For the ultimate family beach vacation, nothing beats the clear blue water, white-sand beaches, and cooling tropical breezes of the Caribbean. There are lots of resorts to consider, but the best Caribbean family resorts are the ones that know how to cater to all ages with with spacious rooms, kids’ clubs, inclusive packages, and fun-filled water parks. When you’re ready to make your bucket list family vacation a reality, choose from one of these Caribbean resorts.
1. Half Moon
Montego Bay, Jamaica
With two uninterrupted miles of private beach, you and your family will feel like royalty when you stay at Half Moon in Montego Bay. While not a fully all-inclusive family resort, Half Moon does offer an inclusive meal package and other perks that should land it squarely on your bucket list. Kids can take golf lessons, ride a horse or pony along the pristine white sand, or splash in the swimming pools and natural swimming cove.
Adults are likely to be psyched about the 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and squash facilities, and the 10 restaurants and bars, including one with more than 100 different varieties of rum. The recently renovated Villas at Half Moon are a great option for families, with each offering multiple bedrooms, a private pool, and a cook, housekeeper, and butler.
2. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Cancun, Mexico
One of the most kid-friendly Caribbean family resorts, the five-star Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya brings all things Nickelodeon to life in a way that even older kids and skeptical teens will appreciate (read our full review and resort guide here). Characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, the Paw Patrol crew, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show up around the resort for meet and greets and in the design aesthetic at spots like the six-acre Aqua Nick water park.
The oceanfront swim-up suites and views of the Caribbean are all part of the resort’s appeal too. And even picky eaters will find something to like among the themed dining options. A second Nickelodeon resort in the Dominican Republic, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, is an equally good all-inclusive resort option for families.
3. Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences
Labrelotte Bay, Castries, St. Lucia
One of the best Caribbean family resorts for large families, Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences recently completed a $40-million renovation that included refurbishments of the main and children’s pools and extensive upgrades to guest accommodations. Spacious two-, three-, or four-bedroom villas are ideal for families, and everyone will enjoy spending time on the 64,000 square feet of white-sand beachfront and dining at the resort’s seven restaurants.
The Jacquot Fun Club keeps four- to 12-year-olds busy with hiking, tie-dying, showing off on talent nights, and other kid-approved activities. For teenagers, there’s coconut bowling, waterskiing, and more. And the beach resort’s spa, with all its locally harvested ingredients, awaits the grownups—as do the cocktails at the many on-site restaurants and bars.
4. Jumby Bay Island
St. John’s, Antigua
When it’s time to cross a stay at a private island off your bucket list, look no further than Antigua’s 300-acre Jumby Bay Island. This Caribbean family resort’s private villas and private residences, three beaches, bicycle paths, coral reefs, and abundant wildlife all add up to, quite simply, the good life.
Its kids club for three- to 11-year-olds includes culinary, science, and nature activities, and the on-site spa even offers mini-facials for five- to 12-year-olds. For the teens, it’s cool stuff like volleyball on the beach, a mocktail mixology class, and pampering with a Tides Teen massage. No doubt it will be music to parents’ ears that the beach resort also offers add-on nanny services.
5. Ocean Club East
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Families with young kids will appreciate the secluded stretch of beachfront along Grace Bay Beach at Ocean Club East. The all-suite resort offers multi-bedroom suites with plenty of space for the whole family (and any needed baby gear like cribs and high chairs), plus balconies for enjoying the views and balmy weather.
At check-in, kids get the lowdown on the resort’s SEAFARI program, an exploration game where they’ll have the opportunity to learn about the natural landscape (and earn a prize for doing so). You’ll spend lots of time at the pools and beach here, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards help you get out on the water. Sister property Ocean Club West is about a mile away and situated closer to shops and restaurants.
6. Zemi Beach House
Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
Peace and serenity are easy to find at Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House. Imagine yourself at one of the pools, cocktail in hand, or choose to let go of your stress on the tennis court or during a treatment at the on-site Thai House Spa.
You won’t have to feel guilty about your much-needed adults-only time, as the kids will be having fun at the kids club with mermaid swim lessons, arts and crafts, water sports, coconut bowling, and video games. Later, the whole family can enjoy complimentary on-site activities like snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking, or simply relax and spend quality time together on the beach.
7. Curtain Bluff
Saint Mary’s Parish, Antigua
Many families have returned to Curtain Bluff for generations, and it is easy to understand why. The all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux resort is tucked away on Antigua’s south side, offering a true escape from everyday life. During a stay families can sail Hobie Cats and Windsurfers, try water-skiing, participate in snorkeling trips, and play tennis, basketball, squash, bocce, and shuffleboard as often as desired.
The resort’s CeeBee Kids Club for guests ages three to 10 is open five days a week and leads excursions throughout the property, hands-on activities like mocktail making and crafting, and games like a mini Olympics. Additional family-friendly conveniences include guaranteed interconnecting rooms at time of booking and child-friendly menus at the resort’s restaurants that should satisfy even the pickiest little diners.
8. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
Anguilla, West Indies
Check in for a vacation to remember at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, which spans 35 acres between the beaches of Barnes and Meads Bay on the island’s northwest shore. Accommodation options include guest rooms, suites, villas, and townhomes, 80% of which have ocean views.
Every stay at the resort includes complimentary non-motorized water sports like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, and windsurfing and Sports Pavilion Activities including tennis, basketball, volleyball, and rock climbing. The complimentary Kids For All Seasons children’s program offers daily activities, games, and creative experiences for young guests between five and 12 years old, which complimentary culinary experiences like interactive cooking classes and wine and spirit tastings will appeal to the grownups in the group.
9. Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Location is everything when it comes to family resorts in the Caribbean. The Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa has one of the best locations anywhere in the islands, with its prime spot on Seven Mile Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Enjoy the beach and resort pools together as a family, then sign the kids up for Camp Seafire.
They’ll receive welcome mocktails and fill out personalized registration cards upon arrival, so the kids club team will know their likes and dislikes. That gives the grownups time for a two-hour rejuvenating treatment in the authentic Turkish Hammam (one of the only ones on the island) at the resort’s spa or a cocktail at the immersive Library by the Sea.
10. Spice Island Beach Resort
St. George’s, Grenada
This AAA Five Diamond Award-winning all-inclusive resort sits along the white sands of Grenada’s acclaimed Grande Anse Beach. Spice Island Beach Resort exudes low-key luxury, and the resort’s quieter pace makes it easy for families to relax and reconnect. You’ll stay in villa-style suites with balconies or patios for taking in beach or garden views.
Families can enjoy inclusions like non-motorized water sports and all-day dining at restaurants spotlighting the cuisine of the Spice Island. The Nutmeg Pod activity center offers fun programming for kids ages three to 12, which gives the grownups a chance to indulge in a spa treatment or cool off in the oceanfront pool. Greens fees for a round of golf at nearby Grenada Golf & Country Club are also part of the all-inclusive rate.
