Best Family Hotels in Miami Beach

With its beautiful white-sand beaches ideal for building sandcastles and playing in the calm, turquoise waters, plenty of outdoor adventures and best-in-class restaurants, Miami Beach is an outstanding destination for a family getaway. Many hotels and resorts are family-friendly too, offering kid-focused amenities and activities designed to bring families together. Here are the best places to stay with kids, from design-centric hotels to luxurious hideaways everyone can enjoy.  

Poolside Cabanas & A Kids Club 

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is consistently ranked as one of the best family-friendly resorts in South Beach, and for good reason. It offers direct beach access and a large, family-friendly pool with shallow areas perfect for younger kids. The SOAK cabanas are a great choice for families. These private, air-conditioned poolside spaces come with mini-fridges, TVs and even private bathrooms, so little ones can nap or take breaks without heading back to the room. One of the standout family features is the all-day SoBe Kids Club, a supervised program designed for children ages 4-10 with crafts, games and beachside activities in colorful, dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas. When everyone gets hungry, Rao’s Miami Beach is an Italian restaurant with crowd-pleasing pasta and generously portioned mains perfect for families.

Spacious Rooms & Plenty For Kids To Enjoy 

While The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach epitomizes opulence, with a large pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and sophisticated rooms with large balconies and views over the pool and ocean, it’s also family-focused. The Ritz Kids program, with arts and crafts, games, pool activities and more, is perfect for ages 5 to 12, and guest rooms are spacious and comfortable. Families may want to spring for Club Level rooms, which feature access to a concierge lounge stocked with snacks and beverages (including delicious chocolate chip cookies) throughout the day. The nearby Lincoln Road pedestrian mall offers plenty of things to do in with kids, like shopping, dining and movies.

Sophistication, Three Pools & Lots of Fun

The MICHELIN-starred Setai Miami Beach is a sophisticated family-friendly hotel in the peaceful northern end of South Beach. It features three temperature-controlled pools, with one designated for families so kids can splash while adults unwind. The spacious suites offer kitchenettes or full kitchens, a major perk for parents. For dining, the Asian restaurant Jaya at The Setai has indoor-outdoor seating, live entertainment and food for more-adventurous eaters. Ocean Grill is an upscale beachside restaurant with favorites like spaghetti, wood-fired pizza and crispy fries, perfect for kids who prefer classic comfort food. For those traveling with babies or toddlers, the calm vibe and attentive service make this resort especially appealing.

Roomy Suites, Tennis, Basketball & More 

One of the largest resorts in the destination, the W South Beach is a stylish option for parents with its condo-style suites that are ideal for long stays. Rooms vary from one-bed studios to more condo-like suites that feature full kitchens, living rooms and media rooms decked out with oversized daybeds – the ideal setup for large families. Older kids and teens will love Swish & Swing, the hotel’s on-site tennis and basketball complex; private lessons are available. Its location is another plus: down the street from The Bass art museum and adjacent to Collins Park, where kids can roam among sculpture gardens or take a break on shaded benches.

Three Pools, Restaurants & A Spectacular Beach

An eco-chic hotel with one of the largest beachfronts in Miami – 600 feet of uninterrupted coastline – 1 Hotel South Beach strikes a perfect balance between luxury and laid-back family comfort. Kids will have plenty of choices for splashing in three pools (another is for adults only), while parents will appreciate the lavish fitness center and spacious spa. The resort features eight on-site dining choices with something for every palate – from casual beach snacks to elevated Mediterranean fare – making mealtime easy no matter how picky (or adventurous) your crew may be. Bonus: The hotel’s Seedlings Kids Club is a nature-based children’s program for ages 4–10 that includes guided activities, giving kids a fun, enriching way to connect with the environment while parents take a well-deserved break.

Bowling, Ice Skating, the Beach & More

The Miami Beach Edition in Mid Beach is in a sleek, modern hotel that still manages to feel fun and playful, making it a favorite for families with tweens and teens. The highlight here is Basement Miami, the hotel’s underground entertainment zone featuring a neon-lit bowling alley, indoor ice-skating rink, and club-style lounge with a teen-friendly vibe. Easy, casual meals can be had at Market at EDITION, a modern food bazaar that is part patisserie, part boulangerie, part salumeria and part pizzeria. Rooms are spacious, two pools face the ocean and the beachfront location is prime.

A Classic Family Vacation in Mid Beach

The storied Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Mid Beach is just as vibrant as it was when it opened in 1954. It continues to please modern visitors with its dramatic oceanfront poolscape offering lush cabanas (including a luxurious family cabana), multiple pools, including a shallow, kid-friendly pool with a slide, and 12 restaurants. Room options include one-and-two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and appliances like washers and dryers, a convenient amenity for families.

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