Head to head
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsSheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaSheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Quick Stats
7.2
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (351)
Google Rating
4.4 (2,323)
Under $300
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
7.0
Beach
6.7
6.8
Food
8.1
6.7
Service
8.7
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Rooms
8.4
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Pools
8.8
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Value
7.9
8.0
Family
8.6
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Accessibility
8.4
Vibes
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Activities
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
SpaDivingWater sportsNightlifeKids
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
SpaGolfWater sportsKids
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from NAN
Pros — Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Strong family amenity set with waterpark, splash zone, kids club and teen programming.
- New-build room inventory with swim-out options.
- Beachfront setting in a less-developed Dominican resort zone.
Pros — Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
- Official Marriott all-inclusive package available
- Very convenient to Nadi airport and Port Denarau
- Strong pools, golf access, kids club, spa, and renovated resort facilities
Cons — Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Early Reddit and TripAdvisor-style guest commentary flags service, food and room-service inconsistency.
- Beach swimmability appears less reliable than the marketing photos suggest; some guest sources mention rough water.
- Accessibility and elevator/reliability concerns need more verification before scoring higher.
Cons — Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
- Denarau beach is a major tradeoff
- Not a secluded Fiji island feel
- Fiji must be added to the current country vocabulary