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Revealed: The best resorts for families in 2021

January 11, 2021by alisong

Queensland has scooped the pool in the Holidays with Kids Best Resorts Awards winning the top three places in both the under 4-star and above 4-star categories domestically.

Gold Coast resorts took the top spot in both categories. Sea World Resort and Waterpark on the Gold Coast was voted the best family resort in the above 4-star category and Paradise Resort on the Gold Coast took the crown for best resort under 4-stars.

It’s a good sign that families are keen to travel north, once the coronavirus pandemic subsides and state borders return to normal.

Water park at Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Take me to see all the winners in every category.

Best resorts for families in Fiji

Australian families are still keen to return to Fiji once international flights resume. Holidays with Kids split Fiji accommodation into three categories due to the volume of votes and resorts on offer.

Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort was voted the best family resort over four stars with readers praising the thatched-roof bungalows, caring nanny service and variety of watersports.

VOMO Island Resort was voted the best luxury resort with 50 rooms or less. This incredible resort is set over two islands and has just 28 villas and four private residences.

Plantation Island Resort was the top pick for Holidays with Kids readers in the under 4-stars category thanks to the three swimming pools, watersports and 24-hour nanny service.

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International destinations

Vanuatu was the clear winner in the South Pacific, taking out the top two positions with Warwick Le Legon and the Holiday Inn Resort.

Bali secured every single spot in the top 10 family resorts Indonesia, with the Westin Resort in Nusa Dua crowned the reader’s favourite.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

The awards also make a great list for families who are keen to try other Asian destinations such as Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia.

Check out all the best family resorts awards winners here to plan your holiday.

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Australian family accommodation

NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort

Accommodation to suit all families and budgets

Teak Tree Farm

Modern country house in the hinterland of Byron Bay

NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort

NRMA Holiday Resort at Ocean Beach on the Central Coast

Tiona Holiday Park

Pet-friendly, campfires, lake and beach access, great for families and groups

BIG4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park

Award-winning park with its unique private tidal saltwater billabong

BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park

Family-friendly holiday park nestled on 35 acres of parkland

BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba Holiday Park

Kids will love the waterpark, jumping pillow, playgrounds, bike track, flying fox & outdoor movie theatre.

Del Rio Riverside Resort

Set on three kilometres of beautiful Hawkesbury River frontage at Wisemans Ferry.

NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort

An NRMA holiday park on Arrawarra beach in Coffs Harbour, NSW

BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park

Surrounded by pristine beaches and lush rainforest.

North Star Holiday Resort

Five-star rating and pristine location on the Tweed Coast

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Expansive tropical oasis, quality accommodation, exceptional facilities.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

A classically-inspired Queensland estate, nestled within the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove.

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport

A stress-free solution to assist with your Sydney Airport journey.

Holiday Haven Tourist Parks

A range of waterfront, family-friendly accommodation.

RACV Noosa Resort

A family resort providing suites and apartments located in Noosa, Queensland

Kirra Beach Tourist Park

Laid-back, charming tourist park, on the Queensland/New South Wales border

Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park

A beautiful holiday spot for families who love the water.

Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort

Blue Dolphin Holiday resort in Yamba

Mowbray Park Farm Stay

Canoeing, birthday parties, horse trail rides and more only 1 hour from Sydney

Tasman Holiday Parks – South Mission Beach

Where the rainforest meets the reef.

Marion Holiday Park

The perfect getaway from the city without leaving the city.

Brisbane Holiday Village

Kid’s Splash Pool with Water Fountains Playground

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Perfect base when staying on Fraser Island

East Hotel Canberra

East Hotel is Canberra's iconic 4.5-star apartment-style hotel.

Nobby Beach Holiday Village

Create family memories at this sensational, affordable holiday park

NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort

Kids club, waterpark, activities and more on the Gold Coast

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Located in the centre of the Gold Coast theme park area

Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific

Terrigal's ultimate beachside destination for families.

Nimrod Resort Apartments – Port Douglas: save 10%

Spacious self-catering apartments

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

A five-star resort in the middle of paradise

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains

Star of the Sea Terrigal Luxury Aprartments

Sleeping up to 12 with fantastic views

Paradise Resort Gold Coast

A renowned heaven for kids and a paradise for parents.

Tweed Holiday Parks

Tweed Holiday Parks is the perfect place to relax, unwind and make memories.

Captain Cook Holiday Park

Directly opposite the beach and the perfect base to explore Bruny Island

Discovery Parks

Swimming pools, waterparks, games rooms and nature playgrounds

Q Station Manly

A hidden gem located at North Head on the shores of Sydney Harbour

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Port Elliot

Pet-friendly accommodation in Port Elliot

Hampshire Holidays Holiday Parks

Award-winning Tourist Parks perfect for families

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Busselton

Family friendly accommodation right near the beach

BIG4 Port Douglas Glengarry Holiday Park

Holiday park with water park and slides

BIG4 NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park

Ideally situated in the foothills of the Grampians National Park

Family Parks Australia and New Zealand

Family Parks, holiday parks for all families

Ashmore Palms Holiday Village

A relaxed holiday setting for families going to the Gold Coast

BIG4 NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Multi-award winning holiday park located in historical Ballarat

BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park

A quiet oasis in the heart of the central Goldfields.

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

An idyllic tropical haven that is a favourite amongst families

Snowbird Ski Lodge

Warm and welcomeing ski-in, ski-out lodge in Charlotte Pass

The Islander Noosa Resort

Tropical escape in the hear of Noosa

BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park

Big4 Nelligen is a haven for holiday makers on the banks of the Clyde River

BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park

Holiday Park 9kms from the Melbourne CBD

BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park

Uninterrupted river views with a waterpark and splash play area

Secura Lifestyle Holiday Parks now Hampshire Holidays Holiday Parks

Set within peaceful, natural surrounds, with accommodation to suit your needs.