October 30, 2026 — The Westin Fiji Golf Resort and Spa on Denarau Island is set to become the JW Marriott Fiji Resort and Spa. The conversion will bring the JW Marriott brand to the Pacific Islands, with the debut planned for the first quarter of 2027.
What is happening
Marriott International has signed a conversion agreement with Dubbo Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), to rebrand the existing Westin resort as a 282-key JW Marriott. Reservations are expected to open in December 2026. Whether the resort will close, or how long it might close, during the changeover has not been announced (TBA), and no investment figure was given. Marriott’s Rajeev Menon called Fiji “one of the Pacific’s most compelling resort destinations.”
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Current name | Westin Fiji Golf Resort and Spa |
| New name | JW Marriott Fiji Resort and Spa |
| Brand / parent | JW Marriott / Marriott International |
| Owner | Dubbo Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the Fiji National Provident Fund |
| Location | Denarau Island, Fiji |
| Status | Rebrand / conversion |
| Reservations open | Expected December 2026 |
| JW Marriott debut | First quarter 2027 (exact date TBA) |
| Closure / renovation period | TBA |
| Keys | 282 |
Planned features
- Premium guest rooms and suites, plus two-bedroom villas with private pools
- A large family pool and a separate adults-only pool with a poolside bar and dining
- A new lobby and communal areas, a kids club and a teen zone
- An all-day restaurant mixing global and Pacific flavors; JW Market for casual, grab-and-go food; a Japanese-influenced specialty restaurant using local ingredients; a wine and cocktail lounge; and a dining and cultural experience rooted in Fijian tradition
- Meeting space: a 309-sq-m ballroom seating up to 180 for banquets, a 490-sq-m pre-function foyer and five meeting rooms
What it means for airline travelers
- Airport: Nadi International Airport (NAN) is Fiji’s main international gateway and the nearest airport to Denarau Island. Check current schedules from your gateway.
- Existing bookings: if you hold a Westin Fiji reservation for late 2026 or early 2027, check with the hotel or Marriott Bonvoy whether your dates are affected, as the changeover schedule and any work have not been published.
- When to book: JW Marriott reservations are expected to open in December 2026. Watch for the confirmed opening date before you commit to flights.
- Families: the separate family and adults-only pools, kids club and teen zone make this one to watch for both family trips and couples.
- Rates: no travel-industry or airline-employee rate was mentioned in the report.
Sources
- Hotel Management (Australia) — Westin Fiji Resort to rebrand to JW Marriott (October 30, 2026)
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