Gecko'S Resort

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Sajesh

Nice location, friendly staff and clean rooms

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Avnesh

Property needs some renovations on bathrooms vanity taps, pillows and beds.
Staffs friendly and gardens are kept clean and well maintained.
I recommend more visitors to go on this property. It’s very central and with great price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Heather

They need to pay me for a review.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Julie

Clean ,and safe place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Jared Andrew

Very old school old style resort. Very friendly staff, clean and tidy rooms amd common areas. Very relaxing place that the bigger flashy resorts just can't offer.

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Ranvir

Aircon leaking water. Bathroom flooding and not draining slow.

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

Ian Craig

Simple family resort. Limited amount to do there but Shangri-la only a short walk away. Dinner time entertainment three times a week.
Staff very friendly and accommodating

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Djon

Although the all the staff are super friendly & helpful etc the maintenance of the rooms need attention. My shower head was broken so needed to be held by hand, the shower water was extremely difficult to get to & maintain temperature, the aerial/walesi wasn't working so no tv at all because it's also not a smart tv that you can use apps with. Lovely people & service but never again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Felicity

The staff would go out of their way to make sure I was happy. Nothing was too much trouble.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Belinda

I’ve stayed here a number of times, the staff are very accomodating. The rooms are a good size and the pools are good for relaxing. It a good spot if your looking for some peace and quiet.

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Sophie Laura

Quiet and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Shukla

was fine

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Wayne

Excellent value for money and wonderful helpful staff
Ideal stopover
Wayne and Tracey

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Allen

Nice place for a two night stay.

Nice place for a two night stay. We used it as a base so to visit the Sigatoka Sand Dunes which are near by as well as a costal drive and inland hike to a water fall and swim. The resort was nice, a bit older with basic but clean accommodations. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

The oddest part is the three time per week Polynesian not Fijian dance performance. Guests from the Shangri La Resort come for the free show. The boisterous Aussies and Kiwis seemed to enjoy it. We thought it out of place.

The only negative was an odd smell at times that seemed to be from sewage.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

James

A Perfectly Relaxing Stay at Gecko’s Resort, Fiji!

Our time at Gecko’s Resort on Fiji’s Coral Coast was an absolute dream! Nestled on a historic 4.5-acre village site, this boutique resort with only 28 rooms offered the perfect escape for pure relaxation.

Just 10 minutes from Sigatoka and 500 meters from the Shangri-La Fijian, it’s ideally located yet feels like a secluded paradise.

The accommodations were pristine, cozy, and beautifully accented with Fijian decor, creating a warm and authentic vibe. The expansive grounds were full of tranquil spots to unwind, and I spent hours lounging by the pool with a refreshing cocktail in hand—watching the sunset was an unforgettable highlight.

The restaurant was a true gem! The à la carte menu was packed with delicious options, from fresh lobster and seafood to the mouthwatering sizzling eye fillet steak. The Asian cuisine added a fantastic variety, and every dish was flavorful, well-priced, and showcased the best of Fijian and international flavors.

The staff’s genuine hospitality made every moment special, and their commitment to sustainability and the local community added a heartfelt touch to the experience. With its intimate size and serene atmosphere,

Gecko’s is the ideal spot for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax and soak in Fiji’s beauty. Gecko’s Resort is a hidden treasure.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

Lahnee

For a budget option, this place was fantastic. Food was great, the fire show was a hit and the pool was clean and great for swimming. Staff were friendly and our rooms were clean, the Aircon was artic and the grounds were well maintained. Overall very happy. We will definitely come back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Susan

Nice friendly accommodations. The staff was great! Reasonable price. would definitely recommend the Gecko Resort.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Emma

we are from Australia, it was my family's first ever resort stay and we totally loved it, they kids loved the pool and the fire and dancing displays. ocean was close 😊🏝
all staff were very polite and helpful.
we will definitely be staying again in the future.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Sam

We had a lovely stay here, the staff were helpful and the food was great. We spent most of our time out of the resort seeing the sights of the Coral Coast and having day trips at some of the more family centred resorts (Outrigger was incredible for a day trip).

