March 1, 2024 -- The future Rydges Wailoaloa will be developed by owners Hari Punja & Sons Limited on the beach front at Wailoaloa Beach and contain a cultural village, along with plans for 258 rooms and suites, including swim up rooms, extensive recreation facilities, spa, event and conferencing spaces, multiple food and beverage outlets and Fiji’s largest swimming pool.
The hotel development is expected to take up to two years and upon completion, will be managed by Rydges, bringing their extensive regional experience and ‘refreshingly local’ brand to Fiji.
Norman Arundel, Director of Hotels & Resorts at EVT said, “This partnership is an exciting development for Rydges and continues EVT Hotels & Resorts strategic focus on brand expansion, in both local and targeted international markets. Fiji is a beautiful country with a rich heritage, a holiday climate and picturesque ocean views. We look forward to bringing our refreshingly local philosophy and extensive hotel management experience to the Fijian hospitality sector.”
At a glance
- Company
- EVT
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Wailoaloa Beach, Fiji
Key figures
- Planned rooms and suites
- 258
- Expected development period
- up to two years
- Planned opening
- late 2026
- Rydges Hotels & Resorts operating across Australia and New Zealand
- 43
People
- Norman ArundelDirector of Hotels & Resorts at EVT
- Hari PunjaChairman of Hari Punja Group of Companies
Products and programs
The resort will be true to the Rydges brand positioning of ‘refreshing local’ and to interpret this, the EVT design team will collaborate with interior designers to reflect by textures and tones that are naturally Fijian.
Hari Punja Group of Companies Chairman, Hari Punja spoke of the accommodation shortage in Fiji, and the role Rydges Wailoaloa will play in assisting this shortfall, as well as injecting a significant economic boost into Fiji’s construction and tourism industries.
Rydges Wailoaloa is due to open in late 2026, subject to development approvals and timelines. It will join the 43 Rydges Hotels & Resorts currently operating across Australia and New Zealand.
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Questions around this news
Who is developing and who will manage Rydges Wailoaloa?
Hari Punja & Sons Limited is developing the resort at Wailoaloa Beach. Once construction is complete, Rydges is expected to manage the property. The release describes this as a partnership and says Rydges will bring regional experience and its “refreshingly local” brand approach to Fiji.
What facilities are planned for the Fiji resort?
Plans include 258 rooms and suites, some with direct pool access, along with a cultural village, recreation facilities, a spa, event and conference spaces, several food and beverage outlets, and a swimming pool described in the release as Fiji’s largest. These are planned features, not confirmation that construction is complete.
Where will Rydges Wailoaloa be located, and what is planned for its design?
The resort is planned for the beachfront at Wailoaloa Beach in Fiji. The release says the design team will work with interior designers to use textures and tones intended to reflect Fijian character and support the brand’s “refreshing local” positioning.
