Review: Sheraton Fiji Resort

Intercontinental was nice with a nice beach and some snorkeling right off the beach with a glass bottom boat. An overall very nice property with amazing rooms but still had that manufactured feel that I find in a lot of Intercontinental properties.

Any really nice resorts (similar tot the ones you find in Bali) you recommend in the smaller islands? It feels a really far place to go and stay in an outdated hotel.

I stayed at Matamanoa for a portion of my honeymoon last December (About 1hr ferry from Denarau). We used the Westin Hotel as our buffer. I'd say the Matamanoa island would be one of the islands that doesn't break the bank but delivers a solid experience.

"Going to a beautiful, secluded resort can only be so fun if you’re alone!"

Gotta' agree on this point.

I went to the same place (Fiji/Sheraton) over the 2003 Christmas/2004 New Year holidays by myself. OMG it was sad. I mean, I was sad. Not "It made me sad," but "I was a sad specimen." There were all these families (not a fan of screaming children at beaches) and couples...and then...me. I was going to stay four nights but then cut it down to two and left for Melbourne for two extra days there before flying home.

Oh! Fun fact: I was able to fly the Air Pacific (pre-Fiji Airways) 747-400 from SYD-NAN in Tabua class - it was close to the old UA 747-400 first class layout they used to fly on their Pacific routes. http://bit.ly/2c2uxeZ

If you thought the WiFi was bad at your hotel then you would have a terrible time on one of the small islands. Fiji is NOT a place you go to work; it's a place you go to relax. The small islands are great if you want to do absolutely nothing but few people (especially those who can't live disconnected to WiFi or their phone) can stand the pace.
Yes, a lot of the hotels on Denarau Island are past their prime but how many people go to Fiji to spend time indoors? It's all about the beaches and the pools (Wyndham just down from the Sheraton has the longest pool on the island). And if you think these hotels are passed their prime, you should see the rest of what the island has to offer. You have to remember the weather is very harsh - it rains more than you imagine and w/the warm temps that means a lot of mold. The upkeep of these resorts is a full time job.
Denarau is a "family" resort community. Tons of people from Australia and New Zealand come to vacation there w/kids because the people of Fiji are so fabulous with kids. You always feel safe at the resorts there.
You also forgot to mention that although the ride to Denarau was a cheap taxi from the airport, the taxis are NOT allowed to come onto Denarau to pick up passengers and take them back to the airport. You have to arrange a ride through your hotel and this can be very expensive (especially for families as sometimes you have to take 2 vehicles or one large vehicle which they charge you extra for).
The part you got absolutely correct is that the Fijian people are wonderful. They are the most warm and friendly people anywhere. If you are going to Fiji, please remember to tip everyone and anyone at the resorts because what we consider only a few $ means a lot to them. They work long hours and do NOT get paid what they should for the work they do.
We go to Fiji every year (as a multi-generational family) and we love the relaxed feeling. We take day trips to the small islands but more and more we are finding that staying at the resort and taking local transport to the town is just as relaxing.
My philosophy in traveling is - "be one with where you are." In that way you will be a traveler and not a tourist. You will find you will enjoy yourself a lot more - and isn't that why you go on vacations anyway?

Jo Anne: Thanks for the lecture... the comment section isn't there to write five pages..

Jo Anne - Thanks for your detailed comments. I enjoyed reading them.

Stayed there about 10 years ago for a golf tournament. Really enjoyed my stay. At the time the rooms did not have TVs. I agree, the people from Fiji are great. Bula Bula!

@Grant G Anderson, go back to reading Hustler magazine online, not this blog. Hustler will relax you and help you.

Also start spending less time on the internet.

I stayed at the Hilton in Denarau and enjoyed my stay. They did a good job trying to cater to both families and couples, and the location worked quite well for me. Assuming you have a car I think it's perfect. It's close to the airport and Nadi, for meals, it's a pretty easy drive to better beaches like the InterContinental's and the amazing Sigatoka Sand Dunes, and you can take a day trip to the amazing Mamanucas. Plus the Hilton looks a bit nicer than the Sheraton from your pics

Bula Jo Anne,

Blah, blah, blah.

Nomu soona.

@ Jo Anne

Ni Sa Bula Jo Anne. Fiji is very deserving of your complements. Grant G Anderson obviously has internet by the minute and is a slow reader. He may enjoy pictures more as to avoid having to read and using his limited imagination.