22 Hotels For Spring Break That Your Whole Family Will Actually Enjoy

The kids are over school, you’re over winter, and everyone needs a spring break getaway.

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Whether you want to hit the slopes or the beach, where you stay will be crucial in guaranteeing a fun spring break getaway with the fam.

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From surprisingly spacious and affordable urban digs to luxurious remote family-run stays, we’re sure you’ll find a hotel the whole family will love in this list.

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1. La Quinta Resort & Club – La Quinta, California, United States

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Water babies will never get bored with 41 climate controlled pools to choose from. Plus, the resort’s new Veuve Clicquot-sponsored Après Swim lounge offers champagne tasting flights, cocktails, and small bites paired with stunning mountain views from the adults-only pool. Plus, dventurous families looking to camp in luxury won’t want to miss the resort’s new Camp’d Out Joshua Tree Experience — picture glamping under the stars with fireside s’mores and a private chef to make you dinner. You’ll rest well knowing you have an overnight butler.

Address: 49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, United States

Key amenities: Three restaurants, 41 pools, five golf courses, spa, 24-hour fitness center, nearby hiking trails, 23 tennis courts, bike rentals, shops

Rooms starting at: $355+

2. Keystone Resort – Keystone, Colorado, United States

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This over 3,000 acre ski resort spread across three Rocky Mountain peaks is a winter playground for all ages. First timers can swap their normal classroom for a snowier one with lessons at the Ski & Ride School. Plus, there’s always that one family member who refuses to ski — but we’re sure even they’ll be impressed with Keystone’s Snow Fort (it’s the largest in the world) and all of the other non-skiing activities (yoga, sleighing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and skating). Did we mention that kids under 12 ski for free when you book two or more nights? We’ll see you on the slopes.

Address: 22101 US-6, Dillon, CO 80435, United States

Key amenities: 128 ski trails, ski school, two skating rinks, snow fort, eight snow tubing lanes, 20 restaurants, kids center, spa, fitness center

Rooms starting at: $196+

3. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort – Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Where else can you dance at a Western hoedown in the hotel restaurant and torpedo down a 130-foot waterslide all in the same day? This desert resort located in uptown Phoenix is teeming with fun family activities: the littlest ones can learn about Western folklore through creative activities at the Coyote Kids Camp and older kids can join a cannon ball contest at the resort’s four-acre water park, all while parents can schedule a locally-inspired agave and aloe body wrap at the spa. Families can also bond while watching a movie from the pool (literally) at Dive-In Movies on Saturday evenings.

Address: 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States

Key amenities: Water park (with three pools, waterslide, and lazy river), pool, three restaurants, kids’ club, playground, spa, salon, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, nearby hiking trail, miniature golf course

Rooms starting at: $287+

4. Great Wolf Lodge Southern California – Anaheim, California, United States

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Twelve minutes down the road from Disneyland by car, you’ll find another kids’ paradise at this giant water park resort. Kids can “Wolfercise” in an aerobics class, stretch it out in yoga, learn about animals on “Wolf Walks”, or celebrate story time with The Great Wolf Kids (the lodge’s friendly mascots). The season is celebrated through May 3rd with spring-inspired jamborees, dance parties, and waterpark competitions. High-tech wristbands act as room keys and credit cards for food to ensure your day of adventure runs smoothly.

Address: 12681 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States

Key amenities: 14 slides, four pools, seven restaurants (including a breakfast buffet with Great Wolf Kids characters), mini golf course, bowling alley, arcade, laser tag, fitness center

Rooms starting at: $139+

5. Big Cypress Lodge – Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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This 32-story Memphis Pyramid brings the outdoors in with rustic-meets-luxurious rooms that boast views of the hotel’s 100-foot-tall replica Cypress trees and Memphis skyline. From the underwater-themed bowling alley to the live alligator pond to the country’s tallest freestanding elevator — the whole family is sure to be wowed by the wilderness-themed offerings here. Their "Dinos in the City" accommodations package gets you into the new dinosaur exhibit at the Memphis Zoo, plus you won't want to miss the IG-worthy views from the glass observation decks at The Lookout restaurant.

Address: 1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, United States

Key amenities: Two restaurants, rooftop bar, fitness center, spa, shops (including Bass Pro Shops), free-standing elevator, glass observation deck, bowling alley, aquarium, wetlands museum

Rooms starting at: $203+

6. The Beverly Hilton – Los Angeles, California, United States

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Everyone in the fam will have stars in their eyes at this iconic Hollywood hotel that hosts the Golden Globes and over 100 annual red carpet galas. Its location in the heart of Beverly Hills means little legs won’t have to travel far to see famous sites! Everything you need for a breezy stay is here: high chairs and a children’s menu at poolside restaurant Circa 55, plus cribs and playpens are available upon request.

Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States

Key amenities: Olympic-sized pool, indoor/outdoor restaurant, biohacking health and fitness lab, 24-hour fitness center (currently under renovation), babysitting service. Complimentary breakfast, board games, welcome treats, and on demand movies are offered through their Suite Night In Package.

Rooms starting at: $428+

7. Smugglers' Notch Resort — Jeffersonville, Vermont, United States

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This resort’s 5,400-square-foot childcare center is a cut above the rest with its attentive nannies, heated floors, and variety of age-appropriate rooms (they even break it down by the month). This means you won't miss the slopes if you're the parents of a young child. The whole family will want to check out their Maple Fest Celebration (March 14th–29th) in honor of Vermont’s maple season. You’ll be whisked off to a local sugarhouse where you’ll receive maple-themed welcome gifts, lessons on sugaring, and maple-infused samples. Go all out with a guided maple-themed snowshoe or 80-minute maple sugar body treatment.

Address: 4323 VT-108, Jeffersonville, VT 05464, United States

Key amenities: Indoor pool, two hot tubs, ski school, several restaurants, kids’ club, childcare center for babies and toddlers, seniors’ club, massage center, tennis courts, zip line course, tubing course (also open at night for glow tubing)

Rooms starting at: $258+

8. Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek – Orlando, Florida, United States

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This official Walt Disney World Hotel is a little more affordable than its neighbors, and with their free shuttle service and Fastpass+ benefit to get you ahead of the crowds, you'll ultimately save money in the long run. The complimentary service will not only whisk you off to the Magic Kingdom, it'll also get you to Disney Springs, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot, where this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival boasts new topiaries (like a 6-foot Remy from Ratatouille). Too tired to venture beyond the resort? Free kids’ meals, an on-site kids’ club, and a three-acre lazy river pool, make for a super chill day at “home."

Address: 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821, United States

Key amenities: 12 restaurant and bars, lazy river pool with waterslide, free shuttle to Walt Disney World parks and Disney Springs, 24-hour fitness center, shops (including a Disney merchandise store), access to spa and golf course at adjacent Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Rooms starting at: $244+

9. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago – Chicago, Illinois, United States

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The giant window nooks here are perfect for cozying up with a book from the hotel's complimentary collection. Better yet, why not opt for transforming your room into an urban camp with sleeping bags, a flashlight, and star machine through the hotel's spring break City Camping Package. Check out the epic views from the 360 Chicago Observation Deck — two tickets are also included in the package, as is overnight parking and a one bedroom suite (which comes with a queen-sized sleeper sofa for extra space).

Address: 225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

Key amenities: 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, complimentary morning coffee/tea and wine hours (5-6pm), in-room spa services and yoga mats, bikes on loan

Rooms starting at: $191+

10. Ojai Valley Inn – Ojai, California, United States

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Whether playing games at the weekly pool party, making DIY candles and terrariums, or learning about beekeeping and tasting honey at the apiary, little travelers will always be entertained here. The whole family can bond in the kitchen at The Farmhouse — the hotel’s culinary event venue hosts celebrity chef dinners and all kinds of cooking classes (think: chocolate and pasta-making). Parents can find some me-time while the kids are kept busy with science experiments and scavenger hunts at Camp Oak, where the theme changes every day. Complimentary cribs and toddler beds with luxury bedding ensure a restful sleep for all.

Address: 905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, United States

Key amenities: Four pools, tennis courts, golf course, seven restaurants, culinary event venue, apiary

Rooms starting at: $418+

11. Caribe Hilton – San Juan, Puerto Rico

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The Caribe Hilton is conveniently set in between historic Old San Juan and the swanky Condado neighborhood, but there is so much to do on the resort that you’ll probably never want to leave. Little guests will be making friends with turtles in the gardens, swimming in the kids’ fountain pool, or building sand castles on the beach while you’re sipping piña coladas at the daily tasting (the Caribe Hilton is the birthplace of the famed drink, after all). They also offer families a four-day itinerary that includes sightseeing through Old San Juan so you can get a feel for the city.

Address: 1 Calle San Gerónimo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Key amenities: Six restaurants, four bars, Starbucks, ice cream shop, three oceanfront pools, kid pool, beach, gardens with local wildlife, outdoor playground, games room, fitness center, tennis court, basketball court, spa, shops, babysitting service

Rooms starting at: $384+

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12. Vakkaru – Maldives

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The on-site marine biologist at this luxury resort will wow guests of all ages with the unique creatures found in the surrounding Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The sustainability lessons continue with cooking classes that take you to Vakkaru’s organic farm. Scheduled activities and a solid selection of games (like pool and foosball tables) are offered in the bright and airy Coconut Club (open 24 hours!). Parents can relax in the wine cellar or their over-water villa while kids are kept busy splashing in the outdoor pool and playing games at the Parrotfish Club.

