Nadi is pronounced Nandi. We've been to Fiji three times, and stuck with Sheraton Denarau Villas. Great base to explore. Visited Intercontinental, which was fine, and Shangri La. The latter was dated and a bit rough but we enjoyed their water sports.
I’m at the resort (having decided to come here after watching your review) and your review is perfectly spot-on with everything you said 👏🏻 Thanks for providing such a detailed and accurate review 🙂
Heads up it's a beautiful spot but the main pool is freezing. I've seen chattering teeth and blue lips more than once. Those food prices are shocking in local terms. I've never paid so much for one scoop of icecream. You can walk a bit to the right end of the beach, if you're facing the water, and find horse rides and cheaper massages. The end of the beach tfft admires has stunning under water life on some tides. I've seen two metre long, bright yellow pipefish in there. Just gorgeous. The day beds along the beach are the best place to nap and you'll be joined by an occasional irridescent striped gecko peering at you. Less welcome are the occasional ogling random men,sometimes hotel staff members indulging themselves to a disturbing degree. Note - I had curtains down and a sarong over my very covering swimsuit. But still... Here is some of the best snorkeling, diving, and fishing in Fiji. This resort is beloved by me except for the reservations above. My additions to your review tfft 😊😅
I always mention Wi-Fi when it’s exceptional or it’s poor. I work at every single hotel I visit, so if I can work seamlessly and stream 4K, then it’s “standard” and I don’t mention it.
Seems to be a pretty decent resort overall. Something to consider if I ever head to Fiji. I really like that there are quite a decent number of sizeable pools for all of the guests rather than just 1 which everybody has to fight over.
@@tfftthey have a refrigeration system for the water and over use it. I've seen kids with chattering teeth and blue lips and fingers. It's always absolutely freezing to the point of being unusable
This place is spot on for me and my needs. We land there again in 10 days/ It will be my 4th time there and I've never been let down. I just hope to shoot a better score at the course next door, it is my favorite golf destination, and I've played 65 different courses.
Aside from the room chairs, did you get any impression that the resort room could have used some type of refresh? Your room tour showed a fairly modern and comfortable room, but other guests have mentioned “dated” rooms.
They are what I like to call "Covid Dated"... during covid, all of the things that could be removed were- and some hotels decided never to put them back. So without all of those nick nacks and stuff, the condition issues of everything else (which wasn't horrible) are much easier to notice.
Im always traveling solo, Ive been to Fiji and Vanuatu, beautiful countries but I didn't really have a great time, its hard to make friends, too many couples or families visiting Pacific islands. my flight with Fiji airways was on point tho
Fiji is on the list for sure, but it seems more suited to a couples trip than a solo journey. These are some beautiful properties, but I'm seeing a lot of kids. Singles resorts gone the way of TAB cola? I've been staying at IHG properties this year (Singapore, NYC, with Waikiki Beach & Guam coming up this fall) & building up points, but I think I need to change that. I've been delving deeeep into the points game since I got a Chase Sapphire Preferred, and have a bunch of traveling planned. Hyatt points are valued higher than IHG points, so I'm going to go that way. Do you have any go-to sites when comes to determining airline/hotel points valuations?
Yes, my Patreon 😂 I have posts about all four major hotel programs already and I’m in the process of posting about my top credit card points currencies. Almost all of this available for Explorer level membership or above, with my hotel reward booking matrix available for Roamer levels or above. Plus I’m always happy to answer any specific questions about the programs over there (link in each video description). Ah, I also have a new airline redemption transfer sheet/tool to help you know exactly which date to book any airline you’re looking for. The one thing I’ll say about Hyatt is, yea they’re more valuable points, but if you earn something more valuable much more slowly (as World of Hyatt is designed to do)… then the value of the points isn’t actually the main concern.
Intercontinental Natadola is one of the best and top resorts in Fiji. I think you chose the wrong room on wrong side of the resort. The best rooms are the ocean view ones and on the top floors.
After watching the Shangri-La review with its decaying wood and natural features, I can appreciate the thinking behind the teutonic construction style here, may be its more weather and time resistance and delays delapidation.
I go into detail about it with my Patreons, but since Platinum is free with a credit card, there's really no reason to persue it with qualifying nights.
