Family Friendly Florida Resorts
Choose Child-Friendly Choices Among Florida Resorts
Many resorts now cater to families by offering spacious suites, supervised kid's clubs, on-site babysitters, kids pools, playgrounds and arcades. So how do you choose from all these family friendly Florida resorts?
Do your homework. Make sure the hotel is centrally located, has a kids club, look for promotions where the kids stay and eat free, and check to see that the hotel has family friendly rooms or suites. No matter what your budget is, with a little research you can find the perfect hotel for your family vacation.
Kid-Friendly Choices Among Florida Family Resorts
Amelia Island Plantation (Amelia Island) - Award-winning Youth Programs structured for children ages 3 to 10. Kids' Camp Amelia offers nature clinics, games, arts & crafts, swimming and much more. Also offers, Just For Kids, a themed dinner program. Themes include; PJ Party, Hayrides, Bonfires, Movie Night and more. Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is also a child-friendly resort.
Sheraton Sand Key (Clearwater) - Enjoy 10 acres of sugar-white sandy beaches at a 4-diamond first class resort. Sign the kids up for Sheraton’s Summer Kids Camp to participate in such activities as beach and poolside games, arts and crafts. The Sheraton Sand Key has 375 sleeping rooms including special access accommodations. All rooms are equipped with 27" color TV's, coffee makers, in-room Nintendo, cable TV and private balcony.
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort (Destin) - Nestled on 2,400 acres of spectacular beach and bayfront, eight miles east of Destin, this coastal community features 1,700 accommodations situated within 30 distinctive neighborhoods. Sandestin offers tons of kid-centered experiences. The KidZone is a fully supervised program of indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 3-10. Resort has a pirate ship playground, junior golf academy, junior tennis camp, Jolee Island Nature Park with playground and picture-perfect Village of Baytowne Wharf - a 28-acre pedestrian village overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Howard Johnson Enchanted Hotel (Kissimmee) - The Enchanted Hotel is located 3 miles from the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Kids check-in at the Treehouse for a kids-only welcome package. Kids activities include; Free KidsGo HoJo Ice Cream Adventure, arcade, pool, and other supervised activities. Affordable kid's rooms, Treehouse room and Crayola Kids Room, offer all the amenities a family would value when traveling with children such as a separate kid-size room with a daybed that opens to two twin beds, or bunk beds, microwave, refrigerator, video player, free HBO and Disney Channel.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (Lake Buena Vista) - Camp Hyatt Grand Cypress promises fun filled days for children ages five to 12 years. Camp Hyatt is filled with adventures, movies, munchies and more. The Camp is available seven days a week from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Amenities include a game room, private lake, jogging trails, boat rentals, tennis, four golf courses. 750 Spacious Guestrooms (360-sq.-ft) with Private Balcony.
Bluewater Bay (Niceville) - Bluewater Bay offers a variety of hotel rooms, villas and condominiums throughout the resort. Features a120 slip full-service marina, biking and hiking trails throughout the lush, manicured landscape, two swimming pools and playground areas, a tennis complex, childrens program and a 36 holes of championship golf. This property was voted "One of America's Top 10 Family Resorts" by Family Circle.
Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn (Orlando) - Set on 24 fabulous acres only a mile from Walt Disney World Resort, this high-energy family resort has 777 roomy and comfy Nickelodeon themed suites. Each suite provides plenty of room to relax and a full kitchen. Also features Two massive pool complexes – with multiple slides, climbing nets, and water jets, kids' spa, Nickelodeon–branded activities, Nick workshop, Studio Nick - a million-dollar, state-of-the-art theater, mini golf course, netted basketball court, Nick After Dark kids activities program, character parties, onsite self-laundry and gated access and wristbands.
The Breakers (Palm Beach) - Set amidst 140 acres of oceanfront property, the Breakers has a 6160-sq. ft. Family Entertainment Center, with a glassed-in toddlers room, arcade, children's movie room, playroom and craft area, and computer and video game room. 5 pools include oceanside pools, baby pool and a heated family pool. Coconut Crew Interactive Camp is where kids are entertained with age-appropriate, organized activities, seven days a week. Offers complimentary room childproofing for families with infants or children up to three. Amenities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, luxury spa, 10 tennis courts, variety of water sports, fitness center, jogging trail, outdoor sports court and more.
Sundial Beach & Golf Resort (Sanibel Island) - Both adults and kids can enjoy an ideal Florida family resort vacation at the Sundial Beach & Golf Resort. Children ages 4 to 12 will have fun-filled days in the Explorer Kid's Club ECO Center. They'll spend their time making crafts, playing beach games, participating in pool recreation, and more. Day and night camps available. Spacious accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens, large bathrooms and screened balconies.
TradeWinds Island Grand (St. Pete Beach) - Classic, AAA four-diamond, family-friendly resort is a 20-acre playground on tropical St. Petersburg Beach. Five heated pools, one reserved for adults, another just for kids, two whirlpools, water sports, meandering river with paddle boats, giant inflatable waterslide on the beach, fitness center, and a variety of programs for children through the KONK Club. 585 newly renovated guest rooms with microwave, refrigerator, toaster and coffee maker.
