Bamboo Backpackers on Wailoaloa Beach is the #1-rated hostel in Nadi, with a 4.2/5 rating from 796 reviews and dorms from $24 a night, operating primarily as a base for island-hopping rather than a destination in itself. It has a genuinely standout activities coordinator in Tex, a travel hut for island trip planning, and a community atmosphere that suits solo travellers well — though cleanliness has been inconsistent enough across reviews that comfort-first guests should look elsewhere.

Beqa Lagoon Resort on Beqa Island (pronounced "Benga") is a dedicated dive resort with 25 private-plunge-pool villas and direct access to over 100 dive sites including the famous Cathedral shark dive — where tiger sharks, bull sharks, and lemon sharks are fed by hand at 20 metres depth. The 15-20 minute boat transfer from Pacific Harbour makes it genuinely remote. It holds a 4.4/5 TripAdvisor rating from 777 reviews and is the only resort on the island.

Club Fiji Resort sits right on Wailoaloa Beach with traditional Fijian bure-style rooms, breakfast included, and a genuine village atmosphere that feels nothing like Denarau. It's #1 of 5 resorts in Nadi on TripAdvisor and earns that ranking largely on the strength of its staff and setting — just don't expect luxury facilities.

Daku Resort sits on Savusavu Bay on Vanua Levu, Fiji's second-largest island — run by owners John and Delia who create a genuine family atmosphere that keeps guests returning year after year. The diving here is world-class, the snorkeling is directly off the property, and the 4.6 TripAdvisor rating reflects a resort where the people matter more than the facilities.

The Grand Pacific Hotel opened in 1914 on Victoria Parade and has hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip — a colonial-era icon facing Albert Park that was restored to its former grandeur in 2014. It's #2 of 13 hotels in Suva with a 4.4 rating, and the combination of historic character, harbour views, and a genuinely excellent spa makes it the most atmospheric place to stay in Fiji's capital.

Holiday Inn Suva ranks #1 of 13 hotels in Fiji's capital, sitting on Victoria Parade with harbour views, modern rooms, and a central location that puts the Fiji Museum, Suva Market, and Parliament all within walking distance. It works equally well for business travelers and visitors wanting a proper base to explore the most underrated city in the Pacific.

Six-hour combo tour on Fiji's Coral Coast combining 16 separate zipline runs through rainforest canopy, cave exploration, a jungle hike, and a swim at Biausevu Waterfall. Departs Coral Coast. From $181 USD. Rated 4.9/5.

Six-hour Fiji adventure combo featuring 16 zipline runs through rainforest canopy, Naihehe cave exploration, a home-cooked curry lunch, and a soak in the Sabeto volcanic mud pools and hot springs. Departs Coral Coast. From $167 USD. Rated 4.9/5.

A 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Mamanuca Islands with Island Hoppers Fiji — the most cost-effective way to see Fiji's famous island chain from altitude, with reef gradients, sandbars, and resort islands spread below you.

Three-hour private tour of Nadi with a dedicated local guide and vehicle — choose your own stops from the Nadi highlights (temple, markets, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, mud pools, Viseisei village) and move at your own pace. Rated 5.0/5. From $81 USD.

Small-group Sigatoka adventure (max 15 people, 4–5 hours) covering a Fijian village and local school visit, craft and artisan stops in the Sigatoka area, and a picnic lunch on Natadola Beach — one of Fiji's finest stretches of white sand. From $121 USD. Departs Coral Coast.

A 4-hour ATV quad bike adventure through the Sabeto Valley near Nadi, combining highland jungle trails with a soak in the volcanic hot springs and mud pools, and a free lunch included.

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