Fiji's First JW Marriott Opens 2027; Denarau Bookings Start Next Month

Marriott International has signed an agreement to bring the JW Marriott luxury brand to Fiji for the first time. The 282-room JW Marriott Fiji Resort & Spa is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027 on Denarau Island.

Key facts

• Opening: expected in the first quarter of 2027
• Location: Denarau Island, Fiji
• Size: 282 rooms, plus suites and two-bedroom private-pool villas
• Previous property: the resort takes over the former Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
• Reservations: scheduled to open next month (December 2026)

What is changing?

The existing site will undergo what Marriott describes as a luxurious transformation. Plans include premium guest rooms and suites along with two-bedroom villas that have private pools.

Guests will be able to choose between a large family pool and a dedicated adults-only pool with a poolside bar. Lobbies and communal areas are also being refreshed with a design intended to bring the surrounding natural landscape indoors.

What will the resort offer?

Five dining and drinking concepts are in the works. These include an all-day restaurant mixing international flavours with Pacific traditions, a Japanese-inspired speciality restaurant using locally sourced ingredients, and a venue celebrating Fijian cuisine and culture. A JW Market will serve casual bites and refreshments through the day, alongside a wine and cocktail lounge.

For events and meetings, the resort will have a 309-square-metre ballroom that accommodates up to 180 guests for banquets, a 490-square-metre pre-function foyer and five meeting rooms.

Why is this happening?

Rajeev Menon, president for Asia Pacific excluding China at Marriott International, said JW Marriott's focus on mindful experiences and well-being is "a natural complement to the resort's beautiful natural setting on Denarau Island".

What this means for travellers

Travellers planning a stay on Denarau Island will have a new JW Marriott option there from the first quarter of 2027. Reservations are scheduled to open next month, so those interested in early bookings can watch for availability then.

No opening date within the first quarter of 2027 has been announced, and no room rates have been released.