🏖️Where to Stay in Fiji - 2025 Family Guide
Fiji is Amazing for Families!
Bula Vinakaaaa!
Unlike many other international destinations where the kids club is housed in an air-conditioned room at the back of the resort, Fiji's kids' clubs are all about getting out and about all around the resort.
Instead of very structured activites, including watching movies and playing video games, you'll find all sorts of fun activities like coconut husking, crab racing, snorkelling, sandcastle building, and traditional Fijian crafts (like basket weaving and dancing). Your kids won't be stuck at the back of the resort - they'll be having the time of their life!
Babysitting is super affordable, and your kids (especially little ones) will have an amazing time (spent outdoors) and come home with all sorts of stories about their Fiji adventure.
The Best Time to Visit
The dry season is considered to be May to October with peak season usually around June to September, especially during Australian and New Zealand school holidays.
I've travelled to Fiji in April and didn't see any rain. It was fabulous weather but super busy with the timing of Easter and ANZAC day holidays falling close together over April school holidays.
Depending on the ages of your kids, if you travel to Fiji during these busy periods they will have loads of new friends to play with. Travel outside the school holidays if you want a quieter experience and cheaper deals.
Denarau Island (Mainland)
Just 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport, This area has a more commercial, developed vibe (it was developed in the 1980s as a reclaimed mangrove area). Denarau is where you stay for convenience, luxury, and variety.
Here you'll find the luxury hotel brands, modern, resort-style resorts with lots of family-friendly large pools, kids’ clubs, and plenty of activities like golf, tennis, and spa treatments.
On the island you'll have access to a golf course and waterpark. There are several options for dining and shopping at other resorts and at the marina. Plus you'll have easy access to the Mamanuca Islands for day trips.
While all the resorts are on the beachfront, the waters are calm but don't compare to the powdery sands and turquoise waters of the islands or Coral Coast. The sand is also darker. If the beach is the most important factor for you then Denarau might not be your best choice.
If you only have a few days in Fiji this is a good choice. If you have longer consider a few nights here before heading out to one of the islands.
* Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort
✔ Free Kids Club
Recently refurbished, this lively resort is perfect for families and groups. With access to a championship golf course and multiple dining options, it balances luxury with an energetic social vibe.
Side By Side Kids Club is open daily and additional nanny services are available upon request.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nansi-sheraton-fiji-golf-and-beach-resort/experiences/
The hotel underwent a two year refurbishment in 2020-2022.
* Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
✘ Charges for the Kids Club
The Niu Kids Beach Club is for children aged 3-12 but there is a fee for the kids sessions. There is a lot fun things for kids to do outside of the kids club and it's a very popular resort for families.
The Waitui Beach Club is an adults-only section with private cabanas if you need an escape!
https://www.sofitel-fiji.com/clubs-and-lounges/niu-beach-club-for-kids
Last renovated in 2021, and the Waitui beach club in December 2022.
* Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa
✔ Free Kids Club
The Hilton has a great pool complex made up of nine pools with children’s and adult spaces, beachfront spa treatments, and kids’ club.
IKA Kids' Club is free for children aged 3–12 years old.The club is open daily from 9 AM–5 PM and offers activities for different age groups.
Last renovated in 2017.
* Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
✘ Charges for the Kids Club
Radisson there is an adults only pool and quiet area as well as an adult only restaurant
Blu Banana Kids Club sessions are available for children 4 – 12 years of age.
Up to two children can eat free at the main restaurant, Blu Bar and Grill, if accompanied by a full-paying adult.
Last renovated in 2019.
Coral Coast (Mainland)
A bit more of a drive from Nadi airport (approx 1-2 hours) is the Coral Coast. This area is where the first Fiji resorts were built for tourism, so they have some of the best locations on the Fiji mainland.
Here you'll find some of Fiji’s best mainland beaches with soft white sand and lagoons. The coral reefs are close to shore so the snorkeling is good.
If you stay in this area you feel like you're in Fiji, more so than if you stay in Denarau.
* Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
✔ Free Kids Club
This newly refurbished classic family resort is set over 40 acres of lush tropical gardens and coconut groves. If you are staying in an Ocean View room you'll have a butler.
The resort has two swimming pools: an adults-only pool with a swim-up bar and lap pool, and a family pool featuring whirlpool spas and a new three-loop waterslide.
It offers a Kids Club, Teen Program and a Meimei nanny service. Kids 12 and under have free daily meals with the Kids Eat Free Special.
https://www.outrigger.com/fiji/fiji-beach-resort/activities/kids-club
The hotel completed a multi-million-dollar renovation at the end of 2023.
* Shangri-La Yanuca Island Resort
✔ Free Kids Club
The resort is actually on the 109-acre private Island of Yanuca, but really it's connected to the mainland by causeway. It has a lovely calm, non tidal beach sheltered by a large reef.
The Little Chief's Club caters for children aged 4-12 with many activities, plus there is an inflatable water park. There are multiple dining venues, spa, an adult only area plus a golf course.
As with many of the properties in Fiji, this is an old resort and some of the accommodation may be in need of a refurbishment.
https://www.shangri-la.com/yanucaisland/fijianresort/for-kids
Last refurbished in 2019, after a two-year $50 million renovation.
* The Warwick Fiji
✔ Free Kids Club
This resort caters to both families and couples with a variety of dining options and activities.
https://www.warwickhotels.com/warwick-fiji/services-and-facilities/kids-corner
The resort is undergoing soft renovations from October 2024.
* Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
✔ Free Kids Club
If you're wanting to stay in an overwater bure this is a great choice. It’s great for families with a kids pool with water jets, a swim up bar plus an adults-only sunset infinity pool.
The Turtles Kids' Club caters to kids aged 4-12.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nanmc-fiji-marriott-resort-momi-bay/experiences/
Opened 2017.
* InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
✘ Charges for the Kids Club
This is a large resort is in Natadola Bay, with a beach that is ranked as one of Fiji’s best beaches. The resort also has a champion golf course and spa.
Planet Trekkers caters to children aged 4-12 and offers half-day and full-day programs with engaging activities, but parents pay per session.
Note, that if you have young kids, they aren't allowed in the adult only infinity pool and you'll have to stay around the pool (still very nice). If you can only use the lagoon pool then you might want to consider upgrading to a pool view room on the ground level.
Tip: there is another resort next door (Yatule Resort and Spa) that you can visit for a change of dining scene (and it's much cheaper)!
https://www.fiji.intercontinental.com/recreation/planet-trekkers-kids-club
Opened 2009.
* Nanuku Resort Fiji
✔ Free Kids Club
This 500-acre private estate is family-friendly, yet offers adult-only experiences such as private dining and spa treatments.
The resort has undergone refurbishments and has new Villas, and refreshed interiors through the Nanuku Villas and has been named #2 resort in the South Pacific in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024.
At the Lailai Children’s Club, there are daily complimentary nannies from 9am until 6pm for kids under 6 and buddies for kids 6-12.
https://nanukuresort.com/experience/enjoy-family-time-island-style
Nanuku Resort Fiji completed a $12 million redesign in 2024.
The Mamanuca Islands
The Mamanuca Islands are the postcard beaches and a true Fijian island escape. This is where you go for the "get away from it all" vibe.
The calm shallow waters are perfect for kids and you'll find many choices for resorts with great kids’ clubs, babysitting services, and family-friendly activities.
Some of the islands, like Castaway, have only one resort so you can experience a smaller island with a village-like atmosphere.
Other islands, like Malolo Lailai Island have several resorts so you have more options for dining and exploring.
Another consideration is to choose a resort with more than one beach options so that if you have windy weather you have an alternative.
To get to the Mamanuca islands you can take a boat from Nadi or helicopter straight from Nadi airport.
* Plantation Island Resort (Malolo Lailai Island)
✔ Free Kids Club
Plantation Island Resort is one of the most family friendly island resorts in Fiji. There are many dining options, plus you can walk to the other island resorts to dine.
Coconut Kids Club is for those ages 4-12 years and is free. The Lairo Club is for kids aged 12 to 16 years.
https://www.plantationisland.com/activity/coconut-kids-club
Last refurbishment 2019.
* Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina (Malolo Lailai Island)
✔ Free Kids Activities
Whilst there isn't a kids club, there are daily organised activities and in the evenings there are movies for kids 5 years and older. It has a relaxed, boutique-style atmosphere with activities like snorkeling, island hopping, and BBQ nights. From here you can walk to the restaurants of the other island resorts.
https://www.musketcovefiji.com/activities
Last refurbishment 2017.
* Malolo Island Resort
✔ Free Kids Club
Malolo Island Resort is a boutique, family-friendly resort.
The resort caters to all ages with Tia’s Treehouse Kids Club for children aged 4–12, and the unique Khail’s Club for tweens and teens aged 9–17. Adults can enjoy adults-only areas, including a pool and the Talei Lounge.
It also has a private island, Mociu Island, and children aged 12 and under can eat for free under the "Kids Eat Free" special offer.
https://maloloisland.com/experience
Last refurbishment 2024.
