The stylish guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite tv. Earn free nights and get our price guarantee booking has never been. Which one you choose is up to you it depends on your budget and requirements. Rooms have panoramic views of the city or the yacht harbor. Royal hotel is the longest operating hotel in the south pacific, situated on levukas waterfront. The royal hotel is the exact opposite of the little island where it stands. Historic levuka lies on the island of ovalau, off the northeast coast of the main island. Accommodation in levuka, hotels on ovalau island, fiji islands. It was the site of fijis first bank, post office, school, private members club, hospital, town hall, and municipal government. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all levuka hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The royal hotel heritage listed is the oldest continuously run. Nov 06, 2019 the royal hotel in the old capital of fiji, levuka, is well past its useby date and is hard to get to from the main island of viti levu.
The levuka tourist board gives comparable information to this page. Walking tours in levuka a walking tour of levuka pop. Fijis first newspaper, the fiji times, which is still in operation today, was founded in levuka in 1869. It is more like a bed and breakfast boarding house situated in the sad little town that time and the fiji tourist board has forgotten. Find a list below and choose from budget to homestay or cottage rental. The ultimate guide to levuka fijis first world heritage. The royal hotel levuka, po box 47, levuka, ovalau, 0000, fiji. Please book ahead especially when there are local events coming up or during the holiday season. The 10 best levuka hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. The best levuka hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. Levuka is a small town and the location of the royal hotel is excellent as it is walking distance to basically everything in levuka. Its loaded with atmosphere, found in such particulars as an oldstyle balcony facing the cliffs, polished brass shell casings for ashtrays, a long staircase, a haunted room and a centuryold billiard table in excellent shape. Where to stay in levuka levuka homestay royal hotel new mavida claras backpackers ovalau resort. I, henry simpson a master mariner and residing in auckland but born in fiji, a great grandson of the european, william simpson of poplar, london, england, ships carpenter, am recording a brief history and genealogy of the simpson, and whippy families and.
If you are up early enough you may watch spectacular sunrises as the sun rises from the horizon. Levuka s royal hotel is the oldest hotel in the south pacific still operating. Book a fijian cruise with captain cook cruises to get the most out of the. We went to ovalau and the old fijian capital levuka private boat for the day fjd200 where we shopped and had tea in the royal hotel and collected one of the aunts.
The 10 best hotel deals in levuka apr 2020 tripadvisor. The boat captained by toka took 1 hour from naigani and with plenty of spare seats we invited anyone to come so 8 in all had a good day shopping. Hotels levuka, guest house, accommodation levuka, fiji. Levuka is a town on the eastern coast of the fijian island of ovalau, in lomaiviti province, in the eastern division of fiji. At first the bar is for resident guests only but after one of the nicer ladies remembered seeing us around town earlier, they let us order beer and soft drinks no food, not even. Ovalau accommodations fiji guide the most trusted source. Compare deals from over 2 levuka hotels and book with. With unique culture and fascinating history, levuka has been a chiefly kingdom, a commercial centre, a colonial capital, a fishing base and is now a.
Top 10 hotels in levuka, fiji cancel free on most hotels hotels. You can book cheap hotels, guest houses or levuka bed and breakfasts from the list above. The royal hotel is a good base for exploring levuka and ovalau island. Apr 03, 2015 levuka is a small town and the location of the royal hotel is excellent as it is walking distance to basically everything in levuka. Apr 06, 2008 levuka s main hotel, the royal, was established in 1852, and although destroyed by fire in the 1890s, captain david robbie rebuilt it in 19. Hotel and accommodation guide to levuka and ovalau. While there are plenty of accommodation choice on ovalau and not all of them in levuka we will just show you the ones that we know of and recommend. Travellers guide to levuka wiki travel guide travellerspoint. List of hostel, hotel, homestay and cottage accommodation ovalau island. Levuka was designated an historic town in 1989 and was inscribed to the unesco world heritage list in 20. Similar to a roadhouse one would see in the united states, the 125 year old hotel is the last remaining one of more than 50 bars and saloons that were built in. The old world charm remains and is a reminder of the days of colonial settlement.
By the 1860s, ships masters, plantation owners, even the notorious blackbirder, bully hayes, frequented the royal. The royal hotel is a classic accommodationits the oldest operating hotel in the south pacific. This visit we stayed in a modern bure with insect screens and fans in the revamped gardens with palm trees and swimming pool. New mavida lodge, accommodation in levuka, fiji islands. All accommodation in levuka and ovalau is owner operated. The author has the gift of grabbing the attention of the reader and holding it until the last sentence. The landmark royal hotel is the longest continuouslyrunning hotel in the entire pacific and the oldest hotel in fiji. Levukas main hotel, the royal, was established in 1852, and although destroyed by fire in the 1890s, captain david robbie rebuilt it in 19. The second day we ventured over to the royal hotel and it was 100% better in all aspects. Local landmarks include ek phnom temple and phnom sampeau, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try battambang museum. Levuka was also the first place in fiji to get electricity.
