Are the palm-fringed beaches of Fiji calling your name in 2026? Scattered throughout the islands, you’ll find over a hundred beach resorts, most offering family bure (or bungalow) accommodation.
We’ve rounded up the top family resorts in Fiji according to the Out & About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year, we ask readers for their favourites across three categories: the best resorts on mainland Fiji and the outer islands, plus the best Fiji kids’ clubs and nannies.
From the mainland of Viti Levu to the tropical Mamanuca Islands, these resorts are the gateway to Fiji’s best kid-friendly activities: sparkling pools, water parks, cultural entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and explore. Don’t wait – dive right into our readers’ favourite Fiji stays in this exclusive guide.
Best Fiji island family hotel or resort
1. Plantation Island Resort
On the second-largest island in the Mamanuca group, Malolo Lailai, Plantation Island Resort is a kid-friendly paradise! It’s impossible to miss the resort’s two floating water parks, where kids can jump, flip and slide into the sparkling lagoon. The latest addition is Fiji’s first jungle water park complete with two bouncy trampolines and a tarzan swing.
Plantation Island also features an indoor activities centre, hair-braiding salon and free Coconut Kids’ Club. There’s also a children’s creche and two outdoor playgrounds – one for children aged up to five and the other for six to 12-year-olds. For treasured family memories, try surfing, scuba diving, banana boat rides or a dolphin safari.
Families can enjoy a buffet meal at the Copra Restaurant and dine on Pacific Rim cuisine at à la carte Black Coral or Tavola Restaurant & Bar. For quick bites, grab a burger, hot dog or pizza at the beachfront Snack Bar, or hit up the Cocohut Espresso & Frappe Bar for fresh coconuts, juices and coffee.
Accommodation ranges from beachfront bures to poolside rooms the kids will love. Plus, kids eat and transfer FREE with Plantation Island Resort’s incredible holiday packages!
2. Malolo Island Resort
Fijian-owned Malolo Island Resort has beautiful colonial and plantation-style architecture and two pools. The exclusive resort offers only 46 bures in five categories, including eight Island Bures, 20 Oceanview Bures, 12 Deluxe Oceanview Bures, four Family Bures (which can sleep up to seven people) and two adults-only Tadra Beach Bures.
The daily kids’ club program program celebrates Malolo Island culture and shares the resort’s eco-friendly values with the next generation. Activities include Fijian food preparation, traditional arts and crafts, endangered species tours, and Fijian language lessons. For tweens and teens, Khail’s Club provides a cool hangout spot with bean bags, table tennis and a dance floor.
Complimentary water activities for the whole family include snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. Dine at the main eatery, Terrace Restaurant, offering an a la carte menu and three themed buffet nights per week, including Wednesday night Fijian Lovo (earth oven) feasts. Alternately, visit the thatched roof Beach Bar or signature restaurant Treetops (ages 13 and over). Choose from daily rotating flavours at the Coastal Cones Ice Cream Parlour for a sweet treat.
3. Mana Island Resort & Spa - Fiji
Easily accessible by ferry, catamaran, or small aircraft from Nadi, the crystal-clear waters surrounding Mana Island Resort & Spa are perfect for snorkelling, diving, and kayaking. Between the supervised Mana Kids Club and on-site babysitting services, parents can unwind at the full-service spa, relax by the adults-only pool or indulge at the resort’s five restaurants and four bars.
4. Nakelo Treasure Island Resort & Spa
Located on a coral cay in the heart of the Mamanucas, Nakelo Treasure Island Resort & Spa is renowned for its Treasure Island Kids’ Club with age-appropriate activities like turtle feeding, traditional Fijian weaving, and nature walks. Mealtimes are hassle-free too with early family dining sessions and free babysitting included in select bookings.
5. Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji
From sunset cruises to beachside dining, the Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island promises unforgettable family memories. Each of the 108 guest rooms and suites offer walk-in rainforest showers with Fijian toiletries, stunning views and a private patio. There’s also a beachside infinity pool, mini-golf course, babysitting services and a vibrant kids’ club.
Best luxury Fiji island family hotel or resort
1. Castaway Island, Fiji
Just a 90-minute boat ride from Port Denarau, this idyllic four-star resort is set on a 70-hectare property. Encircled by powdery white sand beaches, OUTRIGGER’s Castaway Island offers a gateway to vibrant coral reefs and the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific.
Set amidst tropical gardens, the resort has 65 air-conditioned thatched roof bures (bungalows) featuring vaulted ceilings lined with hand-painted tapa cloth. Guests can also take part in a range of water sports, including kayaking, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding. There are two pools and a beach bar, which is a great spot to watch the sunset.
