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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsThe Remote Resort Fiji Islands
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaThe Remote Resort Fiji Islands
Overall
8.6
9.2
Beach
9.0
9.0
Food
8.2
9.3
Service
8.0
9.5
Rooms
8.8
9.2
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.0
8.5
Romance
8.2
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | The Remote Resort Fiji Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.9 (107) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $355 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | The Remote Resort Fiji Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.0 |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | – |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.0 | Adventure | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 2 and The Remote Resort Fiji Islands leads on 11.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | The Remote Resort Fiji Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | The Remote Resort Fiji Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
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
The Remote Resort Fiji Islands
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from TVU
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · The Remote Resort Fiji Islands
- Only eight villas and up to 20 guests
- Strong Rainbow Reef and house-reef positioning
- Private plunge pools are standard across villas
- Meals, return transfers, Wi-Fi in the main pavilion, kayaks, SUPs, snorkel gear, and selected resort experiences are included
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · The Remote Resort Fiji Islands
- Remote transfers require planning
- Wi-Fi evidence is not strong enough for a remote-work-friendly classification
- Not suitable for younger children
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