* Castaway Island Resort
✔ Free Kids Club
This is a private 174-acre island resort. The kids club is for ages 3 and above, plus they have a daily program designed especially for teens. They also have a new inflatable water park with mini obstacle course.
https://www.outrigger.com/fiji/castaway-island-fiji/activities/castaway-kids-club
The bures have been rebuilt or upgraded and public spaces improved in 2017.
* Mana Island Resort and Spa (Mana Island)
✔ Free Kids Club
The resort doesn't have the island to itself, however, it's the primary resort on the island. A benefit of staying on this island is that you have access to two distinct beaches. North Beach is calm with lagoon-like waters for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. South Beach is more breezy so suitable for water sports like windsurfing.
Mana's Kids Club caters to children aged 3-12.
https://www.manafiji.com/about/amenities-and-facilities
Mana Island Resort and Spa in Fiji recently completed a series of room renovations and road works in January 2024.
* Sheraton Resort and Spa (Tokoriki Island)
✔ Free Kids Club
The Side by Side Kids Club offers complimentary daytime programs for children aged 4 to 12. There is a main pool near the beach plus a smaller, adults-only infinity pool.
There are options for rooms with your own private plunge pool or interconnecting family rooms.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nanti-sheraton-resort-and-spa-tokoriki-island-fiji/experiences
Opened 2017.
* Six Senses Fiji (Malolo Island)
✔ Free Kids Club
The Six Senses is an upscale, eco-luxury-focused resort with a spa, kids' programs, and guided wellness activities. It's private but still connected to the larger Malolo Island, with access to other resorts.
https://www.sixsenses.com/en/experiences/families-and-kids/#read-more
Opened 2018.
* Tavarua Island Resort
✔ Free Kids Activities
Tavarua Island Resort, a favourite of Kelly Slater, is renowned for its world-class surfing offering access to some of the best waves in the world, along with beautiful beaches.
Activies include snorkeling, kayaking, SUP's and surfing. There is a pool and hot tub located next to the restaurant area so you can enjoy whilst being close to your children.
https://www.tavarua.com/experience/families
Nadi (Close to Airport)
* Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa
✔ Free Kids Club
This is a newly built hotel wth renovations still ongoing in 2025, so best to check on the updates before you book.
With a swim-up bar for adults, suites with direct pool access, kids pool and Tutuwalu Kids Club, there is plenty of space for all the family.
https://fijinadibay.crowneplaza.com/experiences/kids-club/
Currently under redevelopment in 2024.
Ultra Luxury Family Friendly Resorts
Most of these ultral luxury resorts are located on private islands or have limited villas/bures to ensure an exclusive experience and cater to ultra-wealthy travellers. If you're aiming for a no-compromise, top-tier experience, these resorts represents Fiji’s very best!
* Vomo Island Fiji
✔ Free Kids Club
Vomo Island Resort is a ultra-luxury private island, fantastic for families.
VOMO's Kids Village caters to children aged 3-12 and older with a Baby Butler to each family for up to 4 hours per day. Within the village there is a restaurant for supervised kid's dinner in the early evening with dedicated Chef so parents can relax at adult-only areas like The Rocks bar!
https://vomofiji.com/for-families/kids-clubs/
* Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort (Savusavu)
✔ Free Kids Club
This is an eco-luxury resort with marine-focused activities, a world-renowned dive center. It combines family-friendly activities with a high level of service and sustainability.
The Bula Kids’ Club offers snorkeling safaris, coral planting, and tidal pool explorations. There are programs for children under 5 and those aged 6-12 and nannies are assigned to families.
https://www.fijiresort.com/families/fiji-vacation-with-kids-teens-nanny-service/
* Kokomo Private Island
✔ Free Kids Club
Kokomo is offers complimentary nanny services for children up to three years of age as well as a Kids Club and ocean trampoline.
The resort also has it's own first class lounge before you get on your private plane to the island.
https://www.kokomoislandfiji.com/experience/kids-club/
* Como Laucala Island (Northern Lau Group)
✔ Free Kids Activities
25 exclusive villas, each with private pools and sprawling gardens, a private golf course, an equestrian center, and even a submarine for underwater exploration.
A 3,500-acre all-inclusive resort that's been a favorite of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, and Cindy Crawford. The resort offers a private plane, complimentary golf cart, jet skis, and a private submarine tour.
There is a private COMO lounge access at Nadi Airport and nanny service.
* Wakaya Island Resort & Spa (Lomaiviti Islands)
✔ Free Kids Activities
A private island with only 10 luxury bures, offering world-class diving, fine dining, and personalised wellness services. A-list celebrities flock to Wakaya for its serene ambiance and private jet accessibility.
Rumored past guests include Celine Dion, Jim Carrey, Michelle Pfeiffer and Bill Gates.
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