The free Castaway Kids’ Club has a fun schedule of daily activities, such as sandcastle-making competitions, Fijian language lessons, shell collecting and bracelet making. Babysitting services are also available. Dine from the buffet at Water’s Edge Restaurant, choose from the a la carte menu at Nuku Marau Bar & Grill, or check out Sundowner Woodfired Pizza. Parents can also dine on Asian or Fijian cuisine at the adults-only restaurant 1808.
2. Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
Previously a dive resort favoured by French explorer and film producer Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau), this resort is near Vanua Levu’s largest island, Savusavu. Designed like a Fijian village, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort has just 25 bures made from natural materials, with thatched roofs and timber louvre windows.
Each child five and under is assigned a dedicated nanny during their stay, while children six to 12 are in groups of five led by a ‘buddy’. The resort has two pools with waterslides and a toddlers’ pool, as well as a jungle gym, zipline, trampoline, sandpit and crafts centre. On regular tours, you can also explore the island’s hot springs, rainforests and waterfalls.
The waters surrounding the resort are part of a marine reserve, so the marine life is impressive for snorkelling and diving. A firm commitment to local ecology, particularly the conservation of stunning marine life, drives many of the fantastic activities at the resort. Each week it hosts a charity crab race to raise money for the Savusavu Community Foundation, set up to improve health, education and transport for locals.
3. VOMO Fiji
Luxury defines the experience at VOMO Fiji, located on its own spacious private island. With an abundance of facilities for adults, kids and families to enjoy together, you’ll find a balance of relaxation and adventure awaits.
The VOMO Kids Village is a nurturing place for what they call their ‘Little Islanders’. A dedicated chef even prepares a delicious array of kid-friendly cuisine, empowering junior guests to make thoughtful food choices. Adventurous Little Islanders can take the Bubble Blowers course – PADI-certified diving lessons for ages 8 to 12 years, led by expert instructors.
With kids occupied, the island of Vomo provides a true escape for parents, with an adults-only pool, spa, gym and 9-hole golf course. All ages will have an unforgettable time trekking the lush island and joining the daily snorkel tours to explore pristine reef environments. For keen surfers, the legendary Cloud Break is just an hour away by speedboat.
Fresh and organic cuisine is one of VOMO’s specialties, championed by Tasmanian Executive Chef Iain Todd across two on-site restaurants. Children are encouraged to eat breakfast with their family, then dine with their Little Islander friends for the evening meal (and to give parents much-needed time to enjoy the adult-only areas such as The Rocks for sunset cocktails).
4. Six Senses Fiji, Malolo Island
Wellness and sustainability are key philosophies at Six Senses Fiji, a 48-hectare luxury resort in the Mamanuca Islands. Families can relax in their breezy poolside villa, knowing the environmental footprint of their stay is minimal – and relaxation is certainly on the cards here.
The luxury resort on Malolo Island has 24 spacious private pool villas plus 60 two to five-bedroom residences. It’s located just a 35-minute speedboat ride from Port Denarau Marina (or a quick helicopter hop from Nadi International Airport).
Its Grow With Six Senses kids club, open daily from 9 am to 9 pm, is complimentary for all children aged four to 12. A weekly activity schedule outlines the activities for each day, including kids’ yoga, solar oven making, tree planting, bracelet weaving, Zumba, tie-dye t-shirt making and a pizza-making class. Nanny services are complimentary for Residence guests between 9 am and 5 pm daily and are available to villa guests at a cost.
There are daily yoga classes, Fijian cooking lessons, and the swoon-worthy Six Senses Spa, which even offers junior treatments for mummy-and-me bonding. Families can also organise picnics, village tours, island hopping and sunset cruises. Of course, there’s plenty of opportunity for water sports such as sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking, snorkelling, water-skiing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Set in the middle of the resort overlooking the ocean, Tovolea Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests at TeiTei Pizzeria, near the outdoor cinema, can interact with the resort’s chefs as they prepare their dinner. RaRa Restaurant and Bar has views of the marina and offers classic cafe dishes and ASEAN specialties. RaRa Café is a great place to grab coffee and a pastry.
Best Fiji mainland family hotel or resort
1. OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort
On a calm lagoon ideal for introducing kids to water sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding, OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort is designed like a Fijian village, with thatched roof bures and palm trees dotted throughout.
The five-star resort has over 200 hotel rooms and 47 bures and is just over an hour’s drive from the airport at Sigatoka, on the Coral Coast. There are a variety of room types, ranging from ocean-view hotel rooms to family bures (bungalows) that sleep up to six people.
During the day, girls sit by the pool having their hair braided while watching their siblings swim, and at dusk, staff blow conch shells (and often let the kids – or their Dads – have a go). Fabulous resort activities include immersive cultural experiences like village tours, traditional storytelling, fire walking and dance performances. For something more adventurous, try night snorkelling or wind down with yoga and meditation. All ages will love the splash zone and spiral side set in beautiful tropical gardens.
