Having stayed at the Sheraton, Villas and Westin complex at least a dozen times over the past 20 years it really pains me to write this review but our recent stay fell well short of our previous experiences. The staff, as always, are warm and friendly but there is only so much they can do to make up for the most recent changes and refresh. Most jarring, are the limited dining options which are completely out-of-sync with the extensive high quality options and great value restaurants of surrounding resorts. We have never left Marriott complex to dine on our previous stays but went to the Sofitel almost every night which has outstanding options (Bazaar, Solis and Madame So) and is almost half the price. On the two nights we chose to stay and eat at Tatavu the same dish (seared tuna) was completely different and the Kokoda was a deconstructed version, with no lime to cure the fish, which tasted nothing like the traditional Fijian dish. The dinner buffet, which we did not join, worked out to ~AU$450 for a family of four. Other striking changes are the closure of Ports O’ Call which was the finest restaurant in the South Pacific, closure of the bar lounge overlooking the pool which is now enclosed in glass and completely empty and a VR centre which I suspect most parents would rather keep their children away from on a beach holiday to disconnect. We never saw management checking in with guests like we had on all previous trips and were never asked about our stay even at check out. Not saying this is good, bad or indifferent but it was a noticeable change from previous stays where one particular F&B manager was literally across everything without being intrusive to make sure of quality and consistency was spot on and it seemed to show. Hopefully a little more attention on these areas will see everything bounce back.

The best resort on Denarau Is. Beautiful big entrance / foyer that stretches all the way through to the pool area and is dotted with water features, shops and cafes. There's even a virtual reality space called MindFlight7 where you can experience all sports, flight simulator and the ultimate in roller coaster rides.
A traditionally dressed local greets you on arrival while drumming on a pate ending with a loud Bula. Get used to hearing and saying the friendly greeting.
Check-in staff are so friendly, knowledgable and helpful. I travelled with my partner and 10yo and stayed in a 'garden view' room No.1252 in Block 200. It was one block from the main building but close to the foyer at one end and breakfast area at the other. Also close to the pool but far enough away to not hear any noise.
Breakfast in the main restaurant called Island 619 is laid on. Everything you could need and don't need. The usual omelette stations, freshly squeezed juices and fruit, laksa soups and huge choice of pastries, plus doughnuts.
The same can be said for the themed buffet dinners also at Island 619. Seafood, Indian, Asian, Fijian and a mix of all. Book ahead for the seafood night. Tatava Grill restaurant is on the beachfront and a nice change of pace. Both have live music in the background.
A full day of activities is available in the kids club as well as group activities. Each night at 5.30pm (Fiji time!!) is a great fire show consisting of traditional dancing, fire twirling and breathing.
If eating outside the resort is something you want to do try Heineken House across the road at the golf club. Or catch the Bula Bus into the port, which stops at each resort for approx. $22pp per day or $35pp for a five-day pass and chose from many restaurants in there. Fish, Mexican, Italian and Indian among others.
The large pool was an usual shape but quite shallow and cold and took most adults time to get used to. The ocean is warmer but this area isn't really known for its beaches. There is also a toddlers pool of similar size, and a deeper adults-only pool.
Unlike other countries like Thailand, Fiji definitely lacks a massage culture.
Tip: If you like to send postcards you will need to buy stamps in Nadi. Not one place sells them on Denarau Island.
Definitely do the zip lining at Sleeping Giant Zipline, Orchid Falls & Jungle Safari and swim at the bottom of the waterfall after an easy 1.5km walk.