Travelling with the family can be a challenging ordeal, with persons of various ages all hoping to enjoy their trip in a unique way. In Jamaica however, that’s no problem, with family friendly resorts offering activities for every member of the family. These hotels offer clubs and programs created just for children, with special activities that are age appropriate and lots of fun. Get ready to spend the summer bonding with relatives on our pristine beaches at these top resorts.
1. Half Moon A RockResort
Children have a specialised experience at Half Moon A Rock Resort, because their a big part of the resort’s focus. With their own Very Important Little Persons (VILP) check-in service, to customised activity schedules for each day of their stay, parents can sit back and watch their kids shine. Half Moon goes the extra mile to cater to children and teens. The Anancy Children’s Village involves kids in fun learning activities, centered on the Jamaican folkloric character Anancy, while the Hype Zone is the hot spot for those aged 13-19 years featuring sports, a mini spa and even karaoke nights. Outside of the Children’s Village, the very nature of this expansive resort beckons childlike exploration. Guests can cycle around the property at their leisure to visit the Equestrian Centre, Dolphin Lagoon and Tennis courts, or just to take in the natural beauty of Jamaica.
2. Holiday Inn Resort
Holiday Inn Resort’s KidSpree Vacation Club is the ideal for parents who need their own time-out. This complimentary kids club operates from 9am to 9pm, keeping children from six months to 12 years old occupied with a menagerie of activities. Face painting, games and scheduled activities are part of the KidSpree program, which takes place at the club’s enclosed beach side location.
The recently renovated Holiday Inn Resort also features accommodations perfect for the younger members of the family. Kids eat, play and stay for free, and can do so in KidSuites, a room within a room where children have their own private space.
3. Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Round Hill Hotel and Villas sits on 110 acres of private peninsula, the ultimate playground for young ones. Their Pineapple Kids Club, for three to six year olds, and the 7 years and older 7-Up Club offer an imaginative and learning experience for children. Their daily schedule can include activities from beads craft to hide and seek, basketball and basket weaving. Parents can join in on the fun or drop the kids off on their way to the beach, resting assured that their children are in good hands. All Kids’ Club personnel have completed courses in Health and Safety, Activities Planning and Coordination, the Child Development Process and the Role and Functions of Children Centre Personnel.
4. Jewel Runaway Bay Resort
Families can get together for an enjoyable vacation at Jewel Runaway Bay Resort. In addition to their family friendly property, kids’ lounge and CPR/AED trained nannies, this resort features several activities that the entire family can share in. Imagine a trip filled with cooking classes, glass bottom boat rides, beach Olympics, family laser tag, horticulture classes, beach bon fires, hay rides and so much more. The new Jewel Lagoon Water Park is also great for children, teens and adults, with over 10 attractions, including a family raft ride and a 5,000 sq ft. oceanfront sundeck.
5. Beaches Ocho Rios and Negril Resorts
Whether your family includes a baby, toddler, tween or teen Beaches Resorts in Jamaica has a world activities tailored just for them. The smallest newborn up to 24 month old babies can be accommodated in their luxurious nurseries, under the care of US university Certified Nannies. Meanwhile toddlers, pre-teens and teens can enjoy their own customised activities including beach volleyball, scavenger hunts, pizza making, reggae jam sessions and talent shows. Beach Resorts also offers nannies for one on one care of children with special needs, ensuring they have the support needed to enjoy their Jamaican vacation.
Not only is the Frankly D Resort renowned for their all-inclusive family focused resort and free nanny services, they also boast a kids’ club with even more specialised activities for children. The Kiddie’s Centre, open from 7:30 am to 10 pm, schedules a full day of programs including educational computer games, arts and craft sessions, and even snorkelling lessons. The expert care of the resort’s nannies is reflected in the Kiddie’s Centre staff, who often feel like part of the family by the end of a well-spent vacation.
7. Hermosa Cove
For a more bespoke family vacation experience, Hermosa Cove Villa Hotel offers the privacy of your own spacious villa and lots of amenities to keep kids entertained. Their Fun for the Whole Family Package showcases some of Jamaica’s most beautiful natural attractions, giving kids an interactive nature tour of the Ocho Rios area. A family boat trip to Laughing Waters, admission to Dunn’s River Falls, the Blue Hole and a private snorkelling tour of the resort’s cove are all included.
Directly across from the famed Rose Hall Great House is the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, an all-inclusive haven for the entire family, featuring one of Jamaica’s largest water parks. The Sugar Mill Falls Water Park is the highlight of resort’s activities for children. Along with their daily supervised Kids Klub activities and day care pavilion, their water park is an adventure for children of all ages. A 280 ft water slide, lazy river, 36.5 m free form pool, jungle garden, suspension bridge and several other features are sure to delight young children. Parents can get in on the fun too at the water park’s swim up bar, or can feast on dishes from the resort’s dining options via the poolside concierge.
9. Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort
Travelling with the family can be a challenging ordeal, with persons of various ages all hoping to enjoy their trip in a unique way. In Jamaica however, that’s no problem, with family friendly resorts offering activities for every member of the family. These hotels offer clubs and programs created just for children, with special activities that are age appropriate and lots of fun. Get ready to spend the summer bonding with relatives on our pristine beaches at these top resorts.
If the Pirates’ Paradise water park, complete with pirate ship and two waterslides is not enough, the Sunscape Splash Explorer’s Club and Core Zone Teens Club are sure to be the highlight of the kids’ summer stay in Jamaica. The clubs offer programs till 9pm and 10pm respectively, including activities based on science and nature, movie nights, weekly campout adventures and karaoke. All Explorer’s Club staff are certified by the Red Cross in child CPR, so parents can rest assured while their children enjoy the club’s activities.
