Starwood to launch US$22 Million refurbishment of two Resorts in Fiji

Starwood Hotels and Resorts is to soon commence a US$22 million refurbishment program at the Sheraton Resorts Denarau Island complex in Fiji. The complex consists of the Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas and the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club.

The refurbishment program will commence in the first quarter of 2005 with the renovation and conversion of Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort to a Westin Resort.. This will be followed by a complete makeover of the Sheraton Fiji Resort that  will start in mid 2005 with a completion date of July 2006.

The 274-room Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort has been recognised over the past 30 years as one of Fiji’s premier resorts with its unique style reflecting exotic Fijian architecture and décor nestled in beautiful lush gardens reminiscent of Fiji’s tropical forests. The refurbishment will further enhance the resort’s traditional and artistic elements and unique character. The re-branding to a Westin resort will incorporate the use of the brand’s luxurious amenities including the famous Westin Heavenly Bed and Westin heavenly shower in each guestroom.

The bright and contemporary Sheraton Fiji Resort will undergo a refurbishment to upgrade the resort’s guestrooms, grand ballroom and general facilities. The refurbishment will feature the new Sheraton guest room, with a design reflecting Sheraton’s style of warm colors, and the newly introduced Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. The luxurious nine-layer custom designed bed features an 11.5 inch thick, high coil count Sealy Posturepedic® with allergy sensitive pillows and crisp cotton sheets.

“Fiji has been attracting an increasing number of honeymooners, families, couples, meetings and incentive groups, who continue to discover the beauty and natural wonders of these unspoilt islands. As the only integrated complex in Fiji  providing facilities to suit all needs, the Sheraton resorts have been a favourite of leisure and business travelers alike,” said Richard Bussiere, Vice President/ Managing Director of Sheraton Resorts Denarau Island, Fiji. “It is a very timely conversion and refurbishment program that will position the new Westin Resort and the Sheraton Fiji Resort as clear market leaders in a destination that attracts travelers from around the world”. 

The Sheraton Resorts Denarau Island complex is situated on the 684-acre Denarau Island that is joined to the mainland by a causeway. It offers convenient access of a 20-minute drive from Nadi International airport and 3 minutes to the Port Denarau Marina, home of cruises, and boat transfers to the famous Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. The resort complex boasts an 18-hole golf course, 10 tennis courts, a Mandara spa, fitness center, water-sports, 18 restaurants and bars,  lawn bowls, children facilities, 3 swimming pools and shuttle bus transfer within the resort complex and Port Denarau Marina. Conference facilities at Sheraton Resorts Denarau Island are the largest and most well equipped in Fiji. The resort complex offers guests full access to all these facilities and the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club.