Nothing surpasses the Caribbean’s crystal blue ocean, white sand beaches, and soothing tropical breezes for the ultimate family holiday. That’s because the top Caribbean family resorts understand how to cater to families by providing roomy rooms, kids’ clubs and kid-friendly activities, all-inclusive packages, and exciting water parks.
15 Top-Rated All-Inclusive Family Resorts
1. Beaches Turks and Family Resorts Caicos
To take advantage of everything this large all-inclusive has to offer, you’ll need a precise schedule. Choose from a variety of family-friendly suites (some with separate kids’ rooms and exclusive butler service!) and then fill your stomach with gourmet pizza, tandoori chicken, coconut crushed shrimp, Jamaican jerk pork, and other dishes from one of the property’s 21 restaurants. Your family can make the most of the sparkling, blue waters with access to SUP, wakeboarding, snorkelling, and scuba diving—all at no extra charge—because the resort is located on a stunning 12-mile stretch of white, sandy coastline. Breakfast with Big Bird and the Sesame Street crew in the morning before walking over to the 27,000 square foot waterpark, which features waterslides, kid-friendly splash pools, water cannons, whirlpools, a lazy river, and a swim-up beverage bar.
2. Memories Varadero Family Resorts
If your kids enjoy watching Toopy and Binoo’s escapades on TV, they’ll love this 1,025-room megaresort. The beloved Canadian characters, as well as Bingo’s doll, Patchy Patch, walk the grounds of this low-cost all-inclusive. Picky eaters will have plenty to pick from at the resort’s eight on-site restaurants, which serve a variety of cuisines such as Cuban, Italian, Japanese, and French. Little ones ages three and under are delighted at the included baby club, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while kids ages four to 12 can play on the playground and participate in games at the kids’ club. There is also after-hours babysitting available for a cost. One child under the age of twelve stays and eats for free, while a second sibling pays a reduced cost.
3. Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Family Resorts Casino
With a family check-in experience that includes a red carpet and kids’ welcome treats, this all-inclusive resort caters to families from the start. You can request kid-friendly features such as gaming consoles or cribs for your stay, and there are lots of connecting rooms and family suites available. For an additional price, in-room childcare is provided for children under the age of three, and children ages four to twelve can enjoy the Explorer’s Club, which includes sandcastle competitions, nature and exploration activities, and a monthly campout adventure. There is also a pool at the kids’ club. Families can embark on snorkelling tours or feed marine animals such as turtles, sharks, and stingrays for an additional cost.
4. Abaco Beach Resort, Bahamas
This resort, which is surrounded by the tranquil blue seas of Sea Abaco, is not all-inclusive, but it is noted for its family-friendly ambiance and its unique programme for youngsters, Bahama Buddies ($30 per child). Children aged three to twelve can learn about island life from Bahamian children their own age (many of them sons and daughters of staffers). With their new companions, participants construct traditional island crafts, learn the Junkanoo dance, and prepare conch and fish from the docks. For families travelling with small children, complimentary cribs are offered, and parents can receive in-room childcare for an extra price if they need a break.
5. The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive
This all-inclusive hotel puts you right on the beach; all of the guest rooms are oceanfront and feature panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Non-motorized water activities and lessons are free, so let your little adventurers try something new! There’s something for everyone, from snorkelling to kayaking. Kids ages five to twelve can study Papiamento – the most frequently spoken language in Aruba and neighbouring islands – construct their own kites, climb a rock wall, and participate in scavenger hunts and bicycle excursions at the featured Kids’ Camp.
6. Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
For families, comfort and convenience are a winning mix, and a good deal doesn’t hurt either. That’s exactly what you get when you stay at the Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, where kids from baby to 12 stay for free when they share a room with their parents. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 pay simply a nightly per-room service charge and a resort fee. The on-site kids club focuses on arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, and beach games to keep the youngsters busy for hours.
7. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa
The enormous Beaches Turks & Caicos resort complex is located in Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos, and is built out in distinct themed towns with private coastal villas and family rooms. The 45,000-square-foot Pirates Island Water Park is the resort’s most impressive feature, a large all-ages park with plenty of ways to cool off, including eight waterslides and a surfing simulator, as well as a swim-up smoothie bar, games room, and an endless supply of food at the nostalgic 50s-style diner. Aside from the park, there are six pools on the property and, of course, a beautiful stretch of beach.
8. Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Jamaica
At the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, Jamaica, families can select from suites, opulent penthouses, or exclusive three-bedroom villas. Each has a private balcony with stunning views of the beach or the gardens, and villas provide extra amenities such as washers/dryers, kitchenettes, and butler service. Outdoor recreation amenities at the resort include not only the pool and beach, but also a splash pad, playground, and pavilion.
9. Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Family Resorts Republic
If you’ve ever wanted to join the circus, Club Med Punta Cana is the place to be. This Punta Cana beach resort on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast is home to a unique Circus School and Creactive, a programme designed by Cirque du Soleil to teach guests the abilities required to become a daring acrobat or gravity-defying aerialist. Those who wish to test the waters can try their hand at juggling, walking the tightrope, or swinging from the trapeze.
10. Grand Isle Resort & Residences, Bahamas
This four-star luxury resort on Emerald Bay on Great Exuma, Bahamas, has everything a family could want. The resort has a mile-long sandy beach with unlimited use of water sports equipment such as stand up paddleboards, kayaks, boogie boards, snorkelling equipment, and more; children who want to play in the pool have full access to the resort’s pool toys and safety equipment.
11. Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, Dominican
This five-star all-inclusive provides unexpectedly low prices and a vast range of activities for all age groups, making it an excellent choice for families with children of all ages. Teens aged 13 to 17 have their own club that is monitored but Family Resorts unstructured, allowing them to mingle and play games ranging from ping pong and billiards to PlayStation. Teens are also encouraged to join adults in a range of cultural and fitness classes.
12. The Buccaneer, St. Croix
The Buccaneer, located on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, offers a variety of activities and services to families on its 340 acres. There are two beaches here: the more isolated Grotto Beach and the bigger, busier Mermaid Beach, which has a restaurant, a dock for local sightseeing boats, and water sports facilities. Many water Family Resorts sports, from free dive training to kayaking, are available throughout your stay. Golf, horseback riding, tennis, and team sports such as beach volleyball are examples of land sports. In addition to the beaches, the resort has a number of swimming pools.
13. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, St. Maarten
Despite the fact that storm Irma was to blame, the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino on St. Maarten in the Netherlands Antilles has recently undergone a comprehensive renovation. The required renovations have resulted in modern, spacious rooms and all-new facilities, such as a submarine-themed kids’ pool and an outstanding water park. This is part of the Maho Bungalo Kids Club, where younger guests will find all they need to have a good time on their trip. For older children, the Teen Zone offers a variety of games and activities, as well as weekly events such as disco nights and pyjama parties.
14. Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic
Bayahibe Beach is located on the Dominican Republic’s southern coast, between the town of Sámana and the island’s largest national park, and is home to Family Resorts the laid-back Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus. This resort welcomes families, couples, and parties, and has a separate pool area for children so that others can enjoy some peace and quiet if desired. Scuba classes, which take place in the safety of a pool and are offered for ages 12 and up, are among the resort’s most popular activities.
15. Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Although this five-star luxury resort is pricey, guests at the Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada receive what they pay for. While the adults play a game of golf, unlimited play is included, kids ages three to twelve are well cared for in the Nutmeg Pod, the resort’s day camp. This completely supervised programme emphasises Family Resorts creativity, and each kid who attends has the opportunity to leave their imprint – literally, with a paint handprint on the wall. The resort provides recreational facilities such as lit tennis courts and water sports programmes, including scuba diving, in addition to golf and, of course, magnificent pools.
