Double Tree by Hilton Sonaisali Island Fiji | Hotel Review
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- This video captures my full experience of my recent stay at the Double Tree by Hilton Sonaisali Island Fiji. This video is comprehensive and shows the resort including reception area, shops, cafe, restaurant, pool area, bar, kids facilities, oceanfront room and amenities, hotel entertainment.
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Another lovely video Lia, thankyou for sharing! We are staying here , as well as at the Sheraton in March. Im watching your videos over and over again, I wish I was able hit the like button every time I watch a video. Thankyou again!
Hi Sandra,
Oooh! I'm so excited for your upcoming trip to Fiji in March. I love that you are staying at not one but two resorts! Wow!!!
Double Tree by Hilton And Sheraton!
Both different, both wonderful!
Thank you for watching my videos over and over again - I really appreciate it and so glad that my travels are helping and inspiring your travels!
Thank you so much for this review. I was on the fence about Fiji for our family trip but you made me book!!
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad my video has helped you. (I had a really lovely stay while I was there - sitting on my deck and watching the sunset was magical!)
Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for subscribing.
Hi lia, thanks for the sharing and show the hotel ...looks amazing! one thing you did not show us is the area beach that you can swim..
can you swim in there ? we are planning to go in fiji and this is the resorts that we are going to stay, thanks
Hi there,
Thanks for your comment.
You might be able to see in the video when I show the deck area of my hut that looks out to the sea - there is a small white cement wall just in front of the water.
You are able to swim but no one really does there. Where the swimming pool is located at the resort, on that side there are rocks so no swimming around there.
What most people do when they go to Fiji is use the resort pool to swim, then take day trips out in the boats, go swimming out in the water and have lunch included. I've done a few of these and they are a fantastic day out!
So exciting that you are going to Fiji and staying at the Double Tree by Hilton!!! It's such a fantastic resort.
Hi Lia, thanks for sharing this, my wife and I will be staying at DOubletree at Sonaisali island starting at the end of this week and from the footage you've shot we can't wait! Wanted to ask - not sure if you know, we are torn between hiring external tour guides/cruises/trips versus getting the ones within Hilton (in the earlier part of your video). Would u recommend/know if we should just stick with the day trips to various islands etc snorkelling organised by Hilton? Or did u guys go ahead with external agencies? Thanks in advance. Also do u thinkit'll be better to rent a car to park at the resort or just use the taxis?
Hi there,
I am sooooo excited that you and your wife will be staying at the Doubletree Sonaisali island this coming week!
As for hiring tour guides - I have actually done both. I have done it through the hotel in Fiji (although not Doubletree) and I have also organised external day tours while in Fiji (eg. Day tour by boat out to the islands including lunch). Both ways have been great. Usually if you book it through your hotel it may be slightly more expensive but it usually includes transfers to and from your hotel which is convenient.
As for the car - I have not rented a car in Fiji as I have either had hotel transfers to and from the airport, taxis or I've also had private car transfers when I've been for work.
Sonaisali Island is a bit further out. I remember when I booked my stay, the reservations staff said they could organise a car or airport transfers for me and they emailed me a form which had my flight details etc.
Hope this info helps you.
Have an amazing stay in Fiji!!!
THanks so much for your prompt reply@@LiaMuniz ! Will stay tuned to your other vlogs! Very good advice cheers again.
@@chanjuanlu Thank you for connecting (and subscribing!)
You’ve persuaded me to book….almost!! What are the prices like in the restaurants?
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for your question. I actually called the hotel today for you to see if the prices had changed since I was there when I recorded this video; they are still the same:
All prices are in Fijian Dollars (FJD):
- Full Buffet breakfast:
FJD$46 per adult
They have a pre-arrival special of FJD$38 per adult if you include it at the time of booking accomm.
- Full Buffet Dinners:
Each night at the restaurant there is a theme, different rates each night:
Wednesday- Butcher's buffet - FJD$95
Thursday- Flavours of India FJD$75
Friday- Fiji Bula buffet - FJD$90
Saturday- seafood buffet - FJD$95
Sunday- Burger night - FJD$75
Kids 4 - 12 years old are half price of adults.
