15 Best Golf Courses in Fiji ⛳ [2025]

Last Updated: 14 September, 2024

The Golf Courses to Try in Fiji

Looking for an island golf destination? Fiji offers a wide range of golfing experiences, from a private island championship course to casual yet beautiful local golf clubs. Golf was introduced to Fiji in the colonial era and has been going strong ever since, with an excellent selection of golf courses established over the years. In this list of the best golf courses in Fiji, we recommend some of the top 18-hole championship courses, resort courses and local golf clubs so that you can find something to suit your style.

While the list below is of the best golf courses in Fiji, a comprehensive list of golf courses can be found in The Complete Guide to Golf in Fiji.

1. Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course

One of the most prestigious golf courses in Fiji, the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course (pronounced “Nat-an-dola”) is a top choice for serious golfers. The 18-hole par-72 course hosts the annual Fiji International and requires participants to wear the appropriate golfing attire. Tee off among a dramatic landscape of undulating pastures and beachfront and enjoy meals and drinks at the open-air clubhouse boasting impressive South Pacific-inspired architecture.

Natadola Bay Golf Course offers stay-and-play packages for guests staying in the following resorts:

Discover more ways to enjoy the Coral Coast with our 20 Best Things to Do on the Coral Coast.

Location: Natadola Bay, Coral Coast, Viti Levu.

2. Denarau Golf & Racquet Club

Taking up a good percentage of the manmade Denarau Island, the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club offers outstanding views, resort-style play and tee-off positions for a variety of abilities. Swing between a range of challenges, between the coconut palm-lined fairways and water obstacles in place. The Denarau Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course with 6,538 m (7,150 yards) of course to enjoy. Book your stay in Nadi or one of the 10 Best Resorts in Denarau Island, and you’ll have easy access to this luxury golf course in Fiji. Plus, check out more activities to do while you’re in the area in the 20 Things to Do in Denarau Island.

Location: Resort Drive, Denarau Island, Nadi, Viti Levu.

3. The Pearl Golf & Country Club

The green pastures compliment the manicured gardens of the Pacific Harbour at The Pearl Golf & Country Club. Many obstacles make for a challenging yet fun play, including rivers, tracts of tropical bush, deep bunkers, lily ponds and winding canals. The course is another spectacular 18-hole par-72 course in Fiji with 6,843 yards (6,285 m) of playable area. Check out more ways to be entertained on this side of Fiji in the 20 Things to Do in the Pacific Harbour & Beqa.

Location: Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu.

4. Fiji Golf Club

The Fiji Golf Club is the main public golf course in Suva and Fiji. Established in 1908, it’s the oldest continuously operating golf club in Fiji and the South Pacific. The 18-hole course spans about 120 acres (49 ha) of prime land, offering fun flat fairways for all skill levels. Set among tropical bush near the coast, the course runs along mangroves and the Samabula River, providing a lush habitat for birdlife and botanicals. While there are minimal views of the surrounding suburbs, you’ll love the natural setting. The modern clubhouse offers extensive facilities, including a bar, kitchen, caddy shack and more. Known for its inclusive ethos, the club welcomes both local and international golfers. Check out more things to do while you’re here with the 20 Things to Do in Suva.

Location: Rifle Range Road, Suva, Viti Levu

5. Lautoka Golf Club

A welcoming local golf club in Fiji’s second most-populated city, the Lautoka Golf Club is a great choice for a casual golfing experience in Fiji. The 9-hole golf course spread over 5,464 yards giving you plenty to work with. When you’re done, enjoy some food and drink at the clubhouse at an affordable price. The highest point in Lautoka offers incredible views of the city, coast and interior mountains.

Location: Tavakubu Road, Lautoka, Viti Levu.

6. Koro Sun Resort Golf Course

That’s right, many of the resorts in Fiji have their own golf courses for guests to enjoy, so when making your accommodation choice, consider the 10 Resorts in Fiji with Golf Courses. One of the top choices is the Koro Sun Resort Golf Course in Vanua Levu. The 9-hole course takes you through the resort’s picturesque rainforest property featuring obstacles like Mongoose holes and water hazards. The course is a fun pitch n’ putt-style course that’s not to be taken too seriously.

Location: Savusavu, Vanua Levu.

7. COMO Laucala Island Golf Course

Set on a seven-star private island resort, the COMO Laucala Island Golf Resort and all 18 of its holes are exclusively for guests. Yes, the island has its very own championship par-72 course set among the island’s established coconut plantation. Famously, par-5 12th has a laneway extending onto the beach, giving you more of a challenge at high tide. Play is exclusively available to those staying at the Laucala Island Resort, where the minimum stay is five nights. While you’re in the Taveuni area, don’t miss these 20 Best Things to Do in Taveuni.

