Every person who loves Hawaii will recommend a different island or resort to head to. There are too many fancy resorts spread out over the 8 islands to count, some being great for couples, others being great for solo travellers. But which are the best Hawaiian resorts for families? This article will seek out the most accommodating resorts that are perfect for a family vacation.
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Oahu
Aulani, a Disney Resort is one of the best Hawaiian resorts for families, especially if you’ve got kids on the slightly younger side.
Aulani is definitely the most accommodating resort in terms of kids club facilities, with a 5,200 square-foot ‘Aunty’s Beach House’, which is home to countless facilities for kids club activity. There is a well-equipped video games room, for the older kids, as well as play areas and arts and crafts rooms for the younger kids. Basically, if you are between the age of 3 and 12, you’ll find a small paradise here on the island of Oahu.
Despite how big Aunty’s Beach House is, kids are unlikely going to want to spend the whole time there. Luckily, there are three massive play pools, with fun waterslides circling and connecting the pools together.
If you’ve got kids over the age of 12 who aren’t too keen on spending the week at a Disney-themed hotel, you could win them over by mentioning the Painted Sky Teen Spa, which provides a cool place for teens to hang out, get massages, body scrubs, and even manicures!
Aulani is also a great place to get a taste of Mexican culture, particularly on the club night entitled Starlit Hui, which showcases the very best in Hawaiian music and entertainment.
Kauai Beach Resort, Kauai
Expose your kids to as much Hawaiian culture as possible, by taking them for a stay at the Kauai Beach Resort – Kauai’s centrally located plush, family-friendly resort. This is one of the best Hawaiian resorts for families due to its excellent kids club facilities, that are all aimed at teaching kids how cool Hawaiian culture is. By the end of their stay, your kids will know how to Hula dance and make lei wreaths, while having a lot of fun doing it! Kids clubs will also adventure out to the local beaches of Poipu and the northern shore and take part in super fun water-based activity.
The swimming pools are inspired by the surrounding natural tropical world, and are fun for all ages to play in.
For bigger kids, there is a video game room kitted out with PlayStations as well as other devices.
Kauai Beach Resort is closely located to all the amenities you’ll ever need on the island of Kauai, with plenty of grocery stores and other shops found just outside the resort.
Grand Wailea, Maui
With a kids’ camp to rival Aulani’s Beach House, Grand Wailea Maui is definitely the best family-friendly resort found on Maui.
Over the space of a 20,000 square-foot campsite, kids can run wild and enjoy the numerous kids camps and playgrounds found within. Highlights include a full-sized movie theater, a foosball and other table games room, a PlayStation room, and even a water park.
This water park is like a mini-Hawaiian island, with a fake volcano center piece, encircling lazy rivers, big water slides, and a fun rope swing.
Although your kids are unlikely to feel bored at any point during their stay at Grand Wailea, there is of course the beach within a close distance. Water activities on the beach can be organised at the hotel, including snorkeling and surfing sessions.
Throughout the resort’s seven restaurants, kids and grown-ups alike will find several meals that will delight their tastebuds. Traditional Hawaiian meals are on offer, as well as closer to home comforts for fussy eaters.
The rooms are amongst the most spacious available in all of Hawaii, with huge living area to connect bedrooms. The Grand Wailea is the perfect resort for big families vacationing on Maui.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii
One of the plushest resorts on the island of Hawaii itself is also one of the best for vacationing families.
The Four Seasons Hualalai is one of the best Hawaiian resorts for families due to its expansive swimming facilities, which includes 6 swimming pools and one salt-water pool, where guests can swim with some tropical fish.
The resort also opens up onto a luxurious beach, which takes guests only a quick stroll to get to. The Four Seasons Resort is a stand-out Hawaiian resort for how well balanced it is. Although it is very well accommodating to kids, it is not a normal kids’ resort. It manages to maintain a level of tranquillity, giving parents the feeling that they are vacationing at an adults-only resort.
There are plenty of onsite activity for kids, as well as some that are geared towards the whole family. Families can head out on the beach for a canoeing session, or head for some rock climbing at a nearby cliff face.
The resort also organises regular movie screenings, celebrations of Hawaiian culture, and plenty of outdoor games on the nearby playing field.
Hilton Hawaiian Beach Resort, Oahu – the Busiest and One of the Best Hawaiian Resorts for Families
The Hilton Hawaiian Beach Resort, Oahu gets an honourable mention on our list of the best Hawaiian resorts for families for being Hawaii’s biggest resort. For this reason, families can expect this accommodation to provide a bustling atmosphere all year round.
If you want your kids to have the ultimate social holiday- this is the place.
This resort boasts five huge pool areas, resident turtles and parrots, and excellent kids club facilities. With the beach positioned right in front of the resort, what more could you want?