The Caribbean stands out as a premier destination for family vacations, thanks to its consistently warm, sunny climate, pristine white-sand beaches, and invitingly clear waters, easily accessible from the East Coast. For families, the abundance of exceptional all-inclusive resorts in this idyllic region truly elevates the vacation experience.
These resorts are designed to provide everything a family could desire for a flawless vacation, all within a single, convenient package. This includes accommodations, dining, beverages, and a wide array of activities. The finest all-inclusive Caribbean resorts for families go further by incorporating child-focused amenities and programs such as kids’ clubs, dedicated family swimming pools, and even on-site water parks.
With this in mind, we have curated a list of the best family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, perfect for your next warm-weather escape with children. Our selection includes everything from a secluded private island retreat in Antigua to a sprawling resort complex in Turks and Caicos, ensuring an unforgettable Caribbean family vacation.
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
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What We Like: Situated along a tranquil section of Eagle Beach, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive offers an enviable beachfront location coupled with numerous kid-oriented activities and facilities. These include a state-of-the-art kids club and opportunities for biking, snorkeling, and pickleball, making it ideal for active families.
What to Consider: The kids club operates only on weekdays, which might be a limitation for weekend-focused activities.
Families can bask in the Aruban sun at Tamarijn Aruba, recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba. The Sea Turtles Club welcomes children aged 4-12 with complimentary access to a program filled with crafts, face painting, movie nights, bingo, kite-making, and tie-dye activities.
Adults can relax on the beach or by one of the five pools, or opt for spa treatments (at an additional cost). Families can then reunite for activities like biking, snorkeling, pickleball, tennis, and basketball. Guests enjoy access to 11 restaurants and eight bars, including options at the adjacent Divi Aruba property, ensuring diverse dining for all tastes. Each room features a private balcony or patio to fully appreciate the Caribbean scenery.
Children under two years old stay free, and there is a charge of $50 per night for children aged 3 to 12.
According to T+L contributor Jacquline Dole, “Staying at The Tamarijn with friends, the highlight was the balconies, perfect for starting and ending each day with the sound of waves right outside.”
The Details:
- Inclusions: All meals and beverages, activities, and gratuities covered.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 4-12.
- Location: Oranjestad, Aruba.
- Rates: Starting from $860 per night for two adults.
- Loyalty Program: Not specified.
Beaches Turks and Caicos
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What We Like: This all-inclusive resort is comprehensively equipped for family vacations, featuring over 20 restaurants, numerous complimentary activities, a large water park, and free kids club programs for ages 0-17, catering to all age groups.
What to Consider: As a popular and expansive resort, securing beach chairs may require early reservation, or consider booking villas with butler service for assured seating arrangements.
Beaches Turks and Caicos boasts a 45,000-square-foot water park, 21 dining options, 10 swimming pools, and extensive white-sand beaches. Children can engage with Sesame Street characters and participate in themed activities such as baking with Cookie Monster and puppet-making with Bert and Ernie. The resort’s kids camp offers specialized programs for all age groups, from infants to teens, including specialized support as a Certified Autism Center.
The 758-room resort is organized into five villages, which helps manage its large scale. While all rooms are well-appointed, larger families may prefer the luxurious three- and four-bedroom villas that come with personal butler service. Villa guests receive a cell phone upon arrival for direct communication with their butler, facilitating requests from dining reservations to in-villa breakfast.
“The sheer variety of dining options impressed me, catering to both picky eaters and those seeking gourmet experiences,” noted T+L associate editor Anna Popp.
Reservations are recommended for popular restaurants like Kimonos, Schooners, and Neptunes, as they tend to fill quickly.
The Details:
- Inclusions: Unlimited dining and drinks, gratuities, land and non-motorized water sports, scuba diving, water park access.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 0-17.
- Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
- Rates: Starting at $420 per adult per night and $37 per child per night.
- Loyalty Program: Sandals Select Rewards.
Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection
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What We Like: Situated on a secluded beach, Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection, offers spacious suite accommodations and activities like non-motorized water sports and tennis, perfect for families seeking both relaxation and activity.
What to Consider: Spa access is not included in the standard all-inclusive package and requires an additional fee.
Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection, is a hit for all age groups. Even while staying at the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril, shared amenities including activities, bars, and restaurants are easily accessible.
Dining highlights include a buffet with a dedicated kids’ section, a gelato and coffee shop, and a lively hibachi restaurant. Additional dining options include Calypso for West Indies cuisine and Hunter Steakhouse. A seven-course chef’s table experience is also available for an extra charge.
While adults enjoy cocktails at the swim-up bar or spa treatments, children aged 4-12 can participate in the kids club, and teens have access to a teen club with video games, ping pong, and tennis. The beach area is expansive, offering non-motorized water sports.
