25 BEST Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands 🏝️ [2024]

Our Recommended Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands

The glistening tropical waters and sandy shores of the Mamanuca Islands are calling. But where should you stay in this Fiji island paradise? Check out some fantastic options in this list of resorts in the Mamanuca Islands!

The Mamanuca Islands are just a short boat ride away from the shores of Fiji’s mainland and the international airport. Wherever you stay, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the waters, engage with the local culture and traditions, or simply do a whole lot of nothing. Get inspired by our 20 Best Things to Do in the Mamanuca Islands.

1. Plantation Island Resort

Let’s start with a resort that literally has something for everyone. It’s impossible to get bored at the Plantation Island Resort with scuba diving, surfing, a kids’ club, a waterpark, a teens’ club, a spa, a golf course, helicopter tours and much more. If you’re travelling with a mixed crowd or as a family, then you’ll definitely want to consider one of the garden, beachfront or poolside bures (bungalows) at Plantation Island. Check out more resorts like this in our 10 Family Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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2. VOMO Island Resort

Amp your holiday experience to a luxurious level at the VOMO Island Resort. This private island resort is another crowd-pleaser with fabulous luxury carefully added to the mix. Families will love the Kids Village, family-friendly activities and even family spa treatments, while couples can enjoy a romantic getaway with private island picnics and superb scuba diving trips. There’s a wide range of accommodation types at this all-inclusive resort, from hillside retreats overlooking the ocean to full villas complete with a private pool. See more resorts like VOMO in our 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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3. Six Senses Fiji

Sustainability and wellness are at the forefront of an island holiday at Six Senses Fiji. The eco-friendly resort has fun guilt-free activities to get stuck into and broaden your horizons, from coral planting to even kids’ programs with kids’ yoga! That’s not to say that all your bucket list activities are not on the menu, such as scuba diving, surfing and local village visits. As for accommodation, each room is stylishly designed with a timber interior and room sizes available for an intimate couples’ getaway to large tribe gatherings. See more like this in the 10 Best Eco-Resorts in Fiji.

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4. Beachcomber Island Resort

You don’t have to have a luxury budget to stay in a luxurious location. Beachcomber Island Resort is a smorgasbord of private island budget accommodations from backpacker dorms to affordable family rooms. Although this is a popular destination for day-trippers, Beachcomber Island Resort is definitely a destination that’s hard to leave. You can do as much or as little as you want during the day with all your must-do Mamanuca activities or simply lounge by the pool or beach. When the sun goes down, there’s nightly entertainment and some of the best parties in the Mamanucas. For more affordable stays in the Mamanucas, check out our 5 Best Budget Accommodations on the Mamanuca Islands.

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5. Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Looking for a destination for a couple’s getaway or simply some relaxing time out? Don’t miss the Likuliku Lagoon Resort. This five-star adults-only resort features the Mamanuca’s only overwater bures making for some unique accommodation. There’s a huge range of activities on offer, but a distinctive quality is its iguana sanctuary tour where you can see some of the fascinating local wildlife. For more resorts in this category, check out our 5 Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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6. Matamanoa Island Resort

Another romantic island escape lies at the Matamanoa Island Resort. Situated on its own private island with no guests under the age of 16 and no day-trippers, you can ensure that you’ll enjoy your “Fiji Time” undisturbed. You have an endearing selection of rooms to choose from, from luxurious private villas with a pool to more affordable resort rooms. The resort is also worth considering to celebrate your big day, offering beachside weddings wherever you choose on the island. Check out our 10 Most Romantic Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands for more information.

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7. Tokoriki Island Resort

Five-star luxury, adults-only and boutique… What more could you want for a peaceful getaway to the islands of Fiji?! Tokoriki Island Resort offers all that and more at their fabulous property in the Mamanucas. The rooms have a fabulous balance of Fijian tradition and contemporary designs, with a highlight being the outdoor tropical showers. Aside from romance, relaxation and action-packed activities, the resort is renowned for its exquisite dining, especially at its teppanyaki restaurant.

