Nadi Travel Forum

Hi Everyone,
We have a 1 night stopover in Nadi in October by the time we get out of the airport it will be around 6.30pm and have to be back there again at around 6am in the morning. We are 2 adults & 2 children (11 & 13) my choice is either stay at the Raffles Gateway hotel across the road from the airport - easy location and apparently nice pool but no feeling of being in Fiji or else the First Landing Resort 15mins taxi ride from airport - further away and pool not as nice but right on the beach with more of a feeling of being in Fiji even for a short time - what does everyone think? I can't seem to make up my mind.I would welocme your thoughts, Michele

I don't think you will have much time to enjoy the pool anyway if you are not getting off the plane until 6:30pm. The sun will be setting by the time you clear immigration. I would choose the one that is closer to the restaurants and/or night time activities (maybe one with a Fijian show?).

Thank you for your imput you are right about not putting too much emphasis on the pool, we have decided to stay at First Landing not sure if they have any sort of show on a Monday night but at least the gardens look lovely and tropical and it is on the beach so an early morning stroll before we leave for the airport might be nice. On that note would you happen to know if the taxi's are reliable, if we booked one the night before for an early (5.30am) pick up could we be sure that the taxi will be on time? It would be awful to miss the plane because of a taxi not being on time. I thank you for your thoughts. Michele

Normally the hotel has a contracted driver, so make sure when you check in to ask for a hotel taxi to the airport. Typically this might cost 10% more, but in case of making or missing a plane, it is worth it.

Thank you for the tip, I will use it. regards, Michele

First Landing pool is much nicer than Raffles. The only good thing about Raffles is its proximity to the Airport. The Mercure Hotel 10mins from the airport is a good choice or Tanoa International Hotel. First Landing is great but it is a shame to only spend so short a time there. It is the best by far.
However as you won't have time to avail yourselves of the resort facilities I would save my money & go to one in town.

Thank you to everyone for their imput, it's a pity we only have one night but I think a longer stay in the future might be on the cards. Thanks again. Michele