Choosing the Best Family-Friendly Resorts in Fiji
Updated: Oct 5
Choosing where to stay in Fiji with kids comes down to the type of holiday you want — an island stay, the convenience of Denarau, or a larger resort on the Coral Coast.
I’ve grouped the resorts by area and highlighted what each one does best.
In this guide
Which Area of Fiji Is Best for Your Family?
Area | Best for | Keep in mind |
Mamanuca Islands | Beaches, snorkelling and a true island holiday | Boat transfer required - add travel time and cost |
Denarau | Convenience, pools, restaurants and easy day trips | Stay here for the resort experience, not the beach |
Coral Coast | Bigger resorts, activities and better mainland beaches | Longer transfer from Nadi Airport |
Best Fiji Island Resorts for Families
If your Fiji holiday involves beachfront bures, snorkelling and spending most of the day around the water, this is where I’d start.
Plantation Island Resort
Best for: Active families who want plenty to do
Vibe: Relaxed, lively and family-focused
Standout feature: Multiple pools, waterslide, ocean waterpark, snorkelling, bikes and golf
Room type to consider: Beachfront Bure
Why choose it: For an easy island holiday where the kids are unlikely to run out of things to do.
Castaway Island Fiji
Best for: Families wanting a more premium island stay
Vibe: Intimate, peaceful and traditionally Fijian
Standout feature: Excellent house-reef snorkelling and a boutique resort feel
Room type to consider: North Beach Bure — calmer and more sheltered for kids; South Beach can feel more private
Why choose it: For the classic Fiji island experience with a quieter, more refined feel.
Mana Island Resort & Spa
Best for: Families wanting more space and better value
Vibe: Spacious, relaxed and spread out
Standout feature: Two distinct beaches and a large island to explore
Room type to consider: Oceanfront Suite — for the extra space and proximity to the beach
Why choose it: If you want the island experience without moving into Castaway pricing.
Best Denarau Resorts for Families
Denarau is the easiest option for families who want a simple resort holiday. It’s close to the airport, packed with facilities and makes day trips to the islands easy.
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Best for: Families wanting a relaxed resort with golf nearby
Vibe: Spacious, contemporary and relaxed
Standout feature: Direct access to the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
Room type to consider: Ocean Front Suite with two double beds
Why choose it: If golf matters, or you want a family-friendly resort with a slightly quieter, more low-key feel than a typical kids' resort.
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Best for: Families wanting a more polished Denarau stay
Vibe: Stylish, refined and family-friendly
Standout feature: Two waterslides, inflatable pool waterpark and adult-only spaces
Room type to consider: Family Room — queen bed plus bunk beds gives kids their own sleeping area
Why choose it: If you want strong family facilities without giving up the polished resort feel.
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Best for: Families wanting apartment-style accommodation
Vibe: Fun, busy and the most kid-focused of the three
Standout feature: One- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens and laundry, plus a large pool complex and waterslide
Room type to consider: One- or two-bedroom suite, depending on family size
Why choose it: If separate bedrooms, kitchen facilities and extra living space are high on your list.
Best Coral Coast Resorts for Families
The Coral Coast is a good middle ground if you want to stay on the mainland but still have a more resort-focused beach holiday.
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Best for: Families wanting activities and Fijian culture
Vibe: Lively, tropical and family-focused
Standout feature: Kids’ activities, cultural experiences, pools and water play
Room type to consider: One-Bedroom Suite
Why choose it: If you want a resort that feels fun for kids but still has plenty of Fijian character.
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji
Best for: Multi-generational families and families who want lots to do in one place
Vibe: Big, active and self-contained
Standout feature: Waterpark, adventure activities, golf and water sports
Room type to consider: Suite — for more space and separation than a standard hotel room
Why choose it: If you want a resort where you can stay for several days without feeling the need to leave.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Best for: Families wanting beach and luxury
Vibe: Refined, spacious and high-end
Standout feature: Natadola Bay — the beach is the main reason I’d choose this resort
Room type to consider: A larger family-friendly room or suite close to the beach
Why choose it: If you’re happy to spend more for one of the best beach-and-luxury combinations on the mainland.
Which Fiji resort is right for your family?
Want an island stay?
Plantation Island — Best for activities and family fun
Castaway Island — Best for a quieter, more premium stay
Mana Island — Best for value and extra space
Want the convenience of Denarau?
Sheraton — Best for golf and a more relaxed, grown-up feel
Sofitel — Best for family facilities with a polished resort feel
Radisson Blu — Best for apartment-style space and younger families
Want the Coral Coast?
Outrigger — Best for family activities and Fijian culture
Shangri-La — Best for multi-generational families who want everything in one place.
InterContinental — Best for beach and luxury
More Fiji family travel guides
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Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort Review
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