Location: Laucala Island, Taveuni

8. Plantation Island Golf Course

Another resort golf course can be found at the popular Plantation Island Resort on Malolo Lailai Island in the stunning Mamanucas. Enjoy a laidback island-style course with nine holes of fun, which was designed by Ananda Madhwan, winner of the Nadi Open in 1996. You have around 1,829 m (2,000 yards) to enjoy with an average playing time of 1 hr 20 mins. What’s more, the golf course has its very own clubhouse with an open-air bar. Learn more about this island group in The Complete Guide to the Mamanuca Islands.

Location: Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands.

9. Nadi Airport Golf Club

Try not to be distracted by the planes as you tee off at the Nadi Airport Golf Club, indeed located within sight of the Nadi International Airport‘s runway. Admittedly, the course has been run down over the recent years, with the only thing keeping the grass short being the horses, but there are efforts to revive the golf course to its former glory where former PGA and Masters Tournament champion Vijay Singh first learned how to play. In the meantime, it’s one of the cheapest golf courses in Fiji, offering some of the cheapest beers at its clubhouse.

Location: Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi, Viti Levu.

10. La Dolce Vita Golf Course

For a casual and relaxing golfing experience, head to the La Dolce Vita Golf Course at the La Dolce Vita Holiday Villas on Vanua Levu. This six-hole course is perfect for beginners or those looking for a quick round without dedicating a whole day to it. After your game, you can enjoy the resort’s other amenities, including overwater villas and hexagonal studio villas for accommodation. Book ahead and ask about the club rentals (your hosts will need time to arrange this for you). Combine your experience with the 20 Best Things to Do in Vanua Levu.

Location: La Dolce Vita Holiday Villas, Hibiscus Highway, Naweni, Savusavu, Vanua Levu.

11. Taveuni Dive Resort Golf Course

Golf enthusiasts visiting Taveuni can enjoy a unique blend of diving and golfing at the Taveuni Dive Resort Golf Course. This 18-hole course (9 holes played twice) offers a relaxing yet engaging experience, featuring a mix of flat and hilly terrain characteristic of Taveuni‘s landscape. After your round, you can retire to one of the resort’s luxurious villas with ocean views or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves various dishes, including local Fijian cuisine and international options. See the 25 Best Things to Do on Taveuni for more experiences on the “Garden Island”.

Location: Taveuni Dive Resort, west coast of Taveuni Island.

12. Shangri La’s Fijian Resort Golf Course

More resort golf fun can be found at The Health Club of the Shangri La’s Fijian Resort. British Open winner Peter Thomson designed the Executive Golf Course. Located on Yanuca Island, connected by a causeway to the mainland, Shangri La’s Golf Course is easily accessible for both resort guests and non-guests. Learn more about activities in the area in the 20 Things to Do on the Coral Coast.

Location: Yanuca Island, Cuvu, Coral Coast, Viti Levu.

13. Vatuvara Private Islands

What could be more luxurious than putting over the manicured lawns of a private island golf course?! The one and only private island resort in the Lau Islands, Vatuvara Private Islands, boasts a four-hole golf course with a practice green and a club pavilion for true golfing in paradise. For more experiences in this remote corner of Fiji, check out the 15 Best Things to Do in the Lau Islands.

Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group.

14. COMO Laucala Island

Another private island golf course can be found at COMO Laucala Island, an 18-hole championship golf course amidst a 12 km² (5 mi²) private island. While Fiji is fast becoming a golfing holiday hotspot, the Laucala Island golf course is seen as Fiji’s final golfing frontier, with the golf course exclusively for guests. Find out more about the resort in the 30 Best Luxury Resorts in Fiji.

Location: Laucala Island, off the east coast of Taveuni.

15. Toberua Island Resort

Golf enthusiasts will love the unique experience offered at Toberua Island Resort. This island paradise boasts not one but two distinctive golfing opportunities that are sure to challenge and delight players of all levels. First up is the resort’s famous reef golf course. This nine-hole, par-three course, founded in 1985 by celebrated Australian artist Ken Done, offers a unique golfing adventure, teeing off on the exposed reef during low tide. For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, Toberua also features a nine-hole mini path-putting course. This charming course winds its way along the island’s footpaths, allowing you to explore the lush resort grounds while honing your putting skills. Don’t worry about lugging your clubs halfway across the world – the resort provides all the necessary equipment for both courses.

Location: Toberua Island, Lomaiviti Islands.

More About the Golf Courses in Fiji

That’s it for the best golf courses in Fiji. For more of golf, check out the following:

Discover more amazing experiences in the 101 Things to Do in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips from The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Robin (Ruveni) C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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