Hotel Information: A winding driveway leads to the porte-cochere of the Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa. A cascade of pools precedes the open-air reception, where fans whirl under high ceilings. Guests, mostly Australians and New Zealanders, but also Americans and Japanese, relax in the lounge areas. Traditional Pacific-Island artefacts decorate the public areas, and in the evenings flaming torches light the gardens and pools.

Amenity highlights: The Westin Denarau Island Resort offers a full-service health spa, supervised kids’ club, and comprehensive conference facilities. A wide variety of water-oriented recreational opportunities include spa tubs, water sports, and several swimming pools; a fitness centre and a variety of games and sports, such as lawn bowling, are also available. Guests have access to a private beach and the adjacent Denarau Golf and Racquet Club for golf and tennis.

Insider tip: The resort is less than half an hour's drive from the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. This landscaped garden has a wide variety of native Fijian plants, a native forest and lily ponds, as well as a collection of more than 2,000 varieties of orchid. The garden was developed in the 1970s by TV star Raymond Burr of Perry Mason fame. The small house adjacent to the gardens houses memorabilia from the actor's life.

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Spa

The Westin Heavenly Spa comprises a series of pavilions set in a 1,400-square-metre meditation garden with lily ponds. There are 12 Fijian-style bures with open-air showers and massage tables. One of the bures offers a Vichy shower, another a hydrotherapy tub, while two others are couples suites with air-conditioned lounge areas and an outdoor tub. The spa’s changing rooms have steam rooms, rain showers, outdoor showers, and a relaxation area.

Spa philosophy

The spa follows the Seven Pillars of Well-Being philosophy, which seeks to enhance the health of both body and mind by focusing on seven essential aspects of well-being, namely nature, harmony, life balance, beauty, aqua (water), nutrition, and vitality. Signature treatments include the Fortifying Body Wrap, Soothing Algae Body Mask, Hand and Foot Massage, Wellness Massage, and Hydrating Facial.

Spa sample menu

Dream (3 hours, 30 minutes): FJD435 (AUD330)
Top-to-toe makeover, starting with a body polish, followed by a manicure and pedicure, and finishing with a special Thalgo facial. A fruit platter and herbal tea are served.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Wish (6–7 hours, including lunch): FJD745 (AUD560)
A fortifying body wrap is followed by 90 minutes of aromatherapy massage, a short refreshment break, and a selection of a cuisine and herbal tea for lunch. The treatment continues with a specialised Thalgo facial, and nail filing and buffing, and finishes with a conditioning treatment shampoo.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Vitality for Him (2 hours, 15 minutes): FJD330 (AUD250)
Rejuvenating package especially for men, starting with a one-hour, full-body massage and finishing with a revitalising facial and scalp massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Fortifying Body Wrap (90 minutes): FJD230 (AUD175)
An anti-stress treatment incorporating natural sea salts and marine mud to eliminate dead skin cells, refine skin texture, and stimulate active micro-circulation. A gentle scalp massage and warm shower follows the wrap.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Restorative Marine Treatment (90 minutes): FJD230 (AUD175)
Combines the properties of ocean and marine minerals with natural essential oils to suit specific concerns, such as detoxification, vitality, or relaxation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Hot and Cold Stone Therapy (1 hour, 15 minutes): FJD175 (AUD132)
Hot stones are combined with a unique massage technique, inducing deep relaxation before being awakened by a cascade of cool stones.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Hydrotherapy Spa (60 minutes): FJD165 (AUD125)
A reparative water treatment for the body that incorporates elements of hydrotherapy water massage with a choice of extracts to purify, relax, and invigorate.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Wellness Massage (60 minutes): FJD150 (AUD115)
A full-body massage signature treatment customised for individual needs, using various modalities to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles, and increase circulation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Restorative Facial (75 minutes): FJD190 (AUD145)
A classic facial signature treatment including a gentle cleansing, light exfoliation, and gentle massage of the neck, shoulders, and face, using an individualised selection of treatment creams and masks.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Spa products

The Westin Heavenly Spa uses Thalgo products from France and local Pure Fiji products, based on nut and floral extracts combined with coconut milk or oil.

Rooms

All guestrooms at the Westin Denarau Resort and Spa offer patios or balconies with either garden or ocean views. The guestroom décor, in neutral and natural tones, has Southern Pacific influences with elements of Fijian wood and traditional crafts. Desks have two armchairs, telephones, lamps, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Furnishings include ottomans with side tables, and 32-inch, flat-screen cable/satellite TVs with premium channels, such as CNN, BBC, Fox, Australia Network, Star World, Star Movies, Cartoon Network, ESPN, and Discovery. The minibars have refrigerators and tea/coffee kettles. There are also irons and ironing boards, bathrobes and slippers, and full-length mirrors. Bathrooms have double basins, separate showers and tubs (with handheld showers), and separately enclosed toilets. All guestrooms are non-smoking; however, guests may smoke on the balconies or patios. On arrival, guests are offered a cold towel and a complimentary welcome drink.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Premium bedding
• Patio
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Bathroom telephone
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Welcome amenities
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Renovation Notice

Please note that the neighbouring Sheraton Fiji Resort will be closed 1 May, 2008 to 1 November, 2008 for renovation. The US$22 million refurbishment project will include the resort lobby, pool, and other recreational facilities, meeting venues, as well as guestrooms. Guests of the the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa will be unable to make use of the Sheraton Fiji Resort’s facilities during this time. Please contact the hotel directly for further details.

