Hotel Shangri-La Fijian Resort
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Location. Local attractions surrounding Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa include Sigatoka Sand Dunes. Resort Features. The resort has a private beach. Dining options at Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
& Spa include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The resort serves a complimentary breakfast.
Recreational amenities include a golf course. Also located on site are an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a
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Hotel in general
- in July 10
We came to the coral coast after staying at one of the chain hotels at Denaru and a beautiful resort on another island. - in January 10
The resort is beautiful and we made use of all 3 pools.
- in July 10
- in May 10
I stayed at the Shangri La Fijian and had the best holiday! - in March 10
To anyone looking at staying at the Shangra la i would definately recommend it - the best holiday ever. - in September 09
we have just come back from our first family holiday overseas and we had the best holiday at shangri-la the kids loved every minute (except my children hated kids club they only lasted 1 hour but we had the baby sitters in and they are great) our room was great, not to small but not to big either (we only slept there) our room opened up onto a grassed area where our children and the neigbours kids all ran and played the people there are great they are only to happy to talk to the kids and answer any questions they have one thing i would do if i was anyone going to shangri-la or any where near there is go on the sigatoka river safari it was great we traveled up river on a jet boat to a village and spent some time there getting to know what happens there we ate lunch when on the way home did 360s in the boat :) i feel that it was great for our kids who are 3,7, and 9 they all learnt a lot its a do not miss thing to do (i will do it again next time for sure) great hotel for families but if your a couple and dont like kids running around having fun dont go there :) - in September 10
One of the best holiday’s we’ve had. - in June 10
F$75 pp for buffet plus cocktails F$23 apart from that the best holiday
- in May 10
- in July 10
Our fifth stop was at Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Viti Levu, Fiji This fantastic resort on a little private Yanuca island in the South of Viti Levu about an hour drive from Nadi Airport has much to offer. - in July 10
We found the resort fantastic. - in May 10
The resort is fantastic and the staff very very friendly.
- in July 10
- in August 10
The kids club was well run with great facilities and equipment and different activities each day like crab hunting, shell collecting, coconut boat racing, grass skirt making etc. - in June 10
I thought all the facilities at the resort were great especially for kids, my older son loved the mini golf. - in May 10
The resort was fantastic - staff were friendly and very helpful, rooms lovely, facilities great, Chi spa exceptional.
- in August 10
- in November 10
we had a great holiday and you will too. - in March 10
So the whole family had a great holiday. - in November 09
Had a great holiday, the place was clean, tidy and rooms were well presented and very comfortable.
- in November 10
- in November 10
The hotel is great for kids, although I was there for business, the kids were very well catered for and did not really notice how many ther were. - in November 10
Pros - great for kids, kids club great , babysitters cheap etc as per all reviews - Stayed in ocean family room 454. - in September 10
They have a New Zealand ice cream bar which was great for the kids. - in August 10
*The lagoon beach is great for kids. - in June 10
I thought all the facilities at the resort were great especially for kids, my older son loved the mini golf. - in April 10
We upgraded prior to leaving Australia to an Ocean family room next door to the Takeli Restaurant which was great for the kids as it was lower ground with a beautiful outlook for kicking the soccer ball and climbing trees whilst getting ready for dinner. - in September 09
we have just come back from our first family holiday overseas and we had the best holiday at shangri-la the kids loved every minute (except my children hated kids club they only lasted 1 hour but we had the baby sitters in and they are great) our room was great, not to small but not to big either (we only slept there) our room opened up onto a grassed area where our children and the neigbours kids all ran and played the people there are great they are only to happy to talk to the kids and answer any questions they have one thing i would do if i was anyone going to shangri-la or any where near there is go on the sigatoka river safari it was great we traveled up river on a jet boat to a village and spent some time there getting to know what happens there we ate lunch when on the way home did 360s in the boat :) i feel that it was great for our kids who are 3,7, and 9 they all learnt a lot its a do not miss thing to do (i will do it again next time for sure) great hotel for families but if your a couple and dont like kids running around having fun dont go there :)
- in November 10
- in March 10
The resort was great and we had no problems with the facilities or food, just be aware that you can not drink the tap water. - in October 09
This is a great resort to go when you go to Fiji main island.
