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.”
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Fact box
– Yacht: Project Setteesettanta, YN 20857
– Builder: Heesen Yachts
– Length: 57 metres
– Construction: Full-custom aluminium
– Exterior: Omega Architects
– Interior: Cristiano Gatto Design
– Decks: Four, including private owner’s deck
– Maximum speed: 18 knots stated
– Draught: Approximately 2.3 metres stated
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