When it comes to pleasing the entire family, look no further than the Caribbean! From all-inclusive resorts with lazy rivers and spacious suites to luxe resorts with swim-up suites and hidden rooms of candy, kids of all ages will love the Caribbean islands.
While there are many family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean, these resorts go above and beyond by offering top-notch activities and amenities for children. Some even have a few perks for the adults!
Here’s our list of the best all-inclusive resorts for families:
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Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
Dreams Flora Resort & Spa opens in Punta Cana in February 2023 with perks families will love -- four pools, spacious family suites, and an onsite water park with waterslides. Teens will love their own 'bar,' serving mocktails and fun non-alcoholic drinks.
Royalton Splash Punta Cana
Royalton Splash Punta Cana caters to families, with a water park, outdoor pools, a playground, an ice cream parlor, and clubs for kids and teens. The resort also features spacious rooms with bunk beds that are great for families, plus easy access to Bavaro Beach -- named one of TripAdvisor’s Top 15 Beaches in the world.
Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa
In addition to spacious suites and three-bedroom villas, families will love thoughtful activities for kids and teens, including a fun size soccer field, pool tables, a beachfront play area, splash-pad, and more. Bonus -- there's a nearby cocktail lounge for the parents!
Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa
Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa features a lazy river and large swim-up rooms for families, plus plenty of activities like mini-golf and the brand's first FlowRider wave machine. Upgrade to the Diamond Club for butler service and access to the waterpark at nearby Grand Memories Splash.
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda
The resort's Explorer Cove section is packed with family-friendly amenities , including oceanfront family suites, a private family pool, and exclusive family beach cabanas. There's even a candy "speakeasy" for kids, located in the resort's Cacao & Co. family restaurant.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
This new, family-friendly resort features a Pineapple Villa inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants and stylish swim-out suites. Kids will love surprise slimings and visits from their favorite Nickelodeon characters.
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort is a sprawling, all-inclusive resort on Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos islands. The resort is geared towards families, with a huge water park, events featuring Sesame Street characters, an Xbox Lounge, and a teen disco.
Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta Cana
This luxury Punta Cana resort appeals to families with features like a water park, large suites and the Bahia Scouts children's club - an entire area designed just for kids.
Club Med Punta Cana
All-inclusive Club Med Punta Cana appeals to both families and couples, with acrobatic activities inspired by Cirque du Soleil, plenty of water sports, and a kids' club and pool. Grown-ups can enjoy some down time at the adults-only Zen Oasis pool and lounge.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
This all-inclusive resort on St. Lucia's south coast features an adult section (Harmony) on one side and a water park and playground (Splash) for all ages on the other side. Families will love the lazy river, connecting rooms and supervised kids' club.
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
This resort on St. Lucia's northwest coast has six pools, an all-inclusive option, and activities for kids and teens ranging from pizza parties to coconut bowling. Book a family villa with multiple beds and large kitchens -- some even offer private plunge pools.
Spice Island Beach Resort
This luxury all-inclusive resort on Grenada features The Nutmeg Pod - a kids' club for ages 3 - 12 - plus children's dining menus, roomy suites with private pools and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Sunscape Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino
Sunscape Curacao Resort is perfect for families who want to experience one of the Caribbean's top diving destinations while also enjoying the benefits of an all-inclusive resort. Kids get the royal treatment here, with a special check-in, kid-friendly menus and daily activities.
Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites
This family-friendly resort is located in two-story bungalows, between Bavaro Beach and lush gardens. Highlights of the resort include spacious suites ideal for families, a water park for kids, and a large lagoon pool overlooking the beach.
Grand Palladium Bavaro Suites Resort & Spa
Families can book swim-up suites at this beachfront Punta Cana resort, and will enjoy the six pools, eight restaurants and kids' programs for all ages. There's also an exclusive family pool with swim-up bar and access to the water park at neighboring Grand Palladium Punta Cana.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Hard Rock Punta Cana caters to families, with a rock-climbing wall, lazy river, arcade, and kids' program with music-themed activities. Book a two-bedroom family suite for extra space and a kid-friendly mini-bar (don't worry - adult beverages are also included!).
The Verandah Resort & Spa
This all-inclusive Antigua resort situated near hiking trails and a national park offers plenty of nature-inspired activities for the entire family. Kids can swim and snorkel in reef-sheltered waters, and there's a kids' club complete with a pirate ship jungle gym and splash pool.
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Divi Aruba offers families a great all-inclusive value in Aruba. Kids under age 2 stay and eat for free, while reduced rates are available for ages 3 through 17. Guests can also use facilities at the neighboring Tamarijn Aruba for a total of nine dining options -- with kid-friendly menus to please even the pickiest eaters.
Wyndham Reef Resort
Wyndham Reef Resort offers the only all-inclusive option on Grand Cayman. The resort offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including snorkeling, diving and stand-up paddle board at the onsite water sport center.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Sugar Mill Falls, a large water park that includes a thrilling slide, natural lagoons, tiered pools and a lazy river is the main draw at all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall, but families will also love the convenient island shuttle and variety of dining options offered by the resort.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Divi Little Bay is perfect for families, with spacious suites, free stays for children 12 and under, and daily poolside activities. The St. Maarten resort also offers a "Treasures of the Caribbean" program with treasure hunts, sandcastle contests and movie nights, complete with ice cream, popcorn, and Pina Coladas - minus alcohol, of course!
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The resort is great for families, with perks like a personal vacation nanny, a huge water slide, and suites with multiple bedrooms. The Yellow Bird Kids' Club keep kids busy with cooking lessons, shell collecting, pajamas parties and more.
Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
All-inclusive Beaches Negril is located on Seven Mile Beach and caters to families with a sprawling water park, supervised kids camp, and meet and greets with Sesame Street characters. The resort is expanding with new villas available this April, including beachfront villas with private plunge pools.
Beaches Ocho Rios
Families staying at the all-inclusive Beaches Ocho Rios will love the private stretch of beach, dedicated Scuba pool, water park and Sesame Street parades.
