Picolo recommends · Hotel in the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Castaway Island, Fiji
Children in masks paddle off the beach over the coral, while their parents watch from the shade of a thatched bure.
The reef starts a few strokes from the beach, which is why children spend most of the day in the water here. Castaway has a whole small island to itself, with thatched bures, as Fiji's bungalows are known, among the trees and along the shore.
There is a kids' club, kayaks and other water sports, so the days fill themselves. Adults get a beach to lie on and the reassurance that the swimming is calm and close to land.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Castaway Island, Fiji
For families in Fiji, Castaway is our first choice. Children can swim and snorkel safely, there is always something going on, and the mood is easy-going rather than precious.
This is not the place for a quiet honeymoon or high-end luxury. The rooms are simpler than at the top resorts, and with many families on the island, the beach is rarely silent.
What you get
- Kids' club
- Water sports and kayaks
- Snorkelling straight from the beach
- Thatched bures in the trees and by the sand
- Restaurant on the island
A day at Castaway Island, Fiji
- Morning
- Masks on and a first look at the reef from the beach.
- Midday
- Children to the kids' club while you take a kayak out.
- Afternoon
- A rest in the shade of the bure through the hottest hours.
- Evening
- Dinner as a family with sand still between your toes.
Location
Castaway Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Open in MapsQuestions about Castaway Island, Fiji
Is Castaway Island good for young children?
Yes. The water by the beach is calm, the reef is close, and the kids' club gives parents a few hours to themselves.
Which bure should I book at Castaway Island?
Choose one near the beach. With children going back and forth to the water all day, a short walk makes life easier.
Is Castaway Island a luxury resort?
Not in the top tier. It is comfortable and relaxed, but rooms are simpler than at resorts like Likuliku or Six Senses.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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