Information, Shops & Services in Suva

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Food and Groceries

Suva has a wide range of supermarkets, convenience stores or mini-marts, as well as a couple of markets and some roadside fruit and vegetable stalls.

Supermarkets in Suva

Supermarkets can be found across Suva, from the city centre to the suburbs. While not a complete list, some popular supermarkets in Suva include:

• Rajendra Foodtown, Rodwell Road
• MH Supermarket, Rodwell Road
• Fukumi Chinese Shop, Usher Street
• New World, Vishnu Deo Street
• Extra Supermarket Fiji, Flagstaff Plaza
• MH Supermarket, Homles Street
• New World, Damodar City
• Nayan’s Supermarket, Damodar City
• New World, 21 Shalimar Street
• Shop N Save, Nabua Road
• New World, Daniva Road
• Rajendra Foodtown, Daniva Road
• Nayan’s Supermarket, Pilling Road, Nakasi
• Shop N Save, Kings Road, Nakasi.

Supermarkets in Suva tend to be open daily from 7 am to 9 pm, while some smaller convenience stores tend to stay open later.

Markets and Roadside Stalls

For fresh fruit and vegetables, the Suva Municipal Market (Harris Road) is a popular option. The market is open from around 7 am to 6 pm each day except Sunday. There’s also the Suva Fish Market nearby on the waterfront, which has the same opening hours.

Roadside stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables can be found lining roads on the outskirts of Suva.

Learn more about grocery shopping in Suva in Guide to Food Shopping in Fiji.

Cafes and Restaurants

Suva boasts an eclectic dining scene that caters to all tastes and budgets. From cheap takeaways serving up spicy curries and classic chicken and chips to more upmarket teppanyaki restaurants and Italian “Trattoria & Grill” eateries, you’ll find it all in Fiji’s capital. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Suva has you covered. For budget-friendly options, check out our guide to The Top Cheap Eats in Suva. If you’re looking to indulge, don’t miss our 10 Best Restaurants in Suva. For a more comprehensive overview of Suva’s culinary landscape, dive into The Food Guide to Suva.

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Medication, Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals

While light medications (like painkillers), baby products and toiletries are often sold in supermarkets around Suva, other medications and speciality health products must be purchased from pharmacies.

Pharmacies in Suva

Suva’s pharmacies are located across the city centre, as well as some suburbs, which include:

• Island Pharmacy, Cumming Street
• Central Pharmacy, Mid City, Cumming Street
• TappooCity Chemist, Level 4 TappooCity
• Flagstaff Family Pharmacy, Rewa Street, Flagstaff
• Laucala Bay Pharmacy, Sports City Complex, Grantham Road
• Superdrug Pharmacy Nabua, 550 Ratu Mara Road, Nabua
• Healthmart Chemist, Shop 15, President Plaza, Samabula
• Life Pharmacy Nabua, Nabua Road
• Prime Pharmacy, Ratu Dovi Road, Nasinu
• Quality Care Pharmacy, Grantham Road, Raiwaqa.

Pharmacies in Suva tend to op from Monday to Saturday, 8/9 am to 7/8 pm and until 2 pm on Sunday. Superdrug Pharmacy Nabua is open 24/7.

Clinics and Hospital

For health care and obtaining prescriptions, there are clinics and a hospital in Suva, such as:

• Fiji Medical Association, Waimanu Road
• Medical Services Pacific – Suva Clinic, 355 Waimanu Road
• Mercy Clinic, Augustus Street
• Bayly Clinic Suva, Rodwell Road
• Pacific Specialist Healthcare, 107 Foster Road
• Samabula Medical, Sese Street
• Nasese Medical Center, 62 Ratu Sukuna Road
• Rubina Medical Centre, Lot 67, Qarase Road, Nadera.

Most clinics in Suva are open from Monday to Friday, 8/9 am to 5-9:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8/9 am to 2-5 pm. Most clinics close on Sunday but some have shorter opening hours, such as 9 am to 1 pm or 11 am to 4 pm.

The hospital in Suva is the Colonial War Memorial Hospital located on Waimanu Road just outside of the city centre. It is the main hospital in Fiji and is open 24 hours.

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Fuel Stations

There are multiple options for fuel stations across Suva, including in the city centre, near the University of the South Pacific, along Ratu Mara Road and Laucala Bay Road.

• TotalEnergies Hibiscus – Loftus Street, Victoria Parade
• Grace Field Mobil Service Station – Raisara Street, off Nailuva Road
• Mobil – Ratu Mara Road
• TotalEnergies Walu Bay Service Station – Foster Road, Walu Bay
• Pacific Energy Service Station – Reservoir Road

Fuel stations in Suva are generally open either 24/7 or daily from 6 am to 10 pm. For more information about self-driving in Fiji, check out How to Drive in Fiji.

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Banks and Communication

All of your other services, from phone stores, can be found in Suva.

Phone Networks

For staying in touch, Digicel Fiji and Vodafone Fiji are the phone network providers. Digicel and Vodafone have stores in the city centre Digicel at 255 Victoria Parade and Vodafone on Renwick Road. You can also find both network’s stores across the city suburbs in the following destinations:

• Digicel MHCC Store – Thomson St
• Digicel Tappoo Retail Store – Usher St
• Digicel Damodar City Flagship – Grantham Road
• Digicel House – 5 Vuna Road, Nabua Rd
• Digicel Scott Street Store – Scott Street
• Digicel 10 Edward Street – 10 Edward St
• Digicel Rodwell Road Store – Rodwell Rd
• Vodafone MHCC – Ground Floor, MHCC Building
• Vodafone Triangle – Cnr of Renwick Rd & Thomson St
• Vodafone FNPF – Shop S104, Ground Floor, Grieg Street
• Vodafone Khalsa Road – Khalsa Rd
• Vodafone Damodar – Shop No.10, Right Wing, Damodar Complex, Raiwaqa.

Vodafone stores are open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and Digicel are open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday.

Post Office

Suva also has several post offices, one on Southern Cross Road by Albert Park and one at 10 Edward Street in the city centre. In Suva’s suburbs, there’s the Samabula Post Office on Edinburgh Drive, the Nabua Post Office at 416 Fletcher Road, and the Nasinu Post Office on Saqa Road.

WiFi and Internet

For an internet connection, WiFi hotspots can be found at most Suva accommodations. Internet cafes include Cyberzone at 107 Cumming Street in the city centre. You can also use computers and access the internet at the Suva City Library on Victoria Parade.

Banks in Suva

ATMs are widespread in the city centre, as well as in some suburbs like Nasinu, Valelevu, Samabula and Nabua. Bank branches can also be found throughout Suva, including:

• Fiji Development Bank, 360 Victoria Parade
• ANZ Bank, Victoria Parade
• Westpac Suva, Scott Street
• Bank of the South Pacific (BPS), Rewa Street, Samabula
• Westpac Nabua, Ratu Mara Road.

Banks in Suva are generally open from 9:30 am to 3/4 pm Monday to Friday and closed on weekends.