Planning a trip to Fiji should include a focus on your comfort and lux accommodation. After all, Fiji isn’t just a quick weekend getaway at the local bed-and-breakfast. This perfectly curated list includes the absolute best resorts in Fiji, plus some amazing spas to guarantee an unforgettable vacation.
#1 Responsible and Rewarding
The sustainable, solar-powered Lawaki Beach House provides for one of the most lauded travel experiences in Fiji. The house can sleep ten people with reservations inclusive of a full meal plan. Christine and Sam manage the beach house and maintain a garden giving meals a true farm-to-table freshness. The house is located in a true paradise: There are no roads on Baqua! With snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking out front, and hiking in the rainforest out back, what more could you need?
#2 Prime Paradise
If you want privacy and luxury without having to worry about anything, consider staying at The Wakaya Club And Resort. This resort and spa has some of the best policies when it comes to beachside stays. This includes unlimited use of the minibar, beach hats and totes, champagne upon arrival and includes two tanks per person per day. If you really want to step up your tropical vacation game, consider booking a private island through the resort for the trip of a lifetime.
#3 Refresh and Relax
One of the best Fijian spas is Heavenly Spa located at the Westin. Whether you want to enjoy a romantic massage and glass of champagne with your partner, or got too much sun, Heavenly has the treatment for you. The spa is part of the Westin Resort, a favorite place to stay in Fiji. Not only is the resort beautiful with a tropical feel, clean pools and friendly staff, but it also grants access to two nearby Sheraton resorts – thus giving you access to other places to eat and activities in which to participate. If you are a golfer, this hotel has access to courses, a definite plus!
#4 Forests and Fun
The Namale Resort offers a good mix of adventure and relaxation. While it has acres of virgin rainforest and access to kayaking, golf and volcanic reefs, it also offers sublime relaxation at the beach and pools. This is an all-inclusive resort, which means that staying at the resort for activities will greatly cut down on your vacation costs. The resort includes a spa, one of the best in Fiji, offering a wide range of services that can be enjoyed right in the privacy of your own room.
#5 Seductively Secluded
While it has similar accommodation to other Fijian resorts, you can step up your game by booking private quarters at the Savasi Island Resort. With one or two bedrooms, the private quarters include a private pool for a truly secluded holiday. With many great amenities connected to the resort, you can break up your alone time with cooking classes, renting a scooter to see the sites, or booking a variety of tours to learn more about the area’s culture and horticulture.
#6 A Family Affair
If you are planning a vacation and think Fiji won’t work because you have little ones, the Jean Michel Cousteau Resort is a great choice. With activities for the kids that include fun, educational experiences focusing on culture and ecology, and several adults only sections, there’s a great mix of alone and together time for you and the kids. Your stay includes four off-site excursions to learn about Fijian culture.
#7 Northern Lights
In the north you will find Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa with beautiful accommodations and activities including biking, tennis, kayaking, and more. There are also paid activities like the lauded waterfall tour (a must do!), which includes a beautiful natural swimming spot. The spa is a full sensory experience with massages, wraps, and facial options.
#8 Anti-Tourist Trip
Why not plan a trip to truly get away and disconnect from everything and everyone else except yourself or those with whom you’re traveling. Emaho Sekawa brings together the true Fijian experience, an area unspoiled by tourists, and the utmost in luxury to provide a relaxing vacation. Meals are included and can be eaten in the restaurant, your villa, or in any outdoor location you fall in love with while exploring. While the menu includes a variety of seafood, the focus is on freshness and includes meat options like Lovo, a local wild pork dish. The resort can book excursions, sporting activities, and rainforest and waterfall hikes for your party.
#9 Less is More
When picturing a resort, we immediately think LARGE but the Namena Island Resort has truly captured the idea that good things come in small packages. There are six individual bures, so even when fully booked the resort only has a dozen guests. With beautiful views and access to amazing diving, this is a hotspot for scuba fans from all over the world. In addition to diving, there are opportunities for relaxing on pristine beaches, kayaking the gorgeous waters, or checking out the local bird life in the lush rainforests. The staff loves a good game of volleyball and guests and staff often have pickup games on the property.
#10 How Sweet it is
La Dolce Vita, with only five villas, also provides the non-resort experience with the luxuries of a resort. With onsite activities and connections to local tour groups and guides, several beautiful walks in the immediate area, and a lauded spa (which will bring its services right to your villa), this is a favorite spot for many frequent travelers. As with all low-capacity resorts, booking in advance is a must!
#11 Home-Style Living on Vacation
With a two-bedroom villa including a private pool, you’ll feel at home, except with gorgeous scenery, access to great diving and beautiful beaches, and spa treatments right in your bedroom, living room, or poolside. As the name suggests, The Remote Resort will give you that lost in paradise feeling without losing any of the comforts of home.
#12 Pamper Yourself
Offering a variety of massages and treatments in a beautiful setting, be sure to schedule time at Tokoriki Spa where the whole body and its senses are treated. From traditional back massages to head, neck, and shoulder massages, the spa blends sensory experiences including aromatherapy with hands on treatment to guarantee one of the best spa experiences of your life.
#13 Spa Day
With locations at several resorts, the Pure Fiji Day Spa is a favorite of regular travelers to Fiji. From symbolically leaving your cares behind to indulging in some of the best services offered in the region, there are no complaints about Pure Fiji. In addition to a beautiful setting and extensive menu of services, the spa sells its products and also offers assessments of skin and other issues to help target problems. Products are produced with plants and other ingredients from Fiji.
10 Things You Should Know About Traveling in Fiji
- Food: Have reasonable expectations about food. Fiji is a grouping of islands so while the seafood, certain meats and produce are fresh, many things must be imported. This includes dairy. Many travelers do not like the dairy – your best bet is to skip it for fresh, local options.
- Greetings: Fijians are accommodating and proud of their nation. They will shout “Bula!” when greeting passersby. Do not be alarmed – after a while you’ll be doing it, too!
- Culture: The Fijian culture is well-preserved and a part of many aspects of daily life. Family is a core value and most Fijians live with or next to extended family. It is traditional to share whatever crops a household grows with family members and to provide for family outside of the household. Traditional kava ceremonies are still held and something you should definitely participate in while on your trip.
- Prices: Fiji’s number one industry is tourism and yet it remains unspoiled, primarily due to its being difficult to reach. For this reason, and others (like having to export many things) prices do tend to be higher and you can expect to pay a premium for your Fiji vacation. Many travelers feel it is worth it to spend more and gain an experience that is not full of stepping over tourists on the way to the beach.
- Land: Most Fijian land is owned by families and even those who were born outside of Fiji have a right to come back and claim their land. This allows for protection and preservation because the hotels and resorts are either family owned or borrowing the land and as we know, you take good care when you are borrowing something!
- Language: English is spoken in Fiji along with the indigenous Fijian language and Hindi. At one time, there were more Indians than Fijians on the island because of an influx of Indian workers who came for employment in the sugarcane fields.
- Weather: The weather is warm in Fiji, even at night, and if staying in a resort you can wear your bathing suit and shorts while on the premises. When going into villages, tourists should not dress scantily but instead in casual clothing. There are occasional downpours, so pack a light rain jacket. You should also bring a hat for the sun, cash, and light cotton clothing.
- Fijians: Fijians are hospitable and it is not unlikely that you will be invited into a home for a meal or drink. Fijians also love children, so if you are traveling with children your chances of being invited in are even greater. It is customary to give a small gift when offered hospitality. A framed photograph of your family and the Fijian family can be sent back upon your arrival home.
- Luggage: Pack lightly. There are restrictions on baggage when traveling between islands and many people tell stories of what they had to leave behind. You will be in your bathing suit a great deal of the time so cut down on the clothing you plan to bring. You should pack sunscreen and insect repellant. Go light on clothing – you will most likely have access to laundry.
- Bring Photos: Fijians rarely get to travel so it is customary that they will ask tourists to see pictures. Bring pictures on your phone or a small photobook of places you’ve been and where you live. Also, bring small items to give to villagers. Outgrown (but in good condition) children’s clothes, adult clothing, small first aid kits, school supplies, and other everyday items are greatly appreciated by Fijians who may struggle with money. While they do not have an excess of material belongings, Fijians are happy and relaxed – something we could all learn to appreciate. Bring a small token of thanks when traveling as you will undoubtedly leave with a new perspective on your hustle and bustle lifestyle.
Have you been to Fiji? What was your favorite part? If you haven’t been yet, what type of resort do you think you would most enjoy?
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