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(from jams to muesli, baked goods to cooked savoury elements) building for a drink to take in the atmosphere. The hotel was
will keep you going most of the day. once favoured by sailors, who could keep a watchful eye on their
levukahomestay.com ships anchored at harbour, and a widow’s watch on the hotel’s
roof enabled seafarers to assess sea conditions.
Sailors Home: This historic cottage was built in 1860 and royallevuka.com
is one of Levuka’s oldest private homes. It is perfect for family
groups. Cross the road to take a dip in Boat Harbour with the Old Capital Inn: A newly renovated, budget option for families
locals. or group of friends, this cottage can sleep eight in bunk beds.
The Sailors Home - Levuka Ovalau Fiji Use of kayaks is included in the room rate.
Old Capital Inn
New Mavida Lodge: Favoured by Fijians travelling for
business and larger groups, this property has been operating What to do
for many years and is located on Beach Road. Many local Levuka Museum and Community Centre in the old Morris
dignatories have stayed at the lodge, which offers deluxe, ocean Hedstrom and Co storehouse is worth your time. Private tours
view, garden view, cottage and family rooms, and a dormitory. are available, or you can just work your way through the Museum
Breakfast is provided. in your own time. The collection spans the town’s colonial and
+679 733363/+679 8755410 more recent history, with a number of interesting items on
display. The building also houses the Levuka library.
The Royal Hotel: Visit the South Pacific’s oldest continuously- Tour town. Book a local guide through the Community Centre
run hotel. While we think the villas are more comfortable than to take you to some of the town’s most significant sites, including
the rooms in the main building, it is worth visiting the main the Levuka Town Hall, Sacred Heart Church, Levuka Public

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