Luxury suites provide privacy doors in family suites and Jacuzzis in bathrooms. The Diamond Club upgrade includes butler service, helpful for securing beach chairs and dinner reservations, especially during peak seasons.
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The Details:
- Inclusions: Unlimited dining and beverages, daily and nightly entertainment, water sports, splash pad.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 4-12.
- Location: Negril, Jamaica.
- Rates: Starting at $330 per night per adult, and $440 per night for one adult and one child.
- Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy.
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
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What We Like: Recently renovated, Grand Palladium Jamaica stands out with its modern rooms and suites, extensive amenities, over 20 dining and bar venues, and impressive pools, including Jamaica’s largest, making it a top choice for varied family interests.
What to Consider: The resort’s large size requires considerable walking to navigate between different areas and amenities.
Following a recent multimillion-dollar renovation, Grand Palladium Jamaica in Montego Bay offers four pools, 11 restaurants, 11 bars, and numerous complimentary activities like live reggae, kids Olympics, water sports, and mini golf.
The main infinity pool overlooks the beachfront, and the children’s pool includes a water park. The property features clubs for all age groups from babies to teens. The renovated rooms and suites average over 700 square feet, featuring modern décor, private terraces, and hydromassage bathtubs. New suites also include private pools.
“After a $27.5 million renovation, the Grand Palladium Jamaica truly lives up to its grand name, balancing lively and serene environments,” said T+L senior visual editor Taylor McIntyre.
The Details:
- Inclusions: Dining and drinks, day and evening entertainment, kids’ activities, non-motorized water sports, gratuities.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 1-17.
- Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- Rates: Starting at $236 per night.
- Loyalty Program: Palladium Rewards.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa
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What We Like: Ideal for adventurous families, Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa features a mile-long beach, a paintball course, and St. Lucia’s largest water park, offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
What to Consider: Located on the Atlantic side of St. Lucia, the water can be quite choppy, which might affect swimming and some water activities.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa features three family-oriented pools including a zero-entry Splash Pool, an Activity Pool, and a Splash Plunge Pool. CocoLand water park includes slides and a lazy river.
The resort also boasts a 30,000-square-foot paintball course for guests 13 and older. Dining options include eight restaurants, from fine dining to casual eateries, and seven bars. Activities range from water sports to reggae lessons and themed beach parties. The CocoLand Kidz Klub caters to children aged 3-12.
The Splash wing offers family-friendly rooms and suites with ocean views, private patios, and connecting units for larger families. The Sanctuary Spa provides adult relaxation options with services like vanilla and coconut massages in oceanfront cabanas.
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The Details:
- Inclusions: Unlimited dining and drinks, accommodations, water park, day and night entertainment, gratuities.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages three months to 12 years.
- Location: Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia.
- Rates: Starting at $369 per night.
- Loyalty Program: Preferred Club.
Club Med Punta Cana
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What We Like: Club Med Punta Cana is perfect for active families, offering unlimited land and water sports like sailing and trapeze, and a new water park, ensuring constant entertainment and activities.
What to Consider: With only three restaurants currently open, dining choices are somewhat limited compared to larger resorts.
Club Med Punta Cana, spanning 100 oceanfront acres, is Club Med’s flagship family resort. Amenities include complimentary sailing lessons and a circus and trapeze facility. Over 30 activities are included, such as archery, pickleball, snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis. The resort recently added the largest Club Med water park with over 20 slides and play areas. Renovations planned for completion by September 2025 will introduce a revamped lobby, dining venues, and new room categories.
Kid-friendly programming includes dedicated spaces and clubs for all ages from babies to teens. Family suites are available for larger groups.
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The Details:
- Inclusions: All dining and drinks, unlimited land and water sports, gratuities.
- Kids Club: Free for children ages 4-17; clubs for ages 0-4 available at extra cost.
- Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
- Rates: Starting at $180 per person per night.
- Loyalty Program: Club Med’s Great Members program.
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
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What We Like: Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is a luxurious family-focused resort featuring spacious suites and amenities like a large water park, an open-air theater, and a substantial fitness center, providing a comprehensive vacation experience.
What to Consider: Restaurants and bars can be busy, potentially leading to wait times for seating during peak hours.
Located in the upscale Cap Cana area of Punta Cana, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana spans over 40 oceanfront acres on Juanillo Beach. It features a water park with a lazy river, five slides, and water cannons, along with several pools and 14 dining and bar options.
Kids and teens clubs offer interactive activities and VR simulators. Daytime activities include water sports and volleyball, with evening entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater.
Dining ranges from Caribbean seafood to healthy beachfront options and a sports bar. The resort offers 375 suites in various categories, including Club Level access with exclusive amenities.
T+L A-list travel advisor Henley Vazquez notes, “Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is popular for its incredible kids’ activities, great water slides, and lovely amenities for adults. The convenient direct flights to Punta Cana also add to its appeal.”
