Before arriving we mentioned we were staying here to other travellers..all of them told us to cancel! So we were a bit apprehensive when we arrived! This is the cheapest hostel in Suva. It seems to cater mainly to Fijians who are staying in Suva for a few days. We felt like we were the only backpackers staying there. Accomodation... more

We chose the South Seas private hotel because of its cheap room rates and convenient location - we were not disappointed. The hotel is located in a quiet, residential area in Suva but is only a 10 - 15 minute walk to the city centre and only a 5 minute walk to the famous Fiji Museum in the botanical gardens.... more

In an age where travel is increasingly sanitized and even "backpackers" carry Gold Amex cards, it is refreshing to find that one old South Pacific institution, the South Seas Private Hotel, continues to do what it does best--provide clean basic accommodation at rock-bottom prices with a nice touch of "olde South Pacific" atmosphere. The old wooden floors have been recently... more