What are the best things to do in Lautoka?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Lautoka, Fiji. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Kgx · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Lautoka
Travel guide for Lautoka, Fiji — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Lautoka is a stop in Fiji, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 80–180 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The warmer, drier months for the outdoors. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Budget
Lautoka trip cost
Budget
USD 35–60
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 80–180
per person / day
Luxury
USD 205–340+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Lautoka, Fiji. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Lautoka
Estimated total (USD)
$2,565
≈ $1,283 per person · $366 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $130/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Lautoka mid-range ground costs (budget 35–60 · mid 80–180 · luxury 205–340+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Blue Ginger Café & Deli
A favourite for breakfast and coffee amongst the locals and visitors.
Pizza Inn @ Lautoka Hotel
Pizza, Indian, Chinese and Fijian dishes.
South Seas Restaurant
Best Indo-Fijian curries in Lautoka.
Tigers Restaurant
Located beside Village 4 Cinemas. Large serves art reasonable prices.
168 Seafood Restaurant
Best Chinese restaurant in Lautoka.
Tappoo City Foodcourt
Clean and spacious foodcourt selling local Indian and Chinese food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Anchorage Beach Resort
- $
First Landing Beach Resort & Villas
The resort is so named because according to Fijian legend, it was here where the first Fijian people landed 3500 years ago. The views of the
- $
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel
A business hotel that is a 25-minute drive from Nadi Airport. Across from the ocean, with a pool and spa.
- $$$
Lautoka Hotel
- $
Cathay Hotel
Air-conditioned and fan-cooled rooms, swimming pool, car parking, and garden view.
Shopping
- Lautoka Market
Nightlife
- The Stadium View
In pictures
Lautoka gallery
Photos: Kgx, Rickard Törnblad — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Lautoka travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Lautoka?
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors.
How many days do I need in Lautoka?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Lautoka, depending on how many day trips you want in Fiji.
Where should I stay in Lautoka?
Popular stays in Lautoka include Anchorage Beach Resort, First Landing Beach Resort & Villas, Tanoa Waterfront Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Lautoka cost?
On the ground in Lautoka (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 35–60 per person per day, mid-range about 80–180, and luxury about 205–340+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Lautoka, Fiji. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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