Very detailed video. Thank you. Couple of Questions- did the rooms have USB charging ports(night lamp)? Cab - What’s the average cab prices from NAN airport to IC and are they generally safe? TIA
Ports, off the top of my head I don't remember but if there were USB ports, that would be detailed visually in the video. As for Taxi, if I remember correctly it was $110FJD from the hotel to the airport. The other direction I'd assume it's the same. All yellow taxis at the airport are very strictly regulated and are all safe. They charge based on zone, they'll show you the paper with the prices when tell them where you want to go. Note, most do not accept Cards.
Class act Kevin ! I find myself appreciating more and more your syle of narration and story telling. The overall comprehensive quality review you come up with every episode leaves me stumped as to why your subscriber count and view counts are at the level they are, and not way, way higher! People like Trek Treny inpaticular are slaves to a boring, brand dropping, sponsored driven channel that has lost his way and popping in family and girlfriend has diluted the authenticity and uses those distractions from the true art of unbias travel story telling. Again, well done. Your channel should and will be much larger in time - just get to understand that bloody algorithm.
The fact that I never knew he had his girlfriend or family in his videos should tell you right about when I stopped watching his content lol. As I always do, I'll say that I have no problem with sponsorships. I'm sure I'll have them some day (not by the places I'm actually reviewing...) and I'll be 10000% up front about it, but hiding those endorsements as so many creators do these days just completely strips them of any credibility. As for my channel, I've tripled in size since December and I'm growing 2.5x faster than the average of channels in the niche at the moment, so don't worry too much 😉 Thanks for watching 🩴
Well done as always. This place reminds me of the days of our quarterly regional conferences especially that long arrival hall. You’re right about the room though including that blob on the chair that looked like excess massage oil. By the way… I just had a walk around of the Intercontinental Ho Tram last weekend who took over from MGM although when I don’t know. I’ll be looking forward to your review. I went into the cigar shop for fun and talked to the friendliest people who could ever work in a cigar shop. After singing a little Vietnamese song for them they gave me a Cohiba which I will have to keep as I don’t smoke. Speaking of Ho Tram… I stayed at my friend’s villa at the Sanctuary which is incredible. I suggest that you put that place on your review list as well!
Ho Tram, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Vung Tau... these are all likely not going to have reviews from me anytime soon. I could fly to Da Nang, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc faster (including airport time) than driving out there and have a much wider assortment of hotels and nicer beaches too...
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Last time I was here Kama lounge was still an test centre! The facility looks quite old when I went but staffs usually go extra miles. I enjoyed my week-long stay haha
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Nadi is pronounced Nandi. We've been to Fiji three times, and stuck with Sheraton Denarau Villas. Great base to explore. Visited Intercontinental, which was fine, and Shangri La. The latter was dated and a bit rough but we enjoyed their water sports.
Thanks for being honest.but you still like coming to Fiji though.
I’m at the resort (having decided to come here after watching your review) and your review is perfectly spot-on with everything you said 👏🏻 Thanks for providing such a detailed and accurate review 🙂
Glad you're enjoying!
Heads up it's a beautiful spot but the main pool is freezing. I've seen chattering teeth and blue lips more than once. Those food prices are shocking in local terms. I've never paid so much for one scoop of icecream. You can walk a bit to the right end of the beach, if you're facing the water, and find horse rides and cheaper massages. The end of the beach tfft admires has stunning under water life on some tides. I've seen two metre long, bright yellow pipefish in there. Just gorgeous. The day beds along the beach are the best place to nap and you'll be joined by an occasional irridescent striped gecko peering at you. Less welcome are the occasional ogling random men,sometimes hotel staff members indulging themselves to a disturbing degree. Note - I had curtains down and a sarong over my very covering swimsuit. But still... Here is some of the best snorkeling, diving, and fishing in Fiji. This resort is beloved by me except for the reservations above. My additions to your review tfft 😊😅
Thanks for sharing ✈️
I really appreciate the background history lesson in your videos :)
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Please do include speed of Wi-Fi/internet connectivity, which is essential specially for business travelers. Excellent review, as always. 👍
I always mention Wi-Fi when it’s exceptional or it’s poor. I work at every single hotel I visit, so if I can work seamlessly and stream 4K, then it’s “standard” and I don’t mention it.
