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Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas
- Vacations should be relaxing but when traveling with kids, it can be hard to keep them entertained.
- Many resorts offer special kids’ programs for enrichment and fun, so parents may confidently relax.
- We found the best resort kids clubs so everyone in the family can have the vacation of a lifetime.
After I became a mom, I learned fast that few family trips could properly be called a vacation for parents. In many cases, it became more about schlepping gear and trying to entertain little ones than actually relaxing.
But when I discovered the world of hotel kids clubs, everything changed. Our children found fun and enrichment, often with local, cultural tie-ins, and at the same time, provided us coverage and confidence to actually enjoy the pool, spa, or a quiet meal. My kids now consider the kids club to be one of the best parts of going away.
They also offer major value. Even when we’ve shelled out major cash for a fancy resort, these kids clubs come included in the nightly rate and translate to childcare, summer camp-like fun, and a memorable, fuss-free stay for all.
And I’m not talking about resorts meant for kids, where adults’ tastes and preferences play second fiddle. Rather, I’m referring to sophisticated resorts you’d travel to without kids in tow that also offer excellent programming for all children. Here are our top picks in the US, Mexico, Caribbean, and South Pacific.
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Book the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Red Rock is just 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, amid gorgeous Red Rock Canyon. It offers the high-polish glitz you associate with Vegas, but balances that vibe nicely with its setting in a striking natural environment with access to plenty of outdoor adventures and nature.
For kids, there’s a bowling alley with 72 lanes, a game room, a lounge, a snack bar, and more. Kids Quest offers hourly drop-in child care on-site, with activities for children of all ages including art, video games, karaoke, and more.
Entry-level rooms come with affordable price points on most dates and include down bedding, Egyptian cotton linens, spa-like Calcutta marble bathrooms, 65-inch high-def TVs, and views of the cliffs or the Strip.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Atlantis Paradise Island
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Book Atlantis Paradise Island
Atlantis is a massive 171-acre resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The sprawling, ocean-themed resort features accommodations built around Aquaventure, a 62-acre water complex with fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools, marine habitats, water slides, and river rides.
There are five separate towers: The Beach, The Coral, The Royal, The Cove, and The Reef, plus the Harborside Resort near the marina, each with its own unique character and price point.
All the water activities are a major draw for kids here with 11 distinctly different pools and 20 swimming areas. But there’s a dedicated kids club, too with various activities and entertainment options by age group, including Cooks@Play, a hands-on cooking experience; a performance room with a stage, costumes, and makeup; and a game room featuring 12 gaming stations including Xbox 1, Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 4, a Wii Tree, and Wii-U.
COVID-19 procedures are available .
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
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Book the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Located in Dana Point, the famous and widely loved Monarch Beach Resort was rebranded as the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. Here, it’s all about views and a vibe that exudes elegance.
The property’s wide range of amenities includes an array of restaurants, shops, and activities including standout dining like an American steakhouse from Chef Michael Mina.
Many rooms have Pacific Ocean views with chic, beachy decor and large bathrooms with marble tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities. Some patios have fire pits (with s’mores kits offered — a huge hit among kids).
When I visited with my family, I felt comfortable bringing my yet-unvaccinated kids as the property’s COVID policies are informed by public health and epidemiology experts at the University of California Irvine and certified by the California Hotel & Lodging Association, with international certification from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council.
The Monarch Beach Kids Club is open to kids ages five to 12 for a half or full day of outdoor activities, swimming, treasure hunts, and games on the beach. Families can access various outdoor programming and activities across the coastal property, too, from ocean activities such as surf lessons and stand-up paddleboard tours at the private Monarch Bay Beach Club to more than 50 outdoor fitness classes, family programs, and art activities.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
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Book the Conrad Bora Bora Nui
This is the only resort on Bora Bora’s Motu To’opua islet, which offers some of the most outstanding views you can find on the lagoon. The property also has a second islet, Motu Tapu, that’s available exclusively to guests.
I honeymooned here when it was still a Hilton, and it’s only gotten more stunning and amenity-rich since its major overhaul to the elevated Conrad nameplate it carries today. The fully renovated resort is located on the longest private stretch of white sand beaches and accommodations range from spacious lagoon-view suites that are just right for families to bucket-list-worthy overwater villas.
There are five restaurants and bars, plus the Hina Spa located on the hilltop with knockout views, and the Tamariki Kids’ Club where young guests learn about the island’s culture through activities like pareo paintings, flower crafts, and Tahitian dancing along with beachside games and treasure hunts. There are activity options for guests as young as one year old, and kids can also learn from the hotel’s partnership with Manta Trust and the hotel’s resident marine biologist.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Rosewood Mayakoba
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Technically located in Playa del Carmen, Mayakoba feels a world apart from the crowds in a lush complex comprised of mangroves, lagoons, leafy plants, and a stunning beach.
Rosewood Mayakoba is an ideal place for both luxury and family-friendly fun, offering top-notch service and major pampering. There are 129 suites, each with an open floor plan, expansive terrace, custom furnishings crafted by Mexican artisans, and private plunge pools. Some sit perched above a lagoon for an overwater feel and eight wellness suites are located on their own private island with room amenities such as a private salt-therapy pool, meditation pavilion, reflexology fountain, and in-shower aromatherapy.