This is great budget accommodation, it's clean, food tastes great and is a good size, the fire show is an easy highlight. The pools are not the best, but, they are pools, they were clean and there is two!

A heads up if you are wanting to visit some of the more expensive resorts that Shangri-La, across the road from Gecko's was not allowing day visits at the time of our trip and had not for some time - that may change at some stage, but, from what we heard, not likely.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Asneel

Pool for kids was great. Kula bird park close by for kids activities. If you want other resturants / food/dinning options to whats at the resort then you will have to drive to possibly sigatoka town. However, resorts kitchen has lots of good food options.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Ilias Ali

Very nice dancing show

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2025

lenore

there is no tv in rooms though a tv is in there. wifi kept cutting out @ the price of the meals is over the top .

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Raymond Edward

Honestly, the property itself needs some work, there are missing tiles around the pool and mattresses could do with an upgrade. But for value for money and friendlies of staff you can't pass Gecko's. There are 2 fantastic pools, the fire show is fabulous and the food from the restaurant is tasty. Banana pancakes and grilled mahi mahi highly recommended. Nothing is too much trouble for Katalina, Mere, Maria, Abo and Casa, they made us feel so welcome and comfortable, one of the best holidays we've had.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Faiz Wazid

Staff were amazing. Room was average. Needs a lot of renovations. When we stayed as a family of 5 we hardly saw any other tourist there. Alot of Mosquitoes in room's. My 3 kids had full of Mosquitoes bites.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Anshu

Had another great stay at Geckos! Thank you to the staff for making it a good one :)

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2025

anil

Quite

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Gera

Staff were fantastic
Friendly and helpful
Clean and good location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2024

Pisila Malia Imakulata

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and so did my wider family. Staff were great and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Cara-Leah

Gecko’s Resort was quiet and secluded. The staff were wonderful, the pool warm, and the food was good.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2024

Colina

Very noisy and busy Queens Rd with poor room insulation. Could hear people in next unit talking and playing TV. Our Fan & TV did not work, water pressure in shower a trickle, soap rack fell off wall as did hair dryer. Would not stay here again

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2024

Clive

Good value spacious resort with friendly staff. I would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

Dan

Good service

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

Dan

Good service

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2024

Shukla

They give welcome water for drink but this time they kept saying it in storage and they didn’t give.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2024

Leah

Staff were fabulous. Food was below average and took a long time to come out of the kitchen. You get what you pay for, however the resort is quite dated. The beds in the room were extremely uncomfortable causing me back pain.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2024

Darren

Okay

The resort itself is fine. Nice layout, great pool, excellent breakfast and mostly comfortable rooms. It’s the little things: making you pay for wifi and then it cutting out halfway through your allotted time or the absolute gouging at the restaurant or not being able to turn off AC so it’s freezing cold . Considering what I paid, it just doesn’t seem commensurate with the experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

ifran

Janitorial service is very slow had ask for clean our rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

paul

The staff are great,the meal& so is the property. Prices are reasonable

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2024

Shaleen

Thin walls can hear your neighbours. Upon checking in, there’s bo trolley to transport luggage to the room which was at the very back. To see the fire show, you have to make dinner reservations. I booked a massage and the massage lady didn’t show up.
Nice fire show interactive with guests and that was the only thing we really enjoyed.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Frederick

Great little resort, with the best service staff you could ask for. Loved our stay there

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2024

Graham

The staff were amazingly friendly and made us feel very welcome. There is a very relaxed vibe about the place. The two swimming pools are extremely well maintained. The reason for a good not an excellent is that the resort is looking somewhat tired, the food was very average, and simple requests were forgotten (like a booking for a massage and a request for beach towels). However, given the price point I’d come again, especially given the lovely staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

John Paul

Great place. Friendly staff and the food is excellent.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2024

