Best stays in Nadi, Fiji: airport, Denarau and the beaches
Nadi is where almost every Fiji trip begins: the international airport, the Queens Road south to the Coral Coast, and the marina at Denarau where the island boats leave. Most travellers stay a night or two here on either side of an island stay, so the area runs from airport hotels to full resorts.
By the Kalena team · Last checked September 2026
About this guide
Think of Nadi as three zones. The airport and town hotels suit a late arrival or an early flight — you are minutes from the terminal and the transfer operators are based here. Denarau Island, a short drive west, is the resort strip with the marina for Mamanuca and Yasawa ferries and the golf course; it is also the most expensive address. Wailoaloa and the beaches south of town are the budget-to-mid tier, and Momi Bay, about forty-five minutes south, is the quiet option with one large resort and open coast. The picks below are drawn from Kalena's catalogue with guest ratings from verified sources; the current rate, room types and booking details are on each property's page.
Where to stay (12)

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Momi Bay · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,751 / night

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Denarau Island · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,406 / night

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Denarau Island · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,640 / night

Radisson Blu Resort, Fiji Denarau Island
Denarau Island · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,771 / night

Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa by IHG
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 881 / night

Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa
Denarau Island · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,029 / night

Fiji Gateway Hotel
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Hotel
from WST 629 / night

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Fiji - Sonaisali Island
Momi Bay · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 1,089 / night

Tanoa International Hotel
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Hotel
from WST 590 / night

Beach Escape Resort
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 188 / night

Hotel BulaBard
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Hotel
from WST 272 / night

Smugglers Cove Beach Resort
Nadi · Viti Levu
- Resort
from WST 424 / night
Things to do (6)

Nadi Airport ↔ Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort — Private Transfer
Bula Online Fiji Tours and Watersports
- Transfer
- About 1½ hours
from WST 226 / adult

Nadi Airport ↔ The Warwick Fiji — Private Transfer
Bula Online Fiji Tours and Watersports
- Transfer
- About 2 hours
from WST 226 / adult

Nadi Airport ↔ Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa — Private Transfer
Bula Online Fiji Tours and Watersports
- Transfer
- About 1¾ hours
from WST 226 / adult

Nadi Airport ↔ The Naviti Resort — Private Transfer
Bula Online Fiji Tours and Watersports
- Transfer
- About 2 hours
from WST 226 / adult

Private Transfer — Any Pick-up to Any Drop-off
Kalena Transfers
- Transfer
from WST 53 / adult

Nadi Airport ↔ Vuda Point & Lautoka — Private Transfer
Ratakele Transfers & Tours
- Transfer
- About 30–40 minutes
from WST 92 / adult
Practical info
Before you fly, skim our Fiji travel info page — visitor permit on arrival, the Fijian dollar, island boats from Port Denarau, driving on the left, and village protocol (sevusevu). For event timing, the Fiji events calendar covers festivals, public holidays, and what's on while you're there.
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