This two-pearl transit hotel (more like a hostel) has some things going for it: it's affordable, it's easy to get to, and there's free pickup from Nadi International Airport. Other features include a clean swimming pool, a simple free breakfast, and two restaurants -- one that serves surprisingly tasty gourmet fare for dinner (some dishes have mangoes plucked straight from the hotel's tropical grounds). Rooms, however, are dated and in need of renovation, though the apartments are slightly more modern and can accommodate groups and families. For those who want to be on the sand, there are multiple beachfront budget options down the road, including Smugglers Cove.
This two-pearl transit hotel (more like a hostel) has some things going for it: it's affordable, it's easy to get to, and there's free pickup from Nadi International Airport. Other features include a clean swimming pool, a simple free breakfast, and two restaurants -- one that serves surprisingly tasty gourmet fare for dinner (some dishes have mangoes plucked straight from the hotel's tropical grounds). Rooms, however, are dated and in need of renovation, though the apartments are slightly more modern and can accommodate groups and families. For those who want to be on the sand, there are multiple beachfront budget options down the road, including Smugglers Cove.
Hidden away from Nadi's traffic is this upper-middle-range transit hotel with 127 rooms on 42 acres, just a five-minute drive from the airport. Though rooms are beginning to show their age, they have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies facing the mountain. There's an open-air restaurant and bar, which serves a breakfast buffet (for a fee), decent a la carte fare, and has happy hour specials. Sprawling grounds include a pretty swimming pool, tennis court, and nine-hole golf course. Wi-Fi is not included, and service is a bit generic (read: corporate), perhaps due to the fact Novotel is under the massive Accor brand umbrella. Families with little kids may want to consider Raffles Hotel across from the airport with a kid-friendly pool and waterslide.
Hidden away from Nadi's traffic is this upper-middle-range transit hotel with 127 rooms on 42 acres, just a five-minute drive from the airport. Though rooms are beginning to show their age, they have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies facing the mountain. There's an open-air restaurant and bar, which serves a breakfast buffet (for a fee), decent a la carte fare, and has happy hour specials. Sprawling grounds include a pretty swimming pool, tennis court, and nine-hole golf course. Wi-Fi is not included, and service is a bit generic (read: corporate), perhaps due to the fact Novotel is under the massive Accor brand umbrella. Families with little kids may want to consider Raffles Hotel across from the airport with a kid-friendly pool and waterslide.
The BEST WESTERN Grand West’s Villas is a 47-room budget property near Nadi International Airport. Popular with transit travelers, Grand West’s Villas offers clean rooms with kitchenettes and shared furnished balconies. The resort-style pool with a waterslide and a casual open-air restaurant are nice extras. Decor throughout is dated, and breakfast and Wi-Fi aren’t free, but the hotel has a convenient location and is perfectly suitable for a night or two. Budget travelers looking for a resort atmosphere in Nadi might prefer the beachfront Club Fiji Resort, though it tends to be slightly pricier.
The BEST WESTERN Grand West’s Villas is a 47-room budget property near Nadi International Airport. Popular with transit travelers, Grand West’s Villas offers clean rooms with kitchenettes and shared furnished balconies. The resort-style pool with a waterslide and a casual open-air restaurant are nice extras. Decor throughout is dated, and breakfast and Wi-Fi aren’t free, but the hotel has a convenient location and is perfectly suitable for a night or two. Budget travelers looking for a resort atmosphere in Nadi might prefer the beachfront Club Fiji Resort, though it tends to be slightly pricier.
Renovated in 2014, this spacious mid-range, 95-room hotel is about as close to Nadi's airport as it gets -- it's literally across the street. Though breakfast and Wi-Fi are not included in the rate, the hotel offers free parking and airport transfers, and rooms have mini-fridges, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Guests can spend their time at the two swimming pools, two restaurants, and bar, and kids will likely make use of the waterslide. A small gym, tennis court and volleyball net, and lush gardens add to its appeal. The neighboring Tokatoka Resort Hotel has similar rates and a more peaceful atmosphere, but it lacks a gym and sports facilities.
