Your humour, honesty and attention to detail really makes this channel a gem!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@oreotcat Жыл бұрын
I just love you Kevin. I appreciate your honesty in your videos, I think it really helps people in deciding where to stay. Plus you make me giggle lol. This place reminds me a lot of the Coco Reef in Bermuda, though not as bad as this. Sublime location but basically outdated everything. Though it was clean and the food was decent and the staff were very friendly. I enjoyed myself for sure. It is considered "cheap" for Bermuda, as in you can get rooms for under $300 a night. Yikes. Now 5 years later they are finally remodeling! Some of these places really do squeeze every nickel of revenue they can without putting much back in.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@lokpongchan2812Ай бұрын
I just stayed in this resort for 5 nights and what I can say is this video speaks it all! The comments are extremely accurate especially the part about bills. I was overcharged for 300 FJD and they took 30 minutes and the senior manager to settle it.
@tfftАй бұрын
Wish it was different!
@mytartanbahrain8 күн бұрын
Agree. Our group had a big problem to sort out at checkout.😊
@gurukool3241 Жыл бұрын
As a local Fijian, I stayed at this hotel in the family wing close to the main swimming pool and beach about 3 times during the covid lockdowns when no tourists were around and I loved it - mainly due to the scenery and quietness. Even at that time, the overall service was not bad, but I have to agree with you about the dining service part. The reef wing has been really neglected during covid lockdowns, so I am not surprised at the bad state that is in where you stayed. After seeing your video, I'd say rooms at the family wings were better.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Since you're Fijian, I only have one question for you... Is it true that you can pronounce Nadi as both Na-di/Nah-di and Nan-di? Before I did my Fiji series I researched it and came up with "both are okay, but locals will usually say Nah-di" which is how I pronounce it... this was backed up by an article in the Fiji Times... but since then, I've been dragged time and time again by Aussie comments along the lines of, "IT'S naNdi you Putz!" 😂 I'll consider you the final word on this one :)
@Johnny847 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft LOL....
@lynetteshute95199 ай бұрын
Nandi
@RogervanHamburg-sy9gt Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, my wife and I stayed at this hotel over 30 years ago. We asked (3 times) for a bottle opener to be delivered to our room and we are still waiting for it. Sadly the hotels'" use by date has come and gone ! cheers, love your videos 😎
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Wow, you must have really wanted to get into that wine if you remember that 30 years later 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴
@DeniseSommerRoque Жыл бұрын
I usually love your background music, but this time you chose a perfectly fitting sad and almost off key piece… Wow, this has scouts camp gone wrong written all over. Thank you for taking this one for the team 🙌🏼😅🙏🏼
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Ah yes! I feel like ‘scouts camp’ is exactly what I couldn’t think of specifically, but felt, when looking at the Children’s TV Room haha. Thank you as always for your support! 🙏🏻
@rjwilson73 Жыл бұрын
I know you don't like negative reviews, but i have to say, they are entertaining (easy for us to say, we weren't there!). I can't understand how hotels that hold a charge get away with not offsetting it against in-hotel spend when checking out. It just makes me think 'untrustworthy' and not want to go back. I was getting flashbacks to the mid 90's, 3 star, booked through ceefax (if you know, you know) 'allocated on arrival' hotels in Greece when i saw the room. I guess the location has to do all the heavy lifting here and it did look stunning.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Well if you thought this one was entertaining, just wait for the Jumeirah Bali 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴
@craigmarkey722411 ай бұрын
We stayed there two weeks ago fir two weeks and really liked the place , Rooms were exceptionally clean and cleaned daily , nothing like in your video . Yes the buildings need some renovation , we actually met the manager and she told us that is happening over next year . We were very happy with the place and would return for sure
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@lynetteshute95199 ай бұрын
They were probably forced to clean up after a bad review…lol
@kilantravels Жыл бұрын
“Some areas looking like a legit garage sale after they bought all of the good stuff.” This is why I always watch with CC turned on 😁
@tfft Жыл бұрын
But... I did say it also lol
@kilantravels Жыл бұрын
No, your voiceover goes “some areas legitimately looking like the third day of a three-day garage sale” which is also funny but I think “…a legit garage sale after they bought all of the good stuff” paints a more severe mental image 😂
@vinnupooh40548 ай бұрын
The first resort on the channel I would never even in my wildest dreams dare to visit, other resorts which went wrong had at least the decor going for it. The exterior loos like an Indian government school, room like a 3 star end of the road motel, common area interiors like a day resort I went to play sports and chill out with my friends when I was a kid. Couldn't imagine Shangri-La having such a property in their portfolio, I always thought of them like an upper upscale brand similar to Conrad. I have visited 2 Shangri-La in my life and were 5 star level. I hope you slept enough that night for next day's work🤞
