Upon requestung late check out they told us it won't be any issue but to confirm with manager on the day of check out to see what time we could keep room until (need to be at airport at 6pm). On check out day, I asked them to confirm what time I can stay in the room until, I was told to pay $500 to pay till 5pm check out. Obviously some money was required for late check out, but $500 is ludicrous for up to 6 extra hours, particularly since we stay at Sofitel both times visiting Fiji & when travelling in Australia (including in the last 3 months). Plus, we would have also been buying food & beverages from the facility during this time (we spent $1500 AUD in food/Bev over the previous days at the hotel). Obviously, we declined to pay $500 and instead booked another hotel (Radisson Blu) for the 6 hours. We are quite disappointed in the handling of this issue and will reconsider where we arrange our future friend gatherings in Fiji.