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As a born and raised Floridian, we spend a lot of time visiting beaches around the sunshine state. We get asked (almost daily) “what are our favorite Florida beach hotels” for a family vacation. We are excited to finally share the top Florida beach hotels for families.
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Top Florida Beach Hotels for Families
For our list, we are sharing the top Florida beach hotels that are family friendly in great Florida beach communities. There are a lot of amazing hotels for families out there, but some are in cities that may not be the best or safest. We are sharing hotels that we have visited and are confident sharing as Jones Family Travels approved. Let’s dive into the top Florida beach hotels for your family getaway!
Tradewinds in St. Pete Beach
One of our favorite family resorts in Florida is located in the #1 most popular beach in the United States by TripAdvisor. This property is called Tradewinds. There are two hotels on one property called Tradewinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort by Tradewinds. You can stay at either hotel and soak up a ton of family activities.
Why We Love Tradewinds Resorts:
✅ 2 resorts (Tradewinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort by Tradewinds) on one amazing property
✅ Swim with tropical fish in the 33,500 tank created by Animal Planet’s TANKED
✅ Inflatable water park
✅ 7 pools! Yes, I did say 7!!!
✅ 14 restaurants and bars between both resorts
✅ Tons of family activities; including paddleboards, mini golf, crafts, fire pit with s’mores, dive in movies, Konk Club (kids club), and so much more
Tradewinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort by Tradewinds are the ultimate family destination, right on the #1 beach in the US.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Vero Beach
We love Disney Destinations. Did you know that Disney has a beach resort? This beach resort is called Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, about 2 hours from Disney World. You can extend an Orlando vacation with a few days at the beach.
Why We Love Disney’s Vero Beach Resort:
✅ Mickey shaped pool and water slide
✅ Learn how to surf with surf lessons
✅ Movies under the stars
✅ Tons of family activities; including mini golf, tennis, basketball, bike rentals, and more
✅ Amazing Disney customer service
If you love Disney, this is the perfect hotel for your beach vacation.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast
A hidden gem between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine is the town called Palm Coast. You will find another top Florida beach hotel in this town called Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa. This beach resort is perfect for families.
It is located on the Atlantic Ocean side of Florida, so perfect for surfing and boogie boarding. There are a ton of other fun family things to do at Hammock Beach.
Why We Love Hammock Beach Resort:
✅ 91,000 foot pool area with lazy river and slide
✅ 6 restaurants, including ocean views
✅ Golf and spa for the parents day off
✅ Kid Crew with activities like scavenger hunts, crafts, beach games, pool games, and more
✅ Free photo session with Atventure Photography. I love this perk! You get a free 45 minute photo session with your family at the beach.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect family resort. We also like Palm Coast, because it is a quiet beach community with nearby attractions at Marineland, Daytona Beach, and St. Augustine.
Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key
This next top Florida beach hotel is located in one of our favorite areas of Florida called the Florida Keys. The best family resort in the Florida Keys is called Hawk’s Cay. This hotel is located on the Florida Key called Duck Key. You are surrounded by tropical trees, tourquoise blue waters, and even dolphins.
Why We Love Hawk’s Cay:
✅ Snorkeling tours, private boat rentals, sunset cruises, and more
✅ Play with Bottlenose Dolphins with up close animal experiences
✅ Tons of activities for kids at the Coral Cay Activities & Adventure Club
✅ Salt water lagoon to paddleboard, kayak, or watch dolphins play
✅ Pirate ship pool and splash park
Since Hawk’s Cay is located in the Florida Keys, the water is calm (no waves) and the sandy beach area is smaller than other Florida beach resorts. However, you have amazing boating and snorkeling adventures at Hawk’s Cay. This is also the only hotel in Florida with dolphins!
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Naples
Near Naples on a private island is the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. This family friendly resort has the largest pool area in South Florida with 3 water attractions (including a lazy river) and 5 waterslides. Your family will love this resort! There is so much to love about the Hyatt Regency for a family vacation.
Why We Love Hyatt Regency Coconut Point:
✅ Amazing pool area with lazy river and waterslides
✅ Daily activities for the whole family
✅ Several on site restaurants including outdoor seating
✅ White sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico (perfect for families with younger children)
✅ Camp Hyatt for activities for the kids
✅ Spa and golf for mom and dad
This is the perfect resort for a family beach vacation.
Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood
Margaritaville Beach Resorts are a favorite in the Jones Family. These hotels offer a lot of fun for adults and kids. We especially love this location in Hollywood. The Margaritaville Beach Resort sits on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. This is the perfect boardwalk to walk, bike, or skateboard with your family with a beautiful view of the beach and Atlantic Ocean. If you are looking for a beach resort in a hopping city, Margaritaville in Hollywood is the perfect choice for you.
Why We Love Margaritaville Beach Resort:
✅ 2 tropical pools with waterslide
✅ Flowrider Double for boogie boarding or surfing
✅ Parakeets Kid’s Club with activities for the kiddos
✅. Adult only rooftop pool and bar
✅ 8 on site restaurants, including outdoor seating
✅ Popular South Florida atmosphere on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk
We love the Margaritaville Beach Resort on the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida. Your family will enjoy the Flowrider, tropical pools, and Hollywood Beach Boardwalk during your getaway.
Hard Rock Daytona Beach
One of the top Florida beach hotels is also an amazing value! The Hard Rock Daytona Beach is a newer beach resort. Since it is a newer hotel, you can find some incredible prices. During our last visit, we got a rate of only $119 for a city view. You can also upgrade for an oceanfront room with a patio or balcony. This is a fun room over the weekend. You can sit on the balcony and watch the live entertainment.
Why We Love Hard Rock Daytona Beach:
✅ Your kids will love the Hard Rock Roxity Club for daily activities
✅ Amazing Rock Spa & Salon for a relaxing treatment
✅ Guitar shaped kids pool with splash park
✅ Several restaurants with outdoor seating and live entertainment
✅ Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday
Hard Rock Daytona Beach is located on the world’s most famous beach. You can enjoy breathtaking sunrises from your balcony. Your kids will have fun in the kids club and at the kids pool. Mom and dad will enjoy a drink a the lounge with live entertainment.
Omni Amelia Island Resort
A hidden gem in Florida is Amelia Island. This is a quaint beach community in North Florida. If you are looking for a quiet beach town, Amelia Island is perfect for your getaway. Your family will enjoy the popular hotel called Omni Resort Amelia Island. This hotel has so much to offer parents and kids!
Why We Love Omni Amelia Island Resort:
✅ Mini Golf Course
✅ Kids Club with daily activities and meet and greets with Tanner the Turtle
✅ Game room with tons of games for the whole family
✅ Segway tours around the resort
✅ Bike path and bike rentals
✅ Outdoor movie night every Friday
✅ Smores at the fire pit
✅ Educational programs for the kids and families
We do recommend spending a day wandering downtown Amelia Island. They have lot of shops and dining in a cute downtown. You can even rent a golf cart at the Omni to drive to the downtown area. Your kids will love that! Amelia Island is one of our favorite beach communities and the Omni Resort Amelia Island is one of the top Florida beach hotels.
Are you ready for a Florida beach vacation?