There is also an A la carte menu at the bar as well as a poolside menu with all day dining by the pool. Prices vary for these meals but range from about FJD$21 - $30 per meal.
I will try to link a photo of the poolside menu I took so you can see.
Hope this info helps you.
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I check with trip advisor and people are saying the beach are unswimmable. Mud are ankle deep and when it is low tide in can reach to your calf area as it was situated in a mangrove before.
Hi Tony,
Most people that stay on the main Island are choosing to have a resort style vacation, swimming in the resort/hotel swimming pools.
I have stayed at numerous resorts in both Denarau and Sonaisali Islands and I have seen people swimming. I personally have not. Instead, I have been out on day trips to other islands and have gone swimming there. For Fiji, it really depends on what style of holiday you would like. Thanks for your comment and for subscribing!
Ive been to Fiji a few time, good place ~ can do a trip to Byron Bay Please show a lovely resort there :) thank you
Hi there, thanks for your comment and for requesting me to do a resort trip to Byron Bay.
I've never been to Byron Bay so I'm very excited it's on my list for 2024!
Subscribe and keep an eye out for it. (I'll also put the link here when it's done).
@@LiaMuniz thank you for sharing your experiences in these lovely hotels.
Hi Liza can you tell me if double tree Fiji offers a continental breakfast
Hi Kathy,
The Full Buffet Breakfast in the restaurant was included in my room package (which also had a continental selection).
However, for a lighter breakfast option, the cafe which is located right next to the sntrance to the restaurant has Barista made coffees, teaa, smoothies and milkshakes, croissants, pastries and other snack items. I had the coffees from there most days while I was at the resort and it was great.
Both are also right in front of the swimming pool area.
Hopes this info helps you.
Thanks so much for the video . Just a question how was your check-in process ? And do they have normal standard payment methods and is Bond required on normal payment methods or do they need a credit card ? Thank you
Hi Dez,
Thank you for your question.
I booked directly over the phone via their reservations phone number on their website.
It was the standard method to secure the booking - credit card to secure the booking and as always I made sure I knew the cut off date that I can cancel or modify the booking without penalties.
I also included my Hilton Honors member number to ensure I received my hilton points.
Check-in was really fast as they had all my details and hilton honors number already.
They did require the standard $100 per night per room as bond that is not taken out of your account unless needed.
As a side note, we also received the signature Hilton Welcome Warm Chocolate Chip cookie when checking in - a nice fun touch and start to our stay!
(Plus the little boat ride from the main island across to Double Tree Hilton resort is so fun and a great start to the trip).
Thanks again for your comment and for subscribing!
Sorry if I’ve missed it but what month is this? Also I noticed there’s no beach leading up to the sea water it’s the only thing that’s putting me off. Is there a beach on this island ? Thanks
Hi there,
Thank you for your comment and question.
I stayed at this resort in August. A fantastic time to spend in Fiji.
As for the beach, as you can see in the video the water comes up close to the stone/rock wall that lines the resort.
(You can see it in the part of the video that shows my oceanfront room).
For most of Denarau Island and Sonaisali Island, the water that is by each of the resorts you can swim in but there is not much of a 'beach' with sand.
I find that most people that go to the resorts in these parts of Fiji main island, they swim in the resort pools then they go out on day trips to other islands, where you can jump off the boats, swim in the ocean etc.
I have done this on many of my trips to Fiji as I usually stay in Denarau Island or Sonaisali Island.
Hope this information helps you. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank you for subscribing!
My husband and I are coming in the year 2225 Is it to early to start planting
Hi Ann, I'm so excited that you and your husband are going to Fiji for holidays! It is never too early to start planning. Planning is part of the fun and excitement of travel!
If you have any questions about Fiji, just ask!
Did you get the buffet breakfast? If so what is included ?
Hi Joseph,
Thanks for your question.
Yes, I had the buffet breakfast - it was included in my package.
It is a full American style buffet breakfast with a mixture of full hot breakfast and continental items.
Hot breakfast included eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes etc plus there were pancakes with maple syrup. There are also other hot cuisines from some indian food to rice and vegetables.