The Details:
- Inclusions: Dining and beverages, water park access, land and non-motorized water sports, live entertainment.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 3-17.
- Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
- Rates: Starting at $599 per night.
- Loyalty Program: World of Hyatt.
Curtain Bluff
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What We Like: This serene 72-room resort is unique for offering both non-motorized and motorized water sports at no extra cost, along with two private beaches, providing an exclusive and activity-rich experience.
What to Consider: Nightlife is low-key, primarily consisting of live music during dinner, which may not suit families looking for extensive evening entertainment options.
Curtain Bluff in Antigua, a World’s Best Award winner, offers a refined all-inclusive experience uncommon for larger properties. Part of Relais & Chateaux, it has 72 rooms and suites, all with ocean views and luxury amenities. Two private beaches and activities like kayaking, tubing, and water skiing are available. Cee Bee Kids Camp caters to children aged 3-10 with crafts, sailing, and snorkeling.
Dining at Sea Grape offers open-air seating and Italian and Antiguan cuisine for dinner (ages 13+), while Tamarind serves breakfast and dinner with seafood and pasta. A kids’ menu is also available.
Vazquez highlights, “Curtain Bluff truly means all-inclusive, even water sports! Parents can relax while kids learn to sail at no extra cost.”
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The Details:
- Inclusions: All meals and drinks, water and land sports.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 3-10.
- Location: Old Road, Antigua.
- Rates: Starting at $1,050 per night.
- Loyalty Program: Not specified.
Jumby Bay Island
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What We Like: Jumby Bay Island offers an unparalleled sense of privacy and exclusivity as a private island resort, making it a unique and serene destination for families seeking tranquility and seclusion.
What to Consider: With rates starting over $2,000 per night, Jumby Bay Island is a high-end splurge, positioning it as a luxury option for discerning travelers.
Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, a private island resort accessible by boat, is ideal for families seeking serenity. A World’s Best Award winner, it spans 300 acres, offering ample space for families to explore. Activities include wakeboarding, sailing, and snorkeling. Camp Jumby Pavilion provides kid-friendly games and lessons.
Recent enhancements include a new beach club, The Hut, Little Jumby, on a nearby uninhabited island, and expanded dining and bar areas within the resort.
Accommodations range from rooms to large estates, catering to various family sizes and preferences. Villa butler services were added in 2024, enhancing guest experiences with personalized assistance.
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The Details:
- Inclusions: All-day dining, drinks, water and land activities, gratuities.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 3-11.
- Location: Jumby Bay, Antigua.
- Rates: Starting at $2,100 per night.
- Loyalty Program: Not specified.
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
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What We Like: Located on a prime beach in Christ Church, Turtle Beach includes a notable kids club, water sports, and dance lessons, ensuring families are thoroughly entertained throughout their stay.
What to Consider: The property does not offer multi-bedroom suites, which might be a limitation for larger families needing more than two rooms.
Turtle Beach, a Marriott all-inclusive resort in Barbados, offers a range of activities from relaxation to action. Facilities include a children’s pool, jungle gym, and the Fly Fishing Club for kids aged 4-12.
Dining options include five venues like the beachfront Sand Trap restaurant. An ice cream parlor is a hit with kids. Guests can also dine at sister Elegant Hotels on Barbados’s West Coast through the Dine Around Program.
Accommodations are all-suite, ranging from junior suites to ocean view suites, all featuring island-inspired décor.
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The Details:
- Inclusions: Dining, non-motorized water sports, land sports, gratuities, Wi-Fi, golf at Barbados Golf Club.
- Kids Club: Complimentary for children ages 3-11.
- Location: Christ Church, Barbados.
- Rates: Starting at $257 per night.
- Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy; Turtle Beach Rewards Program.
Know Before You Go
Understand All-Inclusive Pricing.
“All-inclusive can be great value, but not always cheaper,” advises Vazquez. “Online bookings are often priced per occupancy, so family bookings can change the room price.”
Also, note that child policies vary; some resorts offer free stays for younger children, while others charge fees. Setting a budget beforehand is crucial.
Read the Fine Print.
“‘All-inclusive’ varies,” Vazquez clarifies. “Some might exclude water sports or certain drinks. Check the details!”
Identify desired inclusions before booking. Do you need motorized water sports, gratuities, or premium drinks included? Ensure the resort meets your needs.
Check Seasonal Amenities.
Some amenities are seasonal. For example, Coconut Bay’s Surf Shack is open from November to June. Curtain Bluff’s kids camp hours vary seasonally. Confirm availability of key amenities for your travel dates.
How We Chose These Hotels
Travel writer Lauren Dana Ellman compiled this list using user reviews, ratings, and T+L editor selections, including World’s Best Award winners. Input from T+L A-list travel advisor Henley Vazquez and Lauren’s personal experiences at Caribbean all-inclusive resorts also contributed to this curated list, aligning with T+L Hotel Values.