- in March 10
- in November 10
His Magical tour to Natadola is the best! - in August 10
Went on Magical tour which was run by Mun. - in June 10
We did the Magical Tour and have to say it probably wasn't really worthwhile - although it was nice to have a change from the resort for the day. - in June 10
Do yourself a favour and join Mun's Natadola Magical Tour. - in May 10
We went on the Magical tour to the School and village with Mun, which was a cultural experience, that included a kava ceremony and was very interesting. - in May 10
We were going to do the magical tour but we didnt care for the hard sell by the organiser so we skipped that too. - in April 10
Muns Magical Tour is a must (Mun has a great sense of humour and kept us laughing the whole time) - something to suit everyone - shopping in Sigatoka, visiting a local furniture store, visit to a local village then lunch on the beach, horse riding (which was $15fijian) and endless champagne, beer and softdrink - very amusing fun day especially with a group of friends. - in April 10
The magical tour is brilliant, but for our family (8yr, 6yr & 5yr) the best trips was the School Tour run by the Kids club. - in March 10
If you are going to do one thing in Fiji it has to be Mun's magical tour exclusive for Shangri La only. - in March 10
At the resort we were able to go Deep Sea/Game Fishing, canoeing, swimming, snorkeling, Banana Boat riding, we went to the Fire Dancng Show (not to be missed) and went on Mun's Magical Tour which allowed you to visit a village, drink more Karba, swim, take in some of the local sights and shopping, participate in a beer skulling comp for men and of course champange skulling for the ladies and a horse ride if you want to.
- in November 10
- in July 10
The prices of the restaurants are high, the food is not of great quality and the service disgraceful (Beach Bar & Grill ) except for the Takali (thai) restaurant which was superb.
- in July 10
- in November 10
The food is expensive (for what it is) and of poor quality. - in November 10
We tried room service as an alternative and this was very unreliable and of poor quality.
- in November 10
Room
- in September 10
We had an Ocean View room which was perfect. - in December 09
We intially had an ocean view room but upgraded to a Beach Bure.
- in September 10
- in October 10
The room were clean and everything in our room was functioning. - in July 10
We found the room clean. - in November 09
Our Ocean View room was clean, comfortable and pretty close to everything.
- in October 10
- in October 10
The good: lots to do for whole family brilliant service very friendly environment great pools resort is nice and big gorgeous scenery friendly, fun atmosphere The bad: rooms not that clean food very average for 4+ star resort room internet pretty bad rooms a bit squashy Having said that, we would still probably go again in the future - I would just insist room is cleaned a bit better and spend more time at the restaurant that served yummiest/freshest food (coral cafe). - in August 10
The room was cleaned each day but at a different time. - in August 10
Always had our room cleaned while we were at breakfast and turned down while we were at dinner. - in June 10
Each day our room was cleaned and beds made.
- in October 10
- in October 09
(Most reviews recommend you try and get ground floor) Well, the room was great; clean and not at all 'tired' as some had commented. - in September 09
we have just come back from our first family holiday overseas and we had the best holiday at shangri-la the kids loved every minute (except my children hated kids club they only lasted 1 hour but we had the baby sitters in and they are great) our room was great, not to small but not to big either (we only slept there) our room opened up onto a grassed area where our children and the neigbours kids all ran and played the people there are great they are only to happy to talk to the kids and answer any questions they have one thing i would do if i was anyone going to shangri-la or any where near there is go on the sigatoka river safari it was great we traveled up river on a jet boat to a village and spent some time there getting to know what happens there we ate lunch when on the way home did 360s in the boat :) i feel that it was great for our kids who are 3,7, and 9 they all learnt a lot its a do not miss thing to do (i will do it again next time for sure) great hotel for families but if your a couple and dont like kids running around having fun dont go there :) - in October 10
The room was great and had more space than I had anticipated and also the bathroom was a good size. - in September 10
Great room location for families. - in July 10
A family lagoon room is great for some extra space, ground floor located mostly for easy toddler/pusher access & across a beautiful lawn for play is the wonderful kids pool area. - in July 10
I stayed at the Warwick a couple of years ago and got a great room on the pool which I think is more fun than staying in the outer rooms at the fijian. - in May 10
Room was great as we were upgraded, grounds were a dissapointment. - in April 10
We had not had a holdiay in 11 years so we really wanted this one to be great,so we were moved to the Reef this room was great, we got all relaxed and went to dinner, but it ended up being very loud from other quests having parties, and japanese families staying upstairs and downstair talking very loud to each other from outside their doors. - in March 10
There is an endless amount of activities, the room was great, the staff and service was fantastic.
