Fiji has long been a favourite for families – and it’s not hard to see why. Sweeping beaches, warm water, world-class snorkelling and a culture that genuinely loves children make it one of the easiest yes votes in travel.
Fiji is a year-round destination, but families travelling from Australia typically find the dry season (May to October) the most reliable, with lower humidity, calmer seas and ideal snorkelling conditions. School holiday periods in July and September align well with Fiji’s peak season, so book resort deals early. Viti Levu’s Coral Coast and Natadola Beach are the easiest options for families — no boat transfers, reachable by car from Nadi Airport, and resorts with the full spread of facilities. For families ready for an island adventure, Malolo Island and Castaway Island in the Mamanucas offer a more immersive experience, with water transfers part of the appeal.
Here’s our pick of the resorts that deliver for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
Family resorts on the Fiji mainland: Viti Levu and the Coral Coast
The Naviti Resort
The Naviti Resort is the perfect base for a family getaway that ticks every box: fun-filled activities, a lagoon-style pool to spend your days at and exceptional dining with dedicated kids’ menus to keep everyone happy. For an adventure on the water, try their hand at kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, or head out on a glass-bottom coral viewing cruise to see vibrant marine life in its natural habitat. While the kids are at the kids’ club, Naviti Kids, learning about Fijian culture, the adults can unwind at the onsite spa or toast to their escape to paradise.
Warwick Fiji
Set on the Coral Coast about two hours from Nadi, Warwick Fiji earns its place on the family shortlist through sheer range. Two pools, a free kids’ club for ages three to 12 and nanny services means the logistics largely take care of themselves. While the kids are busy with fish feeding, face painting and treasure hunts, adults can unwind at the waterside spa or take a kayak out along the reef. A short drive inland, the Biausevu Waterfall is worth the jungle hike for a swim in the pool beneath the falls.
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji
Located on a private island adjoined to the coast of Viti Levu, the idyllic Shangri-La Yanuca Island offers island bliss just a short distance from Nadi. It boasts one of the coolest kids’ features imaginable – an inflatable water park obstacle course that was originally built for the Survivor Fiji series. For the grown-ups, the resort offers beautifully appointed suites and bures with ocean views, Fijian decor and private balconies.
Once you’re settled, send the kids off to the exciting Little Chief’s Kids’ Club or take advantage of the babysitting service while you enjoy a beach massage, a spa experience or an escape to the adults-only area for a cocktail by the infinity pool. Later, splash around in the water park (ages seven and up) or enjoy snorkelling, watersports, mini golf, basketball, golf or tennis.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Along the white sands of Natadola Beach – one of Fiji’s most beautiful shores – and surrounded by sprawling tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa offers an all-encompassing island experience for the whole family.
Situated on the southwest coast of Viti Levu, an easy 60-minute drive from Nadi International Airport, there’s no need to navigate water transfers before the Fiji fun begins. Drop older children at Planet Trekkers Kids’ Club for an exciting program of activities – including treasure hunts, muffin baking, Fijian weaving and movie nights – while kids under four are taken care of by the dedicated nanny service.
As the kids hunt for hidden treasure, you’ll have the world at your fingertips thanks to InterContinental’s lavish facilities. Explore underwater wonderlands in the lively house reef, take a swing at the adjacent 18-hole Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, or embrace serenity at Spa InterContinental.
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
On Denarau Island – 20 minutes from Nadi Airport, no boat transfer required – Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa splits itself neatly down the middle: the Niu Kids Beach Club, complete with a flying-fox slide and climbing wall, keeps children occupied on one side, while the adults-only Waitui Beach Club does the same for parents on the other. Family rooms include bunk beds and connect to adjoining rooms for larger groups, and a dedicated teenage zone with arcade games means older kids aren’t left hovering between the kids’ pool and the cocktail bar. Eight restaurants and bars cover everything from Fijian night buffets to Vietnamese and Mediterranean, which is useful when you’re travelling with people who can’t agree on anything.
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort is set within 40 acres of spectacular tropical gardens on Fiji’s main island. Closeby, the Kula WILD Adventure Park has animal encounters, water slides, rollercoaster zip rail and other exciting activities. Back at the resort, families can be looked after by Talai butlers (select rooms only) and a Meimei nanny service. Take the kids to the tropical pool or the beach for a dip, or get moving with some snorkelling, kayaking, volleyball or paddle boarding.
Learn to scuba dive and help preserve the pristine natural environment by participating in coral planting. Watch fire-walking and artisan demonstrations for a touch of local culture, and when it’s time for a snack, a huge range of dining options please even the pickiest of eaters. While the kids are being entertained with educational and cultural activities, you can do the same by participating in a traditional kava ceremony. Alternatively, enjoy a taste of tropical hospitality and sample cocktails at the swim-up bar.
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Set on the shores of Momi Bay on Fiji’s southwest coast, the Marriott delivers five-star family credentials without requiring a boat transfer. Three pools — including a dedicated kids’ pool — front a calm lagoon that’s made for paddling and kayaking. The Turtles Kids’ Club runs daily programs for ages four to 12, keeping all ages genuinely engaged. For dining, Fish Bar serves the catch of the day while Goji Kitch & Bar runs live cooking stations that tend to draw a crowd. Tennis courts, yoga at sunrise, a fitness centre and a day spa round out what’s on offer when the kids are otherwise accounted for.
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
The Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort has wonderful first-class amenities thanks to its access to a neighbouring resort, from a state-of-the-art fitness centre, multiple pools, a manicured golf course and myriad of water sports. The kids’ club here is what makes this resort perfect for families. When you arrive, make your way to the kids check-in desk at the lobby for an activities calendar and a personalised welcome kit for little guests. When they aren’t participating in wood carving and basket weaving, kids can join the hotel chef in making seasonal fruit salads, decorating cupcakes and making pizzas. Teens will love the virtual reality room, tennis and gold sessions and watersports like sailing and snorkelling.
Family resorts on the Fiji islands: Mamanucas and beyond
Malolo Island Resort
Malolo Island Resort fills your days with snorkelling, fishing, surfing, walking trails, village trips, island hopping and sunset cruises. On the rare rainy day, wet weather programs include weaving baskets and hats and learning about the Fijian language and culture. Children aged four to 12 years can access Tia’s Treehouse Kids Club, where the daily program runs from environmental tours to Fijian language lessons and costume making. When it’s time to eat, the Terrace Restaurant serves Pacific Rim cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the Beach Bar handles sundowners and casual snacks. For something more special, private beach dinners on the jetty are available on request.
Castaway Island, Fiji
A family favourite, Castaway Island, Fiji is one of Fiji’s most renowned properties. Set sail from the mainland on a water taxi that runs 24 hours a day to the Mamanucas, and step foot onto 174 acres of rainforest-draped bliss from your thatched-roof bure, set moments from the water’s edge. Sleeping five to 10 guests, this is perfect for families who want a relaxing getaway together.
While the kids are looked after, explore the translucent shores by paddleboard or kayak, align your chakras with a sunrise yoga session, or head into the hinterland on a guided nature walk. Kids will love Castaway Kids Club, with sandcastle competitions, treasure hunts, jewelry making and more. The Castaway Teen Program offers everything from snorkelling lessons and glass bottom boat explorations to beach volleyball and touch football games.
Plantation Island Resort
On Malolo Lailai in the Mamanucas, Plantation Island Resort has been drawing families back year after year with a formula that’s hard to argue with: stretches of white sandy beach, a sheltered lagoon calm enough for small swimmers, and an inflatable water park that children aged five to 16 can use for free. The Coconut Kids Club runs activities from tie-dye to Fijian cooking classes, while the Lairo Club gives tweens and teens their own program so they’re not stuck choosing between the kids’ pool and their parents’ sunloungers. There’s also three playgrounds, a dedicated toddler pool and a water slide for splashy fun.
