Raintree Lodge

How to Get Here - If you are coming from Nadi, fly to Nausori Airport or travel by bus (3.5 hour scenic drive) to Suva. Raintree Lodge is a 12 minute drive from Suva City. From Nausori Airport take a taxi ($12 FJD). From Suva take the local ’Saweni’ bus (Tacirua, Bus Company) from Bus Stand next to the market in Suva, 90 cents, children halfprice, runs every hour, 6am7pm, ask to get off at Raintree Lodge in Colo i Suva. Taxis from Suva cost $7.00 to $8.00 LINE TRANSFERS - Air Fiji and Sunflower Airlines operate several flights per day from Suva (Nausori Airport) to Nadi, Taveuni, Labasa and various other outer islands. Both airlines have offices in town and at the airports

Climate - The climate in Colo-i-Suva is pleasant all year round, with a sweater necessary on winter evenings (June/July). No sandflies, very few mosquitoes and clean, cool, fresh forest air makes this part of Suva very appealing!

Location
Raintree Lodge is located on Princes Road, Colo-i-Suva (pronounced Tholo-ee-Suva), opposite the Police Post and next to the Forest Park and the Forestry Department. Princes Road is the scenic alternative route between Nausori Airport and Suva, recently tar-sealed and relatively free of traffic. Raintree Lodge is approximately 15 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from Suva. Trips to Suva are easy by local bus or taxi, at doorstep.

Accommodation
Timber buildings are carefully sited amongst trees and boulders, with views over the lakes - accommodation caters for backpackers in one section of the property (3 dormitories with kitchen, toilet/shower with hot water showers) and couples/families in another section (4 detached lodges).

Dining & Entertainment
A restaurant, bar, shop and reception/office near the front entrance caters for both guests and locals.

Backpacker Kitchen

Full size backpack lockers

Hot water showers

Coin Operated Laundry

Internet/Email, Phone, Fax

Book Exchange (300 titles) at Reception.

Restaurant fully licensed seats up to 130 pax

Verandah Bar (great cocktails) & Cafe

Sky TV and DVD Movies every night at Bar

Pool Table on our Verandah Bar

Room Service

Radios are available free of charge.

One minute walk to Forest Park waterfalls and pools

Activities
The smaller lake is full of fresh- water fish (Telapia) and is great for fishing. A small row boat and ‘bilibili’s (Fijian bamboo rafts) are available for use on either lake.

There are a lot of birds to be seen on the property and in the Forest Park next door, so birdwatching is a favourite pastime - especially sitting on a verandah overlooking the lake! Bushwalking trails are close by with waterfalls and forest pools for picnics, BBQ’s and swimming. Educational activities such as talks and demonstrations are provided, some free of charge and private tours to villages and around Suva can be arranged.

Volleyball and petanque can be played on the court opposite the Recreation Room - sunset competitions are a regular event.

Keen sportspeople who want to play golf, tennis or lawn bowls, please bring your gear as very good facilities are available in Suva and outings from the resort can be organised.