Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort stands on the beach at Korotogo, a stretch of the Coral Coast a few minutes from Sigatoka town. It is a mid-sized resort with pools, restaurants, a spa and a beach that looks out across the reef, and it sits in the middle of the area that has long been the heart of Fiji's mainland tourism. The Outrigger name comes from a Hawaiian group, which has brought its hospitality style, but the setting is firmly Fijian: coconut palms, village life nearby and weekly cultural performances. For visitors it is a very practical place to stay because the Sigatoka valley attractions are close: the sand dunes national park, the river safari and the markets of Sigatoka are all within easy reach. It suits couples, families with older children and active travellers who want a base on the Coral Coast rather than at Denarau.
Getting there and around
The resort is roughly an hour and a quarter from Nadi International Airport by road, depending on traffic, with transfers arranged through the hotel or a driver. Public buses run along the Queens Road, and taxis are inexpensive for short distances. Tours of the Sigatoka valley collect from Coral Coast hotels, and the Nadi highlights can be reached on a long day trip, but the Mamanuca day cruises depart from Denarau, so they are not convenient from here.
At the resort
Expect a beachfront setting with pools, dining, a bar and activities such as water sports, and rooms that range from standard categories to larger family arrangements. The beach in front of the resort is typical of the Coral Coast: a reef lies offshore, so swimming is tidal and shallow at low water, while the pools provide a reliable alternative. Check room views and floor choices, since rooms facing the garden are quieter and ocean rooms command a premium.
What to weigh
This is a good-value base for land-based exploring, but less so if your main plan is island cruises. Book early for school holidays, ask about breakfast and airport transfers, and look at rates for your dates. If you want more seclusion, the larger Coral Coast resorts offer more facilities, and if you want a quiet beach, Natadola is within reach.
Korotogo itself is a small coastal community with a few cafes, shops and a craft market within easy reach, and the Sigatoka town market is a short drive away for fresh produce and handicrafts. Evening walks along the beach are pleasant at low tide, and the sunsets over the reef can be striking. Ask the hotel about guided village visits and cultural evenings, which are a good way to meet people beyond the resort gates.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on the Coral Coast
- ✓Pools
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Spa services
- ✓Kids activities
- ✓Water sports
- ✓Near Sigatoka
- ✓Cultural entertainment
Good questions
Where is the Outrigger Fiji?+
At Korotogo on the Coral Coast, a few minutes from Sigatoka and about an hour and a quarter from Nadi airport.
Is it close to the Sigatoka sights?+
Yes. The sand dunes, the river safari and Sigatoka town are all nearby.
Is it convenient for the island cruises?+
Not especially. Most cruises leave from Denarau, which is a long drive away.