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8. Nakelo Treasure Island Resort & Spa

Families, set your sights on the Nakelo Treasure Island Resort & Spa for an exciting stay in the Fiji islands. With nightly entertainment to get you engaged in the local culture, scuba diving, surfing, jet ski safaris, towable watersports, snorkelling, island-hopping and fishing, there is never a dull moment at Treasure Island. The resort also has a mouthwatering array of eateries where choosing where to eat will be the hardest thing about your holiday.

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9. Lomani Island Resort

Lomani Island Resort provides a stunning adults-only getaway without the five-star price. Ideally located on Malolo Island, it’s easy to get out and explore the other resorts on the island should the mood take you. Otherwise, couples have a range of exciting activities, some free of charge with their stay. The accommodation, made up of suites and beachfront bures, has a fresh and clean design with lots of space.

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10. Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort

More affordable fun awaits at the Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort. Offering dorms to inexpensive private rooms, you can hardly go wrong when looking for a cheap holiday. The island is perfect for groups of friends looking for a fun Fiji getaway, with activities including surfing, as well as snorkelling in the surrounding coral reefs. Transport is easy and affordable to get there too, with the resort offering its own transport service from the mainland – learn more in How to Take the Ferry to the Mamanuca Islands.

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11. Castaway Island Resort

Family holidays, couples’ getaways, solo timeouts, weddings and group vacations: it’s all covered at the Castaway Island Resort. The four-star resort situated on its own private island is jam-packed with activities both on land and in the waters so there’s never a dull moment. If you’re travelling with kids, try the fantastic kids’ club. For more resorts like this, check out the 10 Family Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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12. Malolo Island Resort

Another fantastic crowd-pleasing resort in the Mamanuca Islands is the Malolo Island Resort. The colonial-style bures have an alternative flare to other resorts in the island group, and there’s a bure for everyone including “Family Bures” and the adults-only “Tadra Beach Bure”. Kids also have access to the fabulous Tia’s Treehouse kids’ club and teens’ lounge, while Mum and Dad can unwind in the forest at Leilani’s Spa. For more on the subject, check out the 10 Best Spas in the Mamanuca Islands.

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13. Tropica Island Resort

For a romantic island getaway, consider Tropica Island Resort. The adults-only resort only allows guests over 16 years old, so you know you’ll enjoy your “Fiji Time” just the way you intended. Choose either a “Beachfront Bure” or one of the private pool bures, giving you a peaceful stay in between exciting activities, such as snorkelling straight off the beach. Otherwise, the Tropica Day Spa is a must! For more resorts like this, take a look at the 5 Adults-Only Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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14. Tadrai Island Resort

Amp your adults-only hotel experience to five stars at the Tadrai Island Resort. Often described as one of the most romantic resorts in the Mamanucas, Tadrai is definitely worth considering for a honeymoon. The resort only has five deluxe villas, so you know that you’ll only be one of the very few exclusive guests. The resort is also worth considering for your big day should you be dreaming of a destination wedding. Check out the 10 Wedding Venues in the Mamanuca Islands for more on the subject.

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15. Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island

More luxury awaits at the Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island. In true Sheraton style, the resort offers all the luxury services you’d expect: a fantastic day spa, kids’ club and gourmet cuisine. There are also a few added extras that you’ll find hard to pass on, such as on-site mini golf and world-class snorkelling just off the beach. As for accommodation, expect simplistically elegant rooms to suit all types of travellers. For more resorts with kids’ clubs, check out the 10 Best Kids’ Clubs in the Mamanuca Islands.

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16. Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort

Thanks to resorts like the Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort, you don’t have to be rich to enjoy an island holiday in paradise. Offering a wide array of rooms, from dorms to private rooms to cottages, there’s accommodation to suit any style of budget traveller. If anything though, you’ll come to Ratu Kini for the awesome scuba diving, island-hopping, and fantastic Fijian Night full of cultural food and entertainment. For more budget options, check out our 10 Best Backpacker Resorts in Fiji.

