Nanuku Resort, Dolphin Island, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Fiji immediately conjures up visions of tropical island bliss: white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, lush gardens, palm groves and craggy volcanic peaks. Fiji islands have all this in abundance, and the best resorts know how to make the most of it.
However, it’s the elusive warmth of the Fiji welcome that really has guests reliving their island adventures – and planning a hasty return. Fijians are generous, affable and fiercely proud of their culture. In fact, “Welcome home” is the universal greeting one hears across the island. With more than 300 islands across a pristine swathe of the South Pacific, Fiji also has something for every type of traveller, from tiny private islands to wellness retreats, and big, family-friendly resorts where children are looked after with doting affection. It goes without saying that each stay is surrounded by lush rainforest and aquamarine ocean. For every definition of paradise, Fiji has a resort to suit.
The island nation’s vulnerability to climate change has also led to an increase in eco-tourism and sustainability initiatives. It’s perfect for reconnecting with nature and yourself. If you’re wondering where to stay, we’ve rounded up the best Fiji resorts to make your accommodation dreams come true.
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GT‘s picks: Top luxury resorts in Fiji
- Best resort on Nadi: Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
- Best romantic resort: Tokoriki Island Resort
- Best adults-only luxury resort: Likuliku Lagoon Resort
- Best family resort: Vomo Island Fiji
- Best resort for wellness: Six Senses Fiji
- Best resort for dining: Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
- Best unique resort: Nanuku Resort
Best Resort on Nadi, Fiji’s main island
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Widely considered one of the best resorts in Fiji, the Intercontinental at Natadola Beach has the added bonus of being on Fiji’s main island. About an hour’s drive from Nadi international airport, you won’t need a boat or helicopter to reach your stay. That doesn’t mean the Intercontinental Fiji is lacking scenic, private amenities.
In fact, its Natadola Suite was recently named the best in Fiji at the World Travel Awards for the fifth time. The three-bedroom suite can sleep up to eight people, and offers a private plunge pool, torch-lit courtyard and panoramic views out the bay. While the Natadola Suite is noteworthy, there’s an array of room options catering to a variety of budgets.
Another main perk of this resort stay is its golf course, offering guests the ability to take in some sporting rounds on the grounds.
Address: Natadola Bay, Maro Road, Natadola, Fiji
Best romantic Fiji resort
Tokoriki Island Resort
Consistently recognised for its boutique, adults-only luxury, Tokoriki is a dreamy hideaway on a big sweep of white sand beach in the Mamanuca islands, just 15 minutes from Nadi airport by helicopter.
Specialising in honeymoons, renewals of vows and proposals, the team at Tokoriki has perfected the concept of barefoot romance. It offers its loved-up guests a veritable menu of enchanting interludes, such as sensual couples’ massages, floating pool breakfasts, intimate Champagne dinners on the jetty, private picnics on the beach and exclusive excursions by boat to nearby, secluded Monu Island. Beachfront villas with infinity edge pools are the ultimate love nests.
Address: Tokoriki Island Resort, Nadi, Fiji
Best Fiji accommodation for adults-only, secluded luxury
Likuliku Lagoon Resort
There is a lot to love at this ante-upping, all-inclusive, adults-only resort on Malolo Island. Likuliku Lagoon was the first resort to introduce over-water accommodation to Fiji, with 10 exclusive stilted bungalows perfect for romance and relaxation.
There are also 35 spacious beachfront bures (18 with plunge pools), all featuring woven natural materials and South Pacific wood carvings to help guests attune to their borrowed surroundings. In fact, these are modelled on a traditional village in the style the Fijian owners grew up with, offering an authentic and luxurious way to experience island life.
At holiday’s end, the return trip to the real world is as simple as a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight or 25-kilometre boat transfer and short drive back to Nadi International Airport. But leaving this luxurious castaway island is never going to be easy.
Address: Malolo Island, Mamanuca, Fiji
Best family resort
Vomo Island Fiji
Stylish and glam, and occupying one of the largest and most beautiful private islands in Fiji’s pristine Mamanuca archipelago, Vomo is a resort that welcomes both couples and families with kids of all ages. In fact, it’s added new two-bedroom family villas to its accommodation offerings in 2025.
Set on 87 hectares, the island resort offers a menu of water sports for adults and older children, as well as hiking, tennis, putting golf and fun adventures such as the Survivor Challenge. Children aged over four hang out at the complimentary Kids Village, while infants are spoiled by Baby Butlers, for a small fee. Interconnecting beachfront villas are a great option for large families. With the kids club open from 9am to 9pm adults can enjoy some child-free time in the two sexy bars or by the oceanfront pool.
Address: Beachfront Vomo Island, Fiji
Best Fiji resorts for wellness
Six Senses Fiji
Six Senses resorts are known for marrying wellness with sustainability and their beachfront, jungle-set resort on Malolo Island is a haven of environmental responsibility, running off one of the largest off-grid solar installations in the South Pacific and growing its own produce, honey and eggs on a lush organic farm.
A menu of nature-based and health-focused experiences begins with personalised wellness checks in the spa and include cooking classes with organic produce from the farm and fun demonstrations on how to recycle waste into soap, great for kids. And at the end of each day, you can soak up sunsets in the gorgeous beachfront pool and bar, sipping cocktails made with homemade rum or vodka.
