The best family resorts in Miami for a memorable getaway

This Sunny Isles Beach resort has daily water relay games, kite flying, private swimming lessons and a great lawn perfect for a family-on-family soccer game. Its shining star on the children’s front is the AcquaMarine kids club. In partnership with Itavi Premium Childcare, AcquaMarine offers beach yoga, ocean-themed arts and crafts and educational lessons on marine life, among other programming. It’s basically like a summer camp they’ll never want to leave. Best of all, it’s free for children ages four to 12 when booking a stay.

So, you’re probably not going to bring the entire family to LIV Nightclub. But, there’s more than enough to keep the gang entertained at this Miami Beach icon. Amid the Fontainebleau’s vast poolscape, there are a number of shallow pools for younger guests to take a dip in. You can also book a family cabana to keep an eye on ‘em. Beyond kayak and jet ski rentals right there on the beach, the property also offers premium daycare through Itavi for when an adults-only outing beckons.

Nestled in the heart of Brickell, this Four Seasons makes quite the splash. It has a two-acre pool terrace, including a children’s pool, interactive splash zone and more water features. As a true Four Seasons touch, kids get a special welcome treat and there are even child-size bathrobes when they want to lounge in style. If for whatever reason everything on property doesn’t keep everyone occupied, the oodles of shops and entertainment options at Brickell City Centre is just a few blocks north.

For those vying for a “parent of the year” award, this Aventura destination has its very own waterpark. Tidal Cove Waterpark is free for hotel guests and includes a lazy river, seven water slides, a 4,000 square-foot kids pool, FlowRider stationary surfing machines and much more. If you have a budding golfer in the family, you can hit the links here, too—there are two golf courses on-site. There are special family golf rates here, with kids 15-and-under golfing for free after 2:30pm with a paying adult.

Where to begin with all the family friendliness at this Miami Beach paradise? There’s a kid-sized buffet at its Preston’s restaurant. There’s a Kids Club with activities in partnership with The Frost Museum of Science and Miami Children’s Museum. There are complimentary swim diapers, baby floaties and sunscreen within its vast pool landscape. And the whole family can even hit the spa together. Sea Spa offers manis, pedis, haircuts, braiding and more with a special slate of services to those 12 and under.

If a quiet island vibe is what you and yours seek, this escape feels worlds away but is just minutes from downtown. Among the family perks here are a heated family pool, open daily from 7am to 9pm. For racquet sports lovers and novices alike, the on-site Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center boasts 10 tennis and three padel courts where they host regular group clinics and private lessons for all ages. Pro-tip: Treat yourself to a Club upgrade, which includes access to a private lounge with food and beverages available around the clock.