Seems to be a pretty decent resort overall. Something to consider if I ever head to Fiji. I really like that there are quite a decent number of sizeable pools for all of the guests rather than just 1 which everybody has to fight over.
There's also the Club Pool (which I couldn't access, even just for a quick clip!)
I stayed here in recent months. The front pool *is* explicitly no kids. The large kids pool with the tarps is perpetually cold.
Half of the large pool is like a foot deep... how cold could it be midday? lol Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfftthey have a refrigeration system for the water and over use it. I've seen kids with chattering teeth and blue lips and fingers. It's always absolutely freezing to the point of being unusable
This place is spot on for me and my needs. We land there again in 10 days/ It will be my 4th time there and I've never been let down. I just hope to shoot a better score at the course next door, it is my favorite golf destination, and I've played 65 different courses.
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Aside from the room chairs, did you get any impression that the resort room could have used some type of refresh? Your room tour showed a fairly modern and comfortable room, but other guests have mentioned “dated” rooms.
They are what I like to call "Covid Dated"... during covid, all of the things that could be removed were- and some hotels decided never to put them back. So without all of those nick nacks and stuff, the condition issues of everything else (which wasn't horrible) are much easier to notice.
Im always traveling solo, Ive been to Fiji and Vanuatu, beautiful countries but I didn't really have a great time, its hard to make friends, too many couples or families visiting Pacific islands. my flight with Fiji airways was on point tho
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It looks nice but the whole place seems a little soulless to me, there isn't much character in anything
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@coopa2002 This is Fiji .is not where you came from.
Agreed, I stayed there and felt the same
Fiji is on the list for sure, but it seems more suited to a couples trip than a solo journey. These are some beautiful properties, but I'm seeing a lot of kids. Singles resorts gone the way of TAB cola? I've been staying at IHG properties this year (Singapore, NYC, with Waikiki Beach & Guam coming up this fall) & building up points, but I think I need to change that. I've been delving deeeep into the points game since I got a Chase Sapphire Preferred, and have a bunch of traveling planned. Hyatt points are valued higher than IHG points, so I'm going to go that way. Do you have any go-to sites when comes to determining airline/hotel points valuations?
Yes, my Patreon 😂 I have posts about all four major hotel programs already and I’m in the process of posting about my top credit card points currencies. Almost all of this available for Explorer level membership or above, with my hotel reward booking matrix available for Roamer levels or above. Plus I’m always happy to answer any specific questions about the programs over there (link in each video description).
Ah, I also have a new airline redemption transfer sheet/tool to help you know exactly which date to book any airline you’re looking for.
The one thing I’ll say about Hyatt is, yea they’re more valuable points, but if you earn something more valuable much more slowly (as World of Hyatt is designed to do)… then the value of the points isn’t actually the main concern.
Intercontinental Natadola is one of the best and top resorts in Fiji. I think you chose the wrong room on wrong side of the resort. The best rooms are the ocean view ones and on the top floors.
The room location didn't bother me at all. I liked how quiet it was. Thanks for watching 🩴
The first pool was indeed one of the most thoughtful pools I have ever seen. Well done IHG!
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After watching the Shangri-La review with its decaying wood and natural features, I can appreciate the thinking behind the teutonic construction style here, may be its more weather and time resistance and delays delapidation.
Thanks for watching 🩴
Fantastic per usual 👏🏽 What are your thoughts on platinum/diamond IHG status or ambassador (paid status)?
I go into detail about it with my Patreons, but since Platinum is free with a credit card, there's really no reason to persue it with qualifying nights.
Very detailed video. Thank you. Couple of Questions- did the rooms have USB charging ports(night lamp)?
Cab - What’s the average cab prices from NAN airport to IC and are they generally safe?
TIA
Ports, off the top of my head I don't remember but if there were USB ports, that would be detailed visually in the video. As for Taxi, if I remember correctly it was $110FJD from the hotel to the airport. The other direction I'd assume it's the same. All yellow taxis at the airport are very strictly regulated and are all safe. They charge based on zone, they'll show you the paper with the prices when tell them where you want to go. Note, most do not accept Cards.
