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NADI: MARRIOTT RESORT MOMI BAY (FIJI) marriott.com/hotels/travel/nanmc-fiji-marriott-resort-momi-bay

Just 29 kilometres from Nadi and 33 kilometres from Fiji’s international airport, the brand-new waterfront Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, offers 250 tranquil, neutral-toned over-water or lagoon-front bures all with balconies, freestanding baths and air-conditioning. After you’ve spent the day enjoying water sports or relaxing at the beach, around the pools and by the sheltered lagoon, chill out at The Lagoon Lounge, which is the heart and soul of the resort. As for food options, there’s all-day dining at Goji Kitchen and Bar, Mediterranean fare at The Lagoon House Restaurant, while the oceanfront Fish Bar offers casual seafood during the day before morphing into an elegant al fresco restaurant offering grilled favourites from the land and sea. Tennis courts, a health club and a serene spa round out the offerings and families will love the Turtles Kids’ Club and superb Fijian babysitting services.