9 Kid-Friendly Hotels That Adults Will Love, Too
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Planning a family vacation is hard. You want the kids to have fun, but you also want to give yourself a break. If you’re having night sweats about all-you-can-eat junk food, costumed characters and waterslides in jam-packed pools, you can relax.
It’s the rare hotel that caters to both children and adults, but they do exist.
Take Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, where a huge splash pad, creative kids’ club and activities like monkey-spotting tours go hand in hand with a sophisticated rum bar and adults-only infinity pool overlooking the beach. Even though the hotel is perfect for families (thanks to spacious suites and the fact that kids under 5 eat free), no one would be surprised to see honeymooners here loving it just as much. The following properties strike that same balance, promising a vacation that pleases everyone. (Photo courtesy of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.)
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The Connaught
London
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A genteel Mayfair fixture, The Connaught treats younger travelers like royalty, with everything from house-made welcome treats and personalized bathrobes to a dedicated children’s concierge who can set up activities around town. Even the spa isn’t off-limits to little ones: The pool has twice-daily family-friendly swimming times. But it’s not all about the kids here. There’s an on-site cocktail bar that’s often ranked among the world’s best (you’ll love the martini trolley), and the award-winning restaurant, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, makes for the perfect date night.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Alberta, Canada
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No matter your age, you’ll be wowed by the glacial lake and surrounding mountains at this Banff National Park legend. Children will love the Kids Adventure Camp, where they can join an interactive quest to help find a missing hiker, and other camp-style activities like s’mores by the campfire, craft time, pajama parties, and indoor and outdoor games, depending on the season. And you’ll appreciate the massages and facials at the tranquil spa. When you’re ready to hang together, contact one of the resort’s Mountain Adventure Guides, who can help plan a full-family excursion in the Canadian Rockies.
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline, Nevada
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At this alpine resort, kids can putt their way around a mini-golf course on the event lawn, which also hosts games (bocce, cornhole, larger-than-life chess) and sunset movies, complete with popcorn and blankets. There’s also board-game time in the Great Room, a s’mores bar around the firepit and a water-sports kiosk with paddleboards, kayaks and even motorboats for rent. For adults, there’s the Edgewood golf course, which is known as one of the most stunning in the world, thanks to its location on the shores of Lake Tahoe at an elevation of more than 6,200 feet.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies
Nevis, West Indies
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This Caribbean hideaway is the kind of place that invites lazy lounging on the sand. But children certainly won’t be bored with family-friendly activities like spotting vervet monkeys on the golf course at sunset, making and flying kites, learning how to play dominoes and more. Traveling with little historians? Let them know that Nevis was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, then take them on a guided tour of sites from his life—an excursion offered by the hotel year-round. When you need some grown-up time, hire a babysitter and check out the Crowned Monkey Rum Bar.
One&Only Mandarina
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
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Set on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, this Riviera Nayarit property impresses with a 42,000-square-foot playground—created by an award-winning production designer—that includes an insectarium and butterfly garden. If your kids aren’t into creepy-crawlies, they can make art inspired by the Indigenous Huichol people or join a nature scavenger hunt at the KidsOnly club. While they’re occupied, luxuriate in your expansive villa or tree house with a plunge pool, then come back together to tackle the jungle ropes course, go horseback riding or take a surfing lesson.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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Enter the imposing grand lobby—all sleek marble and crystal chandeliers—and you might mistakenly think this 544-room luxury giant is for grown-ups only. But just head upstairs and you’ll find a series of fantastical family rooms, where kids can sleep in a classic Hong Kong tram, a camper van, a castle, a submarine and more—many are equipped with slides and thematically appropriate plushies. There’s a botanical-themed splash pad with water canons and spraying flowers, a game room and a pantry where parents can find any essentials they may have forgotten to pack, including wipe warmers, swim diapers, potties and bouncers.
Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Built on a palm-shaped archipelago in Dubai, this beachfront mega-resort has something for children, parents and the grandparents you brought along. There’s the world’s largest water park, complete with resident dolphins and fur seals; an entertainment venue called Wavehouse, which includes an arcade, a bowling alley and an artificial wave where you can test your surfing skills; and The Lost Chambers Aquarium, featuring more than 65,000 marine animals. For more mature pursuits, there’s also a private beach and an award-winning Cantonese restaurant, plus a holistic spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and even a clinic for regenerative wellness.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
New York City
Opened in 2022, this glitzy high-rise hotel caters to kids with welcome gifts like an adorable backpack, stuffed animal and activity books centered around a character named Leo the Lion. There’s even a special children’s menu during high tea, complete with PB&J, grilled cheese, scones, cookies and fruity herbal teas, as well as an optional in-room camping experience that includes a tent with fabric campfire and s’mores. Elegant rooms, a restorative spa and restaurants by beloved humanitarian and chef José Andrés make parents feel appreciated, too.
Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru is the place to go if you want to take your children to the Maldives without giving up on the destination’s signature romance. Little ones will go wild for the open-air play area, wading pool (complete with pint-size loungers) and Parrotfish Club, which features a packed activities calendar of pizza-making classes, dodgeball, coconut painting and more, while parents will love the overwater villas and secluded atmosphere. Out on the water, families can enjoy all-ages fun like snorkeling with sea turtles.
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