Vacation rentals and budget hotels are often the most ideal choice for accommodations when traveling with kids. But if you’re looking for something extra special for your next family vacation, surprise the kids (and kids at heart) with a stay in one of these over-the-top kid-themed rooms and suites.
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1. LEGO Themed Guest Rooms at LEGOLAND Hotels
Multiple Locations
Families can stay in a themed guest room at LEGOLAND California Hotel, LEGOLAND Florida Hotel and LEGOLAND New York. Take your pick between Adventure, Kingdom, Pirates, Friends, and Ninjago themes, plus a new DUPLO theme at the location in California. No matter which theme you choose, your kids will be treated to their own private area with bunk beds and a TV, plus fun amenities including in-room scavenger hunts.
2. Adventure Suites
North Conway, New Hampshire
When it comes to themed hotel rooms, nothing quite compares to the accommodations at Adventure Suites in North Conway, New Hampshire, where each of the hotel’s rooms features a unique theme. Popular options include The Jungle, Haunted Castle, and the Treehouse, which has a giant tree “trunk,” picnic table, and a mini three-way doorway the kids will love.
3. Pineapple Villa at Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob Squarepants—and your family when you book a stay in the Pineapple Villa at the all-inclusive Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana! This whimsically themed suite can sleep up to six guests (four adults and two children or two adults and four children) and features an infinity pool and SpongeBob-inspired furnishings and decor throughout. You can also stay in a Pineapple Villa at the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya.
4. The Lair Suite at Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed Lair Suite at Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya is the perfect place to relax, swim (in an infinity pool that runs the length of the room), and enjoy a pizza party, of course. This rooftop penthouse suite can accommodate up to five guests. Cowabunga!
5. Eloise Suite at The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
New York, New York
Outfitted in pink and white, this darling suite at The Plaza in New York City features Eloise books, dolls, and dress-up clothing plus welcome sweets and other goodies. Guests of the room also enjoy Eloise tea for two at The Palm Court; a $100 gift card to the Eloise at the Plaza store; and a letter from Eloise herself.
6. Despicable Me Kid’s Suites at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay
Orlando, Florida
The Despicable Me Kid’s Suites at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando accommodate up to five guests with a king bed in one bedroom and a second bedroom that resembles Gru’s Laboratory, complete with two missle-shaped beds for the Minions in your group. The Universal theme parks in Orlando are only a complimentary shuttle ride away.
7. Jurassic World Kids’ Suites at Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Orlando, Florida
The neighboring Loews Royal Pacific Resort features Jurassic World Kids’ Suites with two rooms (one for parents and another for kids). The suites features dinosaur prints on the floor and gyrosphere beds designed to make kids feel like they’re navigating jungle terrain in search of Velociraptors and Pterodactyls. These suites sleep up to five guests.
8. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Orlando, Florida
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort features guest rooms themed around The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars, and other Disney favorites. Better yet, the guest rooms can accommodate up to five guests—one of two only Disney Value Resorts to offer this option. (The other is Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, where family suites are themed to Mickey Mouse and the gang.)
9. Wolf Den Suites at Great Wolf Lodge
Multiple Locations
Kids love the indoor water park, high-energy ropes course, and family-friendly dining options at Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S. But here’s another reason these indoor water park resorts are so popular: The Wolf Den Suites! Available at select locations, the Wolf Den Suites feature a separate bunk bed area for kids.
10. Great Indoors Family Room at Basecamp Tahoe City
Tahoe City, California
Go camping indoors at the Basecamp Tahoe City, which offers a Great Indoors Family Room featuring two canvas-tented, bunk-style twin beds plus a king bed. It also has a faux log fire, camping chairs, a picnic table, a hot water kettle and complimentary pour over coffee.
11. Cinderella’s Gown at The Roxbury
Roxbury, New York
An unassuming motel in the Catskills, The Roxbury features eight Tower Cottages with unusual themes ranging from The Superhero Incognito to Dracula’s Fangs. Perhaps the most magical room is Cinderella’s Gown, featuring a giant pumpkin carriage and, of course, the princess’s gown.
12. Camp Snoopy Room at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel
Buena Park, California
After you’ve spent the day at Camp Snoopy and Knott’s Berry Farm, retreat to your Snoopy-themed room at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel, located just steps from the theme park. Themed rooms feature Snoopy decor, Snoopy plush dolls and a bedtime tuck-in from Snoopy himself!
13. Winter the Dolphin Room at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, Florida
In partnership with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach offers Winter and Friends guest rooms inspired by the late Winter the Dolphin (of Dolphin Tale 2). The best part? A portion of the proceeds are donated to the aquarium, whose mission is preserve marine life and inspire visitors through education, research and marine life rescue.
14. Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel
Anaheim, California
The ultimate place to spend the night at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, the Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows with stellar views of the parks. It also features unique artwork, including photos of Mickey and Walt Disney rarely seen by the public, and Mickey Mouse motifs like a Mickey Mouse light on the living room ceiling. There are two bedrooms, one of which has an animator’s station where kids can draw characters and watch them come to life. The Disneyland Hotel also offers other themed suites.
15. Cartoon Network Dream Suites at Cartoon Network Hotel
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The Cartoon Network Hotel offers four Dream Suites inspired by Adventure Time, Ben 10, Steven Universe, and Powerpuff Girls. In the Powerpuff Girls Dream Suite, Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles can be seen on all of the decor, and up to six guests can sleep comfortably between the primary bedroom and another themed area with two sets of bunk beds. Bonus: The Cartoon Network Hotel is located right next to Dutch Wonderland theme park.