Danny Chin Hock

A first and regrettable trip to Fiji

Location - pretty far from big city Nadi and Suva. But it is near to a great public beach Natadola Beach. Definitely need a rental car to move around. The car rental is pretty expensive, and the petrol is about FJD 3.00 per liter. Hotel shows aged condition all around. The setup of the toilet is quite weird as it does not have a full-sized door to keep the unpleasant odor and ventilation noise down. The only plus point is that the staff are friendly and warm. Food is average. The breakfast is not worth paying for it.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2024

Ajay

There had been a dead lizard in our room stinking bad food is very limited here and very pricey

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Julia

It was an excellent stay, the staff team is amazing!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2024

Rodney

The property is starting to show its age, but it is clean, the food is fantastic and the service by the staff and manager is exceptional.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2023

Nalini

Service was good. Kitchen was closed before 7.24pm when we arrived as there were hardly any guests. They managed to whip something for us. Quiet, peaceful surroundings, with a good pool. Bit secluded and not much to do or see. Rooms were spacious and clean. Good for a night or 2.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2023

Ali

I liked the free DVD rental to watch in the room, since the property is across the Queen's Road from the beach and not so easy to go for a stroll or swim. I also liked that there ware no mosquitos in the room, since it was sprayed just after I checked in, although the toxic fume made me nautious. I didn't like the insecurity of having to write down my credit card details on a paper for the security deposit, despite having given it to Expedia.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2023

Segn

friendly staff was the main bonus and was enough communal areas for us to make friends with some other families which was great so positives is it has a friendly, relaxed vibe.

definitely a place to stay as a base to cut costs in Fiji
however, I was disappointed on arrival as the pictures made it look more upscale/better decor than it is.
also there are many older reviews which made it hard to know what we were really getting before arriving.

breaksfast was great, but dinner really wasn't great and was expensive, although there is an amazing local restaurant down the road, half the price double the portions.

TV didn't work - needed to put on DVDs
kids pool water colour wasn't great- didn't go in
I think pre COVID would have been great where you could go over to Shangri-La. now they don't let people not staying there in it detracts from gecko being a place to stay as you have to go by car to everywhere- nothing else is nearby. there were other beachfront places which were similar prices which it retrospect could have chosen but had gone with the option of going to ShangriLa

the cultural night however with dance and fire show was really good. its an ok place to stay if you just want a place to sleep however I think they are rebuilding the cultural village they used to have. once this is up and running again and a few revamps I think it will be a good place to stay at for at least a few nights and definitely does make the budget stretch further in Fiji

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2023

Sandy

We stayed for one night and our room was adequate for our needs.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2023

Shukla

Fine

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Deo

Great hotel, for vacation.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2023

Davindar

Pros- ez parking, breakfast and dinner we had was very good!

Cons- do not go at check in time, according to 1 lady, check is around 2ish,,,,check out is not later than 11 or or get ready to be liberated from your $$$$$ room isnt ready,, we got in at almost 4 after having to leave the place to burn some time.
No Wi-Fi as advertised,, even though I asked twice at front desk while checking in, other people had same compliant and 1 of the ladies asked if I had to I can use my own SIM card or buy 1 like she doing me a favor.
Rooms too small to accommodate 4

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

akito

初めてのフィジー

家族3人で1週間滞在しました。食事はフィジーにしてはお手頃価格です。部屋は広くてまあまあ綺麗。エアコンも強いし熱いお湯も問題なし。wifiはレストランエリアのみ無料です。速度はまあまあ動画も問題なしです。ピールも2箇所。週3回ポリネシアシヨーがあります。前のシャングリラに比べて5／1以下の値段でお得感あり。ただし車が無いとどこに行くのも大変です。近くの街Sigatoka迄10分くらい、なんでも揃います。お土産から日用品まで。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Atesh

Good location and price is not too bad.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2023

Bradley

Brads stay

The stay was very homely. Rooms were good, but the service from Mere and the other ladies was excellent. Made you feel like family.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Debbie