- in October 09
- lovely bathroom
- in August 10
We had a lovely room with a comfortable king size bed, cot in our room and a large lounge, on the ground floor, which was situated halfway between the infinity pool and Takali Terrace.
- in August 10
- in October 10
Room was nice but spare pull-out bed (for kids) was uncomfortable.
- in October 10
- safe room
- in July 10
The sliding glass door was broken and couldn’t be locked; the maintenance department came over very quikcly and made a temporary fix, however someone could have easily pulled hard on the door and get in. - in November 10
The front door wouldn’t close and the sliding door was also broken.
- in July 10
- in October 10
Room was not ready as we had arrived so early ( they had our flight details and they came and picked us up) and they advised we come back. - in September 10
We purchased four mince pies on arrival at the kiosk by the Lagoon pool as our room was not ready, phew $50. - in July 10
On the day we were ment to move you had to stand in line with many other families who also did not have the right room and be constantly told that your room was not ready.
- in October 10
Service
- in October 09
The Fijians are just beautiful people. - in September 10
Can't speak highly enough of the Fijian staff at the resort, Bula and Vanaka to all the beautiful people who looked after us. - in April 10
to all the beautiful people in Fiji. - in March 10
As for all the beautiful people working at the shangri la, Vinaka! - in January 10
We found the service to be extremely good & the Fijiaan people were just beautiful. - in December 09
truely beautiful people that my family learnt a great deal from about respect and being humble.
- in October 09
- in August 10
The adults only restuarant is beautiful, beautiful food and fantastic staff however VERY expensive for what you get! - in May 10
The resort was fantastic - staff were friendly and very helpful, rooms lovely, facilities great, Chi spa exceptional. - in December 09
The staff are fantastic and treat the kids exceptionally well.
- in August 10
- in April 10
Airline staff were friendly and the kids meals were great! - in March 10
Friendly staff. - in January 10
We are very pleased with the hotel especially the friendly staff. - in January 10
The staff were all friendly and the quality of the food was excellent.
- in April 10
- in November 10
Pros - great for kids, kids club great , babysitters cheap etc as per all reviews - Stayed in ocean family room 454. - in June 10
The kids club was great.
- in November 10
- in October 10
Ate at Takalis twice which was superb - service was great and food was to die for - no complaints there. - in June 10
We had some lovely cocktails there and great service. - in March 10
Also loved the day spa - great service, very relaxing. - in January 10
The baby sitting service was great.
- in October 10
- in October 10
The aquatic staff were great and the Diving crew very professional which is exactly what you need. - in August 10
The food again was lovely and the staff just great too. - in March 10
The staff were great and the facilities excellent.
- in October 10
- in September 10
The kids club was really good, all of the staff were very friendly and the kids all get along well. - in May 10
The resort is fantastic and the staff very very friendly. - in October 09
The staff are very friendly as are all the Fijian people.
- in September 10
- in November 10
The resort offers a wonderful environment for kids, it is very safe and the staff are wonderful with the kids. - in June 10
The staff were all wonderful from the maintenance workers to waiters. - in November 09
All in all - mission accomplished on what we wanted so Vinaka Vaka Levu Shangri La and all the wonderful staff
- in November 10
- in July 10
I'm not sure why he got sick (some tummy bug for a couple of days) but a few people seemed to have a similar thing. - in June 10
We took them some lollies reccommended by a few people who had posted reviews - they also welcome exercise books/pencils etc. - in December 09
The staff were exceptionally friendly and very polite (a few people these days could take a lesson from the Fijians! - in November 09
30 at the Black marlin bar but we didn't make either (We were either still "chillin' on the balcony or were too full of food to want to kick on) I did poke my head in one night after dinner to see what it was like and there were a few people scattered around a DJ playing the Macarana.
- in July 10
- in October 10
Well after a 5 year hiatus from the Shangri La Fijian Resort, we decided to go back again and chance it, our last trip there 5 years ago was to say the least very disappointing, the staff were not happy, the service was poor, the food was below average, basically we had decided then and there we wouldn't go back, BUT we happened to come across a great deal and thought we would give it another shot, well we were extremely happy we did! - in March 10
Overpriced, poor service, too many people, too old, rooms poorly equipped, buildings are an eye sore and plenty of "Kath and Kim" Aussies running around. - in March 10
POOR service and food and they managed to loose our wedding certificate which still as of March 2010 has not been sent to us!
