Series by Marriott Debuts in New Caledonia With Three Resorts
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Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, has announced its debut in New Caledonia through a collaboration with Société Hôtelière de Nouméa (SHN).
The agreement marks a new chapter in a relationship spanning more than three decades and is expected to strengthen the tourism offering of New Caledonia’s Southern Province.
SHN’s three flagship Le Domaine du Pacifique resorts—in Nouméa, on the Isle of Pines and in Déva—will join the Series by Marriott portfolio.
Marriott International’s newest collection brand is designed to celebrate regional character while providing the consistency associated with Marriott’s global standards. Each resort showcases a different aspect of New Caledonia’s natural beauty, from lagoons and pristine beaches to protected forests.
The properties also reflect the destination’s blend of Oceanian, French and Asian influences through their art, cuisine, heritage and traditions. Each resort will retain its individual identity and sense of place while becoming part of Marriott’s global network.
Key highlights
- Brand milestone: The first Series by Marriott properties in the Pacific region.
- Combined capacity: 375 guestrooms and suites—120 at Le Domaine Déva, 48 at Le Domaine Oro and 207 at Le Domaine Nouméa.
- Resort facilities: Beachfront and lagoon settings, restaurants and bars, outdoor pools, fitness centres, Deep Nature Spa facilities, direct beach access and water-based recreation.
- Events and recreation: Meeting and event spaces in Nouméa and Déva, plus access to Golf de Déva in Bourail.
“We are delighted to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Société Hôtelière de Nouméa and introduce Series by Marriott to New Caledonia,” said Jason Nuell, Regional Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Marriott International.
“These distinctive resorts reflect the character, culture and natural beauty of New Caledonia and embody the vision of Series by Marriott: regionally created and globally connected.
“Through this collaboration, guests will be able to enjoy memorable local experiences with modern design and warm hospitality, alongside the trusted consistency and Marriott Bonvoy member benefits they know from Marriott across the globe.”
Le Domaine Déva, Series by Marriott
Located in Bourail within the Déva Domain nature reserve, Le Domaine Déva is a beachfront resort beside a UNESCO World Heritage-listed barrier reef.
The resort offers 176 Melanesian-inspired guestrooms, including 40 suites and 56 bungalows. Its Kanak-inspired architecture features high, thatched roofs, with a choice of garden or beach views.
Designed for leisure, special events and nature-focused stays, the resort features direct beach access, an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness centre, games room, business centre and meeting facilities. Guests also have access to Golf de Déva.
Dining options include Reef, a signature restaurant showcasing local ingredients, and Sand Beach Grill, which serves freshly prepared French cuisine with ocean views. Creek Bar offers local cocktails beside the beachfront infinity pool.
The Deep Nature Spa includes a jacuzzi, sauna and treatment rooms set among the trees, with lagoon or forest views.
Guests can also explore cycling and horse-riding trails in the surrounding reserve. The Domaine de Déva offers 158 kilometres of marked hiking trails across 7,800 hectares of protected dry forest, with views of the UNESCO World Heritage lagoon.
Le Domaine Oro, Series by Marriott
Set on Oro Bay on the Isle of Pines, Le Domaine Oro is an intimate island resort surrounded by white-sand beaches, coconut groves, pine trees and lagoon scenery.
The resort offers 48 guestrooms, including 28 bungalow suites. Rooms feature private balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens, pool, beach or lagoon.
Facilities include an outdoor infinity pool, fitness centre, bar and games room. The iconic Baie d’Oro is within walking distance, offering a natural coral lagoon widely regarded as one of the South Pacific’s most beautiful swimming and snorkelling locations.
Guests can dine at La Pirogue, the resort’s signature restaurant overlooking Oro Bay, which serves French-inspired cuisine with local flavours. Longitude 167 Bar offers a relaxed setting with lagoon views.
The resort also features a Deep Nature Spa and a range of recreational equipment and activities, including canoeing, snorkelling, paddleboarding, table tennis, pétanque, cycling, beach volleyball and beach tennis.
Le Domaine Nouméa, Series by Marriott
Located on Anse Vata Bay, Le Domaine Nouméa combines French-influenced style with Pacific Island hospitality.
Positioned opposite the world’s largest lagoon, which is UNESCO-listed, the landscaped beachfront resort offers 207 guestrooms, including 34 suites. Each room features a private balcony with garden or lagoon views.
Dining options include Le Sextant, the signature restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a popular weekend brunch; Le Faré, a relaxed beachfront bar and lounge; and Latitude 22, a casual café and grab-and-go venue with a garden-facing terrace.
The resort is adjacent to the Grand Casino and within easy reach of Anse Vata Beach.
Facilities include direct beach access, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre and Deep Nature Spa with water views. The property also has seven meeting rooms, including the Laperouse Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 guests.
Marriott Bonvoy benefits
All three Le Domaine du Pacifique properties will participate in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program.
