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8 Reasons This is The Ultimate Island Resort in Fiji
Written by Nate Robinson
Direct access to Natadola Beach, signature relaxation rituals and one of the world’s most spectacular golf courses – here’s why InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is pure island bliss.
Located between rolling green hinterland and the Pacific Ocean’s endless blues, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa delivers five-star luxury in paradise with flair to spare. Sprawling across 35 acres of lush tropical gardens, this retreat is beloved by couples and families alike, with a best-in-class (and adults-only) fine dining restaurant, fun-filled kids’ clubs and some of the region’s most extraordinary dive spots.
Read on to discover why InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa makes for an unbeatable Fiji escape.
1. It is located right on Natadola Beach, one of Fiji’s best
Crowned one of the ‘100 Best Beaches Around the World’ by CNN Travel, Natadola Beach has long enjoyed a reputation as one of Fiji’s finest shorelines. Soft white sands, balmy blue waters and gently swaying palms make for a wonderful place to spend the day, but Natadola’s true treasures await beneath the waves. The house reef brims with first-class snorkelling opportunities and secret dive spots; both are home to marine life of all types, including reef sharks. The resort’s excellent ‘Introduction to Dive,’ designed for first-time divers, makes for a wonderful foundation.
2. …yet is easily accessible by car
Located on the southwestern coast of Viti Levu – the archipelago’s biggest island – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa feels like one of the most secluded places in the world. Luckily, it’s only a 55-minute drive from Nadi International Airport (NAN), meaning speedboat transfers aren’t necessary to find island bliss: once you’re there, you’re there.
3. Suites promise signature bath rituals and butlers
The InterContinental name is renowned worldwide for luxury, and its landmark Fiji resort doesn’t disappoint. Light-filled suites boast plenty of space to stretch out, plus furnished private balconies overlooking lush gardens and the turquoise waters of Navo Lagoon or Natadola Beach.
Freestanding outdoor Cleopatra bathtubs – decadently deep, big enough for two and strategically placed behind security curtains – come standard in every suite and offer an intimate opportunity to soak up your spectacular surroundings. Don’t miss out on InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa’s signature bath ritual – delivered in the comfort of your private suite, lit by soft candlelight and accompanied by soothing music and chamomile tea, dedicated bath butlers provide a carefully curated evening of relaxation, blending locally harvested coconut milk and white ginger lily directly into the bathwater.
4. It’s directly connected to the spectacular Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course
The fairways don’t get much fairer than this. The resort directly connects to one of Fiji’s most spectacular greens, Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, framed by a backdrop of boundless ocean vistas, rugged hinterland and shimmering coral reefs. Swing your way across 18 holes and get your après swing on at the course’s magnificent ‘19th hole’ clubhouse, showcasing traditional South Pacific design and an open-air bar.
5. Nightly entertainment and a fun-filled kids’ club are perfect for families
Evenings at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa begin at the beachside Kama Lounge & Bar, as tiki cocktails and frozen daiquiris flow and the resort’s nightly ritual torch-lighting ceremony begins. Traditional Fijian Meke (dance performances) and Polynesian entertainment follow on select evenings, captivating families and couples alike.
Little ones (aged four to twelve) are well-served by the Planet Trekkers Kids’ Club, providing an action-packed rotating program of crafts, language lessons, scavenger hunts, party games and more. For younger children, the resort’s comprehensive nanny service is available, while teenagers are invited to get involved with volleyball matches, golf and cultural tours.
6. The club lounge offers one of the best sunset spots on the island
For an added touch of luxury, opt for a suite with access to Club InterContinental, the resort’s exclusive club lounge. Upon arrival, you’ll be whisked away by stretch golf cart, privately checked-in and shown to your suite, where you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the Club InterContinental lounge and adjoining infinity pool. With an unrivalled position high above the resort, it’s easily the best place to watch the sunset, and access includes nightly sundowner cocktails and canapes. Guests also enjoy a la carte breakfast at Club InterContinental or Navo Specialty-Dining, plus unlimited non-alcoholic refreshments and daily afternoon high tea in the lounge.
7. It has one of the best restaurants in the country
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is home to some of the archipelago’s best restaurants, but Navo Specialty-Dining is its culinary crown jewel. With views over the sacred island of Navo (once used by local villagers as a place of safety during times of strife) and a strict adults-only policy, the restaurant’s degustation menu delivers an introduction to Fijian cuisine. Tables are adorned with decorative pieces handmade by local villagers, cutlery and side plates are fashioned from mother-of-pearl and coconut wood, and dishes range from fresh Yasawa lobster to smoked chicken and cassava braised in banana leaf.
8. The award-winning Spa InterContinental offers treatments directly on the beach
Crowned ‘Best Resort Spa’ in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2023 – Asia Pacific, Spa InterContinental delivers serenity by the sea through therapeutic styles and methods. For the quintessential experience, opt for a massage in one of the resort’s outdoor cabanas, or indulge in a calming sugar and honey scrub, using products made from the resort’s own beehives. It’s not just our buzzy friends getting involved, either: many treatments, such as the traditional Fijian massage, use ingredients from the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa’s herb gardens.
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