- in October 10
Location
- in May 10
The restaurants had a great variety of food and the activities were great fun - we played tennis, golf, went fishing, visited the local villages, had treatments at the spa (must do - highly recommend it!
- in May 10
- in September 10
Snorkelling straight off the beach is great. - in April 10
The pool/beach was great as you could watch the view and kids snorkelling whilst other kids were swimming in the pool. - in March 10
Resort is located right on the edge of the beach which was great you could walk straight from the pool to the ocean within a few metres. - in October 10
Great beach - beautiful sand and minimal waves, with a floating pontoon and a floating slide which the kids loved playing on. - in October 10
Great beach, but just "adequate" snorkelling.
- in September 10
- in September 10
Great location, especially for kids. - in August 10
The resort is in a great location.
- in September 10
- in October 10
It looks to be a great place to take the family. - in July 10
What a great place! - in June 10
great place, great servive, had a wounderfull time. - in February 10
The Black Marlin Bar was a great place to go out and have a dance and have a few (or too many) drinks. - in December 09
But it is the staff and people that make this a great place.
- in October 10
- in August 10
Kids club had lots of activities but our girls preferred to hang out at the pool and join in the activities as they occurred. - in August 10
Another thing I loved about the resort is that it is on a really beautiful island and also that there are lots of activities to do.
- in August 10
- in September 10
The wind would come up quickly and many activities were cancelled.
- in September 10
- in October 10
Our acomodation was in the lagoon view rooms and if you have kids its the perfect place to be as its close to the main pool, kids club, park and kids eat free restaurant. - in April 10
Perfect place for a wedding! - in February 10
If you are looking for a family place to take your kids, this place is perfect.
- in October 10
- in October 10
Plenty of activities and shops. - in August 10
The resort is touted as kid friendly with plenty of activities on offer, some with a charge and some free.
- in October 10
- in June 10
If your are looking for relaxation and just to go on a few tours, this is the place.
- in June 10
- in June 10
My only other quibble is that the beach area isn't particularly spectacular.
- in June 10
Gastronomy
- in July 10
We arranged a roast buffet for the wedding reception & this was by far the best food we ate at the resort, my guests also agree. - in November 09
The food was the best we can remember, and there was plenty of variety in menus and places to eat.
- in July 10
- in September 10
Not 'fine dining' but certainly not the rubbish that some reviews have conveyed.
- in September 10
- in June 10
The buffet theme that night was Asian and had a great selection of foods including made to order noodles, soup, stir-fry, pizza, etc and a great selection of entree dishes, fresh fruit and of course dessert. - in March 10
At Kids' Club the children took part in coconut boat racing, Polynesian dance and singing lessons, watching coconut palm climbing - and tasting the fruit fresh from the tree and they even learnt some Fijian words. - in September 09
Breakfast was huge, it had everything from pastries, hot food ,fresh fruit ,yoghurts and heaps more.
- in June 10
- in August 10
Food was good and the show was very entertaining. - in August 10
We found the food at the buffet good - well priced if you got the all inclusive. - in July 10
We got invited for lunch at home where staff cooked sensationally good food. - in July 10
We ventured off the island for a couple meals, Gecko's was just over the bridge & had good food, nice mud crab dishes etc. - in June 10
All up the food was a good to great range. - in June 10
(2) appreciate that you are in a third world country island, thousands of kilometres from any large modern society, and you will see that what you are getting is very good food, facilities and service. - in June 10
good food great cocktails. - in June 10
The seafood and meat market was great, good food and if you eat seafood then well worth the A $61. - in September 10
I stayed here with my gf during new years 09/10 and they have an awesome new years party at the bar with fireworks specifically for Shangri La, Good food however highly priced (normal for hotels), Awesome customer service. - in September 10
The first night we had tea at the lagoon buffet, which being a sunday was roast theme, good food, but cost us $455 as F$75 pp and $55 for our 17 year old.
