Designed in the 1990s for backpackers, the Beachhouse resort is located amidst a coconut plantation and tropical gardens, and is framed by a white sand beach. Max capacity is at 60 travelers, and this resort has only 12 private rooms in addition to dormitory-style lodging that can sleep up to six per room. If this resort seems vaguely familiar, you may have seen it on the 2006 reality show "Love Island." Guests of this resort enjoy a free continental breakfast, afternoon tea and use of the facility's kayaks. Travelers can stay in one of the dorm-style rooms for as little as $20 per night or rent a private room for as little as $60 a night.
Beachhouse Resort
P.O Box 68, Korolevu
Coral Coast, Viti Levu
Fiji Islands
679-6530-500
fijibeachouse.com
Mango Bay Resort is situated a few minutes off the Queens Highway. This resort is ideal for a budgeted traveler, yet still offers group activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing and boat tours during the day. Activities also continue into the night with Tandra Nightclub and bonfires on the beach. This resort gives the option to stay in beachfront cottages or in safari tents. Mango Bay also offers dormitory-style lodging for larger groups. A bed in a dorm starts at $25 per night, safari tents are $100 per night and beachfront cottages start at $140 per night.
Mango Bay Resort
P.O. BOX 1720
Sigatoka, Fiji
284-495-5672
mangobayresort.com
Rydges Hideaway fuses South Pacific scenery with Western amenities. This resort has its own restaurant, bar and day spa. Each cottage is equipped with air condtioning, a phone, coffee maker and refrigerator. Beachfront and oceanview cottages are available. Most can accommodate up to four people, though several sleep six. This resort also offers a Fijian-style hotel room that can sleep three and starts at $100 per night. The largest cottages start at just $200 per night.
Rydges Hideaway
Queens Road at the Coral Coast
Sigatoka- Fiji
612-9261-4929
hideawayfiji.com
Tambua Sands is a quiet couples and family-friendly resort situated on 17 acres of gardens and a coconut plantation. It has a private white sand beach complete with a blue lagoon. This resort has 25 cottages to choose from, each with a beachfront or garden view. Each cottage has a coffee maker, refrigerator and ceiling fan. The Tarana is the resort's restaurant that specializes in American, European and seafood dishes. Rooms average between $125 and $150 per night.
Tambua Sands
P.O. Box 177
Sigatoka, Fiji Islands
679-650-0399
tambuasandsfiji.com
The Warwick Hotel is a five-star resort that offers all the comforts of home within a South Pacific setting. With five restaurants to choose from, there is always something appealing on the menu, whether you crave fine Italian cuisine or a quick bite. Not only does this resort host the Hibiscus nightclub, nightly festivities include traditional Fijian dance, Polynesian shows and firewalking. Prices start at $250 per night, and all standard rooms have satellite TV, air conditioning, minibars and coffeemakers.
Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
Queen's Road, PO Box 100
Korolevu, Viti Levu, Fiji
679-653-0555
warwickfijihotel.com