With eight on-site restaurants and bars (and 24-hour room service), you’ll never be left hungry. At poolside Bavari restaurant, kids can splash and play while parents can tuck into curries, Pad Thai, and Singapore mud crab. There’s also beachfront Sundowner Bar & Grill for steaks, wood-fired pizza, and signature seafood restaurant Ivi (ages ten and up).
The Vale Ni Kana restaurant has themed dinners and live entertainment each night, with a special lovo night one night a week where you can watch a traditional performance and dine on tender chicken and pork cooked in an underground oven, kokoda (raw fish) and the starchy root vegetable taro.
2. Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji
Shangri-la Yanuca Island is located on its private island, connected to the mainland by a causeway, less than an hour’s drive from the airport. The 443-room resort is spread across more than 100ha.
As well as an indoor and outdoor kids’ club, it has a separate entertainment zone for tweens and teens, boasting the largest inflatable water park in the South Pacific. Its Marine Education Centre is a great place for kids to learn about the environment, with activities such as mangrove and coral planting.
Shangri-La Yanuca Island features four restaurants and three bars, all located right on the waterfront. The Lagoon Terrace is the resort’s main dining restaurant, with a vast selection of à la carte and buffet options that rotate daily. Other spots to grab a bite include the resort’s Asian and Italian eateries and the laidback Beach Bar & Grill.
3. Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
The dedicated family side of the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island is full of kid-friendly touches without compromising on five-star luxury. Family rooms include 2-tier bunk beds and an extended outdoor deck and grass area for Luxury Family Rooms.
In addition to the family pool and waterslides, the resort offers complimentary water activities like kayaking, Hobie cat sailing and stand-up paddle boarding. Additional activities include a jet ski safari, scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing.
Babysitting services cater to all ages (including infants) as well as the Nui Kids Beach Club and Teenage Zone for 12 to 16-year-olds. With the whole brood busy, grown-ups can retreat to the adults-only haven of the Waitui Beach Club, spa or salon for some R&R.
Bazaar Kitchen & Bar is a huge hit with families. Live cooking stations in the evening serve up Fijian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean and American eats (and kids won’t miss the fantastic dessert station).
Other on-site dining options include Mediterranean-themed Solis Restaurant, La Parisienne cafe and the refined Vietnamese fare of Madame So (ages five and up). Just for adults, Suka beach bar serves more than 150 types of rum and Fijian tapas, while Waitui Bar & Grill is the resort’s stylish signature dining experience.
4. Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
The fun begins when kids arrive at Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island and are checked in with their Blu Banana passports. It has 135 spacious hotel rooms, each with a balcony or courtyard overlooking the tropical gardens, lagoon-style pools or 18-hole golf course.
The Blu Banana Kids Club is located near the resort lobby on the ground floor. It’s divided into age groups: four to seven and eight to 12 (seasonal). Three sessions are offered daily, as well as a torch-lighting ceremony at sunset and three themed nights a week. The morning Roroqo Club for littlies aged one to three provides fun and engaging activities for toddlers, along with their own nanny. Babysitting charges apply.
There’s no shortage of water park fun at Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island – the resort has four climate-controlled lagoon pools and Fiji’s only white-water tunnel slide, plus Big Bula Waterpark less than a kilometre from the resort grounds.
Variety is also a plus for dining options, from Japanese favourites at Teppanyaki to Italian eats at Basilico and weekly Fijian buffets at Blu Bar & Grill. For a special occasion, parents can indulge in a Signature Tables private dining experience or a meal at Lomani Wai on the water.
Best luxury Fiji mainland family hotel or resort
1. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
Set on one of Fiji’s most spectacular beaches, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa delivers five-star luxury on the Coral Coast. Surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking turquoise Natadola Bay, the resort offers spacious rooms, award-winning dining and a championship golf course. Families can explore the reef, try paddleboarding or relax by the infinity pool. Children are well looked after at the Planet Trekkers Club, leaving parents time to indulge at the spa or enjoy a sunset drink. Combining elegance, adventure and warm Fijian charm, it’s the ultimate family resort experience.
2. Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
The five-star Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is around 45 minutes from the airport on Viti Levu’s west coast. As well as its 22 adults-only overwater bures, it has 136 Deluxe Rooms, which can be interconnected. All include a private deck or balcony so you can soak up the atmosphere of this 100% Fijian-owned resort.
The Turtles Kids’ Club has indoor and outdoor play areas where children can enjoy slides, swings, climbing and a sand pit. Activities include a mini-Amazing Race, Fijian language lessons, pirate ship making, coconut husking, basket weaving, crab races, a talent quest and marine life education.
