With endless summers, azure shorelines, and bountiful, sandy white beaches, deciding whether to go on a holiday in the Caribbean is an easy decision for most. The difficulty comes when deciding on what Caribbean island to go for, with such a variety to choose from. From the exclusive luxury offered by Turks and the Caicos to the vibrancy of Jamaica and the Bahamas.
This decision becomes even harder when you’re planning a holiday involving your kids, too! Throughout the Caribbean, there is a wide range of resorts, many of which are designed just for kids. This article will narrow down the best kid friendly Caribbean resorts, to hopefully allow for easier decision making!
Atlantis, Bahamas
At Atlantis resort, located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, your kids will never feel bored. With a daily adventure itinerary, this ocean-themed resort is a top choice if you’ve got kids with limitless energy. The main draw of Atlantis is its extensive Aquaventure waterpark, boasting loads of slides, lagoons, rides, and even marine habitats.
Atlantis is home to several different accommodations, each of which are designed to suit different types of vacationers and their budget. The Beach Tower gives guests direct access to the coastline, as well as the onsite waterpark facilities, and offers all the amenities you’d expect from a relaxed resort holiday. The Coral Tower features a swim-up bar, whereas the Harborside Resort boasts its own kids swimming area.
The Aquaventure is extensive and contains rides for different age groups. The most noteworthy of which is called ‘The Leap of Faith’. Exclusively for bigger, adrenaline-seeking kids, this slide cuts through a shark tank! For little kids, there are smaller slides and numerous lazy rivers.
What makes Atlantis one of the best kid-friendly Caribbean resorts is that kids get to map out their own adventure itinerary daily, which includes one ocean-based adventure per day. The resort also has paddle boarding, snorkeling, and deep-water swimming activities daily.
There are babysitting facilities for little kids, and nightclubs, bars, and even a casino for adults.
Beaches Resort, Turks and the Caicos
If you want to experience the luxuriousness of the Turks and the Caicos with your family in tow, the Beaches Resort is your go-to accommodation. Located just off the Grace Bay, Beaches Resort offers so much to kids of all ages. Family fun is guaranteed, with action-packed poolside days spent lounging by one of the resort’s many pools or racing down an exciting waterslide. The resort’s lazy river is extensive and is a great way to relax for all ages.
Beaches Resort is one of the best family resorts in the Caribbean because its kid’s club is bursting with daily activity, and offers kids experiences they will never forget. From surfing to kayaking, kids are guaranteed to be raring to go to each daily activity. Bigger kids can also socialize at the evening disco or the Xbox lounge.
Little kids are sure to be entertained by the cast of Sesame Street characters who reside at the resort, and regularly interact with the guests. Nannies can also be hired to take care of your littlest ones throughout the day.
Depending on what kind of holiday you are looking for, you’ll find a wide variety of accommodations. Basic resort holidaying is offered, as well as butler-serviced villas.
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa All Inclusive, Jamaica
The Franklyn D. Resort makes our list of the best kid-friendly Caribbean resorts as it’s more of a relaxed offering. Whereas a lot of the other resorts that make this list are relatively large, this one is smaller, and therefore more personal. Located beachfront on Runaway Bay, Franklyn D offers hassle-free vacationing in a beautiful corner of Jamaica.
Perfect both for families who enjoy lounging poolside and for families who like a bit of action and adventure. Kids can spend the mornings splashing in the pool, and the afternoons snorkeling, playing beach volleyball and tennis, or cycling around the nearby bay.
Families can enjoy an array of cuisines while at the Franklyn D. Resort, from traditional Jamaican offerings to Italian, to home comfort American diners for fussy eaters!
The spa is the perfect place for adults to enjoy some tranquillity, with great on-site daycare facilities available too.
Grand Cayman Marriot, Cayman Islands
If you’re looking for a beachbound vacation, and have young kids with you, the Grand Cayman Marriot on the Cayman Island would be an ideal option. This resort grants you direct access to the impressive Seven Mile Beach – which is as boundless as it sounds! The shore at this beach is noted as being particularly placid, so is great for little kids first time at the beach.
The main attraction of this resort is its perfect access to the beach, and a lot of the kid’s club activity is based around beach-based fun. You won’t have to spend any money investing in beach equipment, as this resort provides everything you’ll need. Snorkeling makes up a big part of the on-site activity, with an array of tropical fish that can be spotted swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
A big reason that this resort makes our list of the best Caribbean resorts for families is the ease with which it can be reached. The resort is a mere 4 miles away from the main airport of the Cayman Islands.
Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
This one makes the list mainly for its uniqueness. Perhaps a bit off-beat for some, this resort is part circus school! All staying guests are welcome to take part in the daily circus lessons, organized by Cirque de Soleil, from basic juggling to complex mid-air acrobatics!
One of the only Club Med resorts to offer family-friendly accommodation, with kids club activity offered to kids as young as four months old! Older kid activity generally involves sport playing – and, of course, circus-related activity! – whereas younger kids can enjoy arts and craft time, as well as storytelling.
As much as this is one of the best kid-friendly Caribbean resorts, it is also great for adults, with a luxurious on-site spa, and plenty of relaxing pools to lounge by.