Castaway Island Resort

Top choice in Mamanuca Group


This is an oldie but a very-goodie. A huge hit with families (and couples, outside of school holidays), there's something for everyone here: great kids club, family-friendly pool with waterfall, adults-only pool with swim-up bar, free non-motorised water sports, bushwalks, village excursions, shadowboxing lessons and squillions more. All free-standing bures are spacious and stylish, with privacy screens between parents' and kids' bedrooms.

Dining options at its four restaurants range from wood-fired pizzas and sushi to gourmet Fijian-Asian fusion: all allergies and intolerances catered for. Meal plans are $129 for adults, $65 for kids.

The resort-operated dive centre here charges $198 for a single-tank dive and $1188 for a PADI Open Water Course. Kids aged eight and up can try out the Bubblemaker scuba experience ($132)