18 Luxury Family Resorts in the US and Caribbean for Your Next Getaway

There’s not enough room here to name all of the incredible luxury family resorts that one can find across the

represent the undeniable crowd-pleasers with every trick up their sleeve for both kids and parents—you know, those magical places that know how to anticipate every need and provide every imaginable comfort for a

As a travel writer and a mom, I know that as families grow, so do their needs and tastes, which is why this list also aims to share the best luxury options for whatever stage of the game your crew is in right now. Families with toddlers and babies, for example, will love easy beach escapes at

vacation will see it through new eyes after a stay at the

. Older kids will be over the moon to take part in mountain adventures at

The best part is that even if you don’t know what you need, you really can’t go wrong with any of the properties you’ll find below. Each is a gem likely to have you planning your next return before you even leave the premises. Read on for the best luxury family resorts in the US and Caribbean.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

editor Madison Flager on a family trip to Four Seasons Resort Nevis

editor Hannah Chubb taking advantage of the complimentary canoes at Mohonk Mountain House

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’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, just a 30-minute drive from LAX, Terranea is a no-brainer for easy family gatherings and reunions that need to feel like a proper vacation. A recent $4.5-million renovation elevated the resort, updating its multi-bedroom casitas with ocean views and its gorgeous spa, with treatment rooms perched over the crashing waves.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg at Terranea, where options galore seem custom-made for big groups. Don’t want a casita? Book one of 326 rooms and 34 suites. Craving great dining options? Walk to five robust oceanfront restaurants, including Bashi for Pan-Asian and sushi, Terranea’s signature Mar’sel for special occasions, and Nelson’s for fish tacos, firepits, and plenty of space for casual sunset gatherings.

Those looking for organized group adventures can try a short course or nine-hole golf game at the Links at Terranea, guided kayaking to tide pools, or private falconry lessons. But there’s also plenty to do that is unstructured, including access to a 5,000-square-foot fitness center with a yoga studio and complimentary classes, four heated swimming pools (including one with a 140-foot waterslide), and cabana rentals offering loads of space.

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California

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This is the ultimate refined family-friendly getaway, with enough options to keep kids entertained and plenty of amenities to make

comfortable without being too kid-centric. The family pool, tucked behind the main pool, is easily accessible from a few guest rooms on the ground floor. A Monarch Beach Kids Club nearby is open for children ages 5–12, and there are plenty of games to play on the great lawn, like ping-pong, giant chess, and catch. Firepits dotted throughout the property are great for s’mores at night, and the restaurants—even high-end Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina—all have special kids menus. —

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, the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina brings ultra luxury to the edge of a shared lagoon, granting parents an Oahu vacation with all the trimmings of paradise, but without the Mickey Mouse ears. Stays include cribs for tots and clubs for tweens, outdoor pools and beachfront water sports, spa treatments for everyone, and access to the Ko Olina Golf Club. Plus, babysitting services are available for those seeking a play date or day trip sans the little ones. The Kids for All Seasons Program (for guests ages 5 through 12) offers complimentary classes spanning beaded bracelet-making, mini volcano sculpting, dodgeball, and petroglyph sand art. —

, but for discerning families, none can do it quite like the Peninsula. Book a connecting suite outfitted with play stations and separate living rooms, pick from amenities that include an in-room tent and incredible house-made desserts, and book a private lakefront cruise for the entire crew. Both kids and parents will be blown away by the creative, kid-friendly menus at each of the Peninsula’s restaurants, including

service in the lobby. During the winter, the Peninsula is home to the only hotel skating rink in Chicago, set several stories above the city. The whole family can enjoy this winter wonderland with hot drinks and snacks from the chalet.

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Kids are the focus here and can expect all the bells and whistles, including an in-room

featuring an indoor tent, child-sized robe, personalized cookie, and family-friendly movie. Around the property, three family

play underwater music, and in summer, programming includes daily activities like pirate training and swimming with mermaids. On the dining front, children 5 and under eat free from the kids menu, while ages 6 through 12 eat for 50% off the regular menu at Amaya or Clubhouse Grill. Babysitting services are available via the hotel concierge, offering a perfect opportunity for parents to escape to the resort’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, the recently renovated

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Draped in Spanish moss and studded with century-old oak trees, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a sprawling retreat spread across 20,000 acres in South Carolina’s Low Country. Two hundred rooms and suites sit alongside winding rivers, nature trails, two pools, and a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course. For the little ones, a children’s program called Paintbox offers games, movies, and crafts for guests ages 5–12. The Montage Merits program encourages children to earn celebratory badges after completing adventures like

, spotting wildlife, and catching fish. Adults can slip away to the 13,000-square-foot spa or the dimly lit speakeasy, Hush, specializing in curated bourbon and ryes from masterful mixologists.

For a history of the region, a short drive to the Historic

in Hilton Head is a valuable introduction to a cultural landmark that was once home to America’s first self-governed community of formerly enslaved people. Today, the park includes walking trails, a picnic pavilion, beach access, and

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