Momi Bay Resort Fiji Development, Melanesia

Momi Bay Resort Fiji, Melanesia Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotel Development in Fiji, Pacific Islands design by The Buchan Group, Architects

17 October 2026

Marriott International Celebrates Four Hotels Ranked Among Australia’s Top 10 In Condé Nast Traveler Us 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

27 Marriott properties across Australia Pacific excluding China (APEC) were recognised in the US awards, including four in the top 10 hotels in Australia and New Zealand

Architecture Design: The Buchan Group

Sydney, Australia, October 16, 2026 – Marriott International is celebrating the recognition of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, W Melbourne and The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel Hobart among the top 10 properties in Australia and New Zealand in Condé Nast Traveler US 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay was also recognised at #17 in the World Resorts category. In the Condé Nast Traveller UK 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, W Sydney and The Tasman were also recognised among the top 10 properties in Australia and New Zealand.

The annual Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s longest running and most prestigious accolades, with more than 798,867 readers voting on their travel experiences across the globe. The 2026 results recognise hotels, resorts, destinations and travel experiences that continue to inspire travellers around the world.

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, #1 in best Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast US – Set on the banks of the Swan River at Elizabeth Quay, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth brings the timeless luxury of The Ritz-Carlton together with a strong sense of place. Across its 205 guest rooms and suites, views stretch across the river and city, while a river view infinity pool and The Ritz-Carlton Spa offer a tranquil counterpoint to the rhythm of the city. At Hearth, Western Australian produce is celebrated through fire and season, while at Songbird rooftop bar and lounge, cocktails are served alongside sweeping city views.

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne #2 in best Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast US. #5 Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast UK – Rising above Melbourne’s CBD, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne occupies the tallest hotel tower in the city. The 257 guest rooms and suites feature views across Melbourne. Dining includes Atria, which focuses on local and seasonal produce, Cameo Bar and the 80th-floor Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, while the 64th floor is home to the spa and infinity pool, offering panoramic city views.

W Melbourne #4 in best Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast US – Located on Flinders Lane, W Melbourne brings the city’s laneway culture into its 294 guest rooms and suites, with a rebellious take on luxury designed for the art and culturally curious traveller. The hotel’s dining line-up includes Warabi, a Japanese omakase restaurant; Belasco, offering New York Italian cuisine and award-winning subterranean cocktail bar, Curious. The hotel also features a pool and poolside bar with city views, alongside a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

W Sydney #4 in best Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast UK – Rising above Darling Harbour, W Sydney brings a bold, contemporary take on luxury to the waterfront, with 588 rooms and suites overlooking the harbour and city. Dining spans BTWN, a modern Australian restaurant and cocktail bar, Living Room and the double-storey 29/30 rooftop bar. The hotel also features AWAY Spa, a 24-hour FIT gym, an indoor pool and WET Deck, a 30m rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views across Darling Harbour.

The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart #8 in best Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast US. #5 Australia and New Zealand Hotels: Condé Nast UK – Overlooking Hobart’s historic waterfront and close to Salamanca Market, the 152-room The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, occupies a collection of restored heritage buildings within Parliament Square. The dining experience is led by Peppina, which celebrates Tasmanian produce through Italian-inspired cuisine, alongside Mary Mary, the hotel’s cocktail bar showcasing Tasmanian spirits and local ingredients. The recently opened LUMINA adds a distinctive new event space within Parliament Square, complemented by unique access to Tasmania’s people, places and stories.

In addition, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay was recognised at #17 in the Australia and New Zealand ranking. Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is set on a private lagoon on Fiji’s Coral Coast, with 250 guest rooms and overwater bures, five restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and a spa, offering a resort stay centred around the surrounding tropical landscape.

“We’re proud to see five of our properties across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific recognised in the highly regarded Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards. It is particularly meaningful to receive recognition directly from travellers and is a great acknowledgement of the teams behind each of these exceptional properties and the incredible experiences they deliver,” said Jason Nuell, Regional Vice President, Marriott International, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.

The recognition reflects the quality of Marriott’s portfolio across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Together, the properties showcase the diverse experiences available to travellers across the region, while highlighting the continued appeal of Oceania destinations to an international audience.

Photographer: Chris McLennan

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Previously on e-architect:

3 Jul 2017

Design: The Buchan Group

Location: Fiji, Melanesia, South Pacific Ocean

BUCHAN DESIGN ELEVATES NEW FIJI RESORT

Momi Bay Luxury Resort, Fijian Sea Front Building

Five-star Luxury Melanesia Architecture Images

Momi Bay Resort Fiji Development

The first guests at Fiji’s new five-star luxury Momi Bay Resort have started to check-in following the completion of the AUD$90 million five-star luxury development designed by award-winning Australasian firm The Buchan Group.

Located at Momi Bay, 45 minutes from Fiji’s Nadi International Airport, the 250-room resort is centred on a 21 hectare lagoon. It features 92 free-standing beachside bures, 22 overwater bures and 136 standard rooms on the hotel’s main island.

The Marriott-operated resort was designed by The Buchan Group for the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), and responds to a growing demand for luxury overwater bures in Fiji.

Buchan was appointed to the project in 2013 after the hotel’s initial construction was postponed by the GFC. The team revised the development’s original design, allowing for construction to restart last year.

Buchan Group Gold Coast-based Director Brett Saville said the team drew on their extensive tourism expertise across the Pacific to develop a complementary design for the new hotel.

“It was crucial for Buchan to develop a design that was sensitive to the resort’s picturesque setting and attuned to the resort’s unique point of difference,” Mr Saville said.

“The team made sure to incorporate the initial work undertaken on site before the hotel’s construction ceased after the GFC, ensuring consistency and cost efficiency across all elements of the resort.

“We also sourced local materials wherever possible including rock from the site, traditional timbers and woven ceiling panels to ensure the resort looks authentic yet contemporary.

“Each bure features large glass windows and an expansive balcony to maximise the spectacular views from each room and to provide unmatched accessibility to the lagoon and the beaches.

“Our strong attention to detail, while fulfilling the operator’s design guidelines, has resulted in a desirable destination which is sure to attract visitors from all corners of the globe.”

The resort also features expansive function rooms for weddings and events, marina facilities, three signature food and beverage outlets, as well as a range of recreational activities and services across the 42-hectare site. There is more space available for significant expansion.

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20 Apr 2015

Momi Bay Resort in Fiji

Design: The Buchan Group

Location: Fiji, Melanesia, South Pacific Ocean

The resort, whose original construction was postponed by the GFC, is now owned by Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and is expected to be completed towards the end of next year.

The 250-room, internationally-branded hotel is located in Momi Bay, 45 minutes from Nadi International Airport. It will become one of Fiji’s main overwater bure resorts and is centred on a 21-hectare lagoon.