With its pristine beaches perfect for building sandcastles, splashing in the waves and running free, as well as a myriad of outdoor activities and top museums, Miami Beach is a great place for a family vacation. Many Miami Beach hotels and resorts cater to families, with amenities and programs aimed at entertaining kids and encouraging family bonding. Here’s a list of the best Miami Beach resorts for families – where everyone in your clan can have an unforgettable vacation.

Tea with flowers at Azabu — Try Azabu Miami Beach inside the Marriott Stanton South Beach

Marriott Stanton South Beach

Welcoming to kids and pets, the Marriott Stanton South Beach is a top South Beach resort for families. Relax in two heated infinity pools, kick back in a beach cabana that can be rented for the day, or zoom off on bikes to explore the area. Dining is convenient for families, with several on-property restaurants such as laid-back Lolo’s Surf Cantina for Mexican fare and outstanding Japanese cuisine at Azabu Miami Beach.

Loews pool and cabanas — Play in the pool area at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

With a signature program like “Loews Loves Families,” it’s clear that the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is a perfect place for families to enjoy a memorable vacation. Splash around in the enormous zero-entry pool or rent one of the cushy SOAK Cabanas fitted with AC, televisions and full bathrooms for ultimate comfort. (Did we mention the personal concierge service?) Children can have a ball in the SOBE Kids Club where they can climb the oversized lifeguard hut or hit the rec room to play video games. This resort offers half- and full-day programs packed with activities, as well as sushi and pizza-making classes for budding chefs. The resort also has exclusive partnerships with Miami Children’s Museum and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for on-property activations, including pop-up planetariums and theatrical performances.

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

With luxury amenities and stellar service at its core, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is one of the best family hotels in Miami Beach. Enjoy a kid-friendly pool with private daybeds, oceanfront dining at DiLido Beach Club as well as a kids’ menu through in-room dining. Little travelers can stay busy with the Ritz Kids program for ages 5 to 12, which focuses on activities that emphasize Miami Beach’s beautiful waters, environmental responsibility and unique culture. The hotel is also close to the shopping, dining and entertainment of Lincoln Road.

The Miami Beach EDITION

You’ll never hear your children utter the words, “I’m bored” at The Miami Beach EDITION. This hotel in Mid Beach is a playground for all ages. It even has a bowling alley and ice-skating rink called Basement Bowl & Skate (it turns into an adults-only adventure after 8 p.m.), and two swimming pools surrounded by lush, grassy spaces that encourage hanging out together in the sunshine. Families gravitate to The Sandbox, a tropical oasis peppered with hammocks, beds and a table tennis set. The hotel also offers beach toys and special monthly activations called “Little Editions,” which include arts and crafts, music and multi-sensory stations.

Aerial view of Fontainebleau's pools and beach area — Explore all of the pools at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

The iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach has long attracted families with its rich amenities, such as 10 pools – including several shallow pools that are perfect for youngsters. Set up for the day in a family cabana by the interactive family pool that features a waterslide and spray canopy. If you have older, active kids, choose from plentiful water sports like banana boats, paddle boards, kayaks and wave runners. If parents want to relax at Lapis, The Spa at Fontainebleau or enjoy a night out at one of the resort’s many restaurants, private childcare services that include playtime and crafting are available.

Aerial view of the Carillon — Stay at a luxury apartment in the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Families in search of fun activities or a wellness-centered vacation should consider oceanfront Carillon Miami Wellness Resort in the North Beach neighborhood. With its spacious, apartment-style accommodations, this is a place where families can comfortably spread out with two spacious bedrooms as well as a kitchen and living area. The luxury apartments offer views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean or stunning city skyline vistas. Activities are abundant, from on-property family experiences such as rock-climbing lessons to off-site adventures including kiteboarding lessons, deep sea fishing and kayaking through mangrove forests. Parents can seek some “me time” and rejuvenation in the sprawling spa fitted with decadent water features.

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