Traveling with children can often be challenging if you don’t pick the right resort. While you don’t want to choose a place so relaxed that you’ll be covering your child’s eyes every few minutes, you also don’t want to be put in the position of only having a fine-dining restaurant available either. There has to be a harmonic balance of a casual atmosphere with a touch of sophistication. Fortunately, Jamaica offers some of the top-voted kid-friendly hotels around, many even feature activities for young age groups.
- FDR Pebbles – Falmouth – Located on more than 600 feet of sandy beaches, this Pebbles Resort offers a Vacation Nanny program and child activities so if you want to escape away for some adult time, you can! One inclusive price includes three daily meals, bar drinks, children activities, water sports, tennis and live nightly entertainment.
- Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort – Montego Bay – Freshly remodeled, the resort features a swimming pool, tennis courts, nightly entertainment, a fitness center, water sports and a children’s nursery. There are 524 full service guest rooms, 6 restaurants and 2 bars to satisfy the taste of anyone.
- Beaches Resort and Spa – Negril – You’ll find activities thoughtfully planned for any age group here from toddler to kids to teens and of course, adults. Club Liquid is for the teenagers while Sesame Street World is for the kids and the whole family can enjoy the Pirates Island Waterpark.
- Beaches Sandy Bay – Negril – Certified nannies will make sure your kids have the time of their lives while you escape for a little snorkeling, shopping or sightseeing. Located on the Seven Mile Beach where turquoise waters and white sand meet, the resort is warm and inviting with three fantastic restaurants.
- Hilton Rose Hall Resort – Montego Bay – 488 rooms are found at this oceanfront resort that houses Jamaica’s largest water park called Sugar Mill Falls. There are plenty of kid activities as well as a spa and championship golf course so you can indulge in adult time while not going too far away.
- Franklyn D. Resort and Spa – Runaway Bay – Snorkeling, sailing, glass-bottom boat rides, kayaking, activity pool with a 100 ft water-slide, fitness center, four restaurants, live entertainment, spa and scuba diving are just some of the amenities you’ll find here. Their Vacation Nanny program keeps visitors coming back year after year.
- Negril Tree House Resort – Negril – The warm family atmosphere invites you into this 69 room property. White sand beaches provide plenty of opportunity for snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and beach volleyball while three spectacular restaurants will accommodate all tastes of every age group.
- Half Moon – Montego Bay – You don’t have to sacrifice luxury just because you’re traveling with a family. The Anancy Children’s Village is for younger kids while Hype Zone is for the teenagers. There’s also swimming with dolphins in a private lagoon, horseback riding, championship golf course and plenty of water activities for the whole family.
- Round Hill Hotel – Montego Bay – In addition to 36 oceanfront hotel rooms, there’s also 27 villas with private pools. The Pineapple Kids’ Club provides imaginative and educational activities including Jamaica arts and crafts, reggae lessons, talent shows, water sports and nature walks. Round Hill also features tennis, golf and even fitness classes.
- Altamon West Hotel – Montego Bay – This refurbished boutique hotel provides children with their own pool! It’s a complete resort that is centrally located so traveling with a family is effortless. The Body Bliss Spa will pamper you while your kids have fun and you’ll find one of Jamaica’s top wine bars here.
Taking a family vacation doesn’t limit you to local camping trips and amusement parks. Vacations are for making magical memories. Take your family to paradise to a tropical island for a trip they’ll never forget.