Resort in Second Phase from Mid-2024
New property, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, is expected to complete the second phase of its multi-million-dollar refurbishment by mid2024.
Opening in phases, the resort would eventually feature 324 premium guestrooms and suites, including the addition of brand-new resort wings which will be home to the two-bedroom family rooms and oceanfront king suites.
“The first phase of the hotel’s redesign has been completed and we are well on our way to bringing the vision of creating a world-class dining, leisure and business resort to life,” said general manager Shaun Parsons.
“We have no shortage of exciting developments to unveil, including our state-of-the-art convention centre, our new two-bedroom family rooms and exceptional culinary experiences.”
The new purpose-built 900-seat convention centre will complement the hotel’s existing conference space and be used for meetings and events market.
The resort’s transformation would also include a day spa with six double treatment rooms, seven swimming pools, 10 restaurants and bars, including a nightclub, a beach club with infinity pool and a whisky bar.
Guestrooms
The first phase of the transformation has seen the completion of 106 guestrooms which are bookable now, showcasing contemporary interiors.
A further 130 guestrooms will open from mid-2024 onwards, with the final 88 guestrooms and suites ready by the end of the year.
This includes all-new accommodation offerings with 66 brand-new two-bedroom family rooms and 16 Oceanfront King Suites – set to be the hotel’s crowning jewels.
Dining
The 10 restaurants and bars will deliver an extensive range of options, each with their own individual flair and flavour, helmed by the internationally acclaimed Director of Culinary, Ian Johnston Lovie.
Four dining outlets are currently fully operational including:
Harvest, an all-day restaurant offering daily buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner,
Bean Bar Café for premium coffees
and fresh pastries,
The Lobby Lounge and
the Breeze Swim-Up Bar, offering
lunches and drinks.
Guests can also enjoy an indulgent culinary journey without leaving their room with in-room dining.
The second phase of the opening from mid-2024 onwards will see the launch of an additional four dining outlets and bars including:
the much-anticipated 17.78 Whisky
Bar,
La Bottega Italian restaurant,
Latitude Bar & Lounge nightclub and cocktail bar and
the Azura Pool Bar & Kitchen. Mr Parson said the Pan Asian restaurant offering the artistry of Asian culinary traditions will be opened in the final stage of the redesign, as well as the Urban Sugar Beach Club, expected to open by August.
Meetings and events
For conferences and events, the property will offer six meeting rooms, and a total capacity of 16,576sq’ when fully completed.
“Three meeting and event spaces are fully operational already, which can cater for executive meetings through to larger events,” Mr Parsons said.
“Boasting high performance technology including high-speed internet connection, they offer a bright and welcoming colour palette and functional design elements.”
Health and wellness
When fully completed, the resort will boast seven swimming pools. Three pools are currently operational including the children’s pool, family pool and adults pool.
Guests can also look forward to a contemporary retail precinct with leading outlets and designer stockists, plus a dedicated kids retreat, the Tutuwalu Kids Club from mid-2024.
The resort’s Mareqeti Spa offers a range of indulgent facials and massage treatments including the traditional Fijian Bobo Massage and the Fitness Centre are both open, but in temporary settings while their new locations are being finalised.