2 Best Hotels in Vanua Levu, Fiji

This two-bedroom house is 99 steps above the same pristine white stretch of sand used by the Vaivai House. Its hardwood deck features a saltwater plunge pool and king-size daybed under a thatched roof to match that of the veranda, all of which overlooks the bay. Each bedroom has a king-size bed and one has a two-person tub also overlooking the water. There's a selection of music and movies to match the full entertainment system in the living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. The house is a short walk along the beach from Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort and a 10-minute drive from town. A minimum stay of three nights is required.

Like a man buying an expensive convertible, this classic Fiji resort has added fourth and fifth room categories to weather middle-age. The ocean-view bure are outdated-looking and lack an ocean view worth noting. For a tad more, the two-bedroom Fairway Palms bure have pleasant white tones and wood furnishings, indoor and outdoor showers, and private plunge pools, although they sit on the golf course and nearly on each other. Up in the hills are four villas ranging from one to three bedrooms. Two-story Edgewater bure are sleek and modern, fully self-contained, and have plunge pools and docks. Golf, tennis, volleyball courts, and a waterslide make this a great family choice. Children under 12 stay free.