Hotel Information: Guests arriving at the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji take a small boat across an estuarine river to a wooden quay, then transfer to a golf cart which takes them through the meandering landscaped gardens of the island to the main lobby. The open-air lobby area has vaulted ceilings and whirling fans, and is scattered with wicker sofas where the mostly Australian and New Zealand holidaymakers relax.

Insider tip: The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji is situated on the Coral Coast, which runs along the west coast of Viti Levu. It is well worth taking a day to explore the byways along the coast, which combines rocky bays and beaches with rolling hills, farmland, and fishing villages. The road passes through mostly agricultural land between Nadi and Sigatoka, but thereafter runs along the ocean.

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Rooms

Guestrooms at the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji are located in two-storey modern blocks and in bures scattered through the grounds. All guestrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans. There are two armchairs with round tables, and desks with telephones and lamps. Cable/satellite TV is available, as are premium channels such as Sky Sport, Australia Network, BBC, MTV, and Japanese TV. Guestrooms have DVD/CD players. A small DVD rental library is available at the general store. Minibars have refrigerators. Tea/coffee kettles are available. Other amenities include irons and ironing boards, umbrellas, and hair dryers. Laptop-size safes are available (surcharge). Bathrooms have separately enclosed toilets and double sinks. Patios have two chairs and tables.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• DVD player
• CD player
• Patio
• Balcony
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has a lagoon-style swimming pool with a shallow children’s corner. Complimentary water sports at the beach include windsurfing, kayaking, water bikes, and catamarans. The games room has a pool table, table tennis, darts, board games, and a large flat-screen TV. There is a complimentary floodlit tennis court and a beach volleyball court. The resort also holds complimentary cultural performances, handicraft and cooking demonstrations, Fijian language classes, and various other performances and activities. In the high season, the Zero Bar opens with pool, darts, and dancing, as well as movies on a Sunday night. Recreational activities available for a surcharge include horse riding, paintball, jet skiing, diving and fishing excursions, and sunset cruises.

Horse-riding can be arranged through the activities desk, as well as a variety of tours and cruises, and fishing excursions. The nearest golf course is at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club on Denarau Island, which is a 30 minute drive from the resort. It has an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range. Green fees (including shared cart, tees, and course guide) are FJ$110 (AUS$82) or FJ$55 (AU$41) for juniors. Golf lessons are available.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site

• Windsurfing on site
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Volleyball on site
• Hiking/biking trails on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Horse riding/rental on site
• Fishing on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has bures scattered through landscape gardens on a private island. There is a lagoon-style swimming pool and a private beach with numerous complimentary water sports. Other activities include tennis, volleyball, table tennis, and pool. There is a complimentary kids’ club and playground. The resort holds complimentary cultural performances, handicraft and cooking demonstrations, Fijian language classes, and various other performances and activities. An open-air wedding bure overlooks the ocean. Two massage treatment rooms offer a variety of massages and beauty treatments. The resort has several meeting rooms. There is also a general store with souvenirs, a DVD rental library, and sundry items, as well as a clothes boutique.

Self parking:
Complimentary outdoor parking is available across the river from the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji, at the ferry pontoon.

The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji’s conference facilities include a 127 square metre (1,367 square foot) main function room and two boardrooms, each with high-speed Internet access. A wedding bure and luxury catamaran can also be used for functions. An Internet kiosk offers two terminals with high-speed Internet access. Business services, offered through reception, include photocopying, faxing, and secretarial services, with translation services arranged by prior request. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Internet access: There are two computer terminals in an air-conditioned kiosk off the lobby, which provide high-speed Internet access (surcharge).

Conference/function room(s): The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has a 127 square metre (1,367 square foot) conference centre, which hosts 100 people in theatre style or 60 in classroom style. The conference centre leads out to the games room and through to the beach. One boardroom seats 10 people and has an outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and views of the ocean. A second boardroom seats 16 people. A small breakout lobby with some sofas lies between the two boardrooms. Equipment such as whiteboards, flip charts, slide projectors, overhead projectors, and PA system are available.

Other: The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has a wedding bure on the beach that can be used as a function venue, with 30 people for cocktails or 15 seated. A luxury catamaran an also be used for dining, cocktails, or parties and can host up to 30 guests.

