Hotel Northpole

In the heart of Labasa town on Vanua Levu — the commercial and administrative centre of Fiji’s Friendly North, whose market, CBD businesses, and surrounding sugarcane countryside make it the practical hub for business visitors and travellers exploring the less-visited northern island — Hotel Northpole occupies the most central position in town with the facilities, the Block B deluxe rooms, and the Lunchbox cafe downstairs that have made it the preferred address for business executives, government visitors, and travellers overnighting in Labasa since the hotel opened in 2008. The newer wing, built in 2014 and offering 15 deluxe soundproof rooms with modern fittings and balcony views over the Labasa townscape, provides the standard that business travellers need from the Friendly North’s leading hotel.

Hotel Northpole is at 9 Damanu Street, Naseakula Road, in the heart of Labasa town on Vanua Levu — minutes from Labasa Airport and walking distance from airline offices, banks, shops, and the CBD. The hotel offers 3-star standard accommodation across the original Block A and the newer Block B wing with 15 deluxe rooms added in 2014. All rooms include air conditioning, soundproofing, minibar, refrigerator, room service, and free WiFi. Free continental breakfast is included. The Lunchbox cafe and bar operate on the ground floor. Conference and meeting facilities are available. Free parking and airport transportation are provided. Languages spoken: English, Hindi.

Labasa and the Friendly North

Labasa is Vanua Levu’s principal town — the agricultural and commercial centre of Fiji’s second-largest island, whose sugarcane fields, Hindu temples, and market town character give it the distinctive atmosphere of a Fijian provincial town whose visitors are mostly locals, business travellers, and the occasional adventurous tourist exploring beyond the resort circuit. The town’s moniker, the Friendly North, reflects the warmth with which Labasa receives visitors — the genuine northern Fijian hospitality that the tourist industry of the south coast has commodified but that Labasa provides in its authentic, unpolished form.

Hotel Northpole’s central location on Damanu Street puts guests within walking distance of everything the Labasa CBD offers: the market, the banks and airline offices for Fiji Airways’ northern route, the government buildings, the shops, and the local restaurants whose Fijian and Indo-Fijian food reflects the town’s mixed cultural community. Labasa Airport is minutes away, making the hotel a natural arrival and departure base for flights on the northern inter-island service.

Accommodation

Hotel Northpole operates across two wings — the original Block A and the expanded Block B, which was constructed in 2014 to provide 15 deluxe rooms with the improved fittings, soundproofing, and balcony views that the original wing could not offer.

Block B Deluxe Rooms represent the hotel’s premium accommodation — soundproof rooms with modern fittings, air conditioning, minibar, refrigerator, safe, and balcony views over the Labasa townscape. The good shower pressure and hot water are consistent features of the deluxe wing, and the balcony provides the specific Labasa perspective of the town’s rooftops and the hills of Vanua Levu beyond.

Standard Rooms in Block A provide the original hotel’s accommodation at a more economical rate, with air conditioning, private bathroom, and the central location that both wings share.

All rooms are equipped with WiFi, complimentary toiletries, iron, wake-up service, and telephone. Room service operates throughout the hotel.

Free continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is served daily.

Lunchbox Cafe and Bar

The ground floor of Hotel Northpole houses the Lunchbox — a cafe and fast food restaurant whose pizzas, softies, and quick meals have made it a popular destination for Labasa town visitors and hotel guests alike. The Lunchbox provides the practical in-house dining option for guests who want a quick lunch or coffee break without leaving the hotel’s central building, and its food is praised for quality in the context of the Labasa town dining scene.

The hotel bar provides cold drinks and the social gathering space for the end-of-day wind-down that business travellers in a provincial town appreciate after a day of meetings and site visits.

Business Facilities

Hotel Northpole’s business provision reflects its primary market — the business executives, government delegations, and visiting professionals whose Labasa work requires a practical hotel base with the professional infrastructure for meetings and productive work:

Conference and meeting rooms provide the formal space for business gatherings, board meetings, and the professional events that a Labasa hotel base is required to accommodate.

Business centre with internet access provides the dedicated workspace and connectivity that business travellers need between meetings.

Room-based working is supported by the desk and phone arrangement of the deluxe rooms, with the free WiFi enabling remote connection throughout the hotel.

Getting There

Hotel Northpole is in the heart of Labasa town on Damanu Street — minutes from Labasa Airport by road, and walking distance from the main bus station and taxi stand. Airport transportation is provided for arrivals and departures. Labasa is served by Fiji Airways from Nadi and Suva, with the northern route making the town accessible by air from both of Viti Levu’s main airports. By ferry, Labasa is accessible from Suva via the Vanua Levu ferry service. Free parking is provided at the hotel for guests arriving by vehicle.

Final Thoughts

Hotel Northpole on Damanu Street is Labasa town’s premier hotel option — the centrally located 3-star property whose Block B deluxe rooms, Lunchbox cafe, included breakfast, conference facilities, and walking-distance access to the Labasa CBD provide the practical, professional base that business travellers and Friendly North visitors need from a Vanua Levu town-centre hotel. For those exploring Fiji’s less-visited northern island or making the business journey to Labasa, Northpole’s central position and the modern deluxe wing make it the natural first choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hotel Northpole?

At 9 Damanu Street, Naseakula Road, in the heart of Labasa town on Vanua Levu — minutes from Labasa Airport and walking distance from the CBD, banks, airline offices, and local market.

Is breakfast included?

Yes — a complimentary continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is served daily.

What is the difference between Block A and Block B?

Block B is the newer wing, added in 2014, with 15 deluxe soundproof rooms, modern fittings, and balcony views. Block A is the original hotel wing with standard rooms. Guests seeking the more comfortable option should request Block B at the time of booking.

Is there a restaurant on site?

Yes — the Lunchbox cafe and bar operates on the ground floor, serving pizzas, fast food, and drinks. The continental breakfast is served separately as part of the room package.

Are conference facilities available?

Yes — conference and meeting rooms with full business centre support are available for corporate events, business meetings, and professional gatherings.

Is parking available?

Yes — free parking is provided for hotel guests.

How do I get to Labasa?

Fiji Airways operates direct flights to Labasa from both Nadi and Suva. A ferry service also connects Suva to Nabouwalu on Vanua Levu, from which Labasa is approximately two hours by road. Hotel Northpole provides airport transportation for guests.

By: Sarika Nand