Florida is a wonderful destination for a family holiday, packed full of amazing fun, wonderful wildlife and some of the best beaches in the US. If you’re looking for the best family hotel in Florida we have rounded up the best family resorts in Florida for every budget. This list has Florida family beach resorts you can relax in through to city hotels to give you the best of both worlds. This is a wonderful State for a trip and Florida family vacations can be made even better by having a great base to stay in.
Everywhere on this list of family hotels in Florida has either been personally stayed in by one of our Family Hotels Expert team or heavily researched so you don’t need to.
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Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Amelia Island at the top of Florida before it curls in to Georgia, is a wonderful island retreat. The Omni Amelia Island Resort is an exclusive get away with kids, providing all sizes and styles of accommodation. There’s a main hotel building and then numerous self catering apartments. Within the resort there are a number of different pools and a whole range of activities from golf to cycling and best of all a lovely walk down to the beach. There are onsite restaurants if you want them but the apartments certainly have everything you need for a self catering stay.
See our full review of Omni Amelia Island Resort, Florida here
Acqualina Resort & Residences, Miami
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This hotel, set just outside of the city centre of Miami in Sunny Isles Beach is a beautiful resort. The suites come in various different sizes but the one bedroom will still comfortably sleep five. The suites have the added benefit of kitchen facilities too meaning a self catering stay is possible. There’s a gorgeous beach here which comes supplied with beach toys, some wonderful pools and best of all a brilliant kids club, teaching kids all about being eco friendly. This is a really great family stay in Florida.
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See our full review of Acqualina Resort & Spa, Miami here
The Vinoy Hotel, St Petersburgh
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The Vinoy Hotel oozes style and history. Built in 1925 and overlooking Tampa Bay this is a hotel on Florida’s west coast that is great for families. The family rooms here, in the new section of the hotel, are large and well appointed with two Queen beds and a sofa bed too. There’s a lovely heated outdoor pool and some lovely grounds here to explore.
Atlantic Bay Resort, Tavernier
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This three acre resort which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Keys is perfect for families looking for a holiday in Florida. They have family rooms for four and lots of amenities in this very well priced resort. There’s a private beach here which comes with free use of kayaks, bikes and paddle boards.
The Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando
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This is a really large hotel, with over 1500 rooms just off the Beachline Expressway on Universal Boulevard and set in 230 acres of land. The grounds here are beautiful and they have so many facilities including four indoor heated pools. They have family rooms with two Queen sized beds and these can also be interconnected with a larger suite for bigger families. This resort feels like an oasis in the middle of busy Orlando but still can allow you access to all the main sites and attractions the city has on offer.
The Breakers Palm Beach
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This is a wonderful luxury resort for families offering accommodation to suit the whole family and a private beachside location. There’s a huge amount for families to do here from family golf sessions to a huge playground. There’s a dedicated kids club and bikes to hire. This is one of those places you can come to relax and reconnect and not need to leave.
Perry’s Ocean Edge Resort, Daytona Beach
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This resort is an American classic and has been going since 1941. They have family suites which come with bunk bed rooms which the kids will love. There are some great facilities including three pools and lots of organised activities. Sitting right on Daytona Beach this budget hotel offers families lots of fun and a great seaside break at an amazing price.
Naples Grande Beach Resort
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This is a fantastic family resort in Florida which is a holiday all by itself. With three swimming pools it has an amazing setting on the 23 waterfront acres of Florida’s Paradise Coast in Naples, Florida. There’s plenty here to keep families occupied with 15 tennis courts, a 100 foot water slide, golf course and more. They have accommodation to suit all family sizes making it a great choice for families.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Destin
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Destin is in the Panhandle in northwest Florida and ha some beautiful beaches around it. There’s plenty here to keep families happy from beautiful nature trails through the sand dunes to the fantastic Big Kahuna’s water park. The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is a destination in itself with three swimming pools and with 15 tennis courts. Located on Miramar Beach this is in a lovely location and has family rooms to keep everyone happy. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is perfect for family beach vacations in Florida.
Omni Jacksonville
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Jacksonville is ideal for Florida weekend getaways for families. Jacksonville Zoo is a great trip out with kids with over 2000 animals and an animal wellness team to ensure the best care is given. Children will also love visiting Jacksonville Museum of Science and History which is really interactive and fun. Stay at the Omni Jacksonville, one of the great family resorts in Florida which comes with an outdoor pool and spacious family rooms. This is a centrally located hotel making it easy to get to all the main sights from with Jacksonville Landing being just a three minute walk away.
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- 🇺🇸 – Pick up your tickets for USA attractions here
- 💳 – Get a Currensea Card to easily pay for purchases abroad
- 📚 – Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to the USA
We hope you’ve enjoyed our round up of these fantastic family resorts in Florida. Do let us know if you have any questions or if you book a stay at any of these hotels and how it goes. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to hear more of our holiday suggestions and great hotel deals from around the world.