Renovated in 2014, this spacious mid-range, 95-room hotel is about as close to Nadi's airport as it gets -- it's literally across the street. Though breakfast and Wi-Fi are not included in the rate, the hotel offers free parking and airport transfers, and rooms have mini-fridges, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Guests can spend their time at the two swimming pools, two restaurants, and bar, and kids will likely make use of the waterslide. A small gym, tennis court and volleyball net, and lush gardens add to its appeal. The neighboring Tokatoka Resort Hotel has similar rates and a more peaceful atmosphere, but it lacks a gym and sports facilities.
This Australian-owned hotel is more like a hostel and the undisputed hub of activity along Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Opened in 2006, it offers multiple dorms and simple yet pleasant rooms that have Fijian decor, private bathrooms, and in some, balconies. But the rooms are not the draw here -- backpackers, usually in transit, tend to head straight for the beach and its water sports, or the spacious deck with a small pool and sun loungers. Nightly entertainment like DJ music or Polynesian fire shows, along with laundry facilities and a free breakfast, add to its appeal, though food and cocktails at the restaurant Ghost Ship can be hit or miss. There are also free airport pickups and Wi-Fi in common areas. If you're looking to avoid a party scene, the Tropic of Capricorn Resort next door has a more relaxed vibe and similar rooms, but it lacks a restaurant.
This Australian-owned hotel is more like a hostel and the undisputed hub of activity along Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Opened in 2006, it offers multiple dorms and simple yet pleasant rooms that have Fijian decor, private bathrooms, and in some, balconies. But the rooms are not the draw here -- backpackers, usually in transit, tend to head straight for the beach and its water sports, or the spacious deck with a small pool and sun loungers. Nightly entertainment like DJ music or Polynesian fire shows, along with laundry facilities and a free breakfast, add to its appeal, though food and cocktails at the restaurant Ghost Ship can be hit or miss. There are also free airport pickups and Wi-Fi in common areas. If you're looking to avoid a party scene, the Tropic of Capricorn Resort next door has a more relaxed vibe and similar rooms, but it lacks a restaurant.
Capricorn Fiji Hotel is a budget-friendly airport hotel with 67 simple rooms and a few on-site amenities. It’s not a place you’d want to spend your entire vacation, but is suitable for transit travelers who are only looking for a place to sleep. Rooms are clean — if somewhat bland — but some are subject to lots of noise at night, since the hotel is located next to a nightclub. There's an interior courtyard with a mid-size pool, as well as an on-site restaurant, but the food isn’t anything to write home about. There’s a free airport shuttle, but don’t count on the hotel’s pre-paid Wi-Fi cards to work. A nicer option is the Novotel Nadi, which is directly across from the airport, but it’s pricier.
Capricorn Fiji Hotel is a budget-friendly airport hotel with 67 simple rooms and a few on-site amenities. It’s not a place you’d want to spend your entire vacation, but is suitable for transit travelers who are only looking for a place to sleep. Rooms are clean — if somewhat bland — but some are subject to lots of noise at night, since the hotel is located next to a nightclub. There's an interior courtyard with a mid-size pool, as well as an on-site restaurant, but the food isn’t anything to write home about. There’s a free airport shuttle, but don’t count on the hotel’s pre-paid Wi-Fi cards to work. A nicer option is the Novotel Nadi, which is directly across from the airport, but it’s pricier.
This budget-friendly hotel sits at the end of Wailoaloa Beach, a growing area of Nadi that attracts young backpackers from all over the world. The Tropic of Capricorn has 16 simple private rooms with mini-fridges and walk-in showers, as well as a handful of dorms. As the hotel is a 15-minute drive from the airport, guests typically stay for a night or two en route to other destinations around Fiji. The vibe is laid-back and friendly, there's a pool in the rear, and pretty sunsets can be viewed along the beach. Rates are slightly higher than at neighboring hostels and the property lacks a restaurant and bar, but the scene is a bit more adult-oriented. If free breakfast and an on-site restaurant are important, consider the nearby Aquarius On The Beach.