@tfft8 ай бұрын
And yet... so many people in the comments defending this place 😂
@jimmyjames6492 Жыл бұрын
WOW. No need to add this to my bucket list of places to stay. Thanks for the info + video!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Definitely no need. Thanks for watching 🩴
@slamfamilyy Жыл бұрын
I have been here many times and going back in a couple months! I loves it so much it's a very nice relaxing retreat for family! I do see where you Are coming from though❤😮I'm suprised about how they treated some people and you! Edit: my family really likes this style and are just very beachy and islandy so maybe that's why we love it so much😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sure, no arguing that the location is beautiful! Thanks for watching 🩴
@frederickmei6196 Жыл бұрын
Stand-up comedy worthy entertainment. With a heavy dose of wry. Well done!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hahaha Thanks for watching 🩴
@some_randomninja11 ай бұрын
Ive been to fiji more than 40 times in my life and im 40 now. Its never been know for its food and service. In fact, "fiji time" is actually a thing. The locals laugh at how slow things move and frustratingly proud of it ! . They are extremely loving but quite useless with service and attention to detail - God bless them. Anyone coming to fiji should know this. You come for the beautiful beaches (bali aint got that), friendliest people in the world (bali they just want your money) etc. I do agree that this hotel now trades on its name and would definitely be pulling down the "shangri la" brand name. Alot of complaints need to be had to the parent company in Hong. Kong. Clearly doesnt give it the money it needs so badly.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@michaelhealy363811 ай бұрын
E X a c t l y ❤
@howardcobb4656 Жыл бұрын
This video was well worth my time. The videos of landscapes are spectacular. Unfortunately the videos of the resort are realistic and depressing. This makes a great video.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🩴
@KintsugiJoe Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry you had to endure the stay there but so worth it for the shot of the Children's TV room entrance. 😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I kinda actually agree lol.
@tboy1236 Жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece Kevin! Thank you for shining a light on the bad ones. The last music track reminded me of the soundtrack from White Lotus which is perfectly fitting for the anarchy that you experienced at this resort! Thanks!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Haha Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@weibinglee5297 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, many thanks for your distinctively honest feedback on all the hotels, resorts and airlines that you have experienced first-hand. Well done and keep up your great work.👏👏👏👍👍👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@ellend13237 ай бұрын
You've just saved me from major holiday disappointment! I was going to book here after all the praise on Facebook, but it looks so rundown that I will now avoid it. Thank you!!
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Good Choice!
@awac2 Жыл бұрын
I tried a few of Shangri-La resorts in Philippines and your experience matches what I have seen here. The greed of their chinese owners seems to undo the whole Shangri-La reputation for being a luxurious place to stay.. Thank you for another very real and good review with some elegant sarcasm that made me smile thinking of my own experiences with this hotel brand ... "Now lets see the room.....excited??? 😅
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@kimpriority11 ай бұрын
There is a really good deal of this hotel with Fiji Airlines that lure me to book it. But... but...but... before I book, need to check out what kind of beach they offer and I came across your video. Found a channel that is very honest with review and showing what is the actual feel of the place. The package offer free breakfast and dinner.....guess the free food is not worth going at all LOL. Love your humourous comment. Cheers!!!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@adventureforme Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the effort and care you put into all of your videos. You helped me understand that my idea of Fiji was a fantasy because watching your video reviews tells me the truth. Fiji looks just like most of Florida. There is nothing special about Fiji that would make me ever want me to go there, like never ever. Thanks for sharing this important info.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I think the problem is that Fiji's best resorts got caught up, like many across the world, in the "we can charge whatever we want to" game. In some cases, that's ok, but SO many (more than I've ever seen in one place) resorts ALSO require 3, 4, or even 5 night minimum stays- and that just brings it to crazy town. Thanks for watching 🩴
@DeniseSommerRoque Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. After viewing all the resorts, not one appealed to me or really stood out. Also the people didn’t make it seem extra special….quite disappointing all in all.