Super friendly and helpful staff!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Justin

Excellent, will be going again in future.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2023

Victoria

Beautiful quiet location,
Pool area was clean even after the storm, and the food was amazing,

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2022

Vokici

We had an awesome stay, the service was amazing, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The cleanliness of the environment was great. I would encourage my family and friends to stop over here. It is just a walk away from the Junction restaurant, one of the best restaurant in the area and just near the Shagrila Fijian Resort.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2022

Stephen

Geckos Resort was amazing. The staff are all friendly and cant do enough for you. The resort is clean, the pools were great and the menu had plenty of variety. Cant wait to go back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2022

Janet

Friendly staff, quiet location.
Not far from Sigatoka & the sand dunes.
Best for adults.
Couldn't fault the service & Fiji Bula smiles, lovely.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2022

sunil

The staff were fantastic and room's were clean will go back again.hands up for the cleaners for doing great job

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2022

Katherine

The staff make this place.
We enjoyed our stay here

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2022

Simona

Wonderful

The staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. Meals and drinks are delicious and menu has a great selection. This is not a 5 star resort, but is in a beautiful setting by the bush, quiet and wonderful. Vinaka vaka levu to all the wonderful people who truly made our stay enjoyable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2022

Stuart

Good clean spacious place. Food quality was poor.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2022

Deidre

Geckos is basic but cheerful. The staff are super friendly and make the stay a great experience.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2022

Kelly-Anne

Excellent staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

George

Great resort with amazing value for money

Fantastic experience in a beautiful resort with super friendly staff, all the comforts one needs to enjoy a holiday.
If you are after 5 star full luxury pampering by staff focused on getting as much money out of you as possible then this is not your place.
If you want a very comfortable room, with access to 2 pools, a great restaurant, a bar staffed by friendly people, a front desk that goes out of its way to help you, and beautiful tropical environment at a very reasonable price, then go to Geckos.
During our 1 week stay we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We felt like family members as the staff learned our names, were super friendly and helpful, and went out of their way to make our holiday enjoyable. For the price of one night at some other resorts we had a week of comfort at great service at Geckos.
The food at the in house restaurant was first class, ranging from Lobster Thermidor to a fruit platter it was all very tasty, served professionally and with a smile. The cocktails and drinks were great value, and the front desk helped us organise tours and transport faultlessly.
Highly recommended!

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Property has no phone and felt isolated due to location and no one apart from security guard at night. Good for short stay if in urgent need or group bookings.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2019

ang

Reasonable cost, handy location to public transport and plenty of parking space. Comfortable beddings. suitable for short or overnight stays.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2019

Scott

The food was very average. The TV in the room had no working channels and the wifi went off regularly

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2019

Craig

Comfortable and Clean

Not a bad 3 star place - friendly staff, the restaurant is good but overpriced for the area, and the rooms are very clean and quite well set out. Nothing flash here, but comfortable and clean.

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed only once night and it was a good choice. It's an older property, we liked that it wasn't super modern and everything is in really good shape. Luckily we stayed on a night with the dance / fire performance, what a treat. The dinner menu and drink pricing was somewhat high but it's acceptable if you're getting the show. But if not...? Check in had a minor hiccup when they gave us a room with a non-functional A/C unit but it was quickly remedied. One of the pools was under construction, and some of the grounds need some TLC but overall would be happy to stay again. Gecko's is definitely more traditional Fiji than the Shangri-La across the road.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Its a little rundown. need a few basic things such as iron, tissues enough cups and utensils

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Good value for money, helpful friendly staff but the rooms could benefit from freshening up.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

A good place to stay

It is a good place to stay when in this part of Fiji.
The rooms and the resort have been very clean and the staff friendly.
Only the limited (or extra charged) WiFi might be unfavourable for some travellers.

