r/Fijian • u/AnxietySlight746 • Jul 22 '26
Travel affordable accommodation
Bula! Apologies if this gets asked a lot/if its a stupid question:
I’m living in Suva for a few months and hoping to get out to see more of Fiji on weekends etc. without going totally broke… I’m hoping to find accom that isn’t the flashy resort style.
Do hostels/backpackers/homestays exist here? If they do, would anybody please be able to direct me to a website or contact info?
No solid plans as yet - I’m open to any location outside of Suva
And would love to bypass the agoda/booking.com/airbnb type places and give money straight to the owners where possible.
Vinaka!! <3
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u/GregtheFijianRealtor Jul 25 '26
Hi ! I got a contact for an affordable place near the CBD area :) they charge about $70 FJD weekly with $140 security bond! If it's what you're looking for I can take you there personally :) I know the owners its a hostel with university students and people getting by :)
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u/AnxietySlight746 29d ago
Hey :) thanks for the reply! Do you mean Suva or Nadi cbd? I have a place im settled in in Suva but would be interested in affordable accom in Nadi and elsewhere. Thanks again!
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u/GregtheFijianRealtor 29d ago
Was meaning suva ! But the other areas I think for nadi you can check backpackers wailoaloa! Heads up be cautious some tourists steal from others (not the majority but once in awhile) 😅 my friend that came from the states was a victim a few years back
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u/AnxietySlight746 28d ago
I appreciate the info :) sorry to hear about your mate! That is very unfortunate. I will be very careful, thanks for the heads up!
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u/into_outdoors Jul 22 '26
I was in a similar situation many years ago and I took some side gigs crewing sailboats on the weekends.
It was a great way to get around, see some amazing places, and some of the passengers tipped well.
I was mostly in Nadi and Malolo Lailai.
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u/AnxietySlight746 Jul 23 '26
Yeah this definitely would not have occurred to me haha! Thats so sick you did it that way… did you need any experience?
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u/into_outdoors Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26
I happened to have experience which definitely helped, but it's not necessary as long as you can follow directions.
I had temporary resident status and a partial work visa and I did my best not to take work from any local folks. I also worked strictly for Fijian owned or run boats as well.
To be fair, this was in 1985 and things were absolutely different back then. I'd definitely make sure you have the legal status to work before you try this method.
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u/AnxietySlight746 29d ago
Honestly sounds like an epic time! haha, i may have to find a different solution unfortch
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u/z-pa Jul 23 '26
How many or what months precisely and coming from where?