Address: Private island in the Maldives.

Key amenities: Two pools (plus private villa pools), beach access, five restaurants, two bars, kids’ club, recreation room, wine cellar, organic farm, water sports and dive center, over-water spa, over-water fitness center, large badminton and tennis courts, complimentary snacks at private hotel lounge in the seaplane airport terminal, kids up 11 stay for free

Rooms starting at: $1356+

13. Jamala Wildlife Lodge – Canberra, Australia

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The safari-inspired luxury rooms here are designed to make you feel like you're sleeping in the wild, all in the safe setting of Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium. Lions, tigers, and bears (literally) await just outside your bedroom window — all while dinner guests can include hyenas or sharks (don’t worry, they’re enclosed). You can feel good about the hefty price tag knowing the lodge is involved in conservation programs, including efforts to support wildlife affected by the bushfires. While they only welcome children six years and older, they do offer monthly “family nights” for children over four to stay.

Address: National Zoo & Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Dr, Canberra ACT 2611, Australia

Key amenities and services: Restaurant, pool, spa, tropical gardens, tours with zoo keepers, rates include all meals and activities

Rooms starting at: $745+

14. Drake Devonshire – Prince Edward County, Canada

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This 13-room boutique hotel set on picturesque Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County is brimming with special activities for spring break. Roast some s’mores at the outdoor firepits, hit the skating rink at partner hotel Drake Motor Inn a couple of blocks away, join one of the family games in the rec room, or cozy up in the Glassbox at one of two daily movie screenings. Junior chefs can get in the kitchen for a pizza making workshop while the parents unwind with morning yoga and $5 happy hour deals. Plus, from March 5th to 23rd, when you book two nights, you get the third free.

Address: 24 Wharf St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0, Canada

Key amenities: Restaurant, games room, lakeside massage hut and in-room spa services, outdoor fireplaces, permanent and rotating art collections

Rooms starting at: $186+

15. Tranquilo Bay, A Regenerative Resort – Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Set on an over 200-acre private conservation reserve on a remote Panamanian island, this eco-lodge is a dream for the budding environmental scientist in the fam. You could spend all day on the property hanging out with the sloths and monkeys, bird-watching from the 60-foot observation tower, or learning about (and tasting) the edible plants in the jungle with one of the resident nature guides. But the offsite excursions are not to be missed; think, snorkeling and kayaking through tangled mangroves, visiting a local Indigenous community, or a beach day on a nearby deserted island. The lodge is run by a family and everything is included in the price (even drinks!), so you can let all your planning stress melt into the Caribbean sea.

Address: Bastimentos Island, Panama

Key amenities: Restaurant, 60-foot observation tower, private dock, onsite wildlife (like resident sloths!), onsite expert nature guides, rates include meals, drinks, onsite (and some offsite) activities, boat transfer from Bocas Town

Rooms starting at: $175+

16. Atlantis Paradise Island Resort – Bahamas

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With 11 pools, nine water slides, and a mile-long river tubing ride, the 141-acre water park at this oceanside resort is a destination in itself. Here you can get up close and personal with over 50,000 marine animals in the world’s largest open-air marine habitat (yes, you can even go diving with sharks). Stroll the five miles of white sand beach, get your hands dirty at the pottery studio, or browse the 2,000 volume book collection at the library — there’s something for everyone. Evenings look like dancing at the nightclub (they even have a separate nightclub for teens), catching a flick at the onsite movie theatre, or laughing your heart out at the comedy club. If you get bored, the hotel can arrange a private charter boat for you to explore nearby islands (so you can get that' gram of you swimming with the pigs obviously).

Address: One Casino Drive Suite #59, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Key amenities: 21 restaurants, 19 bars and lounges, 141-acre water park (with 11 pools and nine water slides), 14-acre marine habitat, five miles of beach, tennis courts, fitness center, championship golf course, spa, casino, two nightclubs, movie theatre, comedy club, pottery studio, library.

Rooms starting at: $145+

17. Casa La Siesta — Cadiz, Spain

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Four times a year, this adults-only hotel in Southern Spain hosts a family-friendly week especially designed for a luxury family holiday. While you're floating in the heated seawater pool, the kids will be learning how to make a typical Andalucian breakfast with the chef or learning Spanish through song and dance. Plus, their spacious multi-room casitas ensure everyone will have enough personal space. Attention to detail is everywhere, from the children’s menu to your offsite excursions (think, a personalized picnic to go with your surfing adventure) — it’s truly a home away from home.

