The best family resorts in Fiji for a perfect getaway

Fiji is for families and these incredible resorts go above and beyond to ensure sun-kissed memories and good times.

With its cultural warmth, relaxed ‘island time’ vibes and saturated tropical beauty, Fiji is holiday perfection. The Fijians are well-known for their embracing style of hospitality, which makes everyone feel truly welcome, from the tiniest babies to parents who need a little downtime. When it comes to the best Fiji family resorts, the standouts are the ones that have carefully curated experiences for all ages. No matter which end of the budget you’re booking or whether you’re staying close to Nadi or island hopping, these fantastic resorts cater incredibly well to the needs of families looking for some quality time together – and, sometimes, apart.

Plantation Island Resort

The beachfront accommodation is just steps from the white sand of Malolo Lailai Bay. (Credit: Plantation Island Resort)

Let your holiday unravel along 23 acres of soft-sand beachfront at this family-focused escape that also happens to be one of the most budget friendly options – particularly because kids aged under 11 eat and transfer for free. That’s pretty significant on the bank account given the ravenous appetites all that swimming and fun-having creates. You’ll find an array of accommodation styles that are spacious, if somewhat basic, but you’ll be spending so much time outside this hardly matters. There’s a creche onsite, as well as the Coconut Kids Club, and the list of activities takes in donut rides, an inflatable water park, fish feeding, crafting and cultural tours.

Address: Malolo Lailai, Nadi

Shangri-La Yanuca Island

The five-star Shangri-La Yanuca is a private island resort with an inflatable floating waterpark and a range of family-friendly activities. (Credit: Escape Video / Tourism Fiji)

Stretching along the Coral Coast and hemmed by a pristine reef, the five-star Shangri-La Yanuca is palm-fringed and perfectly angled to meet the needs of families of all ages. Activities to entertain the whole brood are almost never-ending and range from horse-riding to mini golf, an inflatable floating waterpark that is almost too much fun, as well as pool games and ample watercraft to push out onto the shimmering lagoon. This is all even without entering the kids into the Little Chiefs Club, where small charges enraptured with activities, such as sarong dyeing and basket weaving, traditional ‘meke’ dance classes, movie nights, games at the larger of the two main pools, and even a babysitting service. The best part is the resort has an ‘adults only’ area with its own separate (tranquil) pool, so you never feel as though you’re disturbing someone’s quiet escape with your children’s thrilled squeals.

Address: Yanuca Island, Coral Coast

Taveuni Palms Resort

Fly into this private island resort on Fiji’s Taveuni, also known as ‘Garden Island’ for its lush vegetation. Secluded on the green northern tip of the island this all-inclusive, five-star experience is not an obvious pick for a family destination, but the resort welcomes multi-gen holidays in true Fijian style. Unlike many of the other resorts, there isn’t a kids’ club, however, each family is assigned a dedicated Fijian nanny as part of their stay, who will entertain children whenever mum and dad need a little quiet relaxation by the pool or in the spa. The extraordinary location is a playground in itself, anyway. Who needs an inflatable water park when nature is as high-achieving as this. Action-loving families will relish days spent snorkelling, kayaking, and exploring tropical hikes to the island’s thundering waterfalls. Back in your island-luxe two- or three-bedroom accommodation, delight in chef-prepared meals and a private pool.

Address: Matei, Taveuni Island

Malolo Island Resort

Settle into the serene surroundings.

With its colonial architecture and South Pacific beach cottage style, Malolo Island Resort is somewhat unique compared to other resorts in Fiji. Arrive to your family bure and settle into the serene surroundings, where golden curves of sand are lapped gently by crystalline waters that invite the entire family to exhale and settle into island vibes. The kids are well looked after with two clubs tailored to their age. For littlies from four to eight, head to Tali’s Treehouse set under a sprawling mango tree for fun and educational activities that are woven with Malolo culture. Meanwhile, bigger kids and ‘tweenagers’ from nine to twelve years old, head to Khali’s Club, where they’ll enjoy arts, crafts, games and dance.

Address: Malolo Island, Mamanuca

Nakelo Treasure Island Resort and Spa

Set on a coral cay in the Mamanuca Islands, Nakelo Island is haloed by sapphire waters and pearlescent white sands, making it a veritable treasure trove. On the island, you’ll find 78 traditional Fijian-style bures, some of which are interconnected to make family sleeping arrangements easy. While there’s loads to do on land, it’ll be hard to leave those gem-like waters, where kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling are all free to enjoy. You can also take fishing tours or hire a jet ski to fang about in the more open waters. While you hit the spa, send the small ones off to the Little Treasure kids club, where they’llimmerse themselves in local culture and learn about sustainability.

