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THREE IN ONE

Avid traveller Michelle Malcolm found the newly opened Six Senses Fiji luxury resort on
Malolo Island coming along nicely.

Just 15 minutes by helicopter from Nadi five bedrooms. My pick would be either Two restaurants and a pizzeria offer plenty
Airport (or 25 minutes by speedboat from Residence 3 or Residence 11 on the hilltop for of food choices at Six Senses and while the
Denarau Marina), Six Senses has successfully their stunning views of the sea and incredible menus were still being trialled during our stay
created an exclusive village-like ambience sunsets to watch most nights. Other little the food was of good quality overall and the
at its new five-star resort on a gorgeous touches include a Guest Experience Maker food and beverage team was working hard.
sandy beach on Malolo Island. There are (GEM) who is assigned to each bungalow or We especially enjoyed the breakfast menu.
24 private villas, each with its own pool villa to look after your every need and is only
and outside daybed and dining area, and a phone call away. The staff were exceptional. They have a
outdoor bathroom and soaking tub. There friendly, relaxed, laid-back style which is
are also three- to five-bedroom residences A Guest Experience Maker consistent with the Six Senses philosophy
situated along the curve of the resort's (GEM) is assigned to each and we really did get the feeling of being
beautiful lagoon beachfront or on the hilltop welcomed into their “village”. The General
overlooking the bay. bungalow or villa to look Manager and head of catering were around
after your every need and is every day checking in with the clients to
We stayed in a beachfront villa (Villa 1), which ensure that they were all happy and being
was a great location as it was on the centre only a phone call away. well looked after.
of the beach and really close to the water
sports centre, main restaurant and bar area, The triple theme at Six Senses Fiji is wellness The staff were exceptional.
and a short walk to the spa and gym. The resort meets sustainable living meets
villas are gorgeous and really spacious with adventure playground. You can choose to They have a friendly, relaxed,
lovely extras such as a fruit bowl which is drink resort-made kombucha tea with every laid-back style which is
replenished daily, a Nespresso machine and meal and amazing fresh seafood and garden
Pure Fiji products in the bathroom. greens and herbs while you participate in consistent with the Six Senses
one of the resort’s wellness programmes.
The resort caters equally well for couples We sampled the five-night yogic detox philosophy and we really
looking for a private escape, as well as which included plenty of massage, a did get the feeling of being
families or larger groups of friends who wellness health screening, yoga, meditation
choose the residences with three, four or and even an intestinal cleanse! welcomed into their “village”.

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