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Fiji is unboutedly the best destination in the South pacific for a family holiday and Fijians natural hospitality and love of children really shines through. The two most popular regions for a family holiday are the Coral Coast and the mamanuca Islands. Both take about 1 to 2 hours to reach from nadi Airport, although to visit the Mamanuca Islands you may need to stay overnight in nadi to connect with your international flights. The Coral Coast is generally more affordable and a good choice for those wjho like sightseing,, whilst the Mamanuca Islands are a better choice for water lovers. The following selection of Fiji family resorts are highly recommended by Beautiful Pacific Holidays.
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Blue Lagoon Cruise, Yasawas
F$ 3,800 per couple for 3 Nights
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Blue Lagoon Cruise offers 2-, 3- and 6-night small ship cruises through the breathtaking Yasawa chain of islands. Anchor in lagoon bays, visit traditional fishing villages and enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches and snorkelling lagoons in Fiji. Ideal for couples and families with a sense of adventure.
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Mamanuca Islands
The Mamanuca Islands is the ideal family holiday location with delightful beach resorts, safe swimming lagoons, accessible snorkelling, lots of activities and resorts with kids club, fantastic weather and it's just a 40-minute ferry ride from Nadi Airport
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Reef House, Mamanucas
F$ 635 for up to 8 people
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This private holiday home on Malolo Lailai Island makes an excellent choice for large families and groups. The wooden bungalow is located along a sand road ten minutes walk from Musket Cove Marina and set overlooking the ocean with access down to a part-sand / part-rocky beach.
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Musket Cove Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 581 - 872 per couple
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Musket Cove Resort is set on 600-acres on the island of Malolo Lailai, adjacent to the Musket Cove Marina and overlooking a sandy beach. Musket Cove offers a spacious relaxing environment ideal for older families or couples looking to participate in water activities, exploring the island and relaxation.
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Mana Island Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 376 - 1,058 per couple
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Mana Island Resort is the largest of the Mamanuca Island resorts, located on a long thin island surrounded by white sand. There's lots of water activities, excellent snorkelling and great walks around the island with stunning views from its gentle hilltops. The resort offers a wide range of accommodation for families and couples.
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Plantation Island Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 281 - 606 per couple
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Plantation Island Resort is the second largest of the Mamanuca Island resorts and is set along a picturesque beach with excellent swimming lagoon. Its focus is on activities, especially on the water, and along with its wide price range and accommodation styles, this is Fiji's most popular family resort.
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Amunuca Island Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 252 - 663 per couple
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Amunuca Resort offers a wide range of accommodation most suitable for families or couples on a budget. Amunuca has a modern contemporary feel and sits overlooking a picturesque white sandy beach, and there's excellent offshore snorkelling, lots of activities, hiking trails and above all else, a secluded holiday feel.
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Oarsman's Bay Resort, Yasawas
F$ 200 - 318 per couple / F$ 30 dorm
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Oarsman's Bay is a small budget style resort with a long established reputation. Whist retaining its dormitory style accommodation above the restaurant (single beds only), the focus here is on a relaxing beach experience for couples and families. Good snorkelling offshore, hill walks and no motorised sports.
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Wayalailai Beach Resort, Yasawas
F$ 160 - 200 per couple - includes meals
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Waya Lailai is one of the best backpacker resorts in the Yasawas with a lively atmosphere, lots of accommodation styles, a good selection of activities including scuba diving and some excellent mountain trails for exploring. The resort sits alongside a white sandy beach with reasonable snorkelling offshore.
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Nadi Area and Coral Coast
Although less enticing than the Mamanuca Islands, several good family-orientated resorts can be found around Nadi and along the Coral Coast. These resorts are easily accessible from Nadi Airport being between 20-minutes drive and an hour and a half. Beaches are pretty although of coarser sand than found in the Mamanucas and lagoons are less practical for swimming and snorkelling. However, it's resorts tend to offer better value for money with the added attraction of having more sightseeing and tour options available to fill your days.
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Intercontinental Resort, Nadi Rural
F$ 553 - 774 per couple
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The majestic Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort is a large resort with beautifully appointed contemporary styled rooms and suites aimed at both couples and families. With direct access to the fantastic white sands of Natadola Beach, the Intercontinental offers a private golf course, three swimming pools and a spa centre.
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Sonaisali Island Resort, Nadi Rural
F$ 495 - 891 per couple
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Sonaisali Island Resort is situated on a small 105-acre private island just 2-minutes by boat from the mainland and 30-minutes south of Nadi International Airport. . Sonaisali offers hotel rooms and bungalows along a man-made beach area and offers plenty of activities including sightseeing, cruises and scuba diving.
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Warwick Hotel, Coral Coast
F$ 482 - 928 per couple - includes breakfast
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The Warwick Hotel Fiji is the furthest of the Coral Coast resorts from Nadi Airport. The Warwick offers a secluded tropical setting with white sandy beach, two swimming pools and is ideal for couples or families looking for a relaxed large resort atmosphere with good sightseeing nearby.
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Naviti Hotel, Coral Coast
F$ 395 - 835 per couple - includes breakfast
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The Naviti is a large resort aimed at families with young kids and offers great value all inclusive meal, drinks and ice cream deals which let you relax by not having to worry about spending. Set on a small beach with two swimming pools, The Naviti has a great kids club and lots of organize activities by day and night.
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Rydges Hideaway Resort, Coral Coast
F$ 293 - 697 per couple
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Rydges Hideaway Resort is located alongside the Queens Highway on a small sandy beach with shallow lagoon and surfing passage. This is a theme activity resort with organized events throughout the day and night. Colourful duplex bungalows are set in a tight landscaped garden setting. Ideal for couples and families.
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Outer Islands
For those looking for a bit of an adventure, and if you don't mind a bit of extra travelling by small plane or boat, there are several fantastic outer island resorts for families to experience the real Fiji away from the crowds. These resorts offer a quiet ambience, usually with excellent snorkelling, hiking trails and the opportunity to visit an authentic Fijian village.
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Beqa Lagoon Resort, Beqa Island
F$ 480 - 650 per couple
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Beqa Lagoon Resort is aimed primarily at scuba diving enthusiasts with an exceptional dive set up including three purpose built dive boats. With modern bungalows fronting a decent white sand beach with good offshore snorkelling, Beqa Lagon Resort is ideal for scuba divers and their non-diving partners.
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Naigani Island, Ovalau Region
F$ 220 - 385 per couple
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Naigani Island Resort is a small resort off the tourist track ideal for adventurous families. With a sandy beach backed by palm trees, great snorkelling and kayaking, hill walks, a 4-hole golf course and spacious affordable villas, Naigani offers a charming down to earth atmosphere.
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Papageno Resort, Kadavu
F$ 420 - 550 per couple - includes meals
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Papageno Resort is a small intimate beach resort on the north coast of Kadavu. Access is by boat only adding to the intimacy of this resort. The resort is aimed primarily at cultural travellers and scuba divers and prides itself on its organic gardens and home style atmosphere. Non motorised water activities are free of charge and daily diving trips to the Astrolabe Reef can be arranged.
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