Best resorts for families

Playa Mujeres

This all inclusive family resort offers more than just your average lounge poolside. Dive into colourful coral reefs, perfect your backhand at the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre or drop the mini-vacationers off at the kids’ club while you contemplate whether you should have one more massage (or one more kid). Perhaps you can consider upgrading to Family Selection room categories for perks like private resort areas and ‘round-the-clock room service.

Punta Cana

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa in Punta Cana offers vacations for the whole tribe with all the bells and whistles — if the bells are poolside swim-out suites and the whistles are supervised kids and teens clubs with beachside movie nights. But that’s not all, guests of all ages get to enjoy the perks of Unlimited Luxury® while grown ups can sneak next door to Breathless Punta Cana for a bit of adults only mischief.

Cayo Coco

One of our favourites and one of the best resorts for families, Grand Aston Cayo Paredon is also one of Sunwing’s Smile Resorts™ and really delivers on its claim to fame. For instance, Bali beds by the pool and beach massage huts (for a little extra pampering), you might just forget you’re vacationing with family. Plus, dining options are plentiful, from show cooking to Tex-Mex and vegetarian delights.

Cayo Santa Maria

For an all inclusive family resort that stands out, Iberostar Selection Ensenachos delivers with two beautiful coves offering unique beach experiences. Kids will be busy defending their pirate ship at the splash park, and you? You’ll be trying your hand at tennis and dance lessons. Plus, with dining options that cover everything from sushi to spaghetti, even the pickiest eaters will be kept happy and content at this tropical haven.

Riviera Maya

Is your family as passionate about water slides as they are nature? Cool, cool, cool – so Sandos Caracol Eco Resort features an expansive water park for you (yes, the adult) to enjoy, while your kids (or your brother’s kids) go bananas at the jungle gym and trampoline. If you’re in search of underwater excitement, head to the resort’s natural cenote and explore its depths while snorkelling.

Punta Cana

At Family Club at Grand Bavaro Princess, the phrase “I’m boooored!” has yet to be uttered. This family-friendly all inclusive resort is like a treasure chest of kid-friendly excitement, from the white-sand beach that’s built for sandcastle excellence to the exchange privileges at Grand Bavaro Princess. Need more space? That’s fine, Junior Suites can fit your entire crew with three-story bunk beds that’ll be an instant hit.

St. Maarten

This is one of the best resorts in St. Maarten for all-ages vacays, strategically located between a paradise setting and alllll the action. You’re just steps from the lively Maho Village, so the whole tribe can venture out and explore the neighbourhood or simply take in the views from the resort’s white-sand beach. From the mini-Aqua Park to the nearby Casino Royale, believe us when we say this resort offers plenty for everyone.