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17. Mana Island Resort & Spa

You can’t go far wrong with the Mana Island Resort & Spa. Covering all aspects of a Fiji holiday, with water sports, spa, Fijian culture and more, this resort is ideal if you are travelling with a mixed crowd. Try new cuisine each night of your stay, with their incredible selection of restaurants including teppanyaki, buffets, a la carte restaurants, health foods and a cafe. Of course, the spa, kayaks, SUP boards, conservation talks, swimming pool, beach and bar will take care of the rest.

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18. Musket Cove Island Resort

Make your holiday yours at Musket Cove Island Resort. With spacious open-plan bures, you’ll wish you lived on this island paradise. You also get plenty of space and freedom to spend your holiday as you like, either jumping on a boat to the waves for surfing, unwinding at the Makare Spa, learning to scuba dive, or indulging in some of the resort’s fine cuisine. In fact, foodies should pay close attention to Dick’s Place with Fijian specialities, surf, turf and vegetarian options.

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19. Serenity Island Resort

Just like the name suggests, Serenity Island Resort is a quiet and relaxed resort on its own private island. Either spend your days feeding baby turtles, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, walking along secluded beaches, enjoying a massage, or simply relaxing by the pool. There are villas suitable for couples and families of four.

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20. South Sea Island Resort

South Sea Island Resort is enveloped by crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Despite its size, the island accommodates guests comfortably with a dorm featuring twin bunks, a deck, and sun loungers atop its open-air restaurant. The resort also boasts stylish double-bedded bures with outdoor ensuites. The resort offers a saltwater swimming pool, complimentary non-motorised water sports, free WiFi, and a unique glimpse of marine life via a semi-submersible submarine. We recommend South Sea Island Resort for those seeking a tranquil and picturesque island escape with ample amenities.

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21. Namotu Island Fiji

If you live to surf then you will wish you lived on Namotu Island – the island in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands’ major surf breaks. Book yourself and your mates into their villa accommodation, accommodating up to six people, or treat you and your loved one to your own traditional-style bure. Wherever you stay, you’ll have no doubt that you’re in a surfer’s paradise. For more like this, check out the 5 Best Surf Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

22. Tavarua Island Resort

Located on a heart-shaped island, Tavarua Island Resort is the place to go if you “love” watersports… All bad jokes aside, the Tavarua Island Resort is an amazing surf resort if you’re serious about surfing and serious about luxury. Enjoy the privacy of your one to two-bedroom bure or villa, as well as being treated to surf guides that will keep you safe on the water. Some of the Mamanuca Islands’ best breaks are within sight of the resort, with even some small and safe waves on the beach for anyone to give surfing a go.

23. Navini Island Resort

For some of the best resort snorkelling in the Mamanuca Islands, Navini Island Resort takes the trophy. The private island resort, which can only be booked directly, is surrounded by a protected reef awash in diverse sealife. Stay in one of the airy bures shaded by coconut palms, which are just a moment’s walk from the beach. This one also features in our 10 Best Snorkelling Resorts in Fiji.

24. Mana Lagoon Backpackers

An awesome budget option in the Mamanucas is at the Mana Lagoon Backpackers. The budget accommodation makes staying there so easy with rates including accommodation, three meals a day and airport pickups. All you have to do is decide what adventures to go on: scuba diving, spearfishing, fishing, snorkelling or surfing?! At the end of the day, you’ll get to relax with a cultural show or have a drink with like-minded travellers you’re likely to meet at this social backpackers.

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25. Wadigi Private Island

“Why book a hotel room when you can have your own private island?” That’s the mantra at the Wadigi Private Island complete with its own luxury villa. Whether you are on a honeymoon, looking for a wedding venue, a family on holiday, a group of friends, or even a business traveller, this private island resort is whatever you want it to be as you will be the only guests on the island. Indulge in serenity while getting all the services of a resort including activities, gourmet dining and much more.

More About the Best Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands

That’s it for the best resorts in the Mamanuca Islands. For more tips on planning the perfect getaway to paradise, take a look at our other insightful guides:

Finally, see how these resorts in the Mamanuca Islands compare to The Top 50 Resorts in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips in The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji.

Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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