Not all family vacations depend on a hotel kids' club but most of them do. While some parents are happy to ship the kids off to a kids club no matter what it looks like (and there's nothing wrong with that!), there are a few outstanding hotel kids club we thought you should know about based on what they offer. Bookmark these for your next getaway and don't feel guilty about dropping them off here for a few hours.
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10 BEST HOTEL KIDS' CLUBS FOR:
SPLASHING AROUND
Grand Wailea, Maui. At this fully-loaded kids club (with a Lego wall shown above), the counselors will take them to the hotel’s crazy cool water playground, letting the parents kick it finally at the adults pool.
YOUNG KIDS
Fairmont Claremont. Situated in Berkeley, a short BART ride from San Francisco, the kids club at this grand dame hotel take babies as young as six weeks. Even better, the resort fee includes an hour of kids club.
TEENAGERS
Four Seasons Orlando. When you’re in the house of Mouse, you are going to need a break from everything Mickey. At the FS Orlando, drop the kids off in this club, which is more like a mini-amusement park in its own right and enjoy a night or day off. It’s also rad for older kids as teenagers have their own dedicated hangout.
FAR-FLUNG TRAVELERS
Anantara Dhigu, Maldives. When you’ve traveled all the way to the Maldives, it’s perfectly acceptable to want some alone time with your partner. The kids’ club here is mostly outdoors in a sandy shady area with a rock climbing wall, swingset, a play boat and a special indoor spot to do crafts.
NATURE LOVERS
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. Like most Ritz Kids clubs, children get to be “Ambassadors of the Environment” at this ultra-luxury Reserve property. That means they will explore the local area and learn about how to protect it and take good care of it. And Puerto Rico could use that love right now. (Photo via Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach
FUTURE ARTISTS
Le Meridien Ra Hotel, Beach Club and Spa. Outside Barcelona, this beachfront hotel has one of the most mod-looking kids clubs with Gaudi-inspired artwork and Mondrian-style ceilings.
SKI BUNNIES
Club Med Valmorel, Switzerland. What’s great about this all-inclusive ski resort is that it has four different kinds of kids clubs, depending on your kids ages, from babies to teens. (Photo via Club Med)
MICKEY FANS
Disney Aulani. Really, how can Disney go wrong with the kids club at their Hawaii resort? Another bonus to Aunty’s Beach House, the on-site kids club, is that younger babies are accepted as well.
CRAFTERS
Alisal Guest Ranch. One of the stars of this family-friendly guest ranch in Solvang, Calif, is the giant arts and crafts room that is on-site. Kids here can also go for horseback rides and visit the barnyard.
TOTAL PAMPERING
One & Only Palmilla, Mexico. This luxury hotel in Cabo will indulge kids with activities, crafts (including pinata-making), pool-time and Spanish lessons. And it's included in your stay!
All photos are Trips + Giggles unless otherwise noted.
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