Kids’ Clubs Help Families Make a Break for It: IHG’s best family-friendly hotels and resorts

Being in quarantine led to a lot of precious family moments and memories, but with travel opening back up, the baking banana bread and learning Tik Tok dances phase of the pandemic is behind us, and people are once again eager to explore the communities around them. With summer approaching in many parts of the world, IHG Hotels & Resorts is inviting families to make a break for it and create once-in-a-lifetime memories by offering a variety of rate options to match your travel plans, no matter where you choose to stay!

To help we’ve gathered a list of our most family-friendly hotels and resorts with over-the-top kids’ clubs and activities, to ensure parents enjoy a much-deserved respite and little ones are happy and entertained.


Americas


Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
 

Location: Jekyll Island, Georgia

Description: Located on the Atlantic Ocean with a quarter-mile of private beach, Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island is the perfect location for a relaxing beach getaway that provides family fun for everyone. The hotel offers a host of on-site activities, including an oceanfront swimming pool, whirlpool and kiddie pool, two outdoor fire pits, Kids' Club, ocean-themed playground and three restaurants. Families can rent bikes and take a cruise down along 25 miles of trails, as well as venture over to The Georgia Sea Turtle Center and see sea turtle rehabilitation in action, interactive exhibits and experiences.

 

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Location: Orlando, Florida

Description: One of the most popular family destinations in the U.S., Orlando can be an overwhelming experience with options galore. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista delivers a welcome respite from the busyness of the surrounding parks (where some are located just a mile away). Families can experience poolside activities like dive-in movies, table tennis, chess, Splash Pad, and the Cyber Arcade, a kid’s gaming paradise. At the on-site Applebee's restaurant, kids under 12 eat free for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Location: Kissimmee, Florida

Description: The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Resort is conveniently located near big-name Orlando attractions and has seven pools, a lazy river, waterslides, watersports, eight dining options, four golf courses, two mini golf courses, arcades, playgrounds, live entertainment and so much more to make every family’s trip unforgettable. The onsite children’s Activity Center is a retreat for kids and teens with daily age-specific activities and events.

 

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort

Location: Galveston, Texas

Description: It’s not necessary to haul the whole family to Florida for a beautiful beach getaway. Texas offers its own Gulf Coast paradise right in Galveston, with its soft-sanded beaches, historic charm and the largest collection of Victorian-era architecture in the country. Located near gorgeous Galveston Beach, Galveston Seaside Resort is a quiet escape that offers oceanfront views and an infinity-edge pool. The resort has an on-site kids’ activities center with billiards and an arcade. Families can also rent board games and movies or tackle the 18-hole mini-golf course for more fun.

 

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

Location: Palm Beach, Aruba

Description: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is located on the glamorous beach-front area of Palm Beach. Known as the “happy island,” everyone is sure to enjoy the friendly hospitality that the charming island of Aruba brings. From beachside pools and thrilling water sports to the rejuvenating spa, full-service casino and on-site shopping mall, everyone in the family will make lasting memories. The children’s Activity Center is located at the end of the Palm Tower and hosts a bright and colorful space with crafts, games, video games, table tennis and air hockey.

 

InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa

Location: Cozumel, Mexico

Description: InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa is located on a palm-fringed Caribbean island amid one of the world's largest coral reef systems. Families can swim in the beachside infinity pool, relax in the serene spa, and participate in reef diving and snorkeling trips with expert instructors. The hotel also offers the Planet Trekkers program, designed for kids ages 5-12 to have fun, and through play and entertainment, get to know the culture and history of Mexico.

 

Asia

ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-omachi Kuroyon

Location: Shinano-omachi, Japan

Description: This resort is full of adventure and family fun and includes onsen baths, a Kid’s Club, tennis courts, heated swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, and recreation center. Shinano-omachi is in the Nagano prefecture, less than two hours from Tokyo on the bullet train. Nagano is renowned for its Northern Alps, perfect mountainous terrain for the adventurers in the group.

 

Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin

Location: Hua Hin, Thailand

Description: With breathtaking panoramic ocean views, Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin has 300 modern and spacious rooms and suites, including their signature KidSuites – decked out with bunk beds and play areas. All kids are welcome aboard at the spacious, modern and nautical themed Bryde’s Kids’ Club, named after the Bryde whales that love the tropical waters of Thailand. The club is complimentary, so parents can drop their kids off after a buffet breakfast at Plamong and then head to the stunning infinity pool or Tea Tree Spa for some relaxing and rejuvenation.

 

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

Location: Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Description: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort provides families with an oasis on Vietnam’s most idyllic tropical island. While parents enjoy ocean views and beverages at the iconic INK 360 rooftop bar, children ages 4-12 can visit Planet Trekkers, the resorts dedicated children’s club. Filled with engaging games inside and exciting water-based activities outside at the Splash! family pool, the adventure is completed with water slides and inflatable toys, magic shows, and kite flying.

 

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Location: Maamunagau Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Description: This resort is a dream destination for many. While often thought of as a couples-only island, the Maldives is a tropical wonderland for children and families with countless activities to offer. With a captivating abundance of marine life, the resort’s Planet Trekkers program is a youngster’s paradise for discovering the wonders of the Indian Ocean and island living. Through games, arts and crafts and mini expeditions, budding marine biologists and curious explorers from ages 4-12 can connect with the magic of the island while cultivating long lasting friendships. When not exploring the splash pool, large garden and pirate’s ship-themed jungle gym outside, the spacious indoor space includes a quiet corner with a library and an arts & crafts area.

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