Sonaisali Island Resort

Checkin took 35 minutes and we were the only ones at the desk. They persisted in trying to sell us an upgrade with a jacuzzi-style tub. When we declined, they must have put us in their worst room -- paint peeling, dirty, very noisy, too soft bed, etc. Others reported dirty towels and clothes from previous guests. There was no appreciable maid service during our stay. We were awakened at 2 AM by drunks pounding on our door. The beach was mostly large rock and (always, we were told) has brown water, from the sediment from the fresh water river draining into the salt water. Beware leptospirosis if you swim here. Water on this part of the island was out because of a landslide, and the resort made no effort to assist. No water to shower (or fill a jacuzzi tub for those who had upgraded), to drink (they charged us for the two bottles of water from the honor bar!) and to flush the toilet. We finally carried water from the pool in wastebaskets for the latter. There were only dirty dishes and silverware in the dining room. The previously friendly staff ceased to say hello. To be honest, resort excursions were excellent and the food and evening entertainment good. Any resort can have disasters and circumstances beyond its control, but the way in which Sonaisali staff responded (or didn't) says something about their true feelings about their guests.

Avid Fiji holiday maker for many years Sonaisali is like my second home. I have made the journey to Sonaisali both staying with friends and visiting by myself. The resort is an island just 30 minutes by road from the airport but also allows mainland activity with a small boat ride between the two. The resort is on volcanic dark black sand so don't expect an island with white sand beach this does not mean it is still not lovely. White sand has been used for the upper beach areas. Multiple options for accommodation are catered for however you can not go past the spa bures set amid lush tropical gardens located just up from the beachfront on sunset point. I love to sit back on the balcony of an afternoon watch the sun set an have also been lucky enough to have the island horses grazing near by very relaxing. Multiple meal options available from buffets, menus, room service and the Plantation Fine Dining experience is one thing you must indulge in at least one during your stay. Many and activity can be done both on and off the island simply to many to mention. Beauty services are also available from massage, hair, nails you name it. You could easily loose track of the time wandering around the lush tropical gardens of the island which is rather large or simply sit back and relax poolside with a cocktail or two. Staff at the resort are more than friendly and it seems there is always someone round to lend a hand if required. Nothing is usually a problem and the island comes with its own security persons which as a single traveler makes me feel at ease.

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Volcanic Beach

Sonaisali Is Not a resort you would go to for a pure white sand beach experience as it is on volcanic black sand which makes the water a dark colour as well. Sonaisali pool are including spa more than makes up for this and white sand has been brought in to the upper beach areas.

Avid Fiji holiday maker for many years Sonaisali is like my second home. I have made the journey to Sonaisali both staying with friends and visiting by myself. The resort is an island just 30 minutes by road from the airport but also allows mainland activity with a small boat ride between the two. The resort is on volcanic dark black sand so don't expect an island with white sand beach this does not mean it is still not lovely. White sand has been used for the upper beach areas. Multiple options for accommodation are catered for however you can not go past the spa bures set amid lush tropical gardens located just up from the beachfront on sunset point. I love to sit back on the balcony of an afternoon watch the sun set an have also been lucky enough to have the island horses grazing near by very relaxing. Multiple meal options available from buffets, menus, room service and the Plantation Fine Dining experience is one thing you must indulge in at least one during your stay. Many and activity can be done both on and off the island simply to many to mention. Beauty services are also available from massage, hair, nails you name it. You could easily loose track of the time wandering around the lush tropical gardens of the island which is rather large or simply sit back and relax poolside with a cocktail or two. Staff at the resort are more than friendly and it seems there is always someone round to lend a hand if required. Nothing is usually a problem and the island comes with its own security persons which as a single traveler makes me feel at ease.

I found my experience at Sonaisali totally relaxing and a lot of fun. The staff are wonderful, the food excellent and the bar even better. It is the perfect place to bring your family, partner of friends. Caters for everyone. Loved the buffet breakfast in the morning and the rooms & beds were so comfortable I slept in a lot. The best thing you can do whilst on Holiday!

We had the best holiday, our room was so lovely, with great views over teh ocean, the food was to die for I put on too much weight, the swim up bar is fantastic the cocktails are great and the band every night were lots of fun to dance to. I love Sonaisali and can not wait to go back soon.