Below, and on following pages, find many family-friendly beach resort choices in the Caribbean islands, both all-inclusive and non-AI. Some choices on Mexico's Caribbean - Cancun and the Riviera Maya-- are listed too.
Beach Resort A to C
Allegro Resorts
Part of the large Occidental Hotel group, Allegro all-inclusives have many Carib'n and Mexico locations, and welcome families with Kids Clubs and lots of activities.
Almond Village Beach Resort, Barbados
All-inclusive with nursery, kids program, guest unit area and pools just for families, banana boat rides, snorkeling, par-3 golf, and easy arrival from the UK.
Almond Morgan Bay, St. Lucia
The family of Almond Resorts expanded outside Barbados when it opened this property on scenic St. Lucia.
Almond Smugglers Cove, St. Lucia
Almond Resorts' second all-inclusive on St. Lucia is on the northwest coast.
Atlantis, Bahamas
Legendary mega-resort has acres of "waterscape" with thrill waterslides, waterfalls, lagoons; large kids pool, and kiddie waterplay zone; Atlantis-themed underwater viewing areas; Discovery kids camp; and lots more.
Avalon Grand Cancun
Family-friendly all-inclusive beach resort; Wild Things kids'club; guests can day-trip to Avalon Reef Club, below.
Avalon Baccara
Pretty boutique hotel hasredominantly adult clientele; families who stay here can use kids' club at adjacent Avalon Grand Cancun. Not all-inclusive.
Avalon Reef Club
So near busy Cancun, and yet so far: on a private islet on laid-back Isla Mujeres, with gentle beaches, and near a friendly town. Guests can day-trip to Avalon Grand Cancun, above.
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort
In the Mayan Riviera, with 2 km of white sand beach; snorkeling on coral reef; lagoon-like pool, kids' pool; sunfish sailing, Hobie Cats, paddle boats, minigolf; weekly folklorico show; waterskiing, windsurfing, horseback riding, scuba at additional charge.
Beaches Resorts
Beaches is the family brand of the Sandals group, with infant care, extensive kids programs for different ages, watersports including scuba (-great op for teens), games centers, even waterparks. Other features include a partnership with Sesame Street that brings fave characters on-property; and Single-Parents Months.
Beaches Boscobel
Popular AI on the north coast of Jamaica; golf clinics for kids included. See
reviewand
many photos.
Beaches Negril
On Jamaica's famous seven-mile shore, with kids programs from infant care to teen activities, and an on-site waterpark.
Beaches Turks and Caicos
So popular it can be fully booked even in summer. Pirate's Island mini-water park; gorgeous white-sand beach and turquoise sea.
Bolongo Bay, St. John, USVI
"Fun, casual, small", with all-inclusive plans (--rare, in the US Virgin Islands.) Ages 12 and under Stay and Eat Free. Beachfront rooms; 1000' foot shore.
Breezes for Families
Breezes is a brand of SuperClubs, another big name in Caribbean all-inclusive beach resorts. Several Breezes welcome families: Breezes Curacao has a 1500-feet beach protected by a breakwater, trapeze, rock-climbing, kids' programs, and more-- see
Reviewand pix. Guests can visit the Dutch Colonial town of Willemstad, a World Heritage site.
A family fave in the SuperClubs group is
Starfish beach resort in Jamaica--under "S" below. And in the Dominican Republic, Breezes Puerta Plata has excellent promotions for families.
Casa de Campo: Dominican Republic
7000 acres, and an airport named after it two-story casitas, or villas with staff; a top golf course; equestrian center (and unlimited horse-riding with all-inclusive plan) ; teens programs and club...
Chenay Bay Beach Resort,
St. Croix, USVI
Lovely bay, cute cottages, three miles from photogenic historic Christianstad-- a quiet spot with simple sun'n'sea activities.
Club Med Beach Resorts
Several Club Meds in the Carib'n and Mexico offer all-inclusive beach vacations with baby clubs, kids programs, great activities including trapeze, nightly entertainment; others welcome families but without special kids programs. A Florida property, too!
Club Med Cancun Yucatan
Prime spot, on its own 22-acre peninsula at the edge of the crowded Hotel Zone. The Club Med brand of all-inclusives has unique ambiance. Mini-Club Med for ages 4 to 10, "Passworld" for 'tweens and teens, Baby Welcome program; windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, trapeze...
Club Med Punta Cana: Dominican Republic
Club Med's flagship property for families: amazing kids' programs and facilities, unique Club Med ambiance, long beach, watersports, trapeze, inline skating, and new concept for teens, The Ramp.
Coral Hotels and Resorts, Dominican Republic
Known for some years as the "Coral by Hilton" brand, these four family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic have kids' clubs and good price poiint.
Crown Paradise Club, Cancun, Mexico
On the quiet end of Cancun's Hotel Zone; family-of-five-friendly; four pools; supervised kids' waterpark; minigolf; water polo, bicycle tour, boogie boards; a 5-minute shuttle goes to paddleboats, sailboats, kayaks, windsurfing, hobby cat and snorkeling. Baby club for ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs.; Mini-Club for 4 to 12.
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