onedog is quite right about the check in areas - mea cupla for forgetting. He is also much better than I at getting cheap taxi fares.
I would recommend getting a car if you want to explore the island. I get cabin fever in a resort after 2-3 days so enjoyed being able to motor along the coast road. There are some good snorkelling opportunities towards Suva.
The Bula thing was nice for a day. Then it started to crack me. Then it started to wind you up. But then I am a grumpy youngish-man.
One tip for a breakfast. If you are happy to skip the buffet breakfast, there is a coffee shop (Starbucks style but nicer) outside the Fiji. Really good coffee plus pastries etc for USD2 or so.