Families can have it all in Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Some hotels and resorts cater their programming to kids, offering supervised play for children while parents have a chance to relax. Others offer action-packed amenities, from an on-property water park to sports courts. And large families can check in to expansive rooms with plenty of space to comfortably spread out. Here are some of the best family resorts in Miami that you’ll be reminiscing about long after your vacation is over.

Golf area and Tidal Cove at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa — Play golf and make a splash at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

A Hotel With A Water Park & Free Golf for Kids

A family-friendly resort with its own water park? Kids’ dreams do come true at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in  Aventura. As part of their stay, families receive complimentary daily admission to Tidal Cove, where they can shoot down several twisting waterslides, float along the lazy river, surf the FlowRider surf simulator and bliss out by one of the pools or in a luxury cabana. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links with the family, and kids younger than 15 play for free with a paying adult after 2:30 p.m. Rent bikes to explore the area or head across the street to shop at Aventura Mall, the largest mall in Florida. Kids under the age of three eat for free at on-site CORSAIR kitchen & bar  for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pool with a beach view at Kimpton Angler’s South Beach — Enjoy all the amenitities at Kimpton Angler’s South Beach

Get an Angle on Fun at Kimpton Angler’s South Beach

Kimpton Angler’s South Beach hotel is located just two blocks from the beach in vibrant, always exciting South Beach. The biggest draw for families is the resort’s range of accommodations, including two-story lofts and three-story poolside bungalows. Kimpton is known for its amenities, and new moms will love the on-demand family fridge program, which helps them safely store breast milk while staying there. The hotel is also pet friendly.

Acqualina's loungers on the beach — Spend the day on the beach at Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach

Sports, Giant Chess, Kids Programs, the Beach & More

Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach is considered one of the best family resorts in Miami. The high-end hotel flaunts three oceanfront swimming pools, a special activities area for family games, like soccer or basketball, a living room-inspired lawn that fronts the beach and is dotted with comfy beds and cabanas, a giant outdoor chess board with life-sized pieces, and a complimentary weekend marine biology-themed program for children ages 4 to 12. The resort excels at family programming, and parents will love the rich amenities and mansion-style ambiance that make you feel like you’re staying at a fabulous home.

Pool and back view of The Biltmore — Take a swim in the largest pool in the U.S. at The Biltmore

Places to Play and a Gigantic Swimming Pool

A longtime family favorite, The Biltmore Miami – Coral Gables  has been welcoming families for generations with endless fun and plenty of space to spread out. One of the best-loved amenities at this historic resort in Coral Gables is the over-the-top pool, which is one of the largest in the U.S. and feels more like a clear-blue lake. Year-round tennis and the 18-hole championship Biltmore Golf Club provide exercise and fun, and junior players can enroll in seasonal golf clinics. Food lovers and picky eaters alike can find something they love among the hotel’s many restaurants, including the popular Sunday brunch and afternoon tea.

Spacious Suites & Lots of Fun Stuff to Do Nearby

Located in Downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences features residential-style suites with fully equipped kitchens and unobstructed bay views from walkout balconies. Families can enjoy the 19,000-square-foot rooftop deck with a resort-style, kid-friendly pool overlooking Biscayne Bay, and the hotel even offers a yacht service for those who want a fun day on the water. Its central location provides easy access to nearby family attractions, such as the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami Children’s Museum and Jungle Island.

Pool at Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club — Spend the day at the pool at Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club

An Extravagant Retreat for Families

The quaint town of Surfside is a family-friendly dream, and the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club offers extravagance for families who like the finer things in life. This posh oceanfront hotel extends all the trappings of home, including large suites with several bedrooms for families of all sizes. Spend all day in the sun at the dedicated family pool, rent a cabana with indulgences like AC and a bathroom, and connect as a family by playing games on the oceanfront lawn. The hotel also offers swimming lessons and babysitting services.

A Hotel That Loves Families (& Families Love It Back)

Opened in 2022, the Loews Coral Gables Hotel is one of the best family hotels in the destination. Loews is known for its Loews Loves Families programming, which includes family photo sessions and kid-friendly activities, and offers packages for parents and students looking to visit nearby University of Miami. The hotel is part of The Plaza Coral Gables, which is brimming with public art, restaurants and regular activities on the lawn (with a bowling alley opening in late 2025). Rooms and suites are spacious, and families can enjoy the rooftop pool or one of the many on-property restaurants.

Kids Night Out, Villas, Fishing & Movies

Marriott’s Villas at Doral, located in Doral, is perfect for family togetherness. Feel at home in two-bedroom villas that feature separate living and dining rooms as well as full kitchens. The villas can accommodate up to eight people. Children are kept busy with activities such as catch-and-release fishing, arts & crafts, games and movie nights. At Kids Night Out every Saturday Night, children enjoy supervised fun while their parents have a date night for several hours. On-property entertainment includes mini golf and barbeque grills, plus there’s a nearby park with a playground.

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