bus which circumnavigates Viti Levu with the southern Queens Highway between Nadi and Suva being the best route.

	Day 1 - Depart Nadi for the Coral Coast Hideaway Resort / Beach Cocomo - Sandunes, Pottery Village & Hill Fort Day 2 - Viti Levu Take a Tour up the Sigatoka River Day 3 - Pacific Harbour Pearl Resort / Uprising - Zip-line / Arts Village Day 4 - Pacific Harbour Early rise for Navua River Rafting expedition Day 5 - Suva Holiday Inn / Peninsula Hotel - Fiji Museum, Walking Tour of Historical City Day 6 - Sun Coast Tavua Hotel or Rakiraki Hotel - Sightsee remote Coconut Coast - Natalei-ra Village - Day 7 - Sun Coast return to Nadi Day at Navala Village - Scenic drive back to Nadi