@mathilu4453 Жыл бұрын
@LeeClaxtonbeing a person who went to bora bora in February and stayed at the FS bora bora, I have to agree, never saw such a wonderful service and such a beautiful resort… being a person who has stayed in many 5 stars, that was the best I’ve ever stayed in
@georgeroig5628 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't take Fiji off any bucket list. We were there beginning of '20 (Marriott Fiji Resort - another of Kevin's videos) and it was lovely. The service and the people were absolutely the best anywhere.
@HotelSnob Жыл бұрын
@LeeClaxtonyou get what you pay for unless you’re in Hawaii at a 5 star hotel that no longer even provides welcome leis! Can’t wait till Kevin takes on Maui!
@taone81857 ай бұрын
Thank you for this honest review - We are booked for a week next year for my birthday, BUT after watching this am going to cancel our reservation and book elsewhere. PS. Really like your honest reviews.
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Good decision! Thanks for watching 🩴
@humanoidy6 ай бұрын
I stayed there for over a week. The place is perfectly imperfect. What made it special was the staff. The issues need to be directed towards the Chinese owners. Fijians are exceptional in their hospitality. Beach was the best.
@tfft6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@shelleywallis4569 Жыл бұрын
Stayed at the reef wing a year ago. I think the price was right and included canapés and drinks for about an hour. The pool there was lovely but given the position it was too cold!! Maybe because of the constant on shore breeze. Given the short flight from Australia and the regular deals it will probably always do well regardless
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 🩴
@russellgray1426 Жыл бұрын
My only experience of Fiji was, kind of your reaction to this place. I was working on an oil tanker and we got orders to discharge a cargo in Suva, I was really happy as it sounded exotic. We arrived at 8am and were told we were leaving at 6pm😩 and it rained nearly all day. So all in all pretty disappointing. But at least I ate better than you did 😜
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes you likely did lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@apnz4161 Жыл бұрын
Great video and review. I know where not to stay in Fiji now. thanks heaps
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching 🩴
@Scoobadal Жыл бұрын
Another cracking review in true flip flop style
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@jeremyepstein797711 ай бұрын
Amazing that Shangri-La allows this hotel to operate in this state. The public spaces have all the charm of an underfunded public park in a medium size town.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Hahaha, yes that's a great way to classify it. Thanks for watching 🩴
@ricoperillo41208 ай бұрын
We stayed there every August holidays from new Zealand 6 of us , family holidays, about 6 time that was 35 years ago,and seeing your video i would not go back,
@tfft8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@mytartanbahrain8 күн бұрын
I went here many years ago, it was October, the weather was pretty overcast and humid. We attended a friend's wedding in the little white chapel. One thing I recall was that there were so many rocks in the shallow waters, it was difficult to go into the sea, plus the tide was very strong. The resort is so sprawling there wasn't enough time to spend in the many different areas. I agree that it felt dated and maybe -4* feel. It was not luxurious. On a par with the 4* of Mahe Island in the Seychelles.