The resort includes three incredible pools: a dedicated children’s pool with water jets, adults-only sunset infinity pool and the main pool, which welcomes all ages (including a swim-up bar). Cultural activities and eco-friendly adventures abound, including mangrove and coral planting to rejuvenate the local environment.
Dine on the terrace at Lagoon Lounge and Bar, try Fijian-Indian fusion dishes at Goji Kitchen & Bar or indulge in seafood at Fish Bar. Or grab a sandwich to take on tour from on-site deli/café Fiji Baking Company.
3. Warwick Fiji
Five-star luxury is in store at the Warwick Fiji, on Viti Levu’s famous Coral Coast. Inspired by South Pacific culture, the hotel’s 248 rooms feature all the latest amenities with your choice of ocean or lush garden views. The free (and fully supervised) kids club welcomes guests from three to 12 years of age, and all activities are designed to be age-appropriate. Older kids will have a blast playing sports and participating in Fijian cultural activities, while little ones build sandcastles, feed fish and hunt for seashells.
On top of the hotel’s two pools (and pool bars), guests can access a range of sports facilities and bicycle hire – the perfect way to explore the Coral Coast. It’s only a quick trip to Sigatoka town to shop up a storm and visit Fiji’s top adventure hotspots, including the Sigatoka River Safari and Kula Wild Park.
Elevated cuisine is on offer across Warwick Fiji’s five restaurants. Bula Brasserie is a fantastic family-friendly buffet, or mix it up with sushi at Sazanami and pasta from Pappagallo. For even more exclusive dining, Wicked Walu is a private island seafood restaurant perfect for a parents’ date night. Up to two kids under 12 eat for free from the kid’s menu or kid’s buffet when accompanied by a paying adult.
Best kids' clubs or nannies in Fiji
1. Malolo Island Resort - Tia's Treehouse
At Malolo Island Resort, parents can truly relax with a Malolo Mei Mei (nanny) to care for little ones. There’s also the Tia’s Treehouse kids’ club, designed to immerse four to 12-year-olds in the island lifestyle and culture. Activities are inspired by nature as well as Fijian language, cuisine and culture, including traditional arts and crafts, face painting and costumes.
For tweens and teens, Khail’s Club provides a cool hangout spot with games, books, crafts and a dance floor. With kids of all ages having a blast, parents can enjoy a ‘me time’ massage or lazy afternoon in the adults-only pool.
2. Plantation Island Resort - Coconut Kids Club
The free Coconut Kids Club at Plantation Island Resort keeps under-12s busy with a daily activities program, including coconut boat racing, tie-dyeing, fish feeding and cultural dance. Social activities at the Lairo Club banish boredom for tweens and teens. Babysitting options include a children’s creche and 24-hour nanny services.
3. Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort - Kids Bula Club
Each child five and under gets a dedicated nanny here, while ages six to twelve are supervised in groups. The daily Bula Kids Club is open from 8 am to 9 pm, and there’s also the inspiring “Connect with Kids” programme where children can visit a local village school.
4. Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa - Niu Beach Club
For children between three and 12 years old, the stunning Niu Beach Club for kids has six interactive play areas. Kids will adore the climbing wall, water play areas, sand pit, trampoline and beach cubby. Babysitting services are also available for all ages, while the Teenage Zone offers Playstation and arcade games.
5. Castaway Island, Fiji - Castaway Kids Club
The free Castaway Kids Club has a fun schedule of daily activities, such as sandcastle-making competitions, Fijian language lessons, shell collecting and bracelet making. Babysitting services are also available.
6. OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort - Little Riggers & Beach Riggers
In addition to the Meimei nanny service, this resort offers free activities for all ages: ‘Little Riggers’ for three to seven-year-olds, ‘Beach Riggers’ for ages eight to twelve, and a daily teens’ program with activities like spear-throwing, pool volleyball and beach bonfires.
7. Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji - Little Chief’s Club
At the Little Chief’s Club, activity coordinators entertain children with a range of fun experiences, including shell collecting, Fijian dancing and dress-up, basket making, crab hunts, grass skirt making and fish feeding. Many activities are held at the children’s pool, located in the main pool area, on the beach or playground. Daily activities also include coconut bowling, coconut husking demonstrations, guided reef walks, storytelling sessions and spear throwing for teenagers.
8. Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort - Side by Side Program
The Sheraton Side by Side family program aims to create an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort offers a fantastic daily kids’ club with toys, games and a playground, as well as babysitting services on request.
9. The Naviti Resort - Complimentary Kids’ Club
For children between five and 12 years old, the complimentary Kids’ Club at all-inclusive Naviti Resort provides three daily sessions packed with Fijian arts, crafts and culture. Children under five are also welcome if accompanied by a parent or a babysitter (available for a small fee).
More OAWK Readers Choice Awards winners for 2026
Keen for more travel inspiration? Check out the winners of these categories in the annual Readers Choice Awards:
