Sonaisali Island Resort, 0000 Nadi, Fiji
#5 of 32 hotels in Nadi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2019 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
7.9
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.5
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 21, 2025
Carina
FranceThe walls in the bungalows are paper thin. Snoring, crying and fans in the neighbour room were as loud as if the noise came from us. Avoid the buffet,
The view is fabulous and the location is good. It took us only 30 minutes to reach the airport for an early morning flight.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
John
United KingdomStaff were very slow to attend our requests. The rooms didn't have any goodies but had to ask for everything which tool ages to come to us.
Big and comfy resort
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Belinda
AustraliaThis was our third time staying at Sonaisali, second time this year and we are never disappointed. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Resort and rooms are clean. Housekeeping left a note on our last day which was such a lovely and sweet touch. A special shout out to Kesaia and Apo who made the best cappuccino’s and Iced Latte’s! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Caroleena
United StatesThe layout, and the quietness.
Loved how it was peaceful. We paid for a premium burr, and it was just what we wanted.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Sarah
New ZealandThere wasn’t anything bad about the resort, just worth noting it’s quite a distance to anything else, so you’d need to get a taxi.
We loved the helpful staff, in particular Kesha and Davina who helped sort out a non meat option for one of us, but everyone was kind and helpful. The Bure was huge, and the insect screens were a nice touch. We loved the food, the breakfast buffet was a welcome treat every morning, especially the range of food on offer. The Tava bar was a firm favourite for evenings, although the evening buffets were also lovely especially butchers night! Our Bure was near a small beach, the water was sandy not clear but very warm. The pool was nice but the water was much colder!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Hannah
New ZealandThe recreational area is run down. Needs some attention. Our doors kept locking us out, tv didn’t work in one of our rooms and the maintenance people took upwards of 2 hours in our room on another day. meaning it couldn’t be used! The yummy beach restaurant is always booked out- which means you have to dine at the main one, menu is pretty average with limited options.
Pool area was great for the kids! The staff are wonderful! Kids club ladies were great, along with the activities boys! All of the staff, from house keeping to bar staff were lovely and very genuine.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Jared
New ZealandCocktails were somewhat pricey and yet didn’t seem to be very strong. We had the buffet burger nice for $69 fjd per person which was crazy considering the ingredients that were provided weren’t even as good as you would make at home. Overall food was quite poor, we had stayed at the double tree in Noumea, Îlot maître and the food there was the most amazing we had ever had at a resort so we were very underwhelmed by what was available here.
Good sunbathing along beach front. Room and bed was good. The workers were lovely. Views were good. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Andrew
New ZealandThe staff were fantastic and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Ruth
AustraliaThe walls in the bures are paper thin. We could hear EVERYTHING our neighbors did
Lovely location, if you’re happy being out of Nadi
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Catalina
New ZealandThe pool was freezing cold and the jacuzzi not heated. But generally happy with everything else
Setting was beautiful, food mostly very good and well priced. Staff especially on the reception desk were excellent
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
George
United StatesFood was uniformly bad. Service was incredibly slow.
Location is excellent and staff.is very nice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Chloe
AustraliaLimited tv channels on tv in room No access to toaster or bowls ect in room
Well kept and managed outside, beautiful views
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Skye
AustraliaThere is a short 3 minute boat ride so it’s not super accessible to other restaurants outside of the resort. Breakfast was included but unlike the other resorts dinner buffet was an additional $54. As you are on a river opposed to ocean there is a lot of mosquitoes. I think 3 nights here is more than enough
What an amazing hotel. Staff were great with organising activities, accomodating to my son’s birthday I.e complimentary cake, balloons, a plush turtle, and some hair braids. Pool was so fun and provided noodles for the kids. Activities such as kids club and nannies available from $5.50aud ph.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Loren
AustraliaThe place is a bit tired overall and needs a refresh. The menu and buffet set up for dinners, is dysfunctional and a bit all over the place.
The location and staff were fantastic and friendly and always helpful and did their best to accommodate requests. Great for families as well.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Kaye
AustraliaThe Hilton have large signage stating they are improving waste management etc, but they need to employ someone to pick up the rubbish on the western end of the beach and behind the resort on the side of the river. Disappointing to see plastic water bottles & other rubbish littering the beach. The kids club is lovely and colourful but the sandpit toys need cleaning daily and sorting to dispose of the broken ones and needs to be cleaned up around the old bathtub. Looks like it was a garden bed at some stage.
Friendly accomodating staff. Peaceful beachside huts looking out over the ocean. Clean inviting swimming pool. Access to a tour desk with lots of options for day trips. The boat ride over to the resort added that something extra special. Loved the messages on the beds and decorations with flowers etc.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Lyn
New ZealandNot enough Fijian music A la carte menu needs have more choice
Situated away from other resorts
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Lily
AustraliaThe food was good enough but probably not as good as you would expect for the price that you pay. The resort isn’t super modern, there’s probably a bit of maintenance overall that needs to be done BUT if you care more about the experience than the modern or fancy fixings (like I did) then it’ll be perfect for you. Also it is an expensive trip into town if you do want to do any sight seeing but again just depends what sort of holiday you’re looking for! :) can’t stress enough that if your just looking for a super relaxing one stop shop and affordable holiday in Fiji then this is the place for you :).
Staff were absolutely wonderful, so happy and kind! This resort is exactly what I pictured before coming to Fiji so it was perfect for me! Really comfortable beds and nice big rooms. The kids playground is great! And the pool is lovely. So many great lounge beds right in front of the pool and beach and they really set the mood every day with good music and happy vibes.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Cyrus
New ZealandDistance to travel to the port.
Pool was excellent, staff were incredible and loved having the gym there. It is a proper resort.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Sahebjeet
New ZealandHonestly, the only downside—more about Fiji in general than the resort itself—was the food. We struggled to find a good meal throughout our stay, even at the resort. Just didn’t hit the mark for us. That said, their fresh coconuts were on point—no complaints there!
The view was absolutely mind-blowing—waking up to that every morning felt unreal. The staff were incredibly warm and kind, especially with our baby, which made the whole stay feel even more special. The place was spotless throughout, and any time we needed something, the team was quick to respond. Really felt looked after.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Alicia
AustraliaIsolation fine for short stays but limiting.. Food average to poor. Often cold buffet and reheated dry food. Such an easy way to make the place better. Not really swimming beach
Staff lovely. Rooms large. Grounds to wander. Great pool
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Lara
SwitzerlandOcean view and breakfast buffet with the special treatment for vegan and gluten free wishes. Special thanks to Ranjileen and Sangeeta
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Mittal
New ZealandLimited lunch/dinner options.
Breakfast was good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Nick
AustraliaWi-fi did not work as well in the main area and was paid for if wanting in a room - it would be ideal to include this as a standard item with screen sharing for in room movies through streaming. A few more options for kids al a carte.
Pool is great for Kids. Dinner at Tevu Bar is a must but you need to book. The firedancing and live music were great accompaniments to the dinners and experience. The highlight for the kids was Meree at kids club, our kids were often the only kids and they had an absolute ball! Fiji Surf leaves from the adjacent mooring to the island - these guys are great for day trips.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Mitchell
AustraliaNo beach, not enough food options, overpriced
Pool was great, swim up bar was good
Stayed in July 2025
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