The author was a guest of Marriott International Fiji Hotels. All opinions are the author’s own, and Marriott International Fiji Hotels had no input in any part of this review.
Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, delivered everything I hoped for in a tropical vacation — the isolation of paradise, gorgeous views, and accessible experiences.
My March 2026 visit surprised me, and I can’t wait to share how to book this property (including which room category I think is most worth the expense), how to arrive by boat, and where to find the best sunset on the island.
Booking Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji
Cash rates at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, start at $186 per night, including taxes and fees, with award nights available for as few as 37,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
The property offers 3 types of standard guest rooms (island view, ocean view, and oceanfront), a family room with 2 bedrooms (1 king and 2 doubles), and 2 types of plunge-pool rooms (island view or oceanfront).
This property would be a great use of a Free Night Award from a Marriott co-branded credit card, such as the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card or Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card. You can also top off awards with up to 25,000 points per night.
If you want a more inclusive experience, the resort offers several packages (Dining Escape, MyBULA Bubble, and All-Inclusive) that include options like meals, a massage, kids club activities, sea transfers, and nonmotorized water sports.
Arriving in Fiji and at the Resort
After arriving at Nadi (NAN), a Marriott Bonvoy Lounge is on the left after baggage claim and customs. Guests can stop here for refreshments and ask representatives for assistance with transfers, registration, and resort activities.
Guests ideally will make their way from the airport or another resort to Port Denarau to board a ferry to the island. To reach the port, you can book a hotel transfer for FJD10 ($5) or an airport transfer for FJD45 ($20) each way. Once there, South Sea Cruises operates a daily high-speed catamaran (Route 5) that departs at 12 p.m. and arrives at Sheraton Tokoriki at 1:45 p.m. for FJD194 ($88) each way. A smaller vessel operates Route 9, leaving at 8:30 a.m. and arriving at the resort at 10:30 a.m. for FJD233 ($106) each way.
The filming locations for “Survivor” and “Castaway” are close to Tokoriki — ask your ferry captain to point them out!
Until a pier is built, the ferry connects you with a smaller tender outside of the reef. The tender pulls right up on the beach, so expect to land straight on the sand. There is a foot wash area before reaching the check-in area and your welcome drink. No need to worry about your bags, as they will be brought in separately.
Private boat or helicopter transfers are costlier and can be booked through the hotel.
Rooms
The area to the left of the lobby has the larger plunge-pool rooms, arranged in 2 rows, accessible via the main path near the spa and fitness center. The area to the right of the lobby has 2 main paths that lead to 3 rows of standard guest rooms and the family rooms. With just over 100 rooms, the resort is easily navigable.
Ocean-View Guest Room
I stayed in room 306, an ocean-view room in the second row of standard rooms.
The patio is the main entrance and faces the walking path between rooms, so if you envision enjoying a private cup of coffee in the morning, you might want to consider the oceanfront rooms instead. Some patios had ladders for drying wet items, but mine didn’t, so I mainly used these chairs to hang my swimsuits. The sliding glass door was the main point of entry to the room, and I found it heavy to push open and closed at times, which may be an accessibility issue for those with strength difficulties.
I found the room to be a very comfortable size, with a desk nearest the patio entrance and a sitting area with 2 chairs and a table to the left. The king-size bed was across from a large dresser with a flat-screen TV atop it. The closet was near the bathroom entrance.
I loved the indoor-outdoor shower design, which felt open to the elements without compromising privacy. Bath amenities were from Gilchrist & Soames. The vanity was spacious, with 2 sinks, though it did collect ants. I recognize that rooms may attract critters due to the tropical environment, so I cleaned them up as I saw them and moved on.
Oceanfront Guest Room
I was able to peek into one of the oceanfront guest rooms, and this room type would definitely be my preference for seclusion and to wake up to a quintessentially tropical view.
Oceanfront Guest Room With Plunge Pool
The largest guest room is adults-only and has an oceanfront patio with a plunge pool. These are the most secluded villas on the property, but if a private pool is not a priority, the oceanfront guest rooms should be just fine.
Amenities and Activities
I think it helps to have moderate expectations when visiting, because you’re clearly on a remote island and will be limited by the available amenities, the activity schedule, and any paid excursions you might want to coordinate. That said, after my 3-day, 2-night visit, I left wishing I had prioritized all of my free time snorkeling, which I’ll explain later.