Recreation

Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa has a 25-metre infinity lap pool (for adults only), a two-tier swimming pool with adjacent children’s pool, and two spa tubs overlooking the ocean. Numerous water sports are offered on the private beach, including banana boating, sailboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and scuba-diving lessons. There is a fully equipped, air-conditioned fitness centre that can be accessed around the clock daily by in-house guests. Other recreational facilities include billiards, lawn bowling, table tennis, and a playground. Bicycle rentals are available (surcharge). Guests have access to the adjacent Denarau Golf and Racquet Club, where there are an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range, six grass tennis courts, and four floodlit, synthetic courts. Green fees (including a shared cart, tees, and a course guide) apply. Both golf and tennis lessons are available. Guests may also take a complimentary shuttle boat to private Akunilau Island (10 minutes) for sunbathing and picnics.

All swimming pools and recreational facilities at the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort, including water aerobics and yoga classes, may be used by guests of the Westin Denarau Resort. There is a helipad near the golf course for scenic helicopter flights, and fishing and parasailing are also nearby. Helicopter sightseeing also departs from the airport, 16 km away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golf - driving range on site
• Golfing on site
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Boat launch on site
• Motor boating on site
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby

• Aerobics nearby
• Volleyball on site
• Tennis on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa has 273 guestrooms within low-rise buildings set among landscaped gardens. On site are a full-service health spa, supervised kids’ club, and comprehensive conference facilities. A private beach complements a two-tier swimming pool, lap pool, kids’ pool, and two spa tubs. Guests have a wide choice of recreational activities, including a range of water sports, billiards, table tennis, bicycle rentals, and a fitness centre; the adjacent Denarau Golf and Racquet Club offers golf and tennis. A shopping arcade hosts a variety of small shops selling items such as home ware, jewellery, resort wear, and general supplies. For guests departing later in the day, the resort also provides a hospitality room.

Self parking:
Complimentary parking is available in an outdoor lot adjacent to the hotel.

Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa provides comprehensive conference facilities, including a ballroom and meeting rooms, all of which have wireless Internet access. Privately owned Akunilau Island may also be used for themed functions. At the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort, guests have access to a business centre and further conference facilities.

Business centre: Guests may use the business centre located off the lobby of the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort. This has five computer terminals with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and three laptop stations, as well as a printer and photocopier.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is found throughout the conference and public areas, and costs FJD8.95 (AUD7) per hour. High-speed, wired Internet access at the Sheraton Fiji Resort’s business centre costs FJD4 (AUD3) for five minutes, FJD12 (AUD9) for 15 minutes, FJD22 (AUD17) for 30 minutes, or FJD44 (AUD33) for one hour. Unlimited access for the duration of the stay costs FJD80 (AUD60), or FJD30 (AUD23) for children. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The Senirosi Ballroom covers 293 square metres and can hold up to 300 guests. Four further meeting rooms include the Senirosi Dua and Senirosi Rua rooms, which cover an area of 146 square metres each and can accommodate 10 people theatre style. The Senibua room is 38 square metres in size and accommodates 20, while the 103-square-metre Senijale room can accommodate 60 guests theatre style. A 951-square-metre outdoor function area lies adjacent to the conference area. Themed events are a specialty. Available equipment includes a PA system, projectors, teleconferencing, and whiteboards.

Other: Akunilau Island, a private island just ten minutes away by boat, can be used for outdoor functions. Marquees cover up to 900 square metres and can accommodate up to 1,000 people theatre style. Guests may also use the facilities and conference areas of the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort.

Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa has a supervised children’s club (surcharge) with a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities and sports. There is also a playground and children’s pool. Junior lessons are available in golf and tennis. Babysitting is available (surcharge), as is complimentary children’s equipment, such as infant beds and high chairs. Children’s menus and special meal deals are available at the resort restaurants.

Child care/babysitting: Babysitting and childcare are available for a surcharge.

Facilities: The supervised Kids’ Club is open for children aged 3–12 years. It offers two computer terminals, games, and indoor and outdoor activities. An initial registration fee is payable for each child, and includes child minding, daily activities, Discovery Kids’ Pack, and lunch on the first day. Thereafter, full-day and half-day fees are applicable. An evening programme with dinner is also offered at the same cost as the full-day fee. 24-hour advance booking is required. The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa also has a children’s pool, playground, and scheduled children’s activities. Junior lessons are offered in golf and tennis at the adjacent Denarau Golf and Raquet Club. Green fees (including a shared cart, tees, and a course guide) are reduced for children. All the restaurants, as well as room service, have children’s menus. Children may also attend the Kids’ BBQ evening at the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort.

