I was in Fiji recently and would suggest NOT staying on the mainland. The islands are so much nicer. The beaches are a dream and the local people wonderful. The hotel looked quite nice when the shuttle went by, however the beach, if there is one, is likely tidal and may not be the best at certain times of the day. The beauty of visiting such a different location is experiencing the real culture of Fiji - I fear this will not come through very well at such a resort. Just my 2 cents.