$75 for breakfast?😮
FJD... Thanks for watching 🩴
Class act Kevin ! I find myself appreciating more and more your syle of narration and story telling. The overall comprehensive quality review you come up with every episode leaves me stumped as to why your subscriber count and view counts are at the level they are, and not way, way higher! People like Trek Treny inpaticular are slaves to a boring, brand dropping, sponsored driven channel that has lost his way and popping in family and girlfriend has diluted the authenticity and uses those distractions from the true art of unbias travel story telling. Again, well done. Your channel should and will be much larger in time - just get to understand that bloody algorithm.
The fact that I never knew he had his girlfriend or family in his videos should tell you right about when I stopped watching his content lol. As I always do, I'll say that I have no problem with sponsorships. I'm sure I'll have them some day (not by the places I'm actually reviewing...) and I'll be 10000% up front about it, but hiding those endorsements as so many creators do these days just completely strips them of any credibility.
As for my channel, I've tripled in size since December and I'm growing 2.5x faster than the average of channels in the niche at the moment, so don't worry too much 😉 Thanks for watching 🩴
You can't compare Trek Trendy, each to their own...
Because of too much Hurricane we don't built it local like a Fijian Bure.(House 🏠)
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could you share the taxi avg price from nadi airport to intercontinental?
I believe it was 120FJD
We stayed here it was lovely but stay away from locals on beach as they try to scam tourists it spoiled my holiday after a bad experience
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Nice resort, but too bad about the uncleanliness, although minor, of your room. And they completely destroyed your Benny 😢. Great video as usual 😊🎉
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Hi Kevin, the rate of $315.12 for your room in this blog... is it in FJD or USD? Cheers
All prices in my descriptions are always USD. Normally I write that next to the price but must have forgot this time. Have fixed it now. Thanks!
I still need to watch the video, thanks anyway! I will discover the "but"...😁
There are a few lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
Go home
Oh someone escaped!
WOW!!! Thanks for the info + video.
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Great video again. Between this and the Marriott, which would you say for a Fiji honeymoon?
Was that not clear in the Marriott video? 😅 (Marriott is the answer)
@@tfft Just a sanity check 😄
It is a wonderful resort. I’ve been here and will go back ❤❤
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Flip flop travel i may not know you.if what to see natural material like you say those days are over thanks.
Not really understanding...
Well done as always. This place reminds me of the days of our quarterly regional conferences especially that long arrival hall. You’re right about the room though including that blob on the chair that looked like excess massage oil. By the way… I just had a walk around of the Intercontinental Ho Tram last weekend who took over from MGM although when I don’t know. I’ll be looking forward to your review. I went into the cigar shop for fun and talked to the friendliest people who could ever work in a cigar shop. After singing a little Vietnamese song for them they gave me a Cohiba which I will have to keep as I don’t smoke. Speaking of Ho Tram… I stayed at my friend’s villa at the Sanctuary which is incredible. I suggest that you put that place on your review list as well!
Ho Tram, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Vung Tau... these are all likely not going to have reviews from me anytime soon. I could fly to Da Nang, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc faster (including airport time) than driving out there and have a much wider assortment of hotels and nicer beaches too...
@@tfft no worries… so many resorts… so little time!
I stayed at a resort in Nadi few years ago. Frogs everywhere especially around pool area
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I’m so glad there were frogs
Thanks
Your videos are brilliant, truly.
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Eggs Benny 😋 they need a timer 😂
cough cough**or skill**cough
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Title typo alert!
Do you not support Intertontinental Hotels? 😅 Thanks!
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I stayed here about 10 months ago. was not worth the money IMO.. Also found my room to pretty dirty.
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Last time I was here Kama lounge was still an test centre! The facility looks quite old when I went but staffs usually go extra miles. I enjoyed my week-long stay haha
I was about to ask “test center for what…?” Haha. How quickly our (my) memories fade haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfft IKR! Glad all is gone. Thank you very much for another brilliant review!
Really ugly hotel - looks as if built in the 60ies and redecorated in the late 80ies - Only the nature is really attractive... and the first pool..
That's a bit much lol but ok. Thanks for watching 🩴