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-friendly resorts in Miami that you’ll be reminiscing about long after your Florida vacation is over.

Aerial view of Tidal Cove and JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and the golf course — Kids will love Tidal Cove at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

A family-friendly resort with its own waterpark? Kids’ dreams do come true at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Aventura in Aventura. As part of their stay, families receive complimentary daily admission to Tidal Cove, where they can float down the lazy river, shoot down water slides, 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 walk across the street to shop at the expansive Aventura Mall. Kids under the age of 5 eat for free at the poolside restaurant Freestyle and at CORSAIR kitchen & bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Biltmore

A longtime Miami favorite, The Biltmore in Coral Gables has been welcoming families for generations with endless fun and plenty of space to spread out. One of the hotel’s best-loved amenities is the oversized pool, which is one of the largest in the U.S. The hotel uniquely offers a Culinary Academy, and during the summer, aspiring young chefs can register for a hands-on kids culinary camp. Year-round, tennis and golf provide exercise and fresh air, and junior players can enroll in seasonal golf clinics. Culinary explorers and picky eaters alike can find something they love among the hotel’s many dining experiences, including the popular Sunday brunch and afternoon tea.

Aerial view of Trump International Beach Resort by the ocean — Enjoy direct beach access at Trump International Beach Resort Miami

Trump International Beach Resort Miami

In scenic and quiet Sunny Isles Beach, the entire family can have fun at Trump International Beach Resort Miami. Splash around in the hotel’s large pool, tuck away in a poolside cabana and take advantage of direct beach access for hours of fun in the sun together. Pick your pleasure at the resort’s four restaurants, which include everything from casual beachside dining to Japanese fusion and Italian cuisine. Drop the kids off for supervised play at Planet Kids, where they’ll be entertained with lawn games, sandcastle building and arts & crafts. Sports-obsessed families can team up for pickup games at the resort’s sports courts, which are equipped for soccer, tennis and basketball.

Dining area on the sand at Dune Burgers on the Beach — Dine outside at Dune Burgers on the Beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami

Tucked away on serene Key Biscayne, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami is a family-friendly luxury hotel that offers daily activities for kids. The Ritz Kids Club, in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, teaches kids all about the sea and its creatures. Rent a private cabana that comes with a flat screen TV and other amenities. Take a dip in the ocean and build sandcastles, or splash around in the expansive pool. Enjoy a mommy-daughter day with manicures or pedicures at the salon. Large suites offer several bedrooms where the family can spread out, and there are three ocean-facing dining options with menus that cater to children.

Marriott’s Villas at Doral

Marriott’s Villas at Doral, a vacation ownership resort 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 and kid-friendly fitness classes. At the weekly Kids Night Out, children enjoy supervised fun while their parents have a date night for up to three hours. On-property entertainment includes chess and mini golf, six barbeque stations as well as an adjacent park with a playground.

The Elser Hotel & Residences

The Elser Hotel & Residences offers family-friendly accommodations, featuring 646 residential-style rooms with luxurious amenities, fully equipped kitchens, and unobstructed bay views from walkout balconies. Families can enjoy the 19,000-square-foot rooftop deck with a resort-style pool overlooking Biscayne Bay. The hotel's central location provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Bayside Marketplace, Pérez Art Museum Miami, and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. For adventurous families, Treetop Trekking is just a short drive away. The hotel also offers exclusive discounts on excursions and partners with a premium childcare service to provide families with safe and reliable childcare during their stays. Adults can unwind in the private lounge area, full bar, hot tub with panoramic views, and a comprehensive two-level gym.

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