It’s no secret: Costs on a family vacation can quickly add up. Even the most budget-friendly family vacations can put a dent in your wallet. So when you can save some money on necessities, that’s always a good thing, especially when it frees up cash for some of the fun extras. If you’re planning spring break or summer vacations or just looking for a weekend getaway, take note of these hotel deals and promotions where kids stay and eat for free.
Holiday Inn properties
Kids stay and eat free at Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Select, and Holiday Inn Resort hotels around the world. Here’s how it works: Up to two children ages 18 and under stay free with up to two adults at hotel properties in the Americas. Kids ages 11 and under eat free when ordering from the kids menu at hotel restaurants. The offer is available for up to two children per parent, per meal, and adults must order a main course from the menu. The deal is also available at Holiday Inn properties in Europe and Asia with slightly different age ranges.
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In the U.S., there’s a Holiday Inn property for every kind of family vacation. If you’re heading to a national park, consider properties like Holiday Inn La Verkin-Zion Park and Holiday Inn Estes Park. If you’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday or just a fan of U.S. history, Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview and Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall are good options.
Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts
Book by March 31, 2026, to take advantage of Hilton’s Kids & Teens Stay Free promotion at select all-inclusive resorts. The deal includes free stays and meals for up to two kids or teens (ages 17 and under) per room, with a minimum three-night stay for travel between April 15 and October 31, 2026.
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Participating properties include the beachfront Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, with multiple pools, kids and teen clubs, a spa with a relaxing hydrotherapy circuit, and five dining options that include an excellent Asian show kitchen. The new Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a water park, kids club, state-of-the-art fitness center and juice bar, and a prime location in an up-and-coming region of the Dominican Republic.
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort; Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort; and Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort are also participating in the promotion.
Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Mountain House—located in New York State and one of our favorite U.S. all-inclusive resorts—offers a kids stay and eat free deal at different points throughout the year, but you have to pick up the phone to get it. Dial 855-883-3798 for the call-only special, where one child ages four to 12 stays and eats free per paying adult, with a limit of two children per room. The deal is available this year at the Hudson Valley resort for stays February 16 to 21, March 27 to April 11, and midweek during the summer, with a two-night minimum.
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Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort
Kids 12 and under always stay, eat, and play for free at these sister all-inclusive properties in Turks and Caicos. Alexandra Resort sits right along the white sands of Providenciales’ famed Grace Bay and offers included amenities like a water trampoline, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and paddleboards. Blue Haven Resort boasts a private beach and its own watersports amenities. Guests have access to all of the restaurants and amenities at both resorts, and a complimentary shuttle runs between the two properties.
Conrad Punta de Mita
Two miles of beach, pools and a waterslide, and a game room are among the family-friendly amenities at Conrad Punta de Mita. And when families stay at this resort located along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, children under 12 eat free at its restaurants when accompanied by an adult ordering a regular entrée. (Note: The benefit does not apply to room service.) Kids also enjoy complimentary access to the Turi Kids Club, which hosts a variety of daily activities for young guests ages four to 12.
The Brando
Located on the atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, The Brando resort is the stuff vacation dreams are made of. Think days spent swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and learning about Polynesian nature and culture. It’s definitely not a budget-friendly getaway, but it becomes a little easier on the budget with the resort’s kids fly, stay, and eat free offer. For travel dates from February 12, 2026, to March 31, 2028, children under 12 enjoy complimentary flights to Tetiaroa, villa accommodations, daily dining, and resort activities when traveling with their parents.
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