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very poor service no good staff,very bad way of staff talking

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Radhika

Friendly staff. Only down side was no phone in the room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great place to stay. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the feel of the resort is very relaxed but there is still plenty to do at the resort and nearby. The restaurant was great and the fire dance night was a highlight of our stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Alice

Gecko's is the place!

I had a great stay at Gecko's. Although my trip was for business meetings and conference, I had a wonderful time at Gecko's. Such excellent hospitality. Staff are so nice and friendly!

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Gill

Water pressure would drop significantly if someone would turn on tap in neighboring rooms.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Wonderful food. Great entertainment. Excellent staff. Very clean. Maybe bathrooms could be updated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great value for money. Lovely low key feel, and treated like an individual. Quiet location (no road noise or barking dogs) but noise does come through from the neighbouring rooms. Staff always helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

very clean rooms and friendly staff.rooms were very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The staff are amazing. Love the family atmosphere. A perfect home away from home.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

A low key comfortable place with friendly staff. Plenty of eating options around in walking distance.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Gecko's resort is wonderfully quiet. It is extremely laid back while simultaneously the staff are very friendly and responsive. It is an oasis.across the road is the Shangri La resort which kindly allows the us of their wonderful snorkeling reef and dive center. Gecko's in turn hosts many of the latter residents for their wonderful cultural dinner shows. The staff at Gecko's are wonderful, but I have the sense that the Fijian people are overall very friendly and go out of their way to help.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2019

Anonymous

Great service from front desk and staffs are friendly. Just a foul smell was coming from the hand basin area.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great staff and enjoyed the dinner show on Friday nights

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2019

Vinyl

Nothing much around

Good place but as a tourist not much around except for sandunes which are okay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

everything was fine with Maria been exceptional as was all of the staff
Bula Vinaka

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2019

Julia

Pleasant stay

Gecko´s Resort was perfectly fine for our short stay in Sigatoka. The room was quite large, with an extra bed, AC, decent TV, coffee machine, etc. Hot water in the shower and toiletries. It is a bit far from the village (you need to take the local bus or a taxi to get there), and they had no free WI FI in the rooms nor in the common areas (only one your free per day to use at the bar). Friendly staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Mattress in Room 22 needs to be replaced. The springs were hurting the back and the structure of the mattress is all but finished.

Reception and dining area needs to be more inviting

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

staff are great, entertainment was excellent, food excellent and reasoable prices

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

convenient location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great place, lovely people

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Quiet relaxing holiday with friendly,helpful staff. Clean surroundings and easy to get to other places by taxi or bus.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2018

Rhonda

This resort is in a great location and comes with lovely friendly staff and comfortable, clean facilities. Relaxing pool area to lay in the sun or cool down with a swim. The restaurant and bar is reasonably priced and we enjoyed the dinners and entertainment provided each night (for free). TV channels are limited, but they do have a small selection of DVD's you can watch.
Public transport is very easy to catch from here or a friendly local may stop to offer you a ride.
I found the bed hard but my partner thought it was fine.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2018

Nicole

We loved Gecko's. It lives up to all its reviews.

We were staying at the Shangri-la for 6 nights and then the last 3 at Geckos. One day we wandered out of the ground of the Shangri-la to have a look at Geckos. At first we were a bit nervous - it was not on the beach and it didn't have the wow of all the Shangri-la facilities. However we had absolutely nothing to be nervous about. We loved staying at Geckos. The rooms were large, beds comfortable, the resort lovely and quiet. Pool was fun to play in, food great and the live show just fantastic. It really did feel like a bit of a second home. To be honest we probably preferred Geckos over the Shangri-la. The only thing it didn't have that the Shangri-la did was a beach front location. But it also didn't have the Shangri-la price tag. This meant we could get out and about and explore and pay for things other than an expensive room We really felt we got closer to the real Fiji at Geckos. The staff were just great and with their advice we were able to get out and about and experience more than we ever would in a big Resort. It was lovely coming back to Geckos each night thought. It was also great for lazy afternoons around the pool. We would definitely come to stay again. The Resort really does live up to all its great reviews.