@tfft7 күн бұрын
I didn't know entire islands had star rankings lol
@moea36929 ай бұрын
you saved me man (: all the best to you
@tfft9 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@nobletalent Жыл бұрын
"Looks like the third day of a 3-day garage sale" LOL there goes my morning coffee.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sometimes, it's just true hahaha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@taiyonatiare79183 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! We’re going to Fiji in Dec and there’s so many options so it’s nice to be able to see if places offer what we want or not. The pool getting closed off so early is weird 🤔
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
@Mr_KaahunnaАй бұрын
Out of interest what resort in Fiji would you recommend for a family for a fair price? We stay at this place a lot and your review is fair and correct.
@youwebzАй бұрын
Would you stay here again? I have a great deal being offered and it’s hard to say no, but……
@tfftАй бұрын
It's a tough call becuase while the Shangri-La certainly has a lot it needs to improve, it has also priced itself under the competition. If you can look past the rooms and other bits I mentioned, then it may be worth it just to experience the beautiful landscapes. In a similar price range my next options would be on Denarau Island where there are many to choose from, but the beaches are no where near as nice.
@mytartanbahrain8 күн бұрын
p.s. A GREAT AND THOROUGH REVIEW 👏🏻
@tfft7 күн бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@gregepps47103 ай бұрын
I stayed there in 1996and remember being underwhelmed. I agree with you, after staying in both Shanghai-la’s in Hong Kong, I was expecting more.
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Haha now there's a testament that's stood the test of time.
@RobBread1 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, thank you for this review. I've stayed at other Shangri-la resorts and I only have good things to say about them. However this particular one is quite a disappointment. I hope the management of this resort gets relieved of their duty and replaced with ones that can fully understand what a "resort" means. On a side note, I'm a new subscriber and still trying to catch up on your other videos. Cheers.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Good luck catching up, there are quite a few videos haha. Thanks for watching and subscribing 🩴
@HotelSnob Жыл бұрын
You can conduct your own therapy sessions at your desk 😂😂😂😂😂 good one 👏🏽
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Setup a laptop in the chair and have a good Zoom session haha
@poshbabe Жыл бұрын
Their location is absolutely stunning. Such a shame for the property…
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes! Almost makes you wonder if the owners may have gone blind since building it decades ago. Thanks for watching 🩴
@plasmaturkey48 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely giving BIG4 caravan park in Queensland vibes.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I would love to know what that means lol
@davidrockman4385 Жыл бұрын
I was really glad to see a Shangri-La make it onto the channel, having had good experiences at Shangri-Las in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Quite the disappointing surprise with this one. Thanks for taking one for the team by warning us away from this one.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
My pleasure haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@simonpayne54 Жыл бұрын
Visited this hotel in 2001 and it was great, but your video highlights how this hotel hasn't really changed any of it's main fixtures and fittings since then. In serious need of a good scrub / clean and modernising of fixtures and fittings.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@sakiusarasova195311 ай бұрын
The resort is only suitable now for the locals, since its aged now. It needs a new face lift and new furnitures, if it wants the 5 star rating you're talking about. Thanks for your complaining, resort management needs to take note of this and step up. Vinaka. I recommend you to visit (Kokomo Private Resort) its a 7 star, located in Kadavu Province. Southern side of Fiji, you will be taken away.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@catbernstein8628 Жыл бұрын
As much as I enjoy your positive reviews, there is a delightful, voyeuristic thrill to touring the less good properties- a hotel bullet dodged!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hahaha good to know! Thanks for watching 🩴
@petercowling676911 ай бұрын
Credit holds aka preauthorisations are a credit card transaction that blocks a part of a users credit card balance. They do not take payment when first run. However, it takes two seconds to close them off - you just take the preauth receipt confirmation number, provide the cc details, plus the amount to close it for (usually either 0 or total price held), and run the cc machine. There is no legit reason this cannot be closed off in a five star resort on checkout. I stayed in a shangri-la 12 years ago and it was great, but have never and likely will never stay with them again. Thanks for the great video.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@stevedgrossman Жыл бұрын
I reckon if you are coming from AU/NZ this could be a cheap holiday, and have a lovely surroundings if you are not too picky, it would be great. I could not imagine paying a fortune for super long-haul tickets, and getting THIS! I would be super upset.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@achillevilon4355 Жыл бұрын
Hi ! Thanks a lot for the reviews and all the work behind it ! I would love to see more boutique hotels not part of big brands !