Continental items included toast, jams, croissants, a selection of danish pastries and a gluten free selection.
There were also a selection of yoghurts and fresh fruits.
Tea and coffee and hot chocolate is also included. It is from the self service machines.
There are different fruit juice options as well.
Hope this information helps you.
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Wow, what an exotic island resort! Would love to visit it one day. Vinaka for such a detailed account of the place.
Thanks for your comment. I have been to Fiji many times but it was my first time at this resort and I had a great stay.
The rooms, the views and the food were all fantastic!
Ps. I love that you used the Fijian word 'Vinaka'.
What a great video Lia. Stay blessed
@@marikamorawa2335 thank you for your great comment! Absolutely loved my stay at the Double Tree by Hilton. Can't wait to go back!
Is it easy to get transportation from Nadi airport to the hotel? Did you have to book ahead of time?
@jimmychen9082 Thanks for your question.
I didn't book any transport this time. It took about 2 minutes to get a taxi from out the front of the airport.
In case you are staying at the Double Tree by Hilton, here is the link they sent to me as they can organise transport for you:
bit.ly/doubletreefijitransfers
Once you arrive at the jetty in front of Double Tree by Hilton - the boat transportation runs 24 hours so you don't need to book anything. You are greeted with a bottle of Fiji water and a shell necklace as a welcome and it's a 2 minute boat ride across to the other side).
Hope this info helps.
@@LiaMuniz thank you!! great video!
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Morning can you please let me know what number your bura was at DoubleTree Fiji we definitely want to watch the sunset at might, and we don’t want one that’s hidden back and only partial view
Hi Traceylee,
I think from memory I stayed in bure number 39. This was a direct oceanview bure as you can see from the video and it really was magical to watch the sunset each evening from my personal bure deck.
For your reference, the other people I was travelling stayed in bure numbers 32 and 45.
These were also full oceanfront bures - number 32 being a closer walk to the swimming pool/restaurant/bar and number 45 the furthest away.
My bure was pretty much right in the middle.
Let me know if you book. I'm so excited that you are going to the Double Tree Hilton Fiji for holidays.
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hello, Is it 1 boat ride to the hotel? You video showed you were on 2 boats. What is the cost of taxi from the airport to thye boat?
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your question. It is one boat ride that lasts 2 - 3 minutes that takes you from the main island across the water to the Double Tree Hilton as this hotel is on its own island. So the jetty where you board the boat is right in front.
For the ride from the airport to the hotel - I usually use the company Rosie Holidays for all my transfers to and from the hotels in Fiji.
Go to www.rosieholidays.com and type in the hotel and it will give you a few options for transfers.
There is also a direct service that the Double Tree Hilton provides - I will try to find the name and link it below.
Hope this information helps you.
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Here is the link for the Double Tree Hilton transfers:
www.touristtransportfiji.com/airport-booking?hotel=double-tree-resort-by-hilton-fiji
Thank you.
Hi Lia. Could you please tell me what type of room you booked? Thanks Zahid
Hi Zahid,
I booked a King Ocean View Bure but when I checked in I was given a Double Kind Ocean View Bure (so it had the 2 king beds and had direct ocean views).
Hope this info helps you.
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@@LiaMuniz Thanks Lia for your answer. My flight from Nadi is at 8 am. Will I be able to go to the airport anytime from the hotel? Thanks again
@@zahidbappy991 Yes you can definitely go from the Double Tree Hilton to the airport at any time of the day/night.
Best thing would be to book a taxi or transfer car either directly from the hotel or I have also used the company 'Rosie Holidays' to book transfer standard and premium cars.
Just make sure for an 8.00am departure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport as that road can get very busy during peak traffic times.
Have a fantadtic stay! So excited for you.
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please show the price per night
Hi there,
Like with every hotel, the rates vary depending on the night and on the season. However, in general the DoubleTree by Hilton is approx FJD$540 per night (this can be higher or lower depending on the month, day and season).
I booked it directly through the Hilton by calling their reservations as I am a Hilton Honors Member so I always make sure I get my points for each stay.
Hope this info helps.
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