The Fijian hotel that treats you like royalty

Everything about Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel is king-sized – from the glittering guest list and sumptuous beds to the legendary welcome

The Grand Pacific Hotel Suva is imposing in the nicest possible way. You could be entering a palace, a stately mansion, or former governor’s residence.

In fact, you are checking into one of Fiji’s most luxurious hotels with all the hallmarks of grandeur: an elegant entrance, ornate columns, opulence and ambience.

On Suva’s waterfront, this “grand old lady” has been a legend in the South Pacific since it opened in 1914.

Today, the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva is luxurious and modern, but respectful of its past. Alongside a National Trust-listed heritage building with 3m-high ceilings and 4m-wide verandas are two new wings with comfortable modern guestrooms. All up:  113 rooms and suites, together with new in-demand meeting spaces.

Fit for a King

Expect five-star rooms at the GPH with beckoning balconies, plush bath robes, luxe textiles, and that sense of being in a room fit for royalty. And they are. The guest list over the years has included Queen Elizabeth II, Edward Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), the Duke of York (later King George VI) and Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Others checking in have been Dame Nellie Melba, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, and author James A. Michener.

The Grand Pacific Hotel Suva caters to holidaymakers, honeymooners, conference and seminar groups, intergenerational gatherings and wedding parties.

Mingle with Zingle

Tech-savvy travellers are drawn to zeigeist communications such as Zingle, a cloud-based SMS messaging platform that allows the hotel to liaise with guests via text message. Guests with WhatsApp installed on their phone can contact the hotel’s guest services team through Zingle at any time to make requests, flag any issues and shape-shift their stay. 

Meeting, seminar and conference planners seek out the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva for its flexible spaces, technology, entertainments, customised catering, activities and creative ideas. The hotel has a dedicated events team that can assist with event planning.

From high tea to spa treats

The Grand Pacific Hotel Suva has two fine dining restaurants celebrating fresh Fijian flavours: Prince Albert Restaurant and Levuka Restaurant, cocktail bars and an in-house bakery.

Enjoy tapas by the pool, buffet breakfasts, and Sunday afternoon teas. Keep an eye out for the next glamorous Champagne High Tea. And don’t forget to road-test the hotel’s signature cocktail, the GPH G and Tea.

To work off excess kilojoules, investigate the state-of-the-art fitness centre, the sauna, and the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva Day spa which uses Fijian-made skincare products. Here, bliss out with body scrubs, LED light facials and massages that use the new Wood Therapy treatment to knead recalcitrant muscles into submission. Think bespoke rolling pin! For the loved-up, there are pamper sessions for two.

Live music, fire shows and Art, Sip & Savour socials that teach local craftsmanship make for indelible memories at the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva.

Explore Suva

The Grand Pacific Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Suva. Dive into the vibrant culture of Fiji’s capital and famous attractions just steps away.

But, first, explore the lush Thurston Gardens. Originally called Suva Botanical Garden, Thurston Gardens moved to its current site the year before the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva opened, with an avenue of 101 royal palms. Take in the beauty of Albert Park right from the doorstep or enjoy a short walk to the lively harbourside to discover the Fiji Museum, the Indo-Fijian Gallery, Parliament buildings, and the Presidential State House.

Announced earlier this year was a collaboration between the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva and Fiji Museum, a commitment to promoting, through curated packages, the arts, culture, and heritage of Suva which has a cruise terminal and is a popular stopover.

Visitors love its multiculturalism: the Fijian capital is home to Chinese, Indian, European and Polynesian cultures. Its commercial heart is a lively district with bars, restaurants, shops, churches and temples.  

The Grand Pacific Hotel is, after all, the luxury accommodation designed for those after high-end shopping, gourmet dining, and cultural experiences.

Experience the ultimate in luxury at the Grand Pacific Hotel Suva

The Grand Pacific Hotel Suva is 25km from Nausori Airport; a taxi ride to the hotel takes about 50 minutes. Nadi, the main port of entry for air travellers to Fiji, is a 34-minute flight away and less than three hours by car on the coastal Queens Road.