@tfft Жыл бұрын
More boutique hotels will come in the future when I have a larger following. At the moment, small hotel brand/name means small audiance. Thanks for watching 🩴
@achillevilon4355 Жыл бұрын
That def makes sense ! Looking froward to those reviews in the future ! You deserve a much larger audience considering the quality of each video !
@plantcalledpickle Жыл бұрын
I was considering Fiji over Bali for the end of the year, but having watched your reviews on the hotels there, and reading reviews from others.. I think I'll stick with Bali.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If you're normally in the same price range as I am, I too would stick to Bali. 5 Bali videos coming out very soon!
@BrashyboyАй бұрын
Why did I watch this??? We are going there in 2 weeks, as we originally went there (and really enjoyed it) in 1988 when it was called 'The Fijian'. I was excited - now I'm stressing that it will be crap.
@lisawitte5331Ай бұрын
My daughter is there atm and she's having the best time. Wonderful resort so don't stress.
@tfftАй бұрын
To each their own 🤷🏼♂️ Hopefully they've improved!
@youwebzАй бұрын
I a, going there in two months. May I please ask if you could report back? I will be going nonetheless, but would appreciate a heads up. Hi from Sydney,
@youwebzАй бұрын
@@lisawitte5331thanks for the info. Any more info?
@BrashyboyАй бұрын
@@youwebz - No problems! We have also booked a day on Mala Mala island. Looks amazing! TBH, I'm not really fussed if Shangri La is as bad as he says. Sun, wine, the woman I love with me, good food (hopefully). I'm not going to stress!
@Unazaki Жыл бұрын
I'm honestly shocked. Like genuinely shocked. This doesn't feel like a 5 star hotel at all. This feels like a budget hotel that has had some of the most savage budget cuts I've ever seen, complete with an overstretched and understaffed workforce. Absolute disgrace.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If you're shocked with this one, wait until the Jumeirah Bali haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@lisawitte5331Ай бұрын
That's because it's not a 5 star hotel, it's a 4 star. Big difference.
@V5mGpYp11 ай бұрын
Thank you for enduring this experience and giving a full report out Kevin ! To me, this is where the franchise enforcement of standards fails on all levels. As we all know, many of these resorts are locally owned and license the brand for the resort. When the brand does enforce standards or the franchise agreement does not give them the power to enforce the brand standards, then you end up with very uneven brand experiences that in the end sour you on the brand, and you no longer trust it anymore and, most importantly, will not pay the premium normally associated with it. This is a doom spiral and I think Shangri La as a brand, is in that spiral, and has been for some time. Which is a real shame....because it was a great brand and had a very powerful exoticism to it for westerners. Now when I think of Shangri-La, I think of Hong Kong in the 70's as its heyday.....
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@tanletran7270 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing,It looks like this resort will not be on my bucket list
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes, bucket list worthy, this is not lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@rickyc506810 ай бұрын
Having stayed here before, I agree with all of your points. The location is beautiful, but the resort itself is extremely run down and is not worthy of the Shangri-La title. The highlight of the stay was the included evening canapés and cocktails at the adults only pool.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@Michele-ot8bh Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your posts- many thanks
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@HotelSnob Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the support ❤️ I can't find the comment you replied to now, but just FYI i scared my dogs I laughed so hard when I read "Kevin needs to take on Maui" or something to that effect haha.
@brettkear2933 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but apart from all that, how was the Shangri-la? I LOVE what you are doing with your invisible reviews.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Totally fabulous :) haha
@emercycrite3 ай бұрын
Hopefully Shangri-La corporate is watching this
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@LibertaliaExplorer Жыл бұрын
The only good thing that I could see in this video was the gorgeous clear ocean water.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching 🩴
@18751 Жыл бұрын
Imagine the stuff I'll need to bring to have a vacation there - sanitizing wipes, swiffer dry cloths and a mop, trash bags, insect repellent, headlamps, and cup noodles!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good time! haha Thanks for watching 🩴
@slumberlisa7 күн бұрын
This video should not remind me of the horrible hotel my daughter and I stayed at in Hammond, Louisiana for the Middle School Honor Band Weeknd.. But it does! 😅 We did have a pretty good breakfast, indoor pool, and hot tub for the parents weary feet!
