With our close proximity to the Fijian islands, many Australians have experienced for themselves the tropical wonderland and generous hospitality it is renowned for themselves. If not, read our top 10 Fiji resorts for families over four stars to help you plan your incredible adventure.
With our close proximity to the Fijian islands, many Australians have experienced for themselves the tropical wonderland and generous hospitality it is renowned for themselves. If not, read our top 10 Fiji resorts for families over four stars to help you plan your incredible adventure.
Taking out first place once again, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort displays its distinctive hospitality with a gift both on arrival and departure. There are cultural activities to participate in, including daily kava ceremonies and weekly fire-walking shows, plus a kids’ club with lots of activities for different age ranges. Parents can relax at Bebe Spa or hit the fitness centre, then enjoy some family time over a game of water volleyball. Meimei nannies can be hired for children between six months and 12 years of age, while teen activities include spear-making, tours of Tavuni Hill Fort, hiking and a trip to a local high school.
Get the true island resort experience surrounded by four hectares of gardens, waterfalls and beaches at Radisson BLU Resort Fiji. The kids’ club has three sessions daily catering to different age ranges, and there are four climate-controlled pools and even a whitewater tunnel slide for splashing fun. Evolution Fiji, the resort’s water sports partner, offers equipment like stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for hire, and the resort can also organise things like diving, cruising, fishing or a Jet Ski Safari for a thrilling family expedition with a difference.
On private Yanuca Island, experience serenity and luxurious comfort at Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa. With three pools, three tennis courts, canoeing, cycling, snorkelling, volleyball and a golf course, water park and shopping arcade, there’s something for every member of the family here. Aspiring marine biologists can visit the Shangri-La Marine Education Centre and learn all about coral reefs, while parents might like to indulge in a beach massage. Choose from six venues for on-site dining, and idyllic spots for sundowners.
Eat, play and relax at Sheraton Fiji Resort. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, fitness studio, a range of water sports and kids’ play areas, as well as access to the facilities of the neighbouring Sheraton and Westin resorts. Contemporary, Pacific-style rooms come with ocean or garden views and private balconies and kids under 12 stay for free. There is a kids’ club and kids’ cooking class for the littlies while parents will prefer the offerings of the Heavenly Spa by Westin and the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club.
Just 15 minutes from the airport, you’ll find Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa: a beachfront, family-friendly resort infused with a subtle French style. The resort has a variety of features including swimming pools, three restaurants including Lagoon Restaurant (which caters to families with its special children’s buffet) four bars, a health spa and water sports. There are two kids’ clubs, with one for three- to six-year-olds and one for six- to 12-year-olds. While kids enjoy the outdoor playground, parents might want to find time for a trip to the adults-only Waitui Beach Club for drinks and tapas.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji is an eco-friendly resort with a total of 25 bures, or guest rooms, with several specially designed for families. Resort activities include diving, tennis, sailing, complimentary glass bottom boat rides and a medicine walk, where guests can learn about Fijian natural medicines. The resort’s resident marine biologist also takes guests on snorkelling trips and reef walks. Kids can attend Bula Club children’s program and kids under five are assigned a nanny for the duration of their holiday. An al fresco restaurant offers Fijian and Asian cuisine and the weekly Fijian Lovo Feast is a must.
28 villas and four complete residences are on offer at VOMO, a private island boasting some of the cleanest white beaches you’ll ever see. Take a helicopter or seaplane just 15 minutes from Nadi and you’ll find this little paradise waiting with open arms. It’s perfect for families whose idea of luxury includes a bit of natural wonder, with scuba, snorkelling and hiking expeditions all set to deliver some memorable moments. The Kids Village is open daily between 9am and 9pm and is exactly what it sounds like, accessed by a suspended bridge, and kids under three aren’t overlooked either, with the special Baby Butler service.
On Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, this resort has a few natural wonders of its own to boast. Protected by a reef which creates an ocean-facing lagoon, you’ll find it in Natadola Bay (if that name sounds familiar, it might be because Natadola Beach has been voted among the best in the world). There are plenty of rooms and suites to choose from, including interconnecting rooms perfect for families. You can also enjoy three swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course and a kids’ club, all partnered with authentic Fijian hospitality.
Perfectly placed in family favourite, Denarau Island, Hilton Fiji Beach Resort boasts a beachfront location and not one, but seven swimming pools, so you can be sure the summer rays won’t be bothering you here. There’s also two beachfront restaurants for effortless family dining, made all the easier by the resort’s dedicated kids’ menu, plus babysitting services available and scheduled children’s activities. A playground and childcare centre means you can rest easy knowing they’ll make some fast friends, and for those with itty-bitty bubs, high chairs and cribs are available.
Warwick Fiji takes family holidays seriously. Kids aged three to eight can attend the Lase Kids Club and all kids under 12 eat free at all restaurants. There is a choice of restaurants and cuisines. At the Bula Brasserie Restaurant, kids can enjoy a buffet breakfast, kids’ lunch buffet and kids’ dinner menu. Enjoy exploring the resort’s multiple swimming pools, including the Nadi Wing Pool with its own jet pool and swim-up pool bar, the kiddie pool and an adults-only pool. Older kids will also enjoy playing tennis, squash or archery and nanny services are available for little ones.
A short 15-minute drive from Nadi Airport will bring you here, where kids reign supreme. Families are well looked after in one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments (standard or luxury), all offering kitchen and laundry facilities with a private balcony or courtyard. Grab a couple of kayaks and discover the beautiful blue of Fiji, take to the land on bikes or hit the games room for some healthy family competition. If parents are ready for a break, there’s a kids’ club and babysitting services available, leaving parents free to enjoy a romantic dinner (or the pool bar, if you’re embracing the holiday spirit).
Whoosh around and get your heart pumping with some water sports, or relax in style on the resort’s own private beach. For adrenaline and peace and everything in between, this five-star resort is ready. Its convenient position in the resort complex means that you can skip through the various pools and restaurants to your heart’s content, so pleasing every family member should be easy. For some sunshine, stand-up paddleboarding, diving or jet skiing are great ways to hit the beach. Or, make the quick walk to Big Bula Waterpark to really kick things up a notch.
It’s a tremendous achievement to have your property recognised by the people who matter most: the families who stay there. We love seeing how many wonderful options there are for travellers with kids in tow all across the world, and every year the list is expanding.
As you can probably imagine, it’s a massive job to compile the Top 10 each year, and the Holidays with Kids team has been hard at work for the last few months compiling all the survey responses and sorting them into categories.
Holidays with Kids was the first travel magazine in Australia to do readers’ choice awards all the way back in 2001, our editors are pretty much certified experts in this field.
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