Hotel Doubletree by Hilton di Nadi

Overall we had a really nice stay at this resort. We were in an ocean front bure for 3 nights - the bure itself is very spacious, well appointed and has beautiful views out over the ocean - sitting on the deck at sunset was incredible (see photos)! The resort gardens are beautiful, a real credit to the landscapers - walking back and forth to our bure was like strolling through a tropical paradise. The food was a little hit and miss: breakfast was fantastic and heaps of it (we didn't need lunch), but dinner was so-so. The Indian buffet dinner was the best (very flavoursome), but the food from their alfresco restaurant (Tavu) was overpriced and average quality. Overall all the food is pretty expensive too - as a couple we were able to manage it, but it could be a bit eye-watering for a family or larger group. The bottled water is a total rip-off - cocktails, beers and spirits were actually better value, only $15 FJD for a cocktail, and they were delicious (compared to the price in Australia for a cocktail, this is a bargain!). The service was outstanding, all the staff were really friendly, attentive and helpful. Booking activities and tours was really easy though their tour desk, and there were taxis readily available out the front if you needed to go somewhere. Don't come here if you're looking for a white sandy beach and clear ocean water (most resorts on the main island don't have this at any rate), but the pool is superb and there's lots of lovely areas with sunbeds under the coconut palms to relax, with sweeping ocean views to the islands beyond. Swimming in the ocean is possible, but there is a large rocky surfbreak along most of the resort to prevent ocean surges during storms. Would definitely recommend staying here for 2 or 3 nights, we thought it was a great ”gap filler stay” between being out on the smaller Western islands and flying out of Nadi to come home. Only 20-30 mins drive from Nadi airport/Port Denaru, and being on it's own little outcrop of land, it has a lovely isolated island feel (there is a little ferry that takes you to and from the resort as there is no road access, this runs 24/7 and requires no booking). Vinaka Double Tree!