@tfft7 күн бұрын
That's actually exactly what I was hoping someone would call out! (no, not really haha)
@slumberlisa6 күн бұрын
@@tfft Shouldn't have read that while drinking something. I almost spit it out! I would be truly worried about you if you hoped someone would point out a blood stained hotel in a small Louisiana town! 🤣
@Stllno5 ай бұрын
That is a very in-depth review, however despite the (many) shortcomings I am still keen to go there… rustic yes, but nothing that can’t be fixed upon arrival and throughout the stay. In terms of luxury, this is not a five star resort by world standards - depending on the country. This is island time and feel. Regarding your restaurant review that was the most concerning… Club med could turn this around to become a jewel in the pacific.
@tfft5 ай бұрын
I reckon any hotel brand could turn it around lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@adamjones4730 Жыл бұрын
I stayed in this hotel in about 1988 with my mum and dad when I was a kid. It looks exactly the same! 😬😧
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes, certainly a good way for you to relive your childhood haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@garrusvakarian3473 Жыл бұрын
Heyo, new to travel - what does a credit card hold mean? Is it like keeping a tab open? Your bank holds payment to the hotel because they know it’s shady?? The hotel physically keeps your card??? Deposit????
@tfft Жыл бұрын
A security deposit that is not officially charged but is blocked by the resort. It will stay on your credit card as ‘pending’ and will block that amount of credit unless they take further action.
@warrensee410 Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, this is so shameful lol! You can’t pay me to stay at this property.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Well I mean... every place has it's price 😂
@TheLibermania Жыл бұрын
That room looks really great and worth it. If it is under 80 Dollar per night.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
No thanks lol
@SF-px9goАй бұрын
Is there somewhere else you'd recommend in the same price range? I've booked here for my mom's birthday with the breakfast and dinner package but now I'm weary
@tfftАй бұрын
My first instinct is to say the Sofitel (or some others on Denarau), but the downside is the beaches up there just aren't as beautiful.
@flightofancy1 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous location! And love the honesty too. But I can't say I like the negative examples of hotels in your reviews, especially this one. The disrepair and neglect and dirt in your room here made me a bit sick. This is why I tend to avoid the brand, in HK and even Singapore too. Thanks for the affirmation :)
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Well don't worry, I surely didn't expect you to like it haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@Johnny847 Жыл бұрын
Shangri-La Hotels did not start operations until 1971. When this hotel opened in 1967, it wasn't a Shangri-La property, it was just called "The Fijian". Also, Nadi is pronounced "Nan-Dee". I learned the pronunciation, flying thru Nadi with FedEx, oh so long ago.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I don't think I said it was branded as a SL when it opened... but ok. As for the great Nadi pronunciation debate of 2023, I got my pronuncaition from The Fiji Times (as well as every Fijian I heard while I was there): "we natives of Nadi and other iTaukei people pronounce the name of the place in question as Nadi...tourists by the nature of their pronunciation - and even some locals too for that matter - pronounce it as Nandi so an extra letter, “n”, is added..."
@saggiteightyfour836711 ай бұрын
Naah 'dee
@lauraharsoyo728811 ай бұрын
Whoa, I thought this threw me back to the 90s. What a shame! I'm an ex staff at Shangri-La Jakarta back in the 90s, and the hotels were great back then.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
I reckon this video was shared in a SL ex-staff group recently... seem to get a lot of these comments the past couple weeks haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@saggiteightyfour836711 ай бұрын
It looks absolutely gorgeous! You've convinced me to book this place
@tfft11 ай бұрын
hmmmm... ok lol
@marti_in_tx25 күн бұрын
Sarcasm maybe? It was pretty
@aunz01013 ай бұрын
The thing is, Fiji and south Pacific have become unnecessarily more expensive. We in NZ tend to look northwards to southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia) because they have better quality and diverse offerings than the Pacific, at a more competitive price. And Shangri-La in Asia is known for super high quality for a slightly lower price than that of the JW Marriotts, Four Seasons, Banyan Trees, etc. So it is quite disappointing that Shangri-La Yanuca Island is like this.
