Hi all
I am going over to fiji for a surf trip with a few mates and then my wife and three boys are coming over. Our accommodation choices are plantation island or Shangri La. Have anyone got any feedback on either resorts or anything to add to the mix. The boys are 15 12 and 8. Love jumping off bridges into water, snorkelling and surfing.
Cheers
Hi Clarky I stayed at Fiji Hideaway which is not to far away from the SL. Out the front of the resort is a reef break which is best at mid to high tide. Gets a bit hectic at less than mid tide (very shallow). Oh and you need to be aware of the large tiger shark in the channel and the bullies at the outer reef.other than that it's a nice little break 
Your closest breaks to Plantation are Namotu left, Wilks, Cloudbreak. The boat runs out past them each morning drops you at the break at the reef you want and then picks you up after a few hours. It can get a bit expensive after a week. Also if you need to get back for whatever reason you have to wait... in the ocean. I was fortunate that we had a friend with a boat and we could come and go as we please. Musket Cove in my opinion is a nicer resort. Plantation looked a bit run down to me. It's on the same island as Plantation. The guy who runs the boat from the mainland, Denareu to the island can be bit funny about SUPs. Best bet is stick your paddle inside the cover before he sees you. If they ask ... it's a mal. The snorkeling is insane. Wilks can get heavy and sucks up. But it's a great wave. Try and book some pushbikes as soon as you get there as it makes it easier to get around.
In 2011, we stayed on Shangri La for 8 nights and Treasure Island for 6 nights.
From Treasure Island we hired a boat and driver and checked out Plantation Island for future stays.
We stayed there for a few hours and loved the joint.
We plan to go there this coming Xmas.
You won't be disappointed with Plantation Island.
Your kids are too old for Shangri La.
They cater better for kids up to 7 years old.
The accom located at the lagoon side caters for rooms of 4 people only (2A,2C).
The lagoon pool is full of young kids. There are 2 smaller pools on the coast side.
The accom we stayed in is on the ocean side and is a coral bottom i.e. no sand and a bit of a walk to the lagoon.
The first dinner sitting is like Sizzler meets Kindergarten on steroids. Mate it's chaotic with young kids running crazy around buffets full of hot food,etc.
You can't beat the true island experience with Plantation and the water is cleaner then the lagoon at Shangri La.
Not sure how the surfing will work out as the cost will mount up heading to Namotu each trip.
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In 2011, we stayed on Shangri La for 8 nights and Treasure Island for 6 nights.
From Treasure Island we hired a boat and driver and checked out Plantation Island for future stays.
We stayed there for a few hours and loved the joint.
We plan to go there this coming Xmas.
You won't be disappointed with Plantation Island.
Your kids are too old for Shangri La.
They cater better for kids up to 7 years old.
The accom located at the lagoon side caters for rooms of 4 people only (2A,2C).
The lagoon pool is full of young kids. There are 2 smaller pools on the coast side.
The accom we stayed in is on the ocean side and is a coral bottom i.e. no sand and a bit of a walk to the lagoon.
The first dinner sitting is like Sizzler meets Kindergarten on steroids. Mate it's chaotic with young kids running crazy around buffets full of hot food,etc.
You can't beat the true island experience with Plantation and the water is cleaner then the lagoon at Shangri La.
Not sure how the surfing will work out as the cost will mount up heading to Namotu each trip.
Scotty, 191 words?
Thanks all for your replies, we have decided on 2 nights stay at the Westin on Denaru Island first due to arriving after the last transfer to plantation island and then heading over to Plantation for 5 nights. We are planning on doing the giant zip line while at Denaru has anyone given this a go.
I am heading to Denaru for two weeks in June I'm hoping to possibly do some down winding there. Spoken to a couple of people via Facebook and there is a Sup club there that holds Down wind racers and a few expats that seem to be into it.
Anyone ever done a Down winder In FIJI ???
Select to expand quoteNozza said..NewScotty said..
In 2011, we stayed on Shangri La for 8 nights and Treasure Island for 6 nights.
From Treasure Island we hired a boat and driver and checked out Plantation Island for future stays.
We stayed there for a few hours and loved the joint.
We plan to go there this coming Xmas.
You won't be disappointed with Plantation Island.
Your kids are too old for Shangri La.
They cater better for kids up to 7 years old.
The accom located at the lagoon side caters for rooms of 4 people only (2A,2C).
The lagoon pool is full of young kids. There are 2 smaller pools on the coast side.
The accom we stayed in is on the ocean side and is a coral bottom i.e. no sand and a bit of a walk to the lagoon.
The first dinner sitting is like Sizzler meets Kindergarten on steroids. Mate it's chaotic with young kids running crazy around buffets full of hot food,etc.
You can't beat the true island experience with Plantation and the water is cleaner then the lagoon at Shangri La.
Not sure how the surfing will work out as the cost will mount up heading to Namotu each trip.
Scotty, 191 words?
My attention span is good for typing.
Just can't read it back to myself unless I do it in 50 word blocks.
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