Savusavu, Fiji: travel guide
Quiet yachting town on Vanua Levu with hot springs and pearls
A laid-back yachting and diving town on Vanua Levu set around a sheltered bay with natural hot springs, pearl farms and the Rainbow Reef nearby.
About Savusavu
Savusavu is a small town on the south coast of Vanua Levu, set around a sheltered bay that makes it a favourite with visiting yachts. It has a relaxed, slightly old-fashioned feel, and the surrounding hills are green with coconut palms.
Things to do in Savusavu include watching natural hot springs steam beside the shore, visiting a pearl farm and diving or snorkelling on nearby reefs, including the Rainbow Reef. The local market and waterfront cafes are good places to slow down.
Savusavu suits divers, sailors and travellers wanting a quieter side of Fiji away from the main resort coasts. The drier months, roughly May to October, are generally the most comfortable.
- Country
- Fiji
- Currency
- FJD
- Time zone
- Pacific/Fiji
- Nearest airport
- SVU
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Top places to visit in Savusavu
Savusavu Hot Springs
hot spring · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Geothermal springs bubbling up in the middle of Savusavu town, hot enough for locals to cook food; a quirky free stop by the bay.
J. Hunter Pearls Farm
pearl farm · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A working Fijian pearl farm on Savusavu Bay offering tours explaining pearl cultivation, with a boutique and snorkelling over the oyster lines.
Savusavu Municipal Market
produce market · about 0.7 h · check the fee at the gate
A friendly small-town market on the bayfront selling produce, seafood and kava; a window into Vanua Levu life.
Waisali Rainforest Reserve
rainforest · about 2 h · entry $25 (≈ ₹1,060)
A protected cloud-forest reserve inland from Savusavu with a guided trail to a waterfall, native birds and towering hardwoods.
Things to do
- J. Hunter Pearls Farm Tour Tour · 1.5 h · from FJD 40 per person
- Rainbow Reef Dive from Savusavu Diving · 5 h · from FJD 360 per person
Where to stay in Savusavu
- Savusavu Town about FJD 300 per night
Bayfront town with yacht harbour, hot springs and nearby dive resorts.
Hotels
- Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort 5-star · FJD 1,600 to FJD 3,200 per night
- Daku Resort 3.5-star · FJD 260 to FJD 520 per night
Where to eat
- Surf & Turf Savusavu Seafood, Western · about FJD 45 per person
Getting to Savusavu
Airport: Savusavu (SVU)
Getting around
- Boat
- Bus
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Savusavu
- What are the main places to visit in Savusavu?
- Places covered in our Savusavu guide include Savusavu Hot Springs, J. Hunter Pearls Farm, Savusavu Municipal Market, Waisali Rainforest Reserve.
- Where should I stay in Savusavu?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Savusavu: Savusavu Town.
- How do I get around Savusavu?
- Ways to get around Savusavu covered in our guide: Boat, City bus, Taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Savusavu?
- The nearest airport to Savusavu has the code SVU.