A BIG No From Me | SHANGRI-LA YANUCA ISLAND, Fiji Resort Review 🇫🇯

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Editorial Summary
The creator provides a critical review of the Shangri-La Yanuca Island resort in Fiji, describing the experience as a significant disappointment despite the spectacular natural setting. He notes that while the location is beautiful, the property suffers from a lack of recent maintenance and what he characterizes as corporate greed. The tour highlights several issues, including poor ventilation in the reception area, frequent billing disputes among guests, and a lack of accessibility due to numerous stairs and paths. The creator examines various facilities, such as the primary pool, the adults-only Reef Wing, and several dining options. He reports issues with cleanliness in his room, including mosquitoes and grime, and describes the food service as inconsistent and mediocre. He also critiques the children's facilities and the fitness center, noting out of order equipment. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the resort fails to meet the standards of a five-star property and advises travelers to avoid the location, suggesting that guests are being misled by the brand name.
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greed flat out greed No Way Around It in a manner that I haven't seen since the Hilton Copacabana in Rio they are just milking these facilities until they are bone dry.
I'm just really frustrated by a resort that tries to spin itself as a five-star property when it's simply not even close honestly at least the setting was beautiful
anyone staying here has genuinely been duped and ripped off
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