In the event that you are unable to visit us and your booking is cancelled within twentyeight 28 days of your arrival, the full cost of your booking will be debited to your credit card. The ultimate guide to levuka fijis first world heritage site. Resembling a roadhouse out of the us old west, the 125yearold hotel is the last remaining one of more than 50 bars and saloons built in levukas heyday. I stayed in one of their individual cottages and found it to be very peaceful and spacious. Nausori airport suv is 30 miles 48 km southwest of the main streets of levuka. Best accommodation in levuka, fiji, places to stay in levuka. If you require more information about levuka, you may be able to obtain it from the levuka tourist board. Throughout the book the ominous sound of the drums the lali start and stop without warning. German owners andrea and noby dehm and their staff are fonts. Ovalau pafco pastor patterson peter leake philip stuchbery prayers rakavono ratu cakobau ratu kolinio residents rokotuinaceva royal hotel salusaluivalu settlers ships sisters solomon islands suva taveuni teacher thurston tourists tui levuka vagadaci vanualevu verata village visit.
History levuka location facilities accommodation events comments contact. Levuka royal hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the south pacific. It has been run by the ashley family for three generations and still going strong, complete with oodles of colonial charm. We recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance. Similar to a roadhouse one would see in the united states, the 125 year old hotel is the last remaining one of more than 50 bars and saloons that were built in levukas heyday. At the census in 2007, the last to date, levuka town had a population of 1,1 plus 3,266 living in the periurban area as defined by the bureau of statistics, about half of ovalaus 8,360 inhabitants.
The new mavida lodge is located on beach street at the northern end of levuka town. Levuka s main hotel, the royal, was established in 1852, and although destroyed by fire in the 1890s, captain david robbie rebuilt it in 19. Located in durbans cbd and 15 minutes walk from the beach, royal hotel features 2 restaurants serving awardwinning cuisine. Book now your hotel in levuka and pay later with expedia. Located in battambang, royal hotel is connected to a shopping center. Ratu cakobau ratu kolinio residents rokotuinaceva royal hotel salusaluivalu settlers ships sisters solomon. Levuka today has a population of about 3000 people. The royal hotel in the old capital of fiji, levuka, is well past its useby date and is hard to get to from the main island of viti levu. Levuka history and timeline history and genealogy of the. Top 10 hotels in levuka, fiji cancel free on most hotels.
While there are more than 300 islands in fiji, most visitors opt to stay on the main island of viti levu where the international airport and the countrys two largest cities, nadi and suva, are located. Levuka 4x4 park, urbenville, new south wales, australia. Stevenson, the royal hotel is a national and regional treasure, owned. Levuka is the best point of departure, pickups also possible from the mainland. Situated adjacent to the waterfront, in the heart of levuka town the old capital of fiji, the royal hotel represents the finest embodiment of levuka s colonial past. Levuka was designated an historic town in 1989 and has been recognized as an unesco world heritage site in june 20. Levuka is unique in the south pacific a town which brings together melanesians, polynesians, micronesians, europeans and asians in the harmonious melange to which many other places aspire. Royal hotel built in levuka levuka history and timeline. Begin at ovalau watersports, on the south end of beach street tel. The town was the capital of fiji from 1874 until 1883 when the capital moved to suva. The cliffs of levuka is an easy and interesting read. The royal is the oldest operating hotel in the south pacific.
This entry was posted in our travels and tagged cession of fiji, gun rock, levuka, levuka homestay, levuka public school, morris hedstrom, ovalau, ovalau club, pafco, royal hotel, sailors home levuka on october, 2017 by amarulasail. Tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. I stayed at the royal hotel 30 yrs ago in a dorm setting. Accommodation in levuka and on ovalau island, fiji islands. Research and documentation done by henry simpson a master mariner residing in auckland, new zealand these are his notes. Earliest owners of the hotel were sea captains volk and robbie. Years ago we stayed in the honeymoon suite which had single beds each with their own mosquito nets. Royal hotel is the longest operating hotel in the south pacific, situated on levuka s waterfront.
So i opted to show up in person and was able to book into the room. While everyone else in levuka greets you with a smile, service is nonexistent here. The royal hotel heritage listed is the oldest continuously run hotel in the south pacific, looking more like a roadhouse straight from the pages of w. Find your bags, call for a taxi and let your vacation begin. Aug 19, 2019 royal hotel levuka royal hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the south pacific. Constructed in the 1850s, it has been managed by the ashleys, a local parteuropean family, for two generations. The lodge is facing east overlooking levuka harbour, koro sea and the lomaiviti group. The hotel s front steps were often the site of many slave auctions. Reservations are required, so call epi or book at the royal hotel.