My Family have stayed at Sofitel on and off for ov...

My Family have stayed at Sofitel on and off for over 15 years, about a year ago they started renovating the place and whilst that may end up beneficial, the changing of rules within the resort are not, for instance the sofitel used to be a nice typical "brochure fiji resort" since the renovations it is largely french influenced the staff have to wear these horrible uniforms that make them look like "happy prisoners", i know most of the staff very well and they absolutely hate it, hence why most of the staff from a few years ago have all departed, there are now dress codes, and whilst in theory i do not have an issue with this , it seems to be over the top, for instance my wife and her girlfriend went to one of the loungers /seating at the bar facing the beach because it was a bit sunny they wore their hats, (keep in mind they werent actually sitting at the bar they were further towards the beach )a senior staff member came over and asked them to remove their hats as it wasn't allowed in this area.... (after all it is a beach resort..lets not allow hats!!??? ) We have two young teenage kids , yet at new years only adults are allowed to attend a party , nothing to do for the kids, all in all a poor effort from Sofitel ,(from what is used to be) it is a real shame that it has taken this direction, from my point of view the resort used to be a happy environment but the fun factor has certainly been removed, we have now changed resorts. not worth $700 a night