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.
Novotel Suva Lami Bay is a 4-star Accor property on the Bay of Islands in Lami, about 10-15 minutes from Suva city centre, with bay views, a conference centre for up to 600 guests, and the Husk restaurant. From $100/night with free parking.
Peninsula International Hotel is a 3-star property on McGregor Road in central Suva, rated 2.8 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from 156 reviews and ranked 12th of 13 hotels in the city. With 100 rooms across four categories, a pool, Hillcrest Restaurant, and rates from $76 per night, it sits in Suva's central business district. The documented guest concerns — including multiple bed bug reports backed by photographs in TripAdvisor's gallery, accounts of blood stains, black mould, and broken fixtures — require serious consideration before booking.
Quest Suva is a 4-star serviced apartment hotel on Level 5 of the BSP Suva Central Building in the heart of Suva's CBD, rated 4.4/5 from 146 TripAdvisor reviews and ranked #4 of 13 hotels in the city. Studio apartments with kitchenettes, harbour views, and a business-travel focus make it the strongest value-for-money option in Suva for guests who do not need an in-hotel restaurant.
Rainforest Eco Lodge in Colo-i-Suva sits directly adjacent to the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park — one of Fiji's finest rainforest reserves — offering budget accommodation from $21 per night, free kayaking on the lake, and easy access to hiking trails and swimming holes, just 9km from Suva city centre.
Suva Motor Inn is a 3-star motel centrally located on Mitchell Street in Suva, five minutes' walk from the city centre, with kitchen-equipped studio and two-bedroom units, a pool with waterslide, and rates from $75 per night.
Tanoa Plaza Hotel sits in the heart of downtown Suva, offering a convenient base for exploring Fiji's capital city. Read our guide to rooms, dining, facilities, and what to expect from your stay.
Toberua Island Resort sits on its own private island off the eastern coast of Viti Levu, a short boat ride from Suva. With just 16 bures, a resident parrot named Bula Jack, and a staff culture built around music and genuine warmth, this is one of Fiji's most intimate and overlooked island escapes. It offers a completely different experience from the well-trodden western resorts of the Mamanucas and Yasawas.
Colonial Lodge Bed & Breakfast is an authentic homestay B&B in Suva, set in a colonial wooden house in a quiet tropical garden five minutes' walk from the city centre, run by owner Suzy with warm hospitality, complementary breakfast, home-cooked dinners, and the communal social atmosphere that makes a budget stay in Fiji's capital genuinely memorable.
Five Princes Hotel is a boutique four-star property on Princes Road in Suva, set in lush tropical gardens on a quiet rise about two kilometres from the city centre, with bures and rooms offering kitchenettes, private balconies, and satellite television, a pool, a restaurant with a celebrated chef, and the combination of genuine garden charm and professional hospitality that makes it Suva's most-recommended mid-range accommodation.
The Wakaya Club and Spa is an all-inclusive private island resort on Wakaya Island in the Lomaiviti group — accessible by the resort's own private aircraft in ten minutes from Nausori Airport, accommodating just 32 guests across ten ocean bures and two private villas, with manta ray diving of exceptional quality, farm-to-table cuisine from organic island gardens, and the specific character of a resort where the celebrity guests of its early years have given way to travellers who simply want the finest small island experience in Fiji.