Address: Mamanuca, Lautoka

Castaway Island, Fiji

Paradise can be found on this idyllic private island. (Credit: Matt C Bauer)

Hitting all the Fijian high notes with those dazzling waters, silken sands and palm swaying loveliness, the four-star Castaway Island, Fiji is just 90 minutes by boat from Port Denarau and yet, one does feel properly cast-away. There are 65 bures set on the property that meanders lushly for 174 acres, incorporating two pools, four restaurants, a house of massage, and a new floating waterpark. In the water, snorkel to the resorts Sculptural Coral Gene Bank, a marine-grade stainless-steel installation that encourages new coral growth and will create a seed bank for genetically resilient species. When you return to land, the kids will enjoy time in the Castaway Kids Club, while you pay a visit to the resort’s ‘house of massage’.

Address: Mamanuca

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

Each bure is built with a traditional thatched roof. (Credit: Elliot Grafton / Tourism Fiji)

A multi-award-winning eco-escape, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is an exceptional experience deeply threaded with local culture and the environment. With only 25 bures, the island feels wonderfully remote and is folded into the landscape like a traditional Fijian village. While here, discover the coral reefs strewn beyond the shore, and venture to the interior of the island to explore hot springs and waterfalls. At the Kids Bula Club, the youngest charges under five have their own nanny, while six-to-12-year-olds are guided through activities by buddies, and teenagers will relish more age-appropriate experiences. Throughout, they’ll learn about the area’s incredible biodiversity and engage with iTaukei culture.

Address: Savusavu, Vanua Levu

VOMO Fiji

The palm-fringed outdoor pool.

A luxury resort that holds families warmly with joyful Fijian hospitality, VOMO has been bestowed many awards for its incredible offering, which extends to its childcare facilities. Amid the 233-acre private island sanctuary, you’ll find not just a kids’ club, but an entire Kids’ Village, which opens from 9am and continues until 10pm every day. Within the village are three clubs for differing age groups, while any child under four years old may be cared for by a ‘baby butler’. Kids may experience a range of activities from cooking lessons, to coconut husking, basket weaving, dancing, beach bonfires, disco nights and hermit crab hunting. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy an undisturbed meal together or time poolside at The Rocks, an adults-only ‘chill zone’. When it comes to family time, slip into shimmering waters for snorkelling, diving and day trips.

Address: Beachfront Vomo Island

Sofitel Resort and Spa

The Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa features one of the largest lagoon-style swimming pools in the South Pacific. (Credit: Escape Video / Tourism Fiji)

With family rooms and suites on offer, the Sofitel knows why people come to Fiji. But it’s also aware that its five-star demographic has certain expectations of the luxury hotel brand, so the resort has neatly catered to both with a dedicated adults-only club and a separate Niu Beach Club for kids’. There’s even a ‘teen zone’ for ages 8 to 16, where they can settle in to play the latest arcade games. Outside of the clubs, the resort’s KaiWai watersports offers free non-motorised water activities for all guests, but for a truly memorable family bonding moment, you could charter a boat for a sunset or day cruise, island hopping or a fishing expedition.

Address: Beachfront, Denarau Island

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort

The garden-view rooms at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort are set on lush, tropical grounds. (Credit: Escape Video / Tourism Fiji)

In the spirit of family togetherness, Sheraton has a program of family-friendly activities called Side By Side. It’s all about celebrating and creating moments with each other, such as crab racing, fire dancing and live music. But for those ‘away from each other’ times, there’s also a kids’ club, babysitting service and adults-only pool area.

Address: Denarau Island South, Denarau Island

Six Senses Fiji

Six Senses Fiji is designed for barefoot luxury. (Credit: Amber Toms)

With 24 generous pool villas and a collection of family-appropriate residences carefully spaced apart on a sweep of perfect sand, this exquisite luxury resort is the sort of place one wouldn’t expect to welcome families. However, welcome they are. There’s even the Grow with Six Senses kids’ club that has a rotating roster of sustainably-minded activities, from bracelet making to tree planting and solar oven-making. The resort is also home to a population of critically endangered Fijian iguanas, which is a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about conservation as they keep an eye out for the elusive lizards.

Address: Malolo Island