As autumn bites in New Zealand, investors are turning their gaze to warmer shores, with an opportunity to acquire a quarter shareholding in a four-star beachfront resort in Fiji.

Bayleys Hotels, Tourism, and Leisure broker Kate Mullins is marketing a 25 percent stake in Malaqereqere Villas Limited, the New Zealand company that owns the Malaqereqere Villas Resort on Fiji’s Coral Coast, for sale with an asking price of $1,425,000 plus GST (if any).

The resort occupies more than 5,000sqm of freehold, waterfront property near Sigatoka, on the south coast of Fiji’s main Island, Viti Levu.

Mullins says the resort comprises four fully furnished, three-bedroom villas, a manager’s residence, and shared resort amenities, including a landscaped gardens and a swimming pool.

“Offering a rare combination of lifestyle and investment potential, this fully managed resort enjoys a prime oceanfront position and delivers returns through well-established governance and operational systems, all set in one of the world’s most idyllic locations.

“The shareholding provides exclusive usage rights to one villa, directorship on the board of the company, along with proportional ownership of the land, common facilities, and business.

“The resort is meticulously maintained with ongoing refurbishments funded through operational revenue, ensuring no immediate or additional capital outlay from co-owners.”

Initially developed in the late 1990s by a group of New Zealanders as a private retreat, Malaqereqere Villas Resort has operated under a shared ownership model for more than 25 years. This is the first time a shareholding has been offered for sale since the resort’s inception.

Villa Two, allocated to the shareholding, features approximately 150sqm of internal space, including three air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, and expansive indoor-outdoor living areas open to a private patio and poolside views of the South Pacific Ocean.

The resort’s prime location along the Suva-Nadi Highway is within an hour’s drive of Nadi International Airport, providing convenient access for overseas visitors. Nearby Sigatoka offers local markets, retail and cultural attractions, while the broader Coral Coast region is renowned for its natural beauty, diving and eco-tourism.

Connectivity has also been future-proofed with the installation of Starlink high-speed internet, enabling seamless remote work or extended stays.

Mullins says the opportunity will likely appeal to professionals seeking a South Seas holiday home and investors familiar with the accommodation and hospitality sector.

“Malaqereqere Villas Limited is a New Zealand-registered company that owns 100 percent of the shares in a corresponding Fijian entity, which holds the title to the land and buildings.

“Ownership is structured under a shareholder agreement allowing fractional ownership, unlimited usage rights for shareholders and their families, and on-site resort management.”

As a share transaction governed by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, the sale may be classified as a wholesale investment offering, with appropriate disclosures available for prospective purchasers. Mullins says that, as such, legal and financial advice is recommended as part of due diligence.

“This opportunity is very special; it’s a chance to enjoy all the lifestyle benefits of a private beachside villa, without the typical headaches of offshore property ownership. It’s rare, proven and ready for its next chapter.”