Natadola, Fiji – 19 November 2025 – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has achieved a landmark milestone, receiving three major honours at the 12th annual World Golf Awards. The resort was named Oceania’s Best Golf Hotel 2025 and Fiji’s Best Golf Hotel 2025, while the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course earned Fiji’s Best Golf Course 2025. These accolades further cement Fiji’s reputation as a premier destination for golf and luxury tourism in the Pacific.
Situated along the stunning coastline of Natadola Bay, the resort combines world-class hospitality with breathtaking natural scenery, offering visitors an immersive experience that blends leisure, culture, and sport. The Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, designed by Fiji’s former World No. 1 golfer Vijay Singh, integrates the land’s natural contours, native vegetation, and panoramic ocean views into its 18-hole, par-72 layout, delivering a golfing experience that is both challenging and visually spectacular. Signature holes, including the ocean-edge fourth and elevated sixth, highlight the course’s distinctive character and showcase Fiji’s unique landscapes to an international audience.
“These awards are a tremendous achievement for our teams and for Fiji as a destination,” said Lachlan Walker, Regional General Manager, Fiji and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Natadola Bay’s striking coastal setting, combined with our resort and championship golf course, continues to offer visitors an experience that is both exceptional and deeply connected to Fiji’s natural beauty. We look forward to welcoming more international travellers to experience golf and luxury tourism in Fiji.”
The recognition not only celebrates the excellence of the resort and golf course but also delivers tangible benefits to Fiji’s tourism industry. High-profile awards enhance global awareness of Fiji as a multi-faceted destination, attracting premium travellers who seek both recreation and immersive cultural experiences. The resort’s international acclaim reinforces Fiji’s appeal for luxury tourism, lengthens visitor stays, and stimulates economic opportunities for local communities through hospitality, service, and related tourism sectors.
The World Golf Awards winners were announced on 13 November 2025, following a year-long voting period involving golf industry professionals, media, and travellers. Participation in this global programme continues to rise, reflecting growing international interest in golf tourism and destinations that combine exceptional hospitality with unique natural settings—an area where Fiji is increasingly recognised as a leader.
By linking world-class golf, luxury accommodation, and Fiji’s signature natural and cultural assets, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa and Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course exemplify how high-quality tourism products can drive visitor growth, enhance Fiji’s global brand, and contribute to sustainable development of the local tourism economy.