Equipment: A range of children’s equipment and necessities can be made available, and include wipes and diapers, bed rails, bottle warmers, high chairs, potty seats, and strollers. Most are available on a complimentary basis. All special requests should be made prior to arrival and are subject to availability.

Other: Guests may use the crèche at the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort for children aged 1–4 years; a surcharge applies.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 273
• Number of floors: 2
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand

• Hair salon
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Umbrella
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Nadi International Airport (NAN): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 16 kilometres.

Getting there: Taxis are the only practical way of getting from the airport to the Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa. The resort can also arrange an airport pick-up on request. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Taxis or rental cars are the most reliable way of getting around in Fiji, although there is also a network of long-distance and local buses. Private cars or tour vans can also be organised by the resort. Few taxis have meters, so the fare must be settled at the start of the journey. A local bus runs every hour from the corner of the resort driveway to Nadi centre, and costs FJD0.70 (AUD0.55). The Bula Bus is a complimentary bus on Denarau Island: the brown bus runs between the hotel, the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club, and the Sheraton Fiji Resort, departing every ten minutes from 7 AM to 11 PM. The blue bus also goes to Denarau Port and other resorts on the island, and departs every half hour.

Taxi details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): FJD35 (AUD26)

Instructions: Taxi stands are located directly outside the airport baggage claim area at the airport. Few taxis have meters, so the fare must be settled at the start of the journey.

Car details

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 25 minutes

Driving directions from Nadi International Airport (NAN): Turn right onto Queen’s Road as soon as you leave the airport (it is signposted towards Nadi). Follow the road to Nadi, which is signposted past several roundabouts, for 10.5 km. Just before entering Nadi town, turn right at a small roundabout onto Denarau Road, indicated by a small street name rather than a road sign. From here it is 5.5 km to Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa. Note that the Westin name does not appear on signposts, only Denarau Island. The island is approached over a bridge, after which the Westin is clearly signposted.

Know Before You Go

Starwood Preferred Guest points or related frequent traveller miles are not honoured on guestrooms sold via this Web site.

Pets (other than guide dogs) are not permitted at the Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa. Smoking is not permitted in guestrooms, although guests may smoke on outdoor balconies or patios. Tipping is not generally expected in Fiji, which has a reputation for friendliness and hospitality, although guests are welcome to tip for outstanding service.

Guests are advised not to swim in the ocean unless Activity Attendants are on duty. Adults must remain with children under 12 years of age at all times. There are no lifeguards on duty at the swimming pools or beach.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

Internet access

• Wireless Internet access in public areas and conference rooms – surcharge
• High-speed, wired Internet access in guestrooms – FJD8.95 (AUD7) per hour
• High-speed, wired Internet access in business centre at Sheraton Fiji Resort – surcharge

• Airport transfers – surcharge
• Shoe shine – FJD4 (AUD3)
• Golfing: green fees – FJD110 (AUD83), including a shared cart, tees, and a course guide; FJD55 (AUD41) for juniors

  Kids’ Club and children’s activities

• Kid’s Club initial registration fee – FJD65 (AUD49) per child, including child minding, daily activities, Discovery Kids’ Pack, and lunch on the first day
• Kid’s Club daily fees ¬¬– full-day fee is FJD38 (AUD29); half-day fee is FJD20 (AUD15)
• Kid’s Club evening programme with dinner ¬– FJD38 (AUD29)
• Child care/babysitting – FJD20 (AUD15) for the first three hours, and FJD6 (AUD4.50) per hour thereafter
• Crèche fees (at the adjacent Sheraton Fiji Resort) – FJD20 (AUD15) for the first three hours, and FJD6 (AUD4.50) per hour thereafter

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change

Dining

Steakhouse Grill and Bar - American-style prime ribs and steaks. Lighter lunchtime menu offers sandwiches, burgers, and fish and chips. Bar serves cocktails and martinis; poolside bar also served from here. Open-air pavilions overlook swimming pool, beach, and ocean. Candlelit in the evening. Informal ambience. Open daily from late morning to late evening.

Hamacho Japanese Restaurant - Japanese cuisine, including teppanyaki, sushi and sashimi, shabu shabu, and sukiyaki. Series of air-conditioned rooms in pavilions set in gardens with raked sand. Teppanyaki bar with live cooking. Open daily in the evenings.

Ocean Terrace/Pacific Pasta Kitchen - The Ocean Terrace serves continental and American à la carte and buffet breakfasts from early to mid morning. Four evenings a week (or two in the low season), the same venue becomes the Pacific Pasta Kitchen, offering tapas, pastas, and a gourmet salad bar. Open-air pavilion with high ceiling. Pool and garden views. Located off lobby.

Meke Lounge - Bar and lounge serving soft drinks, cocktails, wine, beer, and tea and coffee. Located off lobby, overlooking gardens and ocean. South Pacific fire dancing and walking in the evenings, with complimentary appetisers offered to guests. Hand-rolled Cuban cigars available. Open daily from mid morning to midnight.

Address

Denarau Island North

P.o. Box 9081

Nadi, BA

Fiji

Nearest major airport:

Nadi, Fiji (NAN-Nadi)

Area:

Nadi, Fiji