The Complete Travel Guide to the Mamanuca Islands ⛱️ [2025]

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What to Do in the Mamanuca Islands

The thing to bear in mind about the Mamanuca Islands is that, in most cases, you can do whatever your chosen resort offers (or you can island-hop between resorts).

Luckily, resorts here are packed with adventure: scuba diving, snorkelling, island-hopping cruises; relaxation: spas, outdoor pools, eateries; and culture: village visits, cooking lessons, Fijian dancing…

The Top Experiences in the Mamanucas

What are the must-dos? Here are some of the Mamanuca Islands highlights:

• Scuba dive at one of the 30 stunning dive sites
• Explore the islands by kayak
• Take a trip to the Cloud 9 or Seventh Heaven floating bars
• Surf Cloudbreak and other epic reef breaks
• Hike to an island’s scenic viewpoint
• Visit a Fijian village
• Do a sunset cruise around the islands
• Take one of the many exciting day trips from the Mamanuca Islands…

… And the list continues over in our 20 Best Things to Do in the Mamanuca Islands. Or go nuts with our 101 Things to Do in Fiji: The Ultimate List!

Rainy Day Activities

Being a tropical getaway, it’s no secret that it rains in Fiji (but, luckily, not as much in the Mamanucas as elsewhere in Fiji). If you find your trip coinciding with excessive showers, then try these wet weather activities:

• Spend the day at the spa
• Relax with your resort’s Fijian entertainment
• Snorkel with the fishes (who cares if it’s raining, just don’t go out if the sea is rough)…

… And much more that we mention in the 10 Things to Do in Fiji on a Rainy Day.

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Where to Stay in the Mamanuca Islands

Aside from our top recommendations listed alongside this complete travel guide to the Mamanuca Islands (or at the bottom, if you’re reading this on mobile), we’ve compiled the best accommodations and resorts based on price, suitability for families or couples, as well as more premium offerings.

What’s more, each article is written by real travellers rather than a dodgy algorithm! Yay!

• 25 Best Resorts
• 5 Best Budget Accommodations
• 5 Best Luxury Resorts
• 10 Best Family Resorts
• 5 Best Adults-Only Resorts
• 10 Best Spa Resorts
• 10 Best Surf Resorts
• 10 Most Romantic Honeymoon Resorts

For a comprehensive overview of all of the Mamanuca’s accommodations, head over to the 25 Best Places to Stay in the Mamanuca Islands. Plus, if it’s a case of choosing an island, let the 10 Best Islands in the Mamanuca Islands assist with that!

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Where to Eat in the Mamanuca Islands

If food is why you travel, then you’re onto a good thing with the Mamanuca Islands. Sure, you have your exceptional dining to try Pacific Rim cuisine, but you also have access to hands-on food-orientated activities to experience the local culture through its cuisine.

Find out more about foodie travel with The Food Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Dining at the Mamanuca Islands’ Resorts

Every resort in the Mamanucas offers dining options for guests and day-trip visitors (if applicable). You’ll find a range of culinary experiences, from casual beachfront cafes to upscale fine dining establishments.

Most resorts feature à la carte menus, allowing you to choose from a variety of dishes. Some smaller, more intimate resorts offer daily set menus, where you’ll need to order your meals a few hours in advance.

Some resorts offer meal plans, which we usually recommend for those staying in the Mamanucas, as explained in our guide, Is it Worth Buying a Resort Meal Plan in Fiji?

Alternative Dining Experiences in the Mamanuca Islands

For those seeking a unique dining experience in the Mamanuca Islands, several floating bars and beach clubs offer mouth-watering options:

• Seventh Heaven: Indulge in their à la carte menu featuring a delightful array of small bites and hearty big plates. (Perfect for a leisurely lunch with a view!)
• Cloud 9: Savour wood-fired pizzas while sipping on refreshing cocktails from their full bar. The combination of crispy crusts and ocean breeze is simply unbeatable.
• Malamala Beach Club: This private island paradise boasts an à la carte restaurant, a main bar, and an adults-only bar for those seeking a quieter atmosphere. For the ultimate luxury, book a private cabana with personalised wait service. (Trust us, you’ll feel like royalty!)

Accessing these restaurants is done either from their boat transfers from Port Denarau or private boats usually have to pay an entry fee.

Things to Do for Foodies

• Learn how to cook Fijian cuisine in a cooking class at Six Senses Fiji
• Mix your own tropical drinks in a cocktail mixing class at Beachcomber Island Resort
• Visit a Fijian village and eat with the locals
• Take a boat trip out to the Cloud 9 floating bar
• Escape to the Malamala Beach Club for a sun-drenched ambience that meets Pacific-inspired cuisine.

And if that hasn’t made your mouth water enough, then check out our 10 Best Foodie Experiences in the Mamanuca Islands.

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Luxury Holidays in the Mamanuca Islands

Stunning island holiday destinations deserve luxury. Stay in five-star resorts, be pampered at five-star island spas, and indulge in divine food on a luxurious getaway to the Mamanuca Islands.

Find out more about luxury travel in the Mamanuca Islands in The Luxury Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Luxury Experiences

• Arrive on the island in style by helicopter or seaplane
• Indulge in a luxurious massage at one of the island spas
• Scuba dive among the Mamanuca’s stunning coral reefs
• Treat yourself to Pacific Rim cuisine at one of the luxury restaurants
• Get adventurous on a private fishing charter.

Like the sound of those? Get more information on luxury tours in our 10 Luxury Experiences in the Mamanuca Islands.

Luxury Resorts

Treat yourself and your loved ones to one of the luxury five-star resorts on the islands of Fiji – it’s the holiday you’ve always dreamed about.

Take a look at the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands to start planning your deluxe getaway.

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Budget Holidays in the Mamanuca Islands

While the Mamanuca Islands feel like a five-star location, there are some budget resorts and backpacker resorts to help you shave the cents off your time in paradise. Even when staying at any of the other resorts, you’ll have access to a wide array of free activities with complimentary use of water and land equipment.

Start planning your trip with The Budget & Backpacking Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Things to Do on a Budget

• Snorkel around your resort
• Explore the island by kayak
• Do some stand-up paddleboarding
• Hike to the island’s viewpoint
• Relax with Fijian entertainment in the evenings.

For more inspiration, check out our 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in the Mamanuca Islands.

Budget Resorts

Even on the islands of the Mamanucas, there is a fair selection of budget resorts and even backpacker lodges to keep the costs down. These accommodations usually include dorm rooms and private rooms.

Learn more in our 5 Best Budget Accommodations on the Mamanuca Islands.

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Family Holidays in the Mamanuca Islands

If you’re looking for a family vacation in paradise, then you’ve certainly found it with the islands of the Mamanucas. Fiji is renowned for its family-friendly holidays, and that’s mainly thanks to the famous resorts on the Mamanuca Islands that cater to all ages.

Get more advice for family travel in the Mamanucas with The Family Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Family Tours and Activities

• Learn how to scuba dive as a family – kids can start ages 10+ years
• Get on the water on a family kayaking trip
• Cruise around the islands on a dolphin or snorkel safari
• Treat the kids to a fun-filled day at the kids’ club
• Get competitive in beach volleyball, golf, tennis and more.

And the list goes on! Check it out in our 10 Things to Do in the Mamanuca Islands with Kids.

Family Resorts

Families are seriously spoiled for choice with the amount of family-friendly resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

All of the resorts listed in our 10 Family Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands offer kids’ clubs, child-friendly activities, babysitting services and more for families.

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Adult-Only Holidays in the Mamanuca Islands

While we have just mentioned how “family-friendly” the resorts are in the Mamanuca Group, that doesn’t mean that your Fiji getaway has to be surrounded by over-enthusiastic children.

With that in mind, there are some fantastic adult-only resorts in the Mamanucas where you can spend your “Fiji time” just the way you like it.

Plan your trip with The Adults-Only Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Adults-Only Experiences

• Indulge in one of the Mamanucas’ adults-only spas
• Cruise out to local sandbars with Tropica Island Resort or Lomani Island Resort
• Hit epic waves like “Cloudbreak” on a surfing excursion
• Get competitive with the sports courts of your adults-only resort
• Scuba dive the Mamanuca’s famous dive sites with Subsurface Fiji at the Likuliku Lagoon Resort or Purple Turtle at the Matamanoa Resort.

For more ideas and information on each activity, check out the 10 Adult-Only Activities in the Mamanuca Islands.

Adults-Only Resorts

That’s right; all the resorts are dedicated to an adult-only holiday in Fiji. The only guests allowed to stay in these exclusive resorts must be over the age of 16.

Check them out in our 5 Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.

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Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways in the Mamanuca Islands

Start the rest of your lives together in the paradise islands of the Mamanucas. Almost all of the resorts can organise your dream beach wedding, while others have unique island wedding chapels and stunning venues to celebrate your special day.

As for honeymoons or romantic getaways, couples will find many romantic activities and private accommodation. Start planning your romantic getaway with The Honeymoon & Romantic Getaway Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Things to Do for Couples

• Have a picnic on a private island or beach with Likuliku Lagoon Resort or Tokoriki Island Resort
• Enjoy a romantic couples’ massage
• Do a sunset cruise around the islands with Six Senses Fiji or Likuliku Lagoon Resort
• Sit down to a private waterfront dinner at one of the adults-only resorts
• Spend the day on a private sailing charter.

So make your special time away together truly special with these 10 Romantic Activities in the Mamanuca Islands.

Plus, check out the 10 Wedding Venues in the Mamanuca Islands and 10 Wedding Packages in the Mamanuca Islands.

Romantic Resorts

Whether you’re seeking romance and luxury in an adult-only resort or the dream venue for your wedding, we list your best options in our 10 Most Romantic Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands.