Best Family Hotels in Florida

The Breakers' most luxe suits have five Juliet balconies with ocean views—that's right, five. Whichever room you choose to book, you'll enjoy access to the Beach Club's four pools and six whirlpool spas. Daytime bungalows are available for rental for families who want to retreat to an indoor lounge area with a private bath and food and beverage service. If you get tired of relaxing by the pool or lounging on the resort's private beach, the Family Entertainment Center offers plenty of activity to keep everyone busy. Visit the multiple play spaces, arcade, mini golf course, and basketball court, or rent bikes or schedule family golf lessons. The Family Entertainment Center also includes an Italian restaurant where parents can wine and dine while the kids play nearby.

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Situated directly on the sand, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is packed with family-friendly amenities. The resort's free Kids for All Seasons program offers tons of activities to keep the little ones entertained. Think dive-in movies, nature walks, seashell hunts, sandcastle building, games, and more. At the resort's Florie's and Seaway restaurants, kids four and under eat for free off the children's menu. Go during the winter polo season, and the resort's concierge can arrange a family visit to the International Polo Club where you can enjoy a Sunday match, stomp the divots during halftime, and take photos with the horses.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a fabulous, family-friendly four-diamond resort in the funky and eclectic beach town of Hollywood, Florida. Skate or stroll the award-winning Hollywood Beach Boardwalk and enjoy the laid-back vibe. Rent a stand-up paddleboard and cruise the Intracoastal. Chill beachside at one of two family-friendly pools, waterslide, or the multiple tiki bars. The Parakeets Kid’s Club provides games, crafts, and activities while mom and dad visit the adults-only 11th-floor rooftop pool and License to Chill Bar. Nearby, visit one of our favorites, the engaging Museum of Discovery and Science for hands-on, educational fun and watch a first-run IMAX film while you’re there

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is located on the sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters of Destin. Kids will love the beach, multiple pools, and nearby attractions like a zip line, ropes course, water park, aquarium, and go-karts. Parents will appreciate family-friendly amenities like cribs and pack-and-plays, beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, and a convenient market next to the pool for snacks and food on-the-go. They also provide day and nighttime kids' programs (Kids Krew), child care services, a variety of kid-friendly restaurants with great kids' menus, and suites that come with bunk beds in a little private alcove.

For a family getaway that offers comfort and relaxation, Pelican Grand Beach Resort will make your stay feel luxurious. This Fort Lauderdale hotel offers a private beach with a staff to meet your needs, a zero-entry pool, and a lazy river for floating the afternoon away. Kids can join the Funky Fish Ocean Camp for activities like crafts, snorkeling, skimboarding, and beach clean-up. For those who want a little more action, paddle boards are available, and Seabob underwater jet skis offer a closer look at ocean life. After a day in the sun, tuck in for in-room dining with a menu that delights both kids and adults. Settle your sweet tooth at The Emporium, a 1950s ice cream parlor that will satisfy your child—or your inner child—with its variety of ice cream flavors, bakery items, and sweet treats.