Picolo recommends · Hotel in Momi Bay, Fiji
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Your own cottage on stilts above a lagoon, reached by road from Nadi airport rather than by boat across open water.
From the deck of your room the lagoon is right below you, pale green and still, with the hills of Viti Levu behind. Fijians call a house a bure, and here the bures stand on stilts out over the water.
Momi Bay is on the west coast of the main island, around three quarters of an hour by road south of Nadi. That makes it the simplest way to get an island-resort feel with overwater rooms, without adding a boat or seaplane to the journey.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
We chose it for travellers who want an overwater room without a long transfer, and for families who need space to spread out, with several pools and a beach alongside the lagoon.
The lagoon is shallow, and the snorkelling is modest. If coral and fish are the point of your trip, base yourself on the Mamanuca islands, or plan a day out there by boat.
What you get
- Overwater bures in the lagoon
- Several pools
- Beach
- Space for families
- Reached by road from Nadi
A day at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Morning
- Coffee on your deck above the lagoon.
- Midday
- A day trip by boat to the Mamanuca islands.
- Afternoon
- A drive north to the mud pools and hot springs at Sabeto.
- Evening
- Sunset over the lagoon from the beach.
Location
Momi Bay, Viti Levu, Fiji
Open in MapsQuestions about Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
How far is Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay from Nadi airport?
Roughly 45 minutes by car, heading south from Nadi. There is no boat transfer, which makes arrival day much simpler after a long flight.
Is Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay good for families?
Yes. Several pools, a beach and plenty of space make it easy with children, and you avoid a boat crossing with tired kids on day one.
What is an overwater bure at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay?
Bure is the Fijian word for a house or cottage. Here the overwater bures stand on stilts in the lagoon, with the water directly beneath your room.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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