Address: Malolo Island, Fiji
Kokomo Private Island
Idyllic Kokomo in the far-flung Kadavu island group is set on 57-hectares of beach and rainforest, with a verdant two-hectare organic garden spilling over its volcanic hills. From its truly farm-to-table menus to its guided yoga classes in a hilltop yoga shala, Kokomo is a haven of sustainable wellness.
The Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary is surrounded by a tropical garden that is dotted with charming plantation-style spa villas. The spa offers a menu of treatments using botanical extracts and plants from the garden. Massages are based on Fijian Bobo traditions and there’s also a beautiful Moroccan hammam for invigorating bathing rituals.
Address: Yaukuve Levu Island, Fiji
Best Fiji private islands
Dolphin Island
Personal paradise takes the intimate shape of tiny Dolphin Island, a short boat ride from Fiji’s main island Viti Levu, but feeling like another universe away. The exclusive-use Fiji resort takes a maximum of eight guests at a time, housed in four Virginia Fisher decorated rooms that are set in gardens around a traditional-style main bure and infinity pool.
Most covetable is an additional open-air hilltop sleepout, which is the most romantic spot on the island. What makes Dolphin Island unique is the island’s legendary host, Dawn Simpson, who designs every aspect of the guest’s stay from meals and entertainment (she’s a wonderful cook) to wedding receptions.
Address: Ellington Wharf, Fiji
Best resorts for dining in Fiji
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Refurbished in 2022, it didn’t take long for the Sheraton Fiji to get the attention of the culinary world: Australian chef Matt Moran was a guest chef at Tatavu in 2023 and in 2024 the restaurant won a World Culinary Award. Under the guidance of head chef Dante Nunez, it has a Latin-inspired take on traditional Fijian cooking, with locally sourced ingredients. With ocean views and sand beneath your feet, dining here is an experience that reminds you of what holidays are all about.
Address: Denarau Island South, Denarau Island, Fiji
Turtle Island
Take a talented chef, an organic farm and orchard that provides 80 per cent of the resort’s produce, abundant fresh seafood and shellfish, and an exclusive location in the remote Yasawa archipelago, then you have a recipe for superb dining experiences.
All-inclusive Turtle Island, hosting a maximum of 28 guests, offers multiple private dining opportunities on its 12 deserted beaches and in romantic locations, such as a candlelit pontoon in the middle of the lagoon. Barefoot dining is optional at the long table on the water’s edge where communal meals are served.
Address: Turtle Island, Nanuya Levu, Fiji
Best Fiji island stay for stargazing
Nanuku Resort
The big, clear skies over Fiji give some of the most dazzling stargazing opportunities in the world. Nanuku Resort, which sits on two kilometres of lushly landscaped beachfront near Pacific Harbour, has formed a partnership with NASA to explore deep space and the moon from its shores. This permits stargazers special use of advanced telescopes and solarscopes, which view the sun’s explosions.
NASA astronauts and experts visited the resort to talk to guests about the solar system, the life of an astronaut and upcoming space missions. The continue to work with Nanuku’s team to train them as “celestial concierges”, equipped to share the stars’ stories with guests.
Address: 11 Nanuku Drive, Pacific Harbour, Fiji
Tavoro Falls on Taveuni Island
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Any time between the months of May and October is ideal, as it’s outside the island nation’s cyclone season. According to Tourism Fiji, the temperatures at this time of year are pleasant, ranging from 19-28°C with warmer days and cooler evenings. For couples, solo travellers or those who want to avoid the biggest crowds, May and August are typically months outside of school holidays. Beyond that, the best time to visit often comes down to where you stay – both in terms of the island and the resort.
It depends on what type of experience you want, as all of Fiji’s islands have diverse shorelines, landscapes and accommodation offerings. But from a practical perspective, it’s worth keeping in mind that larger islands have more varied climates, which can make choosing which side of the island you stay on a key factor. For example, both Vanua Levu and Viti Levu – where Nadi International Airport is located – typically having wetter, lusher eastern sides and dryer western sides. In comparison, smaller islands, such as those in the Mamanuca archipelago, tend to have more consistent climates.
Another practical factor to consider is travel times. Most flights from Australia land at Nadi International Airport, where you can connect to other islands. The best resorts usually offer transit recommendations or connections that make it easy to get to your chosen destination, but planning ahead for transfers can help make the timing as seamless as possible.
How we select the best resorts for Fiji
The Gourmet Traveller team has stayed at and assessed a wide selection of hotels, resorts, short-term rentals and other accommodation providers, which has helped us develop a set of criteria on what makes a place the “best” for different types of travellers. We regularly assesses a range of resorts available for stays in Fiji and, for our pick of the best resorts, we focus on properties available with our partners and consider the following key factors:
- Location
- Facilities and amenities
- Inclusions
- Rooms
- Other features
- Reviews from guests and/or our editorial team, as well as any relevant awards
To make sure that the properties truly are the best of the best, we also rule out any established places with aggregated guest ratings of less than 7.5/10 on popular booking and review platforms, as well as on Google.