Members will be able to earn points during stays at the resorts and across Marriott Bonvoy’s wider portfolio. Through the Marriott Bonvoy app, members can also access personalised services and contactless features.
“With these new agreements, we are opening a new page in our relationship with Marriott International,” said Brieuc Frogier, President of Promosud, SHN Administrator and Second Vice-President of the Southern Province in charge of tourism.
“They allow us to strengthen the specific identity of each of our establishments while continuing to benefit from the power and expertise of a world leader in the hotel industry.
“This is an evolution that fully meets our ambition: to promote New Caledonia through an authentic, demanding and resolutely internationally oriented hotel offering.”
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open on 30 October, introducing the Hilton luxury brand to Malaysia with an all-suite hotel in the city’s Golden Triangle.
Located steps from Crows Nest Metro, the near-complete development brings luxury living to Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open on 30 October, introducing the Hilton luxury brand to Malaysia with an all-suite hotel in the city’s Golden Triangle.
4 minKuala Lumpur will welcome a significant new luxury address this month when Waldorf Astoria opens its first hotel in Malaysia.
Scheduled to receive its first guests on 30 October, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is an all-suite hotel occupying a reimagined address in the capital’s Golden Triangle district.
Its position at 73 Jalan Raja Chulan places it close to Bukit Bintang, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Twin Towers. For international visitors, that means many of the city’s principal shopping, dining and business destinations will be within easy reach.
The property will contain 268 suites, with even its entry accommodation conceived on a scale more readily associated with serviced residences.
One-bedroom suites begin at approximately 80sqm, providing separate living and sleeping areas suitable for both short visits and extended stays. At the top of the collection is the 745sqm Waldorf Astoria Suite, which will rank among Kuala Lumpur’s largest hotel accommodations.
Floor-to-ceiling windows will bring the city into the rooms, while the interiors combine generous living spaces, subdued textures and a contemporary interpretation of Malaysian design.
The all-suite model is an important distinction. Luxury city hotels increasingly compete not only on service and location but on the amount of private space they give guests. For travellers accustomed to villas, residences and apartment-style accommodation, a conventional hotel room can feel restrictive regardless of how beautifully it is finished.
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is responding with rooms intended to function as private urban retreats rather than simply places to sleep.
The hotel’s approach to service will be shaped around what it calls Layan Tetamu, a reinterpretation of the Malaysian tradition of welcoming and caring for guests. Hilton describes the philosophy as sincere, intuitive and highly personalised.
Food and beverage will be central to the hotel’s ambitions to become a destination for Kuala Lumpur residents as well as international guests.
The dining program includes collaborations with Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Arora became the first Indian woman to receive a Michelin star and is known for using modern techniques to explore ingredients and culinary traditions from across Asia. Vongerichten oversees an international collection of restaurants and is recognised for combining French technique with influences drawn from Asia and other parts of the world.
One of the hotel’s principal venues will be JG KL by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The wider collection will encompass formal destination restaurants and more intimate social spaces, each intended to have its own identity rather than operate as a generic hotel outlet.
Wellness will be anchored by the Waldorf Astoria Spa and a separate wellness centre. The announced program includes personalised rituals, advanced treatments and facilities dedicated to exercise and recovery.
An outdoor swimming pool provides another retreat from the surrounding city, while the hotel will include event spaces designed for weddings, celebrations and major social occasions.
The result is intended to be more than a base for tourists. By combining large suites, restaurants led by internationally recognised chefs, wellness facilities and event venues, Waldorf Astoria is positioning the hotel as part of Kuala Lumpur’s social and dining landscape.
The opening also highlights the growing depth of luxury hospitality in the Malaysian capital.
Kuala Lumpur has traditionally provided compelling value compared with cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Room sizes are often more generous, while dining, spa treatments and private transport can remain comparatively accessible to Australian travellers.
The arrival of Waldorf Astoria adds another top-tier international brand to that equation. It also brings the brand’s residential style of hospitality to a city well positioned for stopovers, business trips and longer Southeast Asian itineraries.
Reservations are already open. The introductory Waldorf Astoria Indulgence Escape includes breakfast and 15,000 Hilton Honors points for members booking a minimum stay of two nights.
As with any newly opened hotel, early guests should confirm which restaurants, treatments and facilities will be operating during their stay. Major luxury properties often open in stages, with parts of the dining or wellness program introduced over the months that follow.
If the experience matches the scale of its suites and the strength of its culinary partnerships, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur could establish itself quickly as one of the city’s most important luxury hotels.
Hotel summary
Hotel: Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
Opening: 30 October 2026
Address: 73 Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Accommodation: 268 suites
Suite sizes: From approximately 80sqm
Largest accommodation: The 745sqm Waldorf Astoria Suite
Dining collaborators: Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Facilities: Waldorf Astoria Spa, wellness centre, outdoor pool, restaurants and event spaces
Opening offer: Breakfast and 15,000 Hilton Honors points for qualifying two-night stays
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