The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has a complimentary, supervised kids’ club with a range of outdoor and indoor activities and sports. Supervised lunches and dinners are also arranged. Children’s menus and special children’s meal deals are available at the resort’s restaurants. There is also a playground and a lagoon pool. Babysitting is available (surcharge), as is complimentary equipment such as infant beds and high chairs. Click the link below for more details.

Family-friendly amenities (click for details)

Child care/babysitting: Nannies and babysitters are available with four hours advance notice (surcharge).

Facilities: The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji has a complimentary kids’ club for children aged four to 12 years. It features a range of supervised activities such as egg throwing, sandcastle building, beach soccer, pool games, talent quests, disco, movies, and treasure hunts. Supervised lunches and dinners are also arranged, and the kids’ club is open in the evening. The resort also has a children’s playground on the beachfront and a shallow children’s corner in the swimming pool.

Equipment: Infant beds, strollers, and high chairs are available on a complimentary basis. All special requests should be made prior to arrival and are subject to availability.

Other: A children’s menu is available in the main restaurant.

• 24-hour front desk
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 123
• Number of floors: 2
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Event catering
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Limo or Town Car service available

• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shopping on site
• Spa services on site
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swim-up bar
• Tour assistance
• Umbrella
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 1 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Nadi International Airport (NAN): Approximate travel time is 40 minutes and distance is 44 km.

Getting there: Taxi is the most practical way for guests to travel from the airport to the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji. The resort can also arrange a pick-up on request by car or private resort bus. Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: Taxis or rental cars are the most reliable way of getting around in Fiji, although there is also a network of long-distance and local buses. The resort can also organise private cars or tour vans. Few taxis have meters, so the fare must be settled at the start of the journey. Express buses travel down the Coral Coast south of Nadi, but guests should depart from Nadi only early in the morning and stop on the main road at the turn-off to the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji, which is several kilometres down a side road. A private boat company takes guests to locations such as Denarau Island for FJ$54 (AU$40.50), Musket Cove for FJ$108 (AU$81) and Castaway Island for FJ$18 (AU$13.50).

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): FJ$80 (AU$60)

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim at the airport arrivals terminal.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 40 minutes

Driving directions from Nadi International Airport (NAN): Turn right onto Queen’s Road as soon as you leave the airport (it is signposted towards Nadi). Follow the road to Nadi and beyond for about 35 km. There is only one coastal highway, signposted to Suva, although the ocean itself is rarely in sight. The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji is clearly signposted from the road, along a side road off to the right. Follow the road until it ends at the small pontoon, where guests take a short boat ride to the island.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): FJ$40 (AU$30)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji offers transfers by resort bus. A hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Know Before You Go

Pets (other than seeing-eye dogs) are not permitted at the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji. Tipping is not generally expected in Fiji, which has a reputation for friendliness and hospitality, although guests are welcome to tip for outstanding service.

Guests are advised that there are no lifeguards on duty at the swimming pool or beach. Adults should remain with children under 12 years of age at all times.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• High-speed Internet access in the Internet kiosk is FJ$12 (AU$9) for 30 minutes, FJ$20 (AU$15) for 60 minutes, or FJ$30 (AU$22.50) for 24 hours
• Nannies and babysitters - minimum cost is FJ$15 (AU$11.25) for the first two hours, and FJ$3.50 (AU$2.62) per hour thereafter
• Use of in-room safe - FJ$3 (AU$2.25) per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided each morning.

Sunset Terrace Restaurant - All-day casual dining. European, Indian, and Fijian food, with some Asian influences. Buffet breakfast and buffet or à la carte lunches and dinners. Light snacks and beverages. Open-air pavilion and outdoor terrace by the pool. Youth dancers on Monday evenings. Open from early morning till late evening.

The Plantation Restaurant - Fine dining venue. Pacific Rim cuisine. Nine-course dégustation menu. Extensive wine list. Air-conditioned. Wood floors, rugs, and sepia prints. Candle-lit at night. Open daily for dinner only.

Tale Bar - Lounge-style bar overlooking the pool and ocean. Snacks, pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. Happy hour. Open-air pavilion and outdoor terrace. Live band one night a week. Open daily from mid-morning till late evening.

Pool Bar - Swim-up bar. Serves cocktails, beer, other beverages, and ice cream. Open daily from mid-morning till sunset.

Address

Nadovi Rd

Sonaisali Island,

Fiji

Nearest major airport:

Nadi, Fiji (NAN-Nadi)

Area:

Nadi, Fiji