- in August 10
- in November 10
We had a food package and we were able to dine at all of the restraunts using the credits from our package which enabled us to eat plenty and not have an additional cost- The food was great, Buffet offered a great range of choice. - in November 10
the only good experience we had was walking about a 10 min walk out of the resort across the causeway to restaurant called gheckos which was fantastic, the food great, good price and they have free fiji entertainment every sunday night i think, we ended up going 3 nights in a row. - in September 10
We tried every reosrt and the food in all was great. - in June 10
The food is great also, everything was prepared to a high standard and was well presented and very tasty. - in March 10
Food a little pricey at resort , so try Geckos resort across the road - food great and they provided fire dancing for entertainment (no cost) as we were a large group. - in November 09
We had a special dinner at the kabana one night (Little bure overlooking the ocean) and the food was great, reasonably priced and included a bottle of wine and personalised menus plus your own waiter. - in October 09
The restaurants were fine and the food was great.
- in November 10
- in October 10
It was our best meal with a 3-piece band that played old skool-love type music, they were the perfect accompaniment to our romantic dinner (after re-newing our marriage vows). - in September 10
I would recommend the Kalevu Restaurant near the Adults only pool for a quiet romantic dinner, as they have a fantastic seafood and asian a-la-carte menu. - in August 10
She took him to lunch and the Kid’s Club (as it was more for older children), then came back after his nap to take him to the Games Room, while we had a romantic dinner (for 2 out of the 6 nights).
- in October 10
- in September 10
We also dined at Takali restaurant which was Asian themed, stir fry etc, once again very good food, cheaper at $275 or so for 6. - in August 10
We did however enjoy room service for dinner on three occasions and again it was very good food served at the right temperature and very tasty big portions. - in June 10
We ate sooo much and I am fussy but found the food was very good.
- in September 10
- in July 10
The food was OK but we wouldn't bother with it again. - in June 10
We tried Geckos restaurant across the causeway, the food was okay, much cheaper than the resort, however we also tried Tom Lou's in the next village a F$10 taxi ride and it was great. - in March 10
Food was OK. - in July 10
The food in general was ok in most of the restaraunts, the lagoon restaraunt is like feeding time at the zoo because of the kids eat free deal.
- in July 10
- in June 10
Drinks are expensive, bring your own or be prepared to pay 5.
- in June 10
- in November 10
The food is expensive (for what it is) and of poor quality.
- in November 10
Sport & Entertainment
- in July 10
Spent a day at the spa - was amazing! - in June 10
The Chi spa was amazing, although it is on par with australian prices for treatments. - in February 10
The spa is AMAZING (although quite pricey) and I recommend it to anyone who is fortunate enough to stay at the Shangri-La Fijian. - in February 10
On the positive side - the room was very nice and the Spa was amazing.
- in July 10
- in November 09
It is a big resort, but the grounds are beautiful and there's lots to do and see.
- in November 09
- in January 10
The tennis courts were free but we had to pay 10 fiji dollars for a racket.
- in January 10
- in July 10
The 9 hole golf course is in good condition and there are several testing holes. - in June 10
The tour run by the resort through Mun was probably the highlight of our stay, great fun and great value, whilst the golf course is still in good condition and fun to play.
- in July 10
- in July 10
The pool was great with lots of sun lounge and endless supply of clean beach towels. - in April 10
Adults-only breakfast & adults-only pool were great! - in March 10
Great pool for toddlers and the ocean being waveless was also suitable for our son. - in November 09
If your more looking to relax by the pool with children ( the Lagoon pool is great) Johnnie often yells for people to play games around the pool) You will know when his around! - in October 10
Volley ball and water arobics in the pool were great too.
- in July 10
- in October 10
Things we enjoyed at the resort - The pools - they were great - the kids loved the lagoon pool, our preference was the quieter infinity pool but both were really lovely. - in September 10
The resort is lovely the pools are great and there are some lovely people there the breaky was awesome as well but in one year it felt like fiji went so money hungry and forgot their beautiful hospitality they showed us the first time we went. - in September 10
The pools were great, consisting of a babies pool suited to littlies under two and a larger pool that caters for children from 2 to 22.
- in October 10
- lovely spa
- in October 10
The pools were nice, however, the main pull was not an option as it was drowned in screaming children 12 hours a day and there were never any beach loungers available.
- in October 10
- in June 10
The three pools plus kids pool are all clean and nice and the main pool was only busy early in the morning when all the kids were in there but there was always space for us to swim.
- in June 10
- closed pool