This budget-friendly hotel sits at the end of Wailoaloa Beach, a growing area of Nadi that attracts young backpackers from all over the world. The Tropic of Capricorn has 16 simple private rooms with mini-fridges and walk-in showers, as well as a handful of dorms. As the hotel is a 15-minute drive from the airport, guests typically stay for a night or two en route to other destinations around Fiji. The vibe is laid-back and friendly, there's a pool in the rear, and pretty sunsets can be viewed along the beach. Rates are slightly higher than at neighboring hostels and the property lacks a restaurant and bar, but the scene is a bit more adult-oriented. If free breakfast and an on-site restaurant are important, consider the nearby Aquarius On The Beach.
This budget-friendly hotel has 22 rooms at the end of Wailoaloa Beach, a growing area of Nadi that attracts young backpackers -- though compared to its neighbors, Aquarius tends to attract older travelers. The vibe is laid-back and friendly, and the hotel has a small pool and wide beachfront that enjoys views of the sunset. Basic, somewhat dated rooms come with mini-fridges and walk-in showers, and the highest category Ocean View Rooms have big balconies facing the water. Local and Western fare, plus a free breakfast, is served at the restaurant and bar. The hotel provides free airport pickup, and staff can assist with arranging tours. Wi-Fi if free but not reliable. The nearby Tropic of Capricorn Resort has slightly more modern rooms, but breakfast is not included.
This budget-friendly hotel has 22 rooms at the end of Wailoaloa Beach, a growing area of Nadi that attracts young backpackers -- though compared to its neighbors, Aquarius tends to attract older travelers. The vibe is laid-back and friendly, and the hotel has a small pool and wide beachfront that enjoys views of the sunset. Basic, somewhat dated rooms come with mini-fridges and walk-in showers, and the highest category Ocean View Rooms have big balconies facing the water. Local and Western fare, plus a free breakfast, is served at the restaurant and bar. The hotel provides free airport pickup, and staff can assist with arranging tours. Wi-Fi if free but not reliable. The nearby Tropic of Capricorn Resort has slightly more modern rooms, but breakfast is not included.
Wailoaloa Beach Resort is a budget-friendly hotel that’s popular with Fijians. While its name implies a beachfront location, the hotel is actually a 15-minute walk from Wailoaloa Beach. Rooms are clean and simple, if a bit bland and lacking in amenities, but the hotel is a solid option for travelers seeking something one step above a hostel. Features include a small pool, a bar, a kids playground, and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is free for guests, but Wi-Fi incurs an additional charge. Travelers looking for a beachfront option might prefer Tropic of Capricorn Resort, a beachfront budget hotel/hostel with comparable nightly rates.
Wailoaloa Beach Resort is a budget-friendly hotel that’s popular with Fijians. While its name implies a beachfront location, the hotel is actually a 15-minute walk from Wailoaloa Beach. Rooms are clean and simple, if a bit bland and lacking in amenities, but the hotel is a solid option for travelers seeking something one step above a hostel. Features include a small pool, a bar, a kids playground, and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is free for guests, but Wi-Fi incurs an additional charge. Travelers looking for a beachfront option might prefer Tropic of Capricorn Resort, a beachfront budget hotel/hostel with comparable nightly rates.
The mid-range 108-room Tokatoka Resort Hotel, part of the Warwick brand, is located across the street from Nadi International Airport. Last renovated in 2012, the property has landscaped grounds and two-story buildings that house simple but contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities; some villas also have kitchenettes. The restaurant serves a range of a la carte fare, and guests can relax around the outdoor pool (which has a waterslide) before continuing their travels. Those looking for a fitness center, tennis court, and more lively vibe should consider staying next door at Raffles Gateway Hotel.
The mid-range 108-room Tokatoka Resort Hotel, part of the Warwick brand, is located across the street from Nadi International Airport. Last renovated in 2012, the property has landscaped grounds and two-story buildings that house simple but contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities; some villas also have kitchenettes. The restaurant serves a range of a la carte fare, and guests can relax around the outdoor pool (which has a waterslide) before continuing their travels. Those looking for a fitness center, tennis court, and more lively vibe should consider staying next door at Raffles Gateway Hotel.