Pool
The large pool is at the heart of the resort and has a walkway over the center, which creates some division amongst the space. I enjoyed the idea of the infinity edge that looks out toward the ocean, but wood loungers with umbrellas were set in front of the view, so instead of an uninterrupted view, you had to position yourself between the loungers.
The sun beds by the pool had signs indicating that they were first-come, first-served and could not be reserved, with items being removed after a period of vacancy.
Beach and Water Sports
The beach was gorgeous. The water sports booking agent, KaiWai Watersports Fiji, offered rentals of Jet Skis, boat charters, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkel equipment for a fee. At present, there is no dive center on site, but guests can walk to the neighboring Tokoriki Island Resort to utilize Tokoriki Diving.
I experienced riding on the back of a Jet Ski for the first time as it danced all around the island. The guide advised that the 30-minute rental would absolutely fly by, and he was correct! Guests on the beach also raved about the Jet Ski safari.
If you like to snorkel, you’ll love Tokoriki. Fiji is known as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” and those corals and their inhabitants are incredibly easy to get to from the Sheraton. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, and guests can swim out to the edge on their own or utilize a tow behind one of the Jet Skis. The corals are live and vibrant, and the fish are varied and plentiful. The experience rivaled some of the best snorkeling I’ve done in the Maldives.
One of my regrets about planning my free time was that access to the reef is very dependent on the tides. Having a higher tide makes the reef more accessible, with a more comfortable distance between you and the wildlife. The tide also affects your ability to rent water sports equipment, and the friendly staff at KaiWai can advise you on the best times of day to go out.
Spa and Fitness Center
The spa and fitness center were “undergoing enhancements” during my stay that were expected to be complete in May 2026. I enjoyed a tranquil hour-long massage in one of the spa bures and loved the private setting.
The fitness center, as it stood during my March 2026 visit, was underwhelming and lacked a variety of cardio equipment. There were no treadmills or stationary bikes, so I spent my mornings hiking around the resort to get my steps in.
Actual bicycles were available, but there wasn’t much ground to cover by bike on the property.
There was also a tennis court, but it looked in need of maintenance (which didn’t seem to faze the family I saw enjoying a round).
Kids Club
The Side-by-Side kids club offers supervised indoor and outdoor play areas for kids ages 4 to 12. Programming includes games and cultural immersion activities.
Other Activities
The Turtle Ballroom was configured as an activities center, with air hockey, ping-pong, foosball, a lending library, and an activities desk. Local vendors were also selling jewelry and souvenirs. Nearby was a billiards room with local art. The grounds also had a miniature golf course, a small business center, and hammocks.
The resort also offers cultural experiences, such as a Fijian kava ceremony, fan weaving, a medicine tour, and a guided hike to the hidden beach.
Guests can also arrange for a private Champagne picnic on the helipad to enjoy the sunset. If nothing is booked, simply hike up with your favorite drink in hand to enjoy some of the best views on the island.
Food and Beverages
The resort has 3 restaurants and an ice cream shop:
- Waitui House Restaurant is an all-day dining restaurant. It offers a breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch, à la carte dinner, and a themed dinner buffet on select nights.
- Curcuma is an Indian restaurant near the pool, open on select nights with 3 timed seatings. I enjoyed an excellent multicourse thali-style dinner here.
- Sala Lounge & Pool Bar offers small bites and pizzas, and I heard guests rave about the bruschetta with grilled zucchini, burrata, and mint.
All menus are available at this link.
At breakfast, guests could order eggs, and the hot buffet offered typical Western standards, adding steamed dim sum, Asian noodles, and Indian curry. Fresh fruit, charcuterie, and bakery items were plentiful, and pancakes and waffles were available. Local flavors were slim, but included fish soup and lolo buns (a yeast bun baked in coconut milk).
For lunch and dinner, I loved the abundance of seafood on the à la carte menus, from kokoda (a Fijian ceviche) to grilled tuna steaks to raw tuna poke bowls. Portions were generous, too!
Final Thoughts
As the staff began their farewell song, my time at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, felt instantly too short.
Of the Marriott resorts I visited during my Fijian vacation, this was the least luxurious, but it was my favorite for the vibes alone. I could have spent all day snorkeling the reef, and I regret not planning my time better around the tide schedule. The resort’s compactness, with just over 100 rooms, made it easy to navigate and explore. And if relaxing with a view is a top priority, the views across the beach to the surrounding islands deliver.