The 5 Best Family Resorts in Fiji Islands

Looking for a holiday destination that doesn’t just allow kids but is actually focussed on making their holiday fun?

Then look no further than a Fiji family holiday.

5 best family resorts in Fiji
Family resorts in Fiji

Fiji family holidays have long been a favourite thanks to the reasonable flight time, warm friendly locals (who just LOVE kids) and the abundance of affordable, family friendly accommodation options.

Of course a holiday for the whole family should be about making everybody happy.

So along with the kids clubs, water sports and daily activities, there’s plenty for the adults to enjoy too including swim up bars, championship golf courses and indulgent day spas.

Fiji’s affordable child minding means you’ll enjoy the perfect balance between quality time together and some relaxing time apart.

But with so many Fiji island resorts to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to stay in Fiji.

To make your decision that little bit easier, we’ve put together a list of the best family resorts in Fiji for all budgets.

Best Family Resorts in Fiji

1. Plantation Island Resort (3 Stars)

Best Family resorts in Fiji - Plantation Island Resort.
Plantation Island Resort

Voted best family resort in Fiji for the 3rd consecutive year by Holidays with Kids Magazine, Plantation Island Resort is situated amid 553 acres of exotic gardens and pristine beach.

Fronting a lush lagoon in the tropical paradise of Malolo Lailai Island in the Mamanucas, children 0-15 years stay and play free of charge.

Plus there are additional nanny and child minding services available.

For the Kids:

The complimentary Coconut Kids Club and Lairo Club are a haven for kids and young adults.

Offering a range of supervised activities, kids can enjoy treasure hunts, longboat rides, canoe races, fish feeding, crab hunting, beach games, pool volleyball, cooking lessons and much more.

Educational, entertaining and age-appropriate – it’s the perfect place to make new friends.

For the Adults:

The resort offers 3 swimming pools as well as a golf course, day spa and beauty salon.

There are a number of beach-side bars and restaurants to enjoy as well as complimentary snorkelling, kayaking and wind surfing.

For a small fee you can also participate in village tours, island hopping, surfing, water skiing, parasailing and scuba diving.

2. Treasure Island Resort (3.5 Stars)

Treasure Island Resort - one of the best Family resorts in Fiji

Located in the Mamanuca island group just a 45 minute speed boat ride from Denarau, Treasure Island Resort is secluded yet family-friendly.

Situated on its own 14.5 acre coral cay, this Fiji resort is surrounded by soft white sand beaches and sparkling crystal clear water.

Children 0-15 years stay and play free of charge and babysitting is also available for around AU$13 per hour.

For the Kids:

The complimentary kids club offers daily activities and a weekly ‘Fiji day’.

Kids can take a short boat trip to Viti Levu and experience a day in the life of a Fijian school. They’ll also enjoy a traditional ‘lovo’ feast, where they can make their own food and weave their own plates.

The day concludes in an evening performance of traditional Fijian dance and song for their parents.

For the Adults:

With a whole island to enjoy, there’s plenty of space to find your own tranquil little pocket of privacy.

There’s a spectacular 3 swimming pool complex, day spa and boutique as well as an impressive array of activities if you feel like getting active.

The resort is also surrounded by world class dive sites and the onsite PADI dive shop can arrange everything, even for beginners.

3. Castaway Island Fiji (4 Stars)

Castaway Island Fiji - one of the best Family resorts in Fiji

Located in the Mamanucas, Castaway has been voted among the top 10 family resorts in the South Pacific.

The private island boasts a complimentary all-day kids club and warm Fijian hospitality that keeps families coming back year after year.

Kids stay and play free, and kids 0-2 years eat free while kids 3-12 years receive discounted meals. 

Babysitting is also available for around AU$6 per hour.

For the Kids:

Children 3 years and up will enjoy an entertaining yet educational mixture of games and cultural experiences while being cared for by the Castaway family.

Open from 9am – 4.30pm and 6.30pm – 10pm, kids will have the time of their lives making new friends while parents can enjoy some time to themselves.

There is also a supervised, separate children’s dinner from 5 pm – 6.30 pm.

For the Adults:

An ideal tropical escape, Castaway Island is dotted with swaying palms, relaxing hammocks, pristine beaches, refreshing sea breezes, beautiful calm clear waters and colourful corals reefs waiting for you to explore.

The snorkelling here is fabulous and there are a variety of activities on offer including windsurfing, parasailing and banana boat rides as well as an indulgent day spa.

4. Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa (4.5 stars)

Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa - one of the best family resorts in Fiji

One of the Coral Coast’s most popular family resorts in Fiji , the Shangri-La offers a generous child policy with kids 0-16 years staying free of charge with their parents.

Up to 2 kids aged 0-11 years also enjoy free meals when dining with a paying adult.

There’s also a free kids club and babysitting is also available for AU$15 for a minimum of 3 hours and AU$4.50 per hour thereafter.

For the Kids:

Open daily, the complimentary Little Chief’s Club offers a variety of fun and supervised activities for different age groups.

Kids aged 4-7 years, 8-12 years and 13-17 years will enjoy an entertaining array of age-appropriate activities under the guidance of the resort’s friendly staff.

There is also a dedicated children’s pool, kids play areas and an onsite water park for all ages – Fiji family holidays just sounded even better!

For the Adults:

The onsite day spa at the Shangri-La is Fiji’s biggest and most luxurious.

With 2 rainforest bures and 4 ocean bures, you can relax with a range of massages, facials and body treatments.

And it’s one of the best Fiji resorts for golf lovers – there’s a 9-hole executive golf course designed by Australian champion Peter Thompson.

Get adventurous with a range of activities or kick back at one of the many onsite bars.

5. Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort (5 Stars)

Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort - one of the best family resorts in Fiji

One of the most loved family resorts in Fiji, the Outrigger on the Coral Coast, boasts one of the most comprehensive children’s programs in Fiji.

Kids 12 and under stay free and the kids club is also complimentary for children 3-12 years.

There’s also a teen activity program for older kids and a Mei Mei nanny program for one-on-one care of your children – truly something for everyone.

For the Kids:

The Little Riggers and Beach Riggers kids clubs are free for children 3-7 and 8-12 years.

For a small fee, the teen program offers everything from hikes and spear-making to a student exchange trip to a local high school.

The unique nanny program includes an intro session to understand your child’s needs and a daily brief on your child’s activities for around AU$7 per hour.

For the Adults:

Set among 40 acres of exotic gardens on the beachfront, the resort is styled after a traditional Fijian village.

The huge freshwater swimming pool is one of the biggest in the entire Pacific and the onsite Bebe Day Spa is famous as one of Fiji’s finest.

Guests can also choose to enjoy the VIP Talai butler service which includes daily champagne and canapes delivered to your door – definitely one of the best resorts in Fiji.

Read more: 5 tips to enjoy the Fiji islands with kids

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We hope this list of best family resorts in Fiji helps you plan your Fiji family holiday.

About the Author:

Glenn Checkley is the Managing Director of TravelOnline.com and a father of 3. Having worked in the travel industry for close to 15 years, Glenn is an expert on the Australian travel industry and online travel markets. His work takes him all around the world, but when he’s not travelling for work he loves to take his family on adventures in New Zealand, Fiji and Thailand.

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