If interior aesthetics and great food aren’t priorities, the upper-middle-range Mana Island Resort offers lots of family fun in a stunning natural setting. Occupying 150 acres of the 300-acre Mana Island (upscale Tadrai is a neighbor), the resort is situated between two gorgeous beaches, where many guests spend their days sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Top-notch amenities include two gorgeous pools and a jungle-like spa, but dining at both the a la carte and buffet restaurants is a real letdown. Rooms aren’t luxurious by any stretch of the imagination, but many are spacious and designed with families in mind. The resort’s constant schedule of family-friendly activities, like grass skirt making, guided bush walks, and traditional Fijian dinner shows keep guests coming back to the property year after year. Families looking for something more upscale with similar amenities might prefer Paradise Cove Resort, an all-inclusive property with more expensive nightly rates. Couples and honeymooners might prefer neighboring Tadrai Island Resort, though it too is pricier.
If interior aesthetics and great food aren’t priorities, the upper-middle-range Mana Island Resort offers lots of family fun in a stunning natural setting. Occupying 150 acres of the 300-acre Mana Island (upscale Tadrai is a neighbor), the resort is situated between two gorgeous beaches, where many guests spend their days sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Top-notch amenities include two gorgeous pools and a jungle-like spa, but dining at both the a la carte and buffet restaurants is a real letdown. Rooms aren’t luxurious by any stretch of the imagination, but many are spacious and designed with families in mind. The resort’s constant schedule of family-friendly activities, like grass skirt making, guided bush walks, and traditional Fijian dinner shows keep guests coming back to the property year after year. Families looking for something more upscale with similar amenities might prefer Paradise Cove Resort, an all-inclusive property with more expensive nightly rates. Couples and honeymooners might prefer neighboring Tadrai Island Resort, though it too is pricier.
This luxurious five-villa Tadrai Island Resort (managed by Hilton) has a stunning natural location in the Mamanucas Islands -- 15 miles off of Fiji's mainland. Opened in 2014, the adult-only hotel attracts honeymooners and couples with big budgets who want a quiet, personalized stay. Rates include memorable meals and beverages at the stylish restaurant and bar, where guests will be taken care of by a small but doting staff. Villas are well-equipped with minibars, iPads, and plunge pools, plus have stunning ocean vistas. There are a number of free activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, and island excursions -- or guests can simply chill out on the beach with nary a soul in sight. Families should check out the Nanuku Auberge Resort, which is a similar intimate luxury option.
This luxurious five-villa Tadrai Island Resort (managed by Hilton) has a stunning natural location in the Mamanucas Islands -- 15 miles off of Fiji's mainland. Opened in 2014, the adult-only hotel attracts honeymooners and couples with big budgets who want a quiet, personalized stay. Rates include memorable meals and beverages at the stylish restaurant and bar, where guests will be taken care of by a small but doting staff. Villas are well-equipped with minibars, iPads, and plunge pools, plus have stunning ocean vistas. There are a number of free activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, and island excursions -- or guests can simply chill out on the beach with nary a soul in sight. Families should check out the Nanuku Auberge Resort, which is a similar intimate luxury option.