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Come more often because even around here in SE Asia prices are sky rocketing... especially in Thailand!
@aunz01013 ай бұрын
I think I'd be able to justify the higher price in SE Asia than in the Pacific in terms of the value for money. But of course, we know how the economy and pricing work for smaller, more isolated countries in south Pacific. I just can't really find the value for money.
@DeniseSommerRoque Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@judesantillan Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing man
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@djbabygggudani7911 Жыл бұрын
After reading this I’m NOT EVER GOING TO FIJI!I love love love your reviews ..SHANTI-LA IS SUPPOSED TO BE 5 Star!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Well don't write off an entire country becuase of one hotel :) Thanks for watching 🩴
@terencemulligan66625 ай бұрын
Staying here now. Cheap for what it is yes tired in parts, but at the price fine. Not expecting 5 star, more like 4? Hospitality excellent, the Fijians are amazing, food when carefully ordered by my gourmand wife was excellent. You need to be savvy to succeed.
@tfft5 ай бұрын
You need to be savvy in order to see when a dated four star hotel has lost the plot and turned into a money machine? No, no you don't.
@iAxianguy Жыл бұрын
This review made LOL so many time 🤣
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@petek5523 Жыл бұрын
Yeesh, that’s unbelievably horrible. Your brutal honesty is refreshing and appreciated 🎉😅😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@robineur Жыл бұрын
Sadly, the overall impression that remains with me is that Figi no longer offers a suitable value-to-quality ratio worthy of bucket list desirability. I base this rating on the series of reviews that you have shared Kevin. Live and learn, I suppose.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Agree about the value. Fact of the matter is, Fiji just has too much competition within a relative 'stone's throw' to be taking in these prices during low season... but hey, the resorts were full, so what do I know lol.
@charliebrown5 Жыл бұрын
Thank You ✈️
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@colinhardy7203 Жыл бұрын
Great video and yes I agree that you were far too kind! We would have walked straight out of that room. It looked utterly disgusting and unworthy of the Shangri La name. This could have been someone’s dream holiday that they had saved for for years. SL should be ashamed of themselves.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@treewx4 ай бұрын
I dont like tipping.. but this might an instance where it is worth it. .might insective better service.
@tfft4 ай бұрын
In my opinion that is the worst time to tip.
@treewx4 ай бұрын
@@tfft yeah I was thinking. to give staff some incentive.. but yeah sounds like it's a Management issue. Thanks for video, was planning on going here. but will give it a miss now.
@holgerklare444 Жыл бұрын
How can so many things go so totally wrong? And: I’ve never ever seen roped pools. No-go.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sadly, I’ve had worse haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@holgerklare444 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, just seen the vid from the Jumeirah. Ouch.
@melejohansson36527 ай бұрын
Thank you. Not going there
@tfft7 ай бұрын
A wise choice lol.
@alistairmelhuish21687 ай бұрын
I never understand why folk stay on the Island. If you pay $5000 on the Island and $10,000 to be on the Islands OFF Denerau, it's chalk and cheese... it's paradise... looking at this video is like looking at a 1 star hotel ...
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Because this and many other resorts 'on the island' come no where close to $5000 for a week's stay lol.
@rach153810 ай бұрын
It doesnt claim to be 5 star. Its 4 star
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Shangri-la claims all of their properties, including this one, are five star. Google's 4-star rating is not controlled by the property itself. Thanks for watching 🩴
@dennischua1668 Жыл бұрын
Love your work. Just wait till you see the Cook Island's offerings! Absolute rip off!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Haha not on my list :)
@undisgraziato Жыл бұрын
It looks like that room hasn’t been cleaned since Scarface stayed there 🤫
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I imagine he was sitting in the Therapist’s chair 😅
@Originalman144 Жыл бұрын
The pool closing at 6pm is bullshit. This place is in bad shape. People staying here are victims of good marketing.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching 🩴
@andy-kai-chan Жыл бұрын
I watched intently, but I didn’t catch who actually owns this particular shangri-la. Is this location 100% owned by the publically traded company, or partially by the Fiji govt?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Not the government in this case. I believe it is owned by Shangri-La but there were quite a few holes in the story when I was researching it so I didn’t want to misspeak one way or the other. Plus, had plenty of other stuff to say lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@killerqueen9298 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. It must be bad for you to give just 52/100. I've stayed in 2 Shangri-La hotels, don't know if they are the group as this one, in Kathmandu, twice, and Pokara, once. They were gret places to stay much better than this one. Keep up the good work🙃🙃👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@ulitkabob7567 Жыл бұрын
Очень сочувствую вам, Кевин. Что поездка омрачилась множественными минусами. Действительно номер у вас был как из фильма ужасов. А ночью когда вы показали в ролике. Я боялась маньяка😢. Но думаю он бы мог переломать там ноги бегая по лесницам там темноте. Красота океана умопомрачительная! Держу кулачки, чтобымвам повезло с номером и едой в следующий раз.!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Ха-ха, комментарий о лестнице заставил меня рассмеяться. Спасибо за просмотр 🩴
@ulitkabob7567 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft люблю пофантазировать. Поэтому и смотрим ваши видео. Я с вами отдыхаю виртуально. 🤗
@Radhatter111 ай бұрын
This is horrendous I used to be a GM with Shang. I also went there in 2006 to this hotel its diabolical
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@lewismorgan6714 Жыл бұрын
Hi, following a review like this, do you ever try and push the feedback further up the channels of management / ownership to gauge their interest in putting money back into the hotel in terms of renovation?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
No, not at all. To put it bluntly, that’s their job. If a property or airline reaches out to me after a video comes out (has happened 5 times out of 220ish videos) I’m more than happy to give more thoughtful feedback if they have more equally thoughtful questions regarding my stay. Any hotel or airline (especially a major chain like SL) on earth these days should have entire teams dedicated to social media and should be able to monitor content about them (and respond or at least see it within hours of publishing…). If they aren’t investing in that, then certainly they’re not going to be refurbishing their rooms anytime soon lol.
@garyl36099 ай бұрын
Thanks Karen
@tfft9 ай бұрын
You're welcome Troll
@leithraymant80077 ай бұрын
You need a hug mate?
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Sure! Just please not at this hotel…
@StevenYLol Жыл бұрын
Dear god what a mess! I have had positive experiences in various Shangri-La properties in mainland China, HK and Singapore but this certainly looks like a hot mess. I feel bad for you Kevin haha
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Don't fret, you'll never know what's good unless you slept in the bad haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@tidusfantasy Жыл бұрын
I actually enjoy watching your "Complaints" videos...honestly... There r tons of Positive reviewed videos on youtube, too tired of them already. I think majority of the hospitality places would be alright, and its good to know which r the bad ones... So do make more complaining videos lol, i actually like them. And i actually will click on them... I think some of your complaint videos also did very well in your channel, especially that gulf air LOL
@tfft Жыл бұрын
That seems to be a theme with this one haha. I still don't like to make them, but I'm certainly more comfortable to put out a negative review when necessary now that I've got 220+ other positive reviews on the channel- perhaps it's that conviction that has made them entertaining haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@gabriel3.1610 ай бұрын
I been here. One of the worst hotels I been to.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@jacobnoergaard11 ай бұрын
Tipping tables I've experienced EVERYWHERE, from 3 star to 5 star places. I don't get it! FIX IT!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@jacobnoergaard11 ай бұрын
@@tfftThanks, I subscribed. Admittedly, I had a blast watching all the negative reviews, but will watch the rest as well!