Are you looking for a family friendly hotel? No matter where your travels take you, family friendly hotels mean great pools and playgrounds, babysitting services and even free breakfasts. While family friendly hotels might not have all the amenities of larger resorts, they are often situated near major attractions such as Disney World and Universal Studios. For example, Universal's Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando has actual kid suites and supervised kids' programs. In San Francisco, we suggest Hotel Del Sol, a brightly colored boutique hotel which has free breakfast, a heated pool, a library with kids' films and is close to major tourist sites. If your family is traveling to San Diego, the Holiday Inn on the Bay is affordable and offers free babysitting services. And if you're interested in family-friendly hotels in Hawaii, Oahu is a great place to start your search. The Sheraton Waikiki in Hawaii has year-round kids' programs, supervised meals and organized Family Days. Some chain hotels are well-known for their appeal to families: Four Seasons, Embassy Suites, Westin, Hyatt and Loews hotels are all worth investigating.
No longer just for honeymooners, Hawaii now has plenty of kid friendly beach resorts as well. Kids love splashing around in Hawaii's warm and shallow waters, and while some Hawaiian resorts incorporate Hawaii's spectacular natural beauty into fun kids’ programs, others create exciting artificial landscapes.
On Maui, the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa is a combination between a huge water park and an impressive art museum. The multi-level pool has waterfalls, caves, a rope swing and slides for kids to explore and play on. Masterpieces by Picasso and Warhol provide exciting learning opportunities for adults and kids. On Oahu, the kid friendly beach resort called Sheraton Princess Kaiulani will make your kids feel like royalty. Programs for kids 5-12 include snorkeling, boogie boarding and star gazing. Kids even get a throw-away camera to capture all of their adventures (check tips on Choosing a Childcare Program at a Beach Resort). A great kid friendly beach resort on The Big Island is the Hilton Waikoloa Village. A lagoon with dolphins and Disney-themed attractions ensure that your kids will never be bored, and kids can explore the island's volcanic past and present on supervised fieldtrips.