10 Fun Hotels for Kids and Families Across America

Traveling as a family or with small children can present significant challenges but choosing the right hotel can solve a lot of them.

Whether it's securing accommodations within close proximity to attractions ideal for all ages or booking a property with a robust selection of family-friendly amenities like pools and playgrounds, travelers can ensure a memorable getaway for the entire group when they settle on the right stay.

Here are some of the top kid- and family-friendly hotels around the country.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis outside of Palm Springs in Cathedral City, California features one-bedroom residential-style villas that are ideal for families with a fully equipped kitchen, private patio or balcony, and washer and dryer.

The property also boasts a pair of pools, an escape room and access to Cathedral Canyon Gold and Tennis Club in addition to a kid-friendly activities room with virtual reality, pool tables, Nintendo Switch and more.

Convenient to popular attractions such as Table Rock Lake, Silver Dollar City, Branson Landing and Titanic Museum, The Ozarker Lodge opened last summer, offering numerous kid-friendly amenities, including a large heated outdoor pool, fire pits, creekside cedar soaking tubs, a natural playground and a dedicated space for local food trucks.

The Lodge even offers complimentary saltwater taffy from the iconic Silver Dollar City upon check-in.

Families visiting Dallas should set their sights on the Hilton Anatole, which includes the three-acre JadeWaters entertainment complex equipped with a 630-foot lazy river, leisure pool and a kids play zone.

Guests can also put their courage to the test on a pair of 180-foot slides or simply sit back and relax in a luxury cabana.

Located just outside of San Diego in Escondido, California, Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk features a whopping 714 residential-style villas and eight pools, including a children's pool.

Other kid- and family-friendly amenities include a sports court area, an escape room, five recreation centers, a theater and underwater virtual reality, among others.

The Big Apple's Hilton New York Times Square is home to Aladdin's Times Square Palace suite, which kids are sure to love. Designed by one of Broadway's top talents, the suite transports guests to Agrabah and includes up to four complimentary premium orchestra tickets to see Broadway's Aladdin the Musical.

Guests will also receive a wake-up call from the musical's Genie, Michael James Scott.

Southern California's iconic Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton is the ideal family getaway. Guests can embark on electric bike adventures, partake in a surf academy, underwater virtual reality snorkeling, family beach yoga and movies on the beach.

The hotel's Ocean Explorers program even features a living classroom and underwater aquarium experience with an interactive tide pool where children learn about preserving the ocean.

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago was recognized as the Windy City's best for those traveling with a baby or young child by travel experts in 2023. Friendly staff will supply families with teddy bears upon arrival and set up play tents in their room.

Plus, the little ones can even enjoy playful ice cream manicures and pedicures at the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa & Health Club. Families can enhance their stay with the Waldorf Getaway package, which includes a complimentary upgrade upon arrival and free valet parking.

Hawaii's Wailea Beach Resort is arguably the most family-friendly property on the islands, spanning 22 acres and boasting the longest waterslide on the island of Maui. Guests can also enjoy four different pool experiences in addition to the Keiki Kids Club for children ages five to 12 and a GameSpace offering foosball, billiards, shuffleboard and vintage arcade games.

Families can also paddle board alongside majestic turtles, watch for whales, snorkel and participate in scavenger hunts that teach little ones about native plants and wildlife.

Nearby to Walt Disney World and other iconic family-friendly attractions in Central Florida, the 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando will entertain the whole group with spacious Executive Family Suites and awesome amenities like the Grande Lakes Waterpark—featuring six distinct zones including a signature lazy river and the Headwaters Slide Tower with three waterslides.

There's also the Ritz Kids Club in addition to activities like fly fishing, falconry, guided Eco-Tours and Sunrise Safaris.

Fresh off of a $65 million renovation and home to both the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Hotel and Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Kingston Resorts Myrtle Beach offers exclusive access to the Currents Seaside Entertainment pool deck, including a water playground with slides, a large swimming pool and a smaller waterpark geared at younger kids who want to splash around.

Families can lounge in as many as 28 cabanas with scenic views as well as 10 daybeds, a hammock garden and 350 chaise lounge chairs.