Plantation Island Resort is a popular family-friendly resort located on Malolo Lailai Island in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands. Spanning 23 acres of lush tropical gardens and white sandy beaches, the resort is known for its relaxed atmosphere and wide range of activities suitable for families, couples, and groups. It's a place where guests can balance relaxation with adventure, offering a true island escape.
The resort boasts a variety of facilities to ensure a comfortable and entertaining stay. These include:
Three freshwater swimming pools, with one featuring a waterslide.
A resort shop, boutique, and mini-supermarket for guest convenience.
A medical clinic and a coin-operated guest laundry.
A day spa offering a range of treatments and a hair salon.
Sports facilities such as a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, volleyball, and a rugby oval.
WiFi is available throughout the resort (for a cost).
Plantation Island Resort is particularly well-suited for families, with a focus on keeping children of all ages entertained. Key family facilities include:
Coconut Kids Club: A supervised club for children aged 4 to 12 with a daily schedule of activities like Fijian dancing, arts and crafts, and crab racing.
Kids' Water Parks: Two inflatable water parks in the lagoon, one suited for ages 5-16, and a new "Jungle Water Park" with trampolines and a slide.
Playgrounds: Three playgrounds, including one for toddlers and an indoor play zone.
Nanny and Babysitting Services: Available for parents who want a break.
Kids Eat & Transfer Free: The resort offers packages where children aged 0-11 can eat free from the kids' menu when dining with their parents and transfer for free on the Malolo Cat ferry.
Guests can choose from a vast array of land and water-based activities, many of which are complimentary. Options include:
Water Sports: Snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and banana boat rides.
Diving & Surfing: A PADI-certified dive center offers courses and trips to over 44 dive sites. The resort is also a launching point for surfing trips to nearby breaks like Cloud Break and Tavarua.
Land-based Activities: Bula Bikes for exploring the island, mini-golf, lawn bowls, rugby, and cultural activities like cooking lessons, coconut husking, and kava ceremonies.
Excursions: Dolphin safaris, moonlight cruises, island hopping, and game fishing are available.
The resort offers a diverse range of dining options to cater to all tastes, including a selection of bars and a supermarket.
Copra Restaurant: The main dining venue, offering buffet-style meals for breakfast and dinner with nightly themed buffets.
Tavola Restaurant & Bar: An all-day a la carte restaurant with a focus on modern Fijian and Pacific Rim cuisine.
Black Coral Grill: An a la carte dinner restaurant specializing in steaks and seafood, with the unique option to cook your own meat on a volcanic stone.
Other options: A poolside "Bowl" concept for healthy poke bowls, the Cocohut for coffee and treats, a snack bar, and the Brigham Bar and other beach bars for drinks.
Meal Plans: Guests can opt for Full Board, Half Board, or Breakfast Only meal plans to pre-pay for their dining.
Plantation Island Resort features a variety of accommodation types, from traditional Fijian bures to modern hotel rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities.
2 Bedroom Garden Bures have 3 rooms plus a bathroom with one queen bed and two single beds and air conditioning and can accommodate up to 8 people.
Beachfront bures have 2 rooms plus a bathroom and have a queen bed, 2 singles and air conditioning and can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults or 2 adults & 3 children.
Studio Garden Bures have one room plus a bathroom with one queen bed and two single beds and air conditioning and can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and one child.
Poolside rooms have one room plus a bathroom with one queen bed and two single beds and air conditioning and can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults & one child or 2 adults & 3 children.
1 Bedroom Garden Bures have 2 room plus a bathroom with one queen bed and two single beds and air conditioning and can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults & one child or 2 adults & 3 children.
Located around 16km west of Nadi airport on Malolo Lailai, Plantation is accessible by boat or plane. The Malolo Cat runs 4 services a day from Denarau marina to Plantation Island. The trip takes around 50 minutes. Other connection options include a helicopter ride or a Pacific Islands Seaplane ride.