Address: Los Parralejos, s/n 11150 Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Key amenities: Pool, babysitting service, rates include all meals (extra services and offsite excursions available for a fee)

Rooms starting at: $376+

18. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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First impressions are everything for little travelers, so you can only imagine what they’ll say when they arrive to this resort by way of a tunnel that the Waldorf Astoria has carved through the mountains. This is not your average resort when it comes to kids’ activities: they can learn Spanish, take cooking classes, make fun crafts like kaleidoscopes, and nap in their own mini chaise lounges by the kids’ pool. Dinner, snacks, and the latest flick are served up with colorful caterpillar pillows for snuggling at the Weekly Kids Movie Night. Spacious multi-room suites are ideal for families and are 30% off through March 31st (the deal also includes perks like a buffet breakfast and $400 resort credit).

Address: Camino del Mar 1, Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas 23455, Mexico

Key amenities: Five pools (plus in-room plunge pools), five restaurants and bars, kids’ club, spa, beauty salon, fitness center, tennis courts, gift shop

Rooms starting at: $848+

19. Pacific Sands Beach Resort – Tofino, Canada

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With its warmer temperatures, epic surf, and Pacific Rim Whale Festival, Tofino is a popular destination for all ages this time of year — but this oceanfront resort is ideal for those looking to be just outside all the action. These spacious beach houses feature 12-foot ceilings, decks and giant windows for whale-watching and mountain-meets-ocean views, full kitchens, and cozy fireplaces. Adventurous family members can brave the chilly waters with surf lessons at the neighboring surf school, all while art-lovers can take the complimentary shuttle into town to explore local First Nations art. Evenings look like nightly s’mores at the fire pit and family movies in the Surf Shack. Plus, their two-for-one Family Whale Watching package gets the whole family aboard the Chinook Princess for prime viewing of this month’s grey whale migration (plus family-friendly accommodation and unlimited movies and popcorn).

Address: 1421 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

Key amenities and services: Restaurant, gourmet pantry for borrowing kitchen supplies, movie library with complimentary popcorn, babysitting service, neighboring surf school, bike rentals, complimentary hot beverages

Rooms starting at: $208+

20. The Mulia – Nusa Dua, Bali

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The whole family will be in awe of this five-star resort’s stunning infinity pools lined with lush gardens and majestic Balinese-inspired statues. The young ones will be entertained by Balinese traditional games, dance lessons at the Mulia Kidz club, and riding the slides at the new splash pool while the older kids participate in juggling lessons, limbo contests, and yoga. You'll also find some serious R&R alternating between hot and cold hydrotherapy pools, Finnish saunas, and ice rooms at the spa. Plus, don’t miss the Padang Food Festival taking place in The Café over the month of March.

Address: Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali, 80363, Indonesia

Key amenities: Four pools, nine restaurants and bars, two kids’ clubs, spa, fitness center, tennis courts

Rooms starting at: $414+

21. Hilton London Bankside – London, England

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Not only is this hotel just steps away from the Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, and Shakespeare’s Globe, but interconnected family rooms are sleek and surprisingly spacious (and affordable) given the area. They even have London’s first luxury vegan hotel suite (in case you want to school your kids in environmentally-friendly design). Check out the epic views from the nearby Shard, eat all the things at Borough Market, and end the day floating in the hotel’s heated indoor pool — you’ll love a London getaway as much as the kids.

Address: 2-8, Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG, United Kingdom

Key amenities: Indoor pool, restaurant, bar, fitness center, interconnecting family rooms available

Rooms starting at: $199+

22. Finca Luna Nueva – Costa Rica

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With expert staff offering lessons on sustainability, the owners call this eco-lodge a "living classroom" for good reason. Here you can feed the farm animals that made the fresh milk and yogurt in your breakfast buffet, tour (and taste) their on-site medicinal garden (home to 300 plants!), or learn about the lodge's regenerative agriculture efforts on one of many onsite rainforest trails. Plus, on-site rainforest night walks and the solar-heated jacuzzi awaits! With 60 percent of their food grown on-site, the kids will return home not only as newly-converted veggie lovers, but with a newfound passion for protecting the planet.

Address: San Isidro Peñas Blancas, La Fortuna 158, 4400, Costa Rica

Key amenities and services: Swimming pool, solar heated jacuzzi, yoga pavilion, spa, onsite farm, medicinal plant garden, 35-foot observation tower, rainforest trails

Rooms starting at: $127+

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