Why Fiji should be your next getaway with Marriott Bonvoy Fiji

From indulgence to wellness and beachside bliss, your perfect island escape awaits in Fiji.

An archipelago of 330 idyllic islands, Fiji’s pristine ocean beauty and welcoming Pacific culture make it a destination for every kind of traveller. From lushly forested mountains concealing freshwater cascades to shimmering reefs and white-sand beaches, Fiji is nothing less than an island paradise. However you like to holiday, you’ll find your perfect stay here with Marriott Bonvoy Fiji, whether you’re all in for adrenaline-spiking adventure, quiet moments of wellness or the classic flop-and-drop escape with a good book and excellent food.

Say “bula!" to your next trip and castaway to one of these incredible Fijian resorts.

For a beach holiday

kayakers at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island — Dive into watersports at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island.

Bali often comes to mind when planning a beach holiday, but crowds can detract from the experience. Meanwhile in Fiji, resorts are sprinkled around many islands and are often tucked into secluded beachfront locales – allowing you to completely settle into an island state-of-mind.

One such resort is the incredible Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island in the Mamanuca Islands. A quick 45-minute cruise from Nadi will place you toes-in-sand at this private island, where the reef is right on your doorstep. Lean into the serenity and natural beauty – the soft hues of sunrise and dramatic palettes of sunset are like no other.

Here, dining is not only tasty, it comes with ocean views. Enjoy beachside cocktails, snorkelling in turquoise waters, unwinding at Tokoriki Retreat Spa, or beach cabana dining for private celebrations.

With one side of the resort dedicated to adults-only and the other side family-oriented, you can be sure to find a room to suit your holiday vibe. All accommodation offers tropical garden or ocean views, while select premium rooms are private sanctuaries complete with their own plunge pool.

For a spa holiday

spat at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay — Book in to be pampered by the experts at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay.

While many travellers head to Thailand for cheap massages, those in the know go directly to Fiji for something truly special. This South Pacific nation has a naturally laid-back rhythm that ensures you fall into sync with its gentler pace, making it the perfect place to settle in for a deeply restorative experience.

Find space for the long-awaited exhale at the beautiful Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, where wellness is central to your stay. At the award-winning onsite Quan Spa, the healing properties of water are key to the rejuvenating treatments that also incorporate Thalgo and coconut-based Pure Fiji products. Book in for one of the spa’s signature treatments, such as the Energy Balance by Quan, which includes a massage, facial and body exfoliation.

After time in the spa, guests can continue unwinding poolside, at the beach or in their stunning private retreats in either a lagoon or oceanfront bure or an overwater adults-only bure perched above the crystal lagoon. Or, surfers can head to the famous Cloudbreak just 20 minutes away.

For an adventure holiday

All ages will enjoy guest experiences at The Sheraton Fiji Farm.

Adventure holidays might bring Japan to mind, with bright lights and vast ski fields. But what surprises most travellers is the adventurous side of Fiji. With its tropical vegetation, volcanic-forged topography and endless expanse of blue water to dive into, Fiji is the active traveller’s dream.

At Sheraton Denarau Villas and Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort – at the heart of Denarau Island – guests choose their own adventure with a selection of water sports, from jet-skiing and boating to snorkelling and water skiing.

When it’s time to dry off, tee off at the picturesque 18-hole golf course. Meanwhile, the kids will be thoroughly entertained with endless activities at the Kids Club.

Guests of all ages can spend time at The Sheraton Fiji Farm – an on-site organic farm at the Sheraton Denarau Villas and Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, where fresh produce is grown for both the resort’s restaurants. Book in for Farm to Fork experiences, including farm tours and traditional Fijian “Lovo" feasts cooked underground.

Relax after an action-packed day at your spacious two- or three-bedroom villa, where you have plenty of space to unwind and feel right at home with a full kitchen and private balcony. If you’re not ready to retire for the evening, head to the lagoon-style pool for a sundowner and to relive the highlights of the day.

For a culinary holiday

deck of Tatavu Grill & Bar — Tatavu Grill & Bar combines fresh, local flavours and incredible ocean views.

When foodies go on holiday, the national cuisine is always top of mind. Sure, Vietnam is already famous for its culinary treasures, but there’s a whole new gastronomical adventure to experience in Fiji.

It’s no surprise that the ocean’s bounty features heavily in Fijian cuisine, so be sure to sample the country’s signature dishes, such as kokoda, a local ceviche made with raw fish, lemon juice and coconut cream. Or tuck into fish suruwa, a spicy and fragrant fish curry cooked in coconut milk.

You’ll sample Fijian specialities when you stay at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. Dine at the award-winning Tatavu Grill & Bar, set right on the beachfront with a menu featuring fresh produce from the aforementioned farm. This dining experience embraces elemental cooking with dishes served straight off the grill. As the sun sets over the water in Nadi Bay, settle in for this signature feet-in-the-sand dining experience.

Why so popular? Tatavu Grill & Bar features an eye-catching vertical wood-fired grill; the only one of its kind in Fiji. The unique cooking technique uses flame and charcoal to cook proteins, infusing them with smoky flavour. The heavy aromas from the kitchen combine with the salty ocean breeze to create a sensory-driven dining experience.

Guests can choose from a display of fresh market fish, lobster and bugs grilled on the open fire, or choose from the à la carte menu, which features options like grilled adobo marinated octopus with seaweed salad, slow-roasted beetroot, local spinach and blue cheese puree, or traditional local dishes like kingfish kokoda.

Grass-fed-cuts of steak cooked over the open fire grill are popular. Each dish is served with cassava chips, lemongrass-infused creamy mashed potato and local farmed vegetables. While a pick-your-own surf-and-turf menu is available. Guests can choose their cut of steak with either prawn, scallops, a half oyster tail – or opt for Campechana (a mix of all three).

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Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

Discover stays to inspire your everyday at novotel.accor.com.

4 holidays in one: Why Fiji should be your next getaway

From indulgence to wellness and beachside bliss, your perfect island escape awaits in Fiji.

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