While it might sound kid-averse, the opposite is true with a Rosewood Explorers program that offers a range of activities for kids including yoga, pizza and cookie-making classes, and arts and crafts. One of the most popular activities is the resort’s signature scavenger hunt where kids are tasked with locating all of the hotel’s onsite alebrijes, which are the brightly colored sculptures of mythical creatures that dot the property.
Rosewood Explorers also offers eco-boat tours through the Mayakoba lagoons with an on-site biologist, who shares details about the range of wildlife — from birds to alligators — and hundreds of indigenous flora and fauna. Evening events include movie nights on the beach with hot cocoa and popcorn.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Four Seasons Punta Mita
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Book Four Seasons Punta Mita
This is my family’s favorite kids club in the world, We have visited many times since our first visit for my twins’ second birthday.
The resort just makes everything so easy and fun for families, pulling us back over and over. The kids club is like the most luxurious summer camp, and almost all of the activities are included with the room rate, which offers outstanding value if used to the fullest.
On our most recent visit in July 2021 — our first family vacation since COVID — the kids club activities were available by reservation only and limited to about six kids per activity as a COVID safety protocol. But when Mexican bingo was full, the kids club opened a separate lunchtime program just for my kids. That’s the kind of service kids — and parents — can expect here.
This uncrowded-in-all-seasons resort has two secluded beaches, separated by a dramatic clifftop perch that makes an unforgettable private dinner destination for a special occasion. There’s an adults-only pool and an infinity-edge all-ages pool, plus a serene lazy river that feels as if it meanders naturally through a jungle.
There are multiple dining options including the sprawling, airy two-story Dos Catrinas restaurant and lounge that anchors the center of the resort with stunning views. Bahia by Richard Sandoval is right on the sand and Aramara serves upscale Asian fare.
Entry-level lodgings come in at an expansive 645 square feet of indoor-outdoor space with room for three adults or two adults and two kids, plus sophisticated beachy decor and marble bathrooms.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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Book the Mandarin Oriental Canouan
This 1,200-acre Caribbean private resort sanctuary has just 26 suites and 13 villas. Located on a stretch of the white powder Godahl Beach, Mandarin Oriental Canouan’s entry-level accommodations are one-bedroom suites with uninterrupted ocean views, a light-filled living room, a balcony, and a marble bathroom.
The resort’s “Pirates of Canouan”-themed kids and teen programs run daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering experiences included with the room rate. Indoors, kids can enjoy cooking, arts and crafts, movies, and games like ping-pong and foosball. An additional schedule of experiences rotates daily, with activities ranging from sea turtle conservation lessons (including a field trip to the on-property turtle sanctuary) to beach Olympics, and cricket and yoga.
There are also two pools — just for the kids club. One is for toddlers with splash areas and slides, and another larger pool for older children, all surrounded by mini lounge chairs and umbrellas. An outdoor playground has swings, an in-ground trampoline, a climbing frame, plus an expansive green space for soccer and cricket.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
Kokomo Private Island Resort
Kokomo Private Island Fiji
Book Kokomo Private Island Resort
Kokomo Private Island is among Fiji’s most exclusive private island resorts and is designed around families and multi-generational travel.
Located in Fiji’s remote Celestial Kadavu Island Group (a 45-minute helicopter or seaplane flight from Nadi) the 140-acre private island resort is made up of 21 standalone luxury villas that come with their own private pool, tropical walled gardens, ocean views, and direct beach access. They feature large living areas and kitchenettes with air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout, coupled with a master bedroom with walk-in closet, rain shower, a deep soaking bathtub and outdoor shower. There are also five hilltop residences for large families with nanny and butler services.
The family-friendly resort features various activities including a kids club, a teen club, and nanny services. The kids club offers fish feeding, local crafts, treasure hunts, cooking classes, and movie nights. The teen club adds a bit more adventure with snorkeling, coral restoration projects, and beach games. Kokomo’s nanny services are included for children up to three years old.
COVID-19 procedures are available here.
FAQ: Hotels with kids clubs
Do hotel kids clubs cost money?
In many cases, hotel kids’ clubs are included with the nightly room rate, and for this list, we gave special priority to those that are included this way.
In some cases, there is a separate charge per usage. Here’s a good rule of thumb: the pricier the room night, the more likely it is to come with high-value inclusions such as kids club programming.
Do certain activities cost more money?
Even where kids clubs are included with the room rate, additional fees are sometimes charged for activities involving extra supplies or prep, such as tie-dying T-shirts or making chocolates from scratch. Parents will be notified of these fees upfront, and can typically charge them to the room.
Is it safe to stay in a hotel?
While hotels do provide opportunities for face-to-face interactions with staff and other guests in common spaces like check-in desks, lobbies, and dining venues, experts say guests who exercise proper precautions can stay safely in hotels.
No travel is completely risk-free and we recommend following CDC current guidelines as well as all applicable local protocols at the time of travel.
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