Sunshine, beaches, coconuts and friendly locals… is there anything as relaxing as a family holiday to Fiji? If you are daydreaming about a getaway to this tropical wonderland, but are a little stressed about breaking the bank, then read our list of the best resorts in Fiji four stars and under to help you decide the best option for you.
Sunshine, beaches, coconuts and friendly locals… is there anything as relaxing as a family holiday to Fiji? If you are daydreaming about a getaway to this tropical wonderland, but are a little stressed about breaking the bank, then read our list of the best resorts in Fiji four stars and under to help you decide the best option for you.
Castaway Island Fiji‘s location at the heart of Mamanuca Island group makes it ideal for island activities. There’s a kids’ club with nature-based play for children over three years, plus plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy together, include snorkelling, parasailing, waterskiing, surfing, island tours and swimming at the two freshwater pools. Parents might like to slip away for some down time with an island-style massage, either in tropical gardens, on the beach or in your own bure. Up to 10 people can be accommodated in these traditional villas with Fijian-style thatched roofs, and dining options include a kid-friendly buffet.
Plantation Island Resort caters for all ages with its expansive list of activities. Kids will enjoy the Coconut Kids’ Club and daily activities including coconut boat making, pineapple cracking, crab racing and Meke performances. For teens, the Lairo Club offers activities including kayaking, water polo, touch rugby and mini-golf. There are also two playgrounds, a water park and bike riding on offer for some sunshine, and parents can make use of the resort’s 24-hour nanny service to enjoy a little alone time. A few of the dining venues even offer free dining for kids under 12.
Families who’ve ventured to this secluded Pacific Ocean oasis seem to have nothing but praise to sing about its bure-style accommodation and picturesque views, and we’re not surprised to see it appear once again this year. Little minds keep busy at Tia’s Treehouse Kids’ Club, while the older ones can escape to Khail’s Club instead. There’s snorkelling, fishing and island-hopping on offer for the active, and the four Family Bures, which sleep up to seven people each, are perfect for a multigenerational holiday.
Kids are well catered for at Naviti Resort on Fiji’s Coral Coast. Kids 12 years and under stay free when sharing their parents’ room and eat free at the resort’s four restaurants; Nukunuku Restaurant even has a Kids Corner Buffet available breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort boasts a swimming pool with a pool bar, a fitness centre, golf course and four tennis courts, plus activities including archery, fish feeding and coconut husking. There is a free kids’ club for kids aged five to 12 and parents can enjoy the day spa or relaxing by the pool.
Treasure Island Resort is a diving family’s dream come true. If you’re already licensed, this is a great destination, with more than 20 great dive sites close to Treasure Island waiting to be discovered. You’ll see little reef sharks, Hawksbill turtles and lion fish around the place, and Salamander is a great wreck dive. If you’re new, not to worry – you can learn on site and with all that beauty around, it’s well worth it! There’s heaps of dining available and well-appointed, comfortable rooms on the beachfront to fit families.
Take part in a traditional Kava Ceremony or learn some basket-weaving skills for a touch of the authentic. Take to the ocean waters with jet skis, flippers and paddleboards, or enjoy a hit of tennis. There’s plenty to keep families busy at Mana Island, and the kids’ club runs sessions in the morning, afternoon and evenings daily, where kids can enjoy coconut hunting and guided snorkelling among other great activities. Accommodations are only steps from the ocean and feature Fijian-inspired decor and spacious living.
Children between four and 12 years stay, play and eat free at this tropical paradise, with the Hermit Crab Kids Club jam-packed with fun activities to suit all ages. Families might like to try their hand at surfing while here, with a perfect break right at the resort’s front. From the sandy white beaches, a variety of bures are available for family-friendly accommodation, all air-conditioned and with ensuite bathrooms – the perfect place to retire after a day diving, or cruising from above on the glass-bottomed boat.
Just three minutes by boat from Viti Levu, this resort offers your classic island paradise with a twist. There’s a great range of land-loving activities on offer, too, which might be welcome news to some of you aqua-phobes whose families are dying for an underwater Fijian adventure. Try paintballing for a dash of adrenaline, or take a leisurely horseback ride through the beauty of the local area (okay, we admit we’d probably spend at least one afternoon in the spa, too). Beachfront guest rooms offer ocean views